What we do
- We affirm life and regard dying as a normal process
- We liaise closely with general practitioners and public health nurses.
- We offer advice re symptom management.
- We aim for the highest possible quality of life for the patient and family.
- We offer support to the extended family.
- As part of our service we aim to enhance the psychological, physical, social and spiritual care of the patient.
- We provide education to other professionals and interested groups
- We give continued support to the bereaved family and when necessary family members are referred to our Bereavement Councilor.
How the service operates
The home care team offices are in Mandeville House, The Quay, Clonmel. Here the consultant, registrar, nurses and occupational therapist hold the multidisciplinary team meetings and which is the permanent base for the nursing team.
Logistics and all business related functions are performed by the Operations Manager who also acts as the contact person for the various support groups and fundraisers for the Movement. The above mentioned is achieved with the invaluable and continued support of the voluntary Committee members.
Logistics and all business related functions are performed by the Operations Manager who also acts as the contact person for the various support groups and fundraisers for the Movement. The above mentioned is achieved with the invaluable and continued support of the voluntary Committee members.
Referrals for Palliative Care:
Referrals to the STHM originate from family GPs and Consultants from within our area..
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Referrals to the STHM originate from family GPs and Consultants from within our area. Occassionally, they are already receiving care from a palliative care team in hospital outside our area where they are being treated and on return home or to a local hospital this care is continued following consultation with the patient's own Family Doctor and Clinical Nurse Specialist in all hospitals.
The Palliative Care Team works closely with General Practitioners, Public Health Nurses and Hospital Consultants to provide a comprehensive and effective service.
Our services are designed for those with a life threatening illness, who meet the criteria for requiring specialist palliative care. STHM provides a seven day service and we are available on a 24 hour basis for telephone support or visits, if needed. Through funding from the Irish Cancer Society, we have been able to offer a night nursing service for a total of ten nights for each patient, if required.
The Palliative Care Team works closely with General Practitioners, Public Health Nurses and Hospital Consultants to provide a comprehensive and effective service.
Our services are designed for those with a life threatening illness, who meet the criteria for requiring specialist palliative care. STHM provides a seven day service and we are available on a 24 hour basis for telephone support or visits, if needed. Through funding from the Irish Cancer Society, we have been able to offer a night nursing service for a total of ten nights for each patient, if required.
Specialist Palliative Care eligibility criteria:
| Specialist Palliative Care eligibility criteria: .pdf |
Special Palliative Care Service Referral form
| Special Palliative Care Service Referral form.pdf |
Bereavement Support & Criteria:
STHM believes in a holistic approach to the problems associated with death and dying for the patient and family..
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STHM believes in a holistic approach to the problems associated with death and dying for the patient and family. Bereavement and grief are natural experiences and the majority of people find their own way through their experience or loss. Nevertheless some people will experience difficulties and may benefit from the support of someone outside their own family / friend circle, or from a professional counselling service.
The counselor works in the office in Clonmel on a part-time basis providing one to one counseling and a support service on an individual, family or group basis. The aim of this service is to facilitate the grieving process in a safe and secure manner. This counselling is only offered to relatives of patients whom the clinical team deem would best benefit from the service, it is not a universally accessible service.
The counselor works in the office in Clonmel on a part-time basis providing one to one counseling and a support service on an individual, family or group basis. The aim of this service is to facilitate the grieving process in a safe and secure manner. This counselling is only offered to relatives of patients whom the clinical team deem would best benefit from the service, it is not a universally accessible service.
Education:
The Palliative Care Team also provide palliative care education at all levels: i.e. for staff providing generalist palliative care..
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Providing generalist palliative care and for staff providing a specialist palliative care service. These talks cover a broad area of topics which include clinical and emotional factors.