Hospice 101: Your Clinical Team

Описание: Understanding your hospice care team helps Portland/Salem area families know exactly what support to expect during end-of-life care. This video explains the basic hospice team structure based on official guidelines from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

What You'll Learn:

-The essential hospice interdisciplinary team and each member's specialized role
-How your hospice doctor manages comfort care and pain relief
-What your hospice nurse does during visits and 24/7 availability
-How social workers provide emotional support and practical guidance
-The role of chaplains in spiritual care (for all faiths and beliefs)
-How hospice aides assist with personal care and give family caregivers rest
-What trained volunteers offer, from companionship to specialized services
-Why the team approach makes hospice care uniquely effective

Medicare requires every hospice provider to offer this complete interdisciplinary team at no cost to patients. Understanding each team member's role helps families feel confident about the comprehensive support available.

CONTACT EVERLIGHT HOSPICE
📞 Call: (503) 496-7000
🌐 Visit: https://www.everlighthospice.com/
📧 Email: [email protected]

EverLight Hospice provides compassionate care throughout Portland, Wilsonville, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Salem and surrounding communities. Our team is led by Medical Director Dr. Andrew Do (Salem Hospital) and Michael Smith, DNP (Chief Clinical Officer).

Important Note: This video is for educational purposes. Hospice decisions should always be made in consultation with your physician or healthcare team.


00:00 Hospice 101: Your Clinical Team
00:07 Why Do We Talk About Hospice "Teams"?
00:22 What Does a Hospice Doctor Do?
00:42 What Does a Hospice Nurse Do?
01:12 What Does a Hospice Social Worker Do?
01:43 What Does a Hospice Chaplain Do?
01:58 What Does a Hospice Aide Do?
02:14 What Do Hospice Volunteers Do?
02:43 We're Here for You
02:49 Contact Us