Although surveys reveal that about 80 percent of patients would prefer to die at home, the majority of Americans still die in hospitals.
Death is part of the process of life.
As a hospital, we need to deal with it in a compassionate way. The two rooms in the Comfort Care Suite resemble birthing rooms more than traditional hospital units. They are quiet and private with furniture, music, and warm lighting. Patients and families can use art therapy to express their feelings and children are allowed to visit.