Experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) will be assigned to the hospice patient. The Registered Nurse Case Manager will provide hands on care focused on relieve pain and maintaining comfort. The RN CM will assess your needs and manage pain and symptoms that may arise due to the terminal diagnosis. RNs also provide support and education to those caring for the hospice patient.

Your primary care physician, or chosen attending physician, will work together with the Hospice Medical Director. Your PCP will continue to provide a personalized care plan, while the Hospice Medical Director oversees the hospice clinical team and provides insight for end of life care.

You will be assigned a social worker (SW) that will be able to support you and your family. The SW is able to connect you or your caregivers to community resources for emotional support. The SW will also be available to assist in conflict resolution, and be available to provide emotional support during the end of life journey.

Spiritual coordinators (Chaplains) are available to provide non-denominational spiritual support to you and your caregivers. Chaplains may provide guidance on end of life decisions such as funeral arrangements and memorial services. They are able involve your local clergy in your care as well.

Skilled Home Health Aides (HHAs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide compassionate personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing and other activities of daily living (ADLs). HHAs and CNAs may also provide companionship and emotional support.

Bereavement Coordinators maintain contact with family, friends and/or caregivers of the patient. Bereavement Coordinators offer support for up to 13 months after the patient passes away.

Volunteers are specially trained to provide services such as companionship to the patient and may visit periodically to spend quality y time with the patient. Volunteers are available based on their individual schedule and are not paid staff. Volunteers are unable to provide clinical or personal care.

Dieticians are available to assist in care when needed based on the patient’s condition and specialize in the struggles that hospice patients

may face.

Specialized therapists such as physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists may assist in the patients care. These therapies can sometimes be utilized in hospice to promote quality of life and comfort. The need for these skilled therapies must be evaluated by a hospice RN and approved by the hospice medial director.