Palliative Collab (PalCollab) is a free support and navigation service run by us here at The Ruth Foundation. Think of PalCollab as a central "help desk" for anyone dealing with advanced age or serious illness, as well as the families and healthcare workers caring for them.
Ang PalCollab ay isang libreng serbisyo para sa suporta at pag-gabay na pinapatakbo namin dito sa The Ruth Foundation. Isipin niyo na ang PalCollab ay parang isang central na "help desk" para sa sinumang nahaharap sa katandaan o malubhang sakit, pati na rin para sa mga pamilya at healthcare workers na nag-aalaga sa kanila.
Purpose, Scope, and Service Boundaries
The Core Purpose
A centralized navigation, coordination, and linkage service for palliative and hospice care inquiries. It functions as a structured entry point to facilitate appropriate connections to care.
Service Scope Includes:
Screening & Matching
Referral & Follow-up
Capacity Building (Training Linkages)
Crucial Exclusions
PalCollab does NOT provide:
Emergency care
Crisis intervention
Definitive clinical treatment
Key Constraints
Cost: Navigation is free. External provider costs are determined by those providers.
Geography: Inquiries are accepted from anywhere; direct Home Care is limited to specific coverage areas.
