Medical Director

  • Co-certify terminal prognosis with attending physician
  • Lead interdisciplinary team in care plan development
  • Provide consultation to other physicians regarding care

Registered Nurse

  • Certify terminal prognosis with medical director
  • Assess needs, manage symptoms, prescribe treatment
  • Direct care plan and coordinate with interdisciplinary team

Home Health Aide

  • Provide personal care and comfort measure; report identified needs to RN case manager
  • Provide emotional support

Volunteer

  • Provide companionship and support to patent and family
  • Provide needed non-medical services and respite for caregivers and family
  • Provide emotional support to family and friends at time of death and during bereavement

Bereavement

  • Plan memorial services and develop care plan to meet survivor needs for up to 13 months after patient’s death
  • Maintain verbal and written communication with family and friends
  • Provide grief counseling and healing resources