Texas Senate Bill SR352

Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Caption

Recognizing March 13, 2019, as Home Care and Hospice Awareness Day.

Impact

This resolution promotes awareness and discussion regarding home care and hospice services. Given the increasing number of patients seeking home care options, the resolution aims to enhance public understanding of the services available. It plays a significant role in encouraging community members, including families of patients, to recognize the benefits and importance of these services during healthcare transitions, ensuring that concerns about care quality are adequately addressed.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 352 recognizes March 13, 2019, as Home Care and Hospice Awareness Day in Texas. The resolution highlights the importance of home care services which provide compassionate healthcare to individuals in need, particularly during health crises. It emphasizes the preference of home care among disabled, elderly, and chronically ill individuals, enabling them to live independently in their homes for as long as possible. The resolution underscores that home care serves as a growing alternative to hospitalization for many Texans suffering from acute and chronic illnesses.

Contention

While the resolution itself is non-controversial, discussions surrounding the recognition of Home Care and Hospice Awareness Day may touch upon the broader challenges faced by home care providers and the need for improved public funding and support. Issues such as pain management, emotional support, and access to comprehensive hospice services for terminally ill patients may be highlighted, emphasizing the critical nature of end-of-life care options. Overall, the resolution seeks to unite communities in support of those in need of home and hospice care.