What does hospice provide?

 

Patients enrolled in hospice care will receive visits from the hospice care team, which includes:

• Hospice doctor

• Hospice nurse

• Hospice aide

• Hospice social worker

• Therapies

• Chaplain

• Bereavement coordinator

• Volunteers

 

Hospice services include:

• Nursing visits to address the patient's symptoms.

• Hospice aide visits to provide personal care such as bathing and grooming.

• Social work visits to help coordinate community resources for the family.

• Chaplain visits to provide spiritual comfort and support.

• Volunteer visits to provide companionship.

• Bereavement support for the family after their loved one has passed away.

• Any medication, supplies, and medical equipment related to the patient's hospice diagnosis.

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What equipment/ supplies does hospice provide?

Medical equipment can include, but is not limited to:

• Hospital bed

• Wheelchair

• Walkers

• Lifts

• Oxygen equipment

• Wound dressing

• Incontinence supplies ​