Omegalife Hospice Services

The OmegaLife Hospice Team

delivers an oriented approach to providing expert medical care, pain management and emotional and spiritual support for patients and family. Our Team of Caring Professionals includes the following:

Primary Care Physician

is responsible for overseeing and approving the patient’s Plan of Care.

Hospice Medical Director

approves the patient’s Plan of Care and may also serve as the patient’s attending physician.

Registered Nurse

serves as the patient’s Case Manager. Coordinates care by making home visits to monitor the patient, teach caregivers, provide skilled care and comfort and support. Make recommendations to the attending physician.

Certified Nursing Assistant

is responsible for providing assistance with the patient’s personal care, under the supervision of a Hospice RN.

Social Worker

assists in providing emotional care to patient and family members. Addresses financial issues. Help obtain any governmental support. Assists with end of life preparations such as funeral and mortuary arrangements.

Hospice Chaplain

will provide spiritual support to all patients and family members in conjunction with the patient’s clergy. Also available to conduct or attend memorial services.

Volunteers

are available to spend time with the patient, offer companionship and provide relief for the family.

Grief Support

Comprehensive bereavement services are offered to family members dealing with loss.

Dietitian

will be consulted as needed to improve the patient’s nutritional status.

Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapists

will be utilized as needed to improve the patient’s quality of life.