ESHC and physicians collaborate to integrate end-of-life care

ESSEX COUNTY – Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) has formed a partnership with palliative care physicians within Windsor and Essex County that will result in an integrated approach to endof-life care for the 110,000 residents who live within the hospital’s geographic catchment area.

Palliative care physicians who also work at the Hospice of Windsor and Essex County will now be granted hospital privileges at Erie Shores Health- Care, allowing them to confer with ESHC’s inpatient units and emergency department physicians on treatment plans for patients. They will provide improved symptom management for patients with end-of-life diagnoses, complex goals of care discussions, and end-oflife disposition planning, among other things.

This collaborative approach helps patients and their loved ones deal with challenging end-of-life issues.

“This is a wonderful development for the patients of ESHC. These expert palliative care physicians will assist ESHC in our persistent efforts to provide the best care for patients, while also helping patients and their families cope with the many burdens of serious illness,” said Dr. Ross Moncur, Chief of Professional Staff, Erie Shores HealthCare.

“As our hospital’s catchment area grows, we see this relationship as an extraordinary service in our ongoing effort to improve access to specialized treatment and care for patients” said Kristin Kennedy, President and CEO, Erie Shores HealthCare.

“This is just one of the initiatives we are pursuing to enhance our capacity to provide outstanding care close to home.”