Nurses respond to patient and family emergencies 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Home Health Aides Provide personal care under the supervision of a registered nurse, these duties may include assistance in the activities of daily living, skin care and bathing. Medical Social Workers Provide individual and family support and counseling, participates in care planning, assists with financial concerns and identifies the need for additional community resources. Chaplains Offers spiritual and emotional support keeping within the patient's and family's beliefs and preferences. Volunteers Visit patients and families to assist with day to day tasks, caregiver relief and offer emotional support with their presence.
Volunteers also assist with clerical tasks in the office and fundraising activities.
Pharmacy Consultant Assists with review of medications for pain management and symptom control. Pain control for individuals with cancer remains a significant problem in healthcare even though cancer pain can be managed effectively in up to 90 percent of patients. He or she advises attending physician or the hospice medical director of the changes of medications for comfort. Therapies Physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy and nutritional counseling are provided when medically indicated. Bereavement Services Initiated at time of admission to hospice and continues for 12 months after patient death.