Benefits
Medical Director Co-certifies the terminal prognosis with the attending physician Leads the interdisciplinary team in the development of a plan of care Provides consultation to other physicians regarding hospice care.
Registered Nurse Assesses patient and family needs Develops plan of care to meet identified needs and coordinates team visits to ensure implementation of approved plan of care Coordinates care with attending physician, primary caregiver and/or long term care facility staff Ensures symptom control and pain management Provides patient/family teaching as needed.
Social Worker Assesses patient and family emotional, social, spiritual and financial needs Develops a plan of care to meet identified needs Provides direct counseling or refers patients and families to appropriate community agencies.
Chaplain Assesses patient and family spiritual needs Develops a plan of care to meet identified needs Provides direct counseling Assists with memorial preparations Provides consultations to community clergy Provides support at time of death and during bereavement.
Home Health Aide Provides direct personal care to patient Provides comfort measures, reports identified needs to RN Case Manager Provides emotional support to patient and family.
Volunteers Provides companionship, support to patient and family Provides needed non-medical services, letter writing, errands, respite time for family.