Team Players
This hospice team member manages the patient's symptoms and pain
Nurse
Hospice if only for people with cancer?
False. Hospice is for anyone who has a terminal illness. COPD, HF, Lung Disease, ESRD, Dementia
Hospice care focuses on ___ rather than a cure?
Comfort/Quality
This team member provides spiritual support and comfort to patients and families, regardless of their beliefs.
Spiritual Caregiver
Hospice if for people who only have a few days left?
False.
What happens if a patient starts improving while on hospice?
They can discharge at anytime from Hospice services
This person helps a family cope emotionally with their loved one's illness and makes sure they have the right resources.
Social Worker
Hospice goes where the patients go?
True. Home, ALF, SNF, Hospital, Hospice House
Short term breaks that hospice can offer the caregivers?
Respite
This team member helps with bathing, dressing, and other daily activities.
CNA
Hospice is expensive?
False. Hospice is covered by insurance and 100% free
Can a patient continue to see their doctor while on hospice?
Yes. They can continue seeing they Primary care doctor while on Hospice
This group of unpaid helpers is required to contribute a certain percentage of total patient care.
Volunteers
Hospice only takes care of the patients?
False. Patients and families receive care/support from the hospice team.
How long is hospice bereavement available to families?
13 months