Eligibility Requirements

The AstraZeneca Hope Lodge is available for adults receiving outpatient cancer treatment who live more than 40 miles away from their treatment center. Preference will be given to those who require a three-day or longer stay in that area for their treatment. Patients must be able to care for themselves and have a suitable adult caregiver who will stay with them.

Additional Requirements:

• Over 18 years of age
• Have a permanent residence and will provide the Hope Lodge upon arrival with a copy of driver’s license or other proof of residence (utility bill, state ID card, etc.) if requested
• Agree to stay at the Hope Lodge only between the start and end date for treatment as specified on the referral form
• Not currently under parole for a felony charge, and have not been convicted of a felony in the past 5 years
• Agree to be admitted no sooner than one day prior to treatment initiation and will vacate the Lodge no later than 24 hours following completion of treatment

Caregivers at Hope Lodge

The role of caregiver requires many levels of care, and it is imperative that each person assigned to be a caregiver meets the following requirements while staying at Hope Lodge:

Physical: Caregiver must actually be present.
Doorman/bellhop: Take belongings to and from room and car.
Housekeeper: Clean up after patient. Keep room clean during stay.
Cook: Provide sufficient proper meals for patient and self.
Nurse: Follow detailed hospital instructions for caring for patient.
Secretary: Fill out and handle paperwork
Emotional: Maturity in special situations
First Responder: Locate contact numbers (doctor, nurse, Lodge staff) if an emergency situation arises.

Caregivers also must be able to accept differences in people staying at Hope Lodge who come from all over the world, from all walks of life, and with many different backgrounds.