Hospice Medical Director collaborates with other members of the hospice team and the patient’s primary physician to help manage the patient’s symptoms and discomfort.
Skilled nurses are educated in palliative care and pain control. They work with patients and families to establish and maintain comfort as well as quality of life.
Hospice provides assistance in procurement of medical transportation for a hospice patient in a facility who chooses to be transported home to receive the remainder of their care comfortably and surrounded by family and friends.
Certified Home Health Aides are available to provide patients with bathing, personal and comfort care.
Medical social workers provide therapeutic and support counseling related to the impact of dealing with a terminal illness. Social workers also assist with referrals to community services if needed.
Bereavement Counselors offer a variety of services to the patient’s family to aide in their understanding of grief.
Chaplains provide spiritual counseling for people of all faiths, plan services and serve as liaison between the family and clergy in the community.
Hospice assists the patient and family in pre-planning funeral arrangements to help the family members during their time of grief and ensures that the patient’s wishes are met.
Hospice provides all medical equipment and supplies related to the patient’s hospice diagnosis at no cost to the patient or family.
Medications are delivered directly to the patient’s residence to ensure patient’s symptom management and comfort during end-of life care.
Hospice Volunteers are kind and compassionate individuals who support patient and loved ones by providing respite care and friendly visits.