Services
Our hospice team consists of an extensive team of members who each contribute specialized expertise to benefit the patient and their loved ones. An individualized Plan of Care is developed for each case, ensuring the most comprehensive and appropriate support for each patient and family.
Primary Physicians are the patients’ personal doctors’ who closely monitor the health of the patient, prescribe needed medications and coordinate with additional members of the care team. Primary physicians maintain a leading role and are responsible for the supervision and approval of the patient’s Plan of Care.
Hospice Medical Directors work hand-in-hand with the primary physician to supervise and approve the patient’s Care Plan and may serve as the primary physician, if needed. They provide the initial terminal prognosis and perform face-to-face visits for patients to ensure their comfort and review the ongoing eligibility for hospice.
Registered Nurses serve as the patient’s “case manager” and are skilled in assessing each patient’s symptoms and medical needs, managing pain and use of medication to help maintain optimal comfort levels. They are responsible for the patient’s general physical comfort and coordination of the patient’s care with the interdisciplinary team.
Hospice Aides are certified nursing assistants who provide assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, transferring and light house keeping. Aides work closely with nurse case managers to assist patients with care that ensures patients’ comfort and peace.
Social Workers provide the patient, his/her family and any caregivers with counseling and emotional support as well as help prepare them for the remaining days, weeks or months ahead. In addition, they can assist with financial planning, advanced directives and funeral planning.
Chaplains focus on assessing, planning and caring for the spiritual needs of the patient through the end-of-life journey. By understanding the specific traditions of a variety of faiths, chaplains help many patients, their families and caregivers find peace through spiritual care and counsel.
Volunteers serve an integral part of the hospice team by donating their time and compassion to helping patients. Their vital role may range from providing companionship for the patient, creating memory keepsakes and assisting with administrative office duties.
Bereavement and Grief Support services are available for additional support to families of hospice patients following the loss of a loved one. Support may include home visits by staff and/or volunteers, mailings and phone calls. Bereavement support is available for up to 13 months after a loss.
