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.
