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
Attending Physician
- Certify terminal prognosis with medical director
- Assess needs, manage symptoms, prescribe treatment
- Direct care plan and coordinate with interdisciplinary team
Social Worker
- Assess emotional, social and financial needs
- Provide direct counseling and bereavement support or make referral to appropriate community agencies
Spiritual Counselor
- Assess spiritual needs and provide spiritual counseling
- Assist with memorial preparations
- Provide consultation to community clergy