Faith Hospice
While the core of the Faith Hospice care team is the
patient's family, there are many healthcare professionals
and volunteers who play a role in providing for the patient's
needs.
Personal Physicians:
The patient's physician works with the family to direct the plan of care.
Hospice Physicians:
The physician works with the nursing staff to control pain and manage symptoms.
Registered Nurses:
Through home visits, registered nurses provide primary care for the
patient and family. Nurses are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Registered, licensed nurses will monitor patient status and administer medications
to promote comfort and symptom control. They are available to families to explain
the dying process as well as to address any other concerns. Our nurses
work with the other staff members to identify and meet patient and family needs.
LPN:
Licensed Practical Nurses are an essential part of the hospice team, whether serving at the Cook Hospice Center or caring for patients and families in their homes. They assist with the patient's personal needs as well as help to promote comfort and symptom control
CNA:
Certified Practical Nurses are an essential part of the hospice team, whether serving at the Cook Hospice Center or caring for patients and families in their homes. They assist with the patient's personal needs as well as help to promote comfort and symptom control
Nurse Aides:
Assist with the patient's personal
needs such as: bathing, toileting, eating, and activity (transfers to wheelchair).
Social Workers:
Social workers provide support for the entire family. Main goals are
to provide emotional support and facilitate some degree of resolution
to needs related to finances, funeral arrangements, paperwork for
airlines or leaves of absence from work
for family members. The social worker also facilitates bereavement
issues.
Certified Home Health Aides:
Certified home health aides can assist with the personal care and other
activities to help the patient stay at home.
Therapists:
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy may be utilized to help
the patient maintain the highest possible functional and comfort levels.
Volunteers:
Trained volunteers provide companionship, support and assistance to
patients and their families. They are available
to help where needed and may run errands, provide light housekeeping
or spend time with patients, allowing their caregivers the opportunity
to take care of personal
business or have lunch with a friend.
Spiritual Staff:
Hospice Chaplains are available to all patients and families. Clergy
from all faiths are welcome and encouraged to visit their parishioners
or congregates and use our hospice facility to meet their needs. Spiritual advisors
can be contacted for anyone who would like us to make arrangements for them.
Bereavement Counselors:
After a patient's death, individual or group support will be
available for the family.
Caregivers Support Group:
When a person is dying, there are a number of responsibilities that
will fall upon family members. To ease the burden on loved ones,
the Hospice team will provide coping strategies to help
a family face the challenges
of caring for a dying person.
Grief Support Groups:
Grief support groups are designed to give loved ones the skills needed
to understand their grief and cope with their loss.
All support groups are free-of-charge and open to the community.
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