Hospice Services Palmetto Health Hospice offers the support of a multidisciplinary team of professionals and volunteers who provide medical, emotional, social, and spiritual support to terminally ill patients of all ages.
Care is provided in the home, enabling families to remain together in peace, comfort and dignity.
Skilled Nursing Services - hospice nurses develop a plan of care with the patient and family, focusing on symptom control and pain management. Social Work Services - medical social workers assess the emotional and social needs of the patient and family, assist with the use of appropriate community services and resources, and provide ongoing bereavement counseling related to death and dying. Chaplaincy Services - chaplains provide comfort and guidance, prayer, spiritual counseling, home communion, and may conduct memorial or funeral services. Home Health Aide Services - certified aides provide personal care services. Continuous Care - extended services provided by nurses and aides during a time of intense need.