Attending Physician:
- • Certifies hospice diagnosis
• Approves, supports and assists in the development of the patient’s plan of care
• Works in close coordination with the Hospice Team
Hospice Physician:
- • Certifies hospice diagnosis
• Coordinates pain and symptom management
• Assists in the development of the patient’s plan of care
• Provides in-home physician visits when needed
• Consults with patient’s physicians regarding hospice care
Hospice Nurse/RNCM:
- • Reviews and identifies patient’s/family’s needs
• Assists in the development of the patient’s plan of care
• Helps to manage medications, pain and symptoms
• Provides support and guidance to patients and families
• Coordinates care with Hospice Team
Hospice Aide:
- • Provides personal and comfort care for the patient
• Provides support to the patient, family and loved ones
• Assists patient with daily living activity, such as bathing, feeding, light housekeeping
• Works in close coordination with the Hospice Nurse/RN Case Manager
Hospice Social Worker:
- • Reviews patient’s and family’s social, emotional, and financial needs
• Assists in the development of the patient’s plan of care
• Assists with end-of-life planning
• Provides counseling services
• Refers patient and loved ones to appropriate community resources
Hospice Chaplain:
- • Non-denominational spiritual support
• Explores spiritual concerns and needs with patient, family and loved ones
• Facilitates life review
• Assists in the development of the patient’s plan of care
• Provides counseling services and bereavement support
• Coordinates services in conjunction with patient’s personal faith leader
Volunteers:
- • Provide companionship and support to patient, family and loved ones
• Provide non-medical support
• Provide short periods of respite time for the family and loved ones
Bereavement COORDINATOR/COUNSELORS:
- • Provides pre-bereavement and grief counseling
• Provides support group information and grief materials
• Provides direction and insight regarding appropriate community services
Healthcare Professionals