Patient and Caregiver/Family

 Nurse

• Assesses patient and family needs and develops an individualized plan of care based off the patient’s needs and wishes
• Coordinates team visits and implements the plan of care
• Evaluates patient regularly to ensure symptom management and pain control

Hospice Aide

• Provides personal cares, such as bathing and dressing for the patient
• Identifies and reports patient needs to RN
• Provides companionship for patient and family

Social Worker

• Assesses patient and family’s emotional, social, spiritual and financial needs and develops an individualized plan of care based on these needs
• Assists in end-of-life planning and helps file insurance paperwork
• Knowledgeable of community resources available and places referrals
• Provides support and guidance counseling to patient and families/caregivers
• Leads grief groups for continued support after the loss of a loved one

Chaplain

• Assesses patient and family/caregiver’s spiritual needs and develops plan of care
• Provides spiritual support to patient, caregivers and families.
• Assists with memorial/funeral preparations

Bereavement Coordinator

• Educates families and caregivers on grief and loss
• Supports caregivers and family for up to 13 months after the loss of a loved one
• Assists in grief groups

Medical Director

• Collaborates with nurses and the Cottonwood Hospice team to develop an individualized plan for the patient
• Certifies terminal prognosis and hospice eligibility requirements
• Prescribes medication as needed
• Educates patients and families on disease progression

Hospice Volunteers

• Visits patients and provides companionship to patients
• Provides breaks for caregivers and families
• Offers support to the family at the end-of-life and during bereavement