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hospice care team
Bon Secours Hospice uses a team approach to help patients and their families.
Team Members include:
- Medical Director
The Medical Director is a hospice and palliative care board certified physician who ensures that each hospice patient receives all the medically indicated services needed to control the symptoms of their terminal illness. He or she is a valuable resource to the patient, the family, and the hospice staff in managing the symptoms that arise from time to time. -
Physicians
Doctors provide oversight of all medical care. -
Nurses
Registered nurses provide patient care and case management. The care manager is responsible for nursing care for the patient and education and support for patients and families. Care managers work with other hospice team members to teach the patient’s family how to care for their loved one and to provide support. -
Medical Social Workers
Social workers help with social service issues. Specific assistance can include sharing information on financial issues, caregiving and final arrangements as well as counseling, educating patients and families on self-help, and advocacy on patient and family rights. -
Spiritual Advisors
Chaplains with hospice experience and training help patients and families with spiritual matters. Chaplains can coordinate assistance from churches, synagogues and other spiritual sources. They also work directly with patients and families on spiritual matters. -
Home Health Aides
Certified nurse assistants specialize in hospice care. They can help patients with bathing, grooming and other tasks associated with daily living. Aides pay special attention to safety and comfort issues. -
Bereavement Counselors
Bereavement counselors are trained in helping individuals and families handle their grief over the loss of a loved one.
