Spectrum of Services

Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center

The Capital Hospice - Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center is a 15-bed facility in Arlington, Va. for Capital Hospice patients requiring closer monitoring than can be accomplished in the home setting, or whose caregiver is seeking a brief respite. Patients are admitted for short-term stays (generally about 5 days).

Capital Hospice - Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center

Directions to the Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center

The Capital Hospice - Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center is accessible by both car and public transportation.

By car, follow I-66 to the Glebe Road exit. Follow Glebe Road north to 15 th Street and turn left. The Inpatient Center is located at the end of 15 th Street.

If using public transportation, take the Metro Orange Line to Ballston. Transfer to the Number 10 bus at Ballston, which will take you to the corner of Glebe Road and 15 th Street, two blocks from the Inpatient Center. You may also take a taxi from Ballston.

Capital Hospice - Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center
4715 North 15th Street Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: 703.525.7070
After Hours: 703.525.2294
Fax: 703.525.4127

About the Inpatient Center

Access, Hours, and Parking
The Inpatient Center has open visiting hours, and visitors of all ages are welcome at any time. Well-controlled pets that are very important to patients may also visit. The main entrance to the Inpatient Center is on North 15 th Street. Parking is available on either side of the building near the entrance. The 15th Street door is open from 8:30 a.m. until 8:15 p.m. After 8:15 p.m., all Inpatient Center doors are locked for security reasons. Visitors arriving between 8:15 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. may use the 16 th Street entrance. Ring the bell located to the right of the door, and a staff member will open the door. It is wise to phone ahead and alert the staff that visitors will be making a late night visit.
Handicapped Access
The parking lots off Abingdon Street and Buchanan Street each has specially-marked parking for the handicapped. Restrooms are located to the right as you enter the 15 th Street entrance and near the top of the stairs on the second level. An elevator near the stairs serves all three levels.
Interpreters
Interpreters are available for non-English-speaking individuals, and for the hearing impaired.
Meals and Beverages
Patient meals are scheduled three times daily. The cook or dietitian visits each patient daily to take orders for the following day. Dietary restrictions are honored. Patients who do not wish to eat at mealtimes may arrange for snacks at other times.

Capital Hospice also provides a family kitchen, located near the family room. Family members may bring favorite foods from home for patients, store small amounts of food, and reheat food before serving. Coffee and tea are available. Instructions for using the kitchen and appliances are posted. Soda and snack vending machines are also available, and drinking fountains are located in the halls on the second and third levels. The kitchen also serves as a nourishment center for patients, and is stocked with a variety of snacks and beverages for patient use.

Newspapers
A copy of The Washington Post is available in the family room.
Notary Public
The services of a notary are available, and can be requested at the nurses' station.
Overnight Stays
Although accommodations are limited, family members may spend the night at the Inpatient Center to be near loved ones.

Building and Grounds
The family room is at the end of the corridor, near the 16th Street entrance. It is a quiet, cheerful room where patients and visitors may relax. There are areas for conversation, reading, and a special play area for children. The family room has a television and stereo for your use, and you will also find light reading materials. Religious services are held in the family room on special holidays. The meditation room is at the end of the corridor near the top of the stairs. It is a peaceful place for quiet talks and reflection. The gardens at the Inpatient Center are for the enjoyment of Capital Hospice patients and their families and loved ones.

Utilization Review
As in other acute care facilities, the care and services provided by Capital Hospice are subject to professional review. The federal government and insurance carriers require our participation. Both admission and continued stay at the Inpatient Center depend on the level of medical care and nursing required by the patient, based on established criteria.

Suggestions/Problem Solving
Please share any problem you may encounter or any suggestions for improving services with the Clinical Manager or the Director of Inpatient Services. We have a continuing program for quality improvement and want feedback.

Licensing and Certification
Capital Hospice is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a hospital and is certified by Medicare as a hospice, hospital, and home health agency. It is also accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).