Hospice Interdisciplinary Team
Our team utilizes a patient-centered approach. We review physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs for patients and their families. The care patients receive and the amount of time they spend with individual team members depends on their personal plan of care.
Our Team Includes:
Medical Director
Advises the care team using current medical information that is evaluated on a regular basis and modified by the team as the patient’s condition changes. Prescribes any medications, hospitalizations, imaging, and other services that may be necessary.
Nurse Case Manager
Provides hands-on physical care to ease symptoms and provides comfort to the patient. Coordinates care with the physician and the rest of the hospice team.
Hospice Aide
Provides assistance with personal care, such as bathing and grooming.
Hospice Volunteer
Provides companionship, runs errands, and helps ease the family's burden. A volunteer is available at your and your family's request.
Social Worker
Provides assistance with enhancing social functioning and overall well-being of the patient and family.
Chaplain
Provides assistance with the spiritual, religious, and emotional needs of patients, families, and staff.