Meet Our Highly Experienced and Most Compassionate Hospice Team.
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We understand the importance of having someone you can trust and rely on that is why we team up with the kindest and extremely dedicated hospice professionals who are committed to providing relief and support throughout the end-of-life process.
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Medical Director - Certifies patient with a terminal illness.
- Oversees the whole hospice team.
- Is in charge of patient’s overall medical care plan.
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Attending Physician - Certifies the terminal diagnosis.
- Identifies patient’s needs, manages symptoms and prescribes treatments.
- Directs and approves the care plan.
- Coordinates care with the team.
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Medical Social Worker - Evaluates financial, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patient and family.
- Develops a care plan to meet the identified needs.
- Provides direct counseling.
- Refers patient and family to appropriate community agencies.
- Provides bereavement support.
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Registered Nurse - Assesses patient and family needs.
- Develops care plan to meet the identified needs.
- Coordinates team visits and ensures implementation of care plan.
- Is in charge of symptom control and pain management.
- Educates patient and family as needed.
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Hospice Aids - Provides direct personal care.
- Provides comfort measures.
- Report additional needs to RN or case manager.
- Provides emotional support to patient and family.
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Volunteer - Provide companionship and support to patient and family.
- Help with patient’s non-medical needs, e.g. running errands, etc.
- Provide support on the death and during bereavement period.
- Massage Therapy- for relaxation and helps to ease the pain.
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Chaplain/Spiritual - Evaluates spiritual needs of patient and family.
- Provides direct counseling.
- Assists with memorial preparation.
- Provides consultations to community clergy.
- Music Therapy- provides biblical music experience and counseling.