HOSPICE INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM
The Hospice Interdisciplinary Team consists of a group of people committed to providing quality care to patients and families. Their support is available 24 hours a day seven days a week.

ATTENDING PHYSICIAN
The patient's attending physician continues to manage the patient's care.

HOSPICE MEDICAL DIRECTOR
The Medical Director oversees the treatment being provided by the hospice team. They also coordinate with the attending physician to provide optimal care.

HOSPICE NURSE
Licensed professional nurses will visit intermittently to assess the patient's medical status, teach the family how to provide care and contact the physician for symptom control.

SOCIAL WORKER
Hospice Social Workers offer emotional support and assist to coordinate resources for patients and families.

CHAPLAIN
The Hospice Chaplain assists in identifying spiritual concerns.

HOME HEALTH AIDE
Home Health Aides assist the patient with personal care.

BEREAVEMENT COUNSELOR
The Bereavement Counselor supports family members through monthly letters and articles pertaining to the grief process and provides both grief support groups and individual grief counseling.

PHARMACIST
Pharmacists work with the hospice team to ensure the appropriate monitoring and supervision of medications. 

VOLUNTEER
Trained Volunteers provide a variety of services such as shopping and visitation to give the caregiver needed relief.

OTHER THERAPISTS
In order to provide comfort care, dietitians, physical therapists and other disciplines ordered by the physician may be utilized.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

ANGEL BABIES PROGRAM

ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE
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