Our Way of Caring: The Vantage Hospice Podcast - Episode 1

Our Way of Caring: The Vantage Hospice Podcast

In the inaugural episode of "Our Way of Caring: The Vantage Hospice Podcast," Nicole Knight, the administrator of Vantage Hospice, and Dr. Theodore J. Trumble MD, the founding medical director, share their journey of establishing and growing Vantage Hospice over the past 13 years. They discuss the origins of the hospice, the challenges they faced in building a patient-centered care model, and the importance of a strong interdisciplinary team.
The episode highlights the unique aspects of hospice care, including dispelling common misconceptions, the ethical and moral considerations in patient care, and the critical role of a cohesive team in providing comprehensive support to patients and families. Nicole and Dr. Trumbull also touch on the evolution of their palliative care program and its significance in bridging the gap between active treatment and end-of-life care.
Listeners are invited to join them in future episodes as they continue to explore the compassionate world of hospice care, sharing insights and stories that define their commitment to providing exceptional care to the Houston community.

Vantage Hospice & Palliative Care
Our Mission

Vantage Hospice, LLC is dedicated to providing individualized hospice care with services specially tailored to the physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of patients with life limiting illness, their families and the community, by delivering high quality and compassionate care.

We strive to create a culture dedicated to meeting the needs of our patients, families and employees based on the principles of dignity, respect and compassion.

Hospice recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living and focuses on maintaining the quality of remaining life. It affirms life and neither hastens nor postpones death through a multidisciplinary team approach. Hospice is not a place. It is philosophy.

Capitole

1. Welcome to Our First Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Meet the Team: Nicole Knight and Dr. Joseph Trumble (00:00:28)

3. The Founding of Vantage Hospice (00:01:30)

4. Challenges and Growth in Early Years (00:04:23)

5. Building a Strong Team (00:06:40)

6. The Importance of Ethical and Patient-Centered Care (00:12:38)

7. The Move to Houston and Expansion (00:16:51)

8. Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care (00:21:06)

9. The Rewards of Working in Hospice (00:30:03)

10. Conclusion and Future Plans (00:32:13)