Yesterday it was widely reported by the media that a Worcester County caregiver named Fedia Dorlus was sentenced for theft of money from a patient for whom she was caring.
Dorlus was incorrectly identified as a “hospice” worker in a news release issued by the Office of the State’s Attorney for Worcester County. State’s Attorney Kris Heiser has since clarified that Dorlus was working as a home health aide for a patient. That patient was also receiving hospice care, but the health care worker had no affiliation whatsoever with Coastal Hospice
The only hospice organization operating in Worcester County (as well as in Wicomico, Somerset and Dorchester counties) is Coastal Hospice. Dorlus is not, nor has she ever been, an employee or volunteer of Coastal Hospice.
Caregivers can be hired independently, but in order to be legally identified as a “hospice” worker, one must work directly for a licensed and certified hospice organization. This assures patients and their families that the skilled staff member has not only received the correct training but has undergone a thorough background check.
We encourage the public to seek hospice care only through a certified hospice such as Coastal Hospice. Most care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid or insurance, and in cases where it is not, charitable support may be available.
Coastal Hospice is Joint Commission Accredited and a United Way affiliate.
For more information about Coastal Hospice call 410-742-8732.
About Coastal Hospice
Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice is a non-profit health care organization that cares for individuals facing life-limiting conditions but do not want to be defined by them, and instead want to remain as active and engaged as long as possible during the final chapter of their lives. Coastal Hospice cares for patients in their own homes, as well as in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake and the new Stansell House. The organization also provides “palliative” care which treats the symptoms and relieve the pain of a terminal illness or injury so that patients can enjoy the time remaining. Learn more about Coastal Hospice at www.coastalhospice.org and follow on Facebook and Instagram.
Click HERE to read the press release
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7 comments:
Thanks for that clarification.
Coastal Hospice is a wonderful organization, with outstanding personnel.
Coastal Hospice has used Felicia(her actual name) as a private contractor in the past. Coastal Hospice can try and spin this all they want, but the truth is painful.
This is very misleading. Felicia is the aide that shows up to your house that Coastal Hospice pays indirectly would be more accurate.
Thanks for nothing, get it right the first time. This is serious business for hospice.
The bad thing...They come to your home to help, but after the task is completed, they leave & you're still facing whatever completely alone. Home visits are not for long.
Case searched Fedia Dorlus and Felicia Dorlus. Fedia comes up, Felicia does not. In any case another "sista" with a record.
Fedia Dorlus works for United Needs & Abilities in Salisbury. smh
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