Ventilator Care

Where compassion meets expertise.

Our ventilator care expertise improves our patients’ overall quality of life and our highly trained and compassionate staff provide peace of mind and comfort for clients and their families.

Specialized Care

We provide specialized ventilator care services and our expertly trained clinical staff all share the same goal of providing clients the best quality of life possible.

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Longevity and Stability of Staff

Our Ventilator Care staff is dedicated and loyal to the clients they serve and become like part of their family.

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Customized Activities

We meet each Ventilator Care client where they are with the goal of creating the best quality of life possible.

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Ventilator Care Journey, What to Expect

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NEED SPECIALIZED CARE
Ongoing Care

Hope

You want your loved one to have every opportunity to get better, and are looking for help and options. We are here to support you and your family wherever you are in the process. It’s hard to come to emotional terms that a loved one may or may not recover. We understand this and provide the emotional and spiritual support families need to navigate difficult times.

NEED SPECIALIZED CARE

Ventilator Care is a very specific and specialized need and is only available at certain locales and facilities. If your loved one is in this situation and you are looking for care, know that you can benefit from the clinical expertise we can provide.

Ongoing Care

With ongoing care our goal is to keep your loved one comfortable and to support the family with continued communication and updates. Quality of life is the foremost concern and we bring in services as needed, such as music, books and activities that can be enjoyed in the room.

Hope

You want your loved one to have every opportunity to get better, and are looking for help and options. We are here to support you and your family wherever you are in the process. It’s hard to come to emotional terms that a loved one may or may not recover. We understand this and provide the emotional and spiritual support families need to navigate difficult times.
NEED SPECIALIZED CARE

Ventilator Care is a very specific and specialized need and is only available at certain locales and facilities. If your loved one is in this situation and you are looking for care, know that you can benefit from the clinical expertise we can provide.
Ongoing Care

With ongoing care our goal is to keep your loved one comfortable and to support the family with continued communication and updates. Quality of life is the foremost concern and we bring in services as needed, such as music, books and activities that can be enjoyed in the room.

Manage Your Transition

Preparing for a stay
Insurance and Costs
Admissions
Manage Medications
Wills and Estates

Preparing for a stay

Having the personal items you want with you during your stay can bring a sense of comfort and familiarity. We’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions for those with loved ones coming to a Ventilator Care facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What do we need to bring?

• 4-5 Comfortable outfits

• Comfortable shoes and/or slippers

• Personal items like a favorite pillow and blanket

• Entertainment items like books
2

What shouldn’t we bring?

• Valuables

• Plants

• Candles

• Things with fragrance/odors
3

How will they get there?

A medical transport company or Marquis representative from the facility will bring you.
4

How will the facility know what care they need?

Their Doctor will send VERY thorough medical orders and our clinical staff will communicate with them every step of the way.

Insurance and Costs

You likely have questions about how much a Ventilator Care stay will cost and what will be covered by insurance. We’ve put together a list of some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers. However, a representative from the facility of your choice is always available to help walk you through the costs and process. In addition, our Payor Sources chart gives a high level overview and more information can be found in our paper on Senior Health Care Options and Costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

When do copays start?

Usually on day 21
2

What is covered?

The facility business office will review insurance plans and provide details about what is and isn’t covered and how much a copay costs.
3

What is the copay?

Marquis doesn’t set the copay rate, this is determined by your insurance company. We are reimbursed by the insurance company and don’t add extra fees or negotiate fees.
4

Will my insurance cover 100 days of care?

This depends. We are your advocates and will work with your insurance company with your best interests in mind. We are always on your side and working within insurance guidelines to get your the best coverage possible.
5

Will I know if/when my coverage runs out and if it does, will you discharge me?

Our aim is to proactively address issues with the insurance company and family as needed to avoid surprises. There are some cases where an insurance company will cut coverage. Although unlikely, if this does occur we hold daily meetings with critical staff during which we would create a plan for the client’s safe transition.

Admissions

If you have chosen Marquis for Ventilator Care your family will be assigned an admissions liaison whose job is to ensure the transition goes smoothly. The liaison will have access to your loved one’s medical records and will work with case managers to oversee and manage the transition from place to place. We will provide transportation to the facility if available. Once your loved one arrives at the Marquis facility they will be warmly greeted by staff and taken to their room. Within the next 24 hours you can expect nursing, social service, dietary and therapy assessments as well as admission paperwork. It helps to be patient and prepared during this time, so bring insurance cards for admission paperwork.

Manage Medications

Many people have questions about how medications will be managed during their stay. You do not need to bring any medications or prescriptions with you. Your doctor will include all necessary prescriptions in your detailed medical orders. This process is managed by our in-house pharmacy and our highly skilled and licensed nurses oversee and dispense all medications, including liquid medications, tube feeding, injections and IVs.

Wills and Estates

Estate planning is an important arrangement for all aging people to have in place to avoid family disputes, legal fees and/or the government taking possession of assets. It’s also a chance for an aging person to make their wishes for their finances and health care known to their loved ones so everyone can be on the same page. Estate Planning documents can be drawn up by a trusted attorney, or you can use a do-it-yourself legal document source such as LawDepot.com.

Simple Steps for Estate Planning

1

Create Estate Planning Documents

The most critical documents for the aging person and their family to create or have created by an attorney are a Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive.
2

Create the Last Will and Testament

This document allows the person to specify gifts to family members, loved ones and organizations after they are gone. Without it, the government can decide what happens to your possessions, property and money.
3

Appoint an Executor for the Will

An executor administers the estate and is responsible for collecting assets, paying debts and taxes, and then distributing the remaining assets of the estate in accordance with the direction of the will. An executor should be a trusted person that has the capacity to handle this responsibility.
4

Update the Will as Needed

In order to ensure the validity of a Will, certain events mandate that updates are made. Use a Codicil if there is a change in executor, guardian or you want to make simple changes or additions. If there is a marriage or divorce or you need to add or remove a beneficiary, a new Will should be created.
5

Designate Power of Attorney

This document gives another party the legal authority to act on your behalf to manage legal and financial affairs if you no longer can. The power can be very broad, or limited to a specific task or tasks. Power of Attorney should be given to someone that you trust and understands your wishes.
6

Create a Health Care Directive

This document allows the aging person to determine specific choices for their medical treatment if they are no longer able to communicate or provide consent. It also allows for a trusted person to be designated to make healthcare decisions for them if they are unable to do so.
7

Discuss the Documents with Loved Ones

It’s important to let your loved ones know that you have created these documents and to share the parts you want them to know. Some people also write a letter to go along with their Will that details certain wishes (like funeral arrangements or who they want items of sentimental value to be passed to).
8

Organize your Digital and Paper Files

Pull together the documents your executor will need, such as; insurance policies; bank and brokerage house statements, and pension and other employee-benefit information. Keep an up-to-date list of assets, contact info of your legal and financial advisers, and an inventory of the items in your safe-deposit box.

Preparing for a stay
Having the personal items you want with you during your stay can bring a sense of comfort and familiarity. We’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions for those with loved ones coming to a Ventilator Care facility.

Frequently Asked Questions
- 1
  
  What do we need to bring?
  
  • 4-5 Comfortable outfits
  
  • Comfortable shoes and/or slippers
  
  • Personal items like a favorite pillow and blanket
  
  • Entertainment items like books
- 2
  
  What shouldn’t we bring?
  
  • Valuables
  
  • Plants
  
  • Candles
  
  • Things with fragrance/odors
- 3
  
  How will they get there?
  
  A medical transport company or Marquis representative from the facility will bring you.
- 4
  
  How will the facility know what care they need?
  
  Their Doctor will send VERY thorough medical orders and our clinical staff will communicate with them every step of the way.
Insurance and Costs
You likely have questions about how much a Ventilator Care stay will cost and what will be covered by insurance. We’ve put together a list of some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers. However, a representative from the facility of your choice is always available to help walk you through the costs and process. In addition, our Payor Sources chart gives a high level overview and more information can be found in our paper on Senior Health Care Options and Costs.

Frequently Asked Questions
- 1
  
  When do copays start?
  
  Usually on day 21
- 2
  
  What is covered?
  
  The facility business office will review insurance plans and provide details about what is and isn’t covered and how much a copay costs.
- 3
  
  What is the copay?
  
  Marquis doesn’t set the copay rate, this is determined by your insurance company. We are reimbursed by the insurance company and don’t add extra fees or negotiate fees.
- 4
  
  Will my insurance cover 100 days of care?
  
  This depends. We are your advocates and will work with your insurance company with your best interests in mind. We are always on your side and working within insurance guidelines to get your the best coverage possible.
- 5
  
  Will I know if/when my coverage runs out and if it does, will you discharge me?
  
  Our aim is to proactively address issues with the insurance company and family as needed to avoid surprises. There are some cases where an insurance company will cut coverage. Although unlikely, if this does occur we hold daily meetings with critical staff during which we would create a plan for the client’s safe transition.
Admissions

If you have chosen Marquis for Ventilator Care your family will be assigned an admissions liaison whose job is to ensure the transition goes smoothly. The liaison will have access to your loved one’s medical records and will work with case managers to oversee and manage the transition from place to place. We will provide transportation to the facility if available. Once your loved one arrives at the Marquis facility they will be warmly greeted by staff and taken to their room. Within the next 24 hours you can expect nursing, social service, dietary and therapy assessments as well as admission paperwork. It helps to be patient and prepared during this time, so bring insurance cards for admission paperwork.
Manage Medications

Many people have questions about how medications will be managed during their stay. You do not need to bring any medications or prescriptions with you. Your doctor will include all necessary prescriptions in your detailed medical orders. This process is managed by our in-house pharmacy and our highly skilled and licensed nurses oversee and dispense all medications, including liquid medications, tube feeding, injections and IVs.
Wills and Estates
Estate planning is an important arrangement for all aging people to have in place to avoid family disputes, legal fees and/or the government taking possession of assets. It’s also a chance for an aging person to make their wishes for their finances and health care known to their loved ones so everyone can be on the same page. Estate Planning documents can be drawn up by a trusted attorney, or you can use a do-it-yourself legal document source such as LawDepot.com.

Simple Steps for Estate Planning
- 1
  
  Create Estate Planning Documents
  
  The most critical documents for the aging person and their family to create or have created by an attorney are a Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive.
- 2
  
  Create the Last Will and Testament
  
  This document allows the person to specify gifts to family members, loved ones and organizations after they are gone. Without it, the government can decide what happens to your possessions, property and money.
- 3
  
  Appoint an Executor for the Will
  
  An executor administers the estate and is responsible for collecting assets, paying debts and taxes, and then distributing the remaining assets of the estate in accordance with the direction of the will. An executor should be a trusted person that has the capacity to handle this responsibility.
- 4
  
  Update the Will as Needed
  
  In order to ensure the validity of a Will, certain events mandate that updates are made. Use a Codicil if there is a change in executor, guardian or you want to make simple changes or additions. If there is a marriage or divorce or you need to add or remove a beneficiary, a new Will should be created.
- 5
  
  Designate Power of Attorney
  
  This document gives another party the legal authority to act on your behalf to manage legal and financial affairs if you no longer can. The power can be very broad, or limited to a specific task or tasks. Power of Attorney should be given to someone that you trust and understands your wishes.
- 6
  
  Create a Health Care Directive
  
  This document allows the aging person to determine specific choices for their medical treatment if they are no longer able to communicate or provide consent. It also allows for a trusted person to be designated to make healthcare decisions for them if they are unable to do so.
- 7
  
  Discuss the Documents with Loved Ones
  
  It’s important to let your loved ones know that you have created these documents and to share the parts you want them to know. Some people also write a letter to go along with their Will that details certain wishes (like funeral arrangements or who they want items of sentimental value to be passed to).
- 8
  
  Organize your Digital and Paper Files
  
  Pull together the documents your executor will need, such as; insurance policies; bank and brokerage house statements, and pension and other employee-benefit information. Keep an up-to-date list of assets, contact info of your legal and financial advisers, and an inventory of the items in your safe-deposit box.

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