Your Center for Hospice Care IDG Team
A coordinated, interdisciplinary group (IDG) approach is among the most important attributes we offer. Widely considered to be the most effective means of administering hospice care, our IDG team unites five disciplines:
- Medical/Clinical
- Social Worker
- Spiritual Care
- Bereavement counseling
- Volunteer
This structure, supported by strong volunteer support, provides a holistic and comprehensive set of benefits to the patient and the family specifically tailored to their unique needs. The IDG team meets each week to review, monitor, and modify the patient’s Plan of Care.
A full circle of care and service
Center for Hospice Care Medical Director
- Leads the overall Plan of Care
- Consults with patient’s primary care physician
- Co-certifies prognosis with Attending Physician
Attending Physician
- Co-certifies prognosis with Medical Director
- Assesses patient needs
- Approves and directs the Plan of Care
Nursing staff
- Includes these certifications: RN, APRN, LPN
- Assesses needs
- Coordinates care
- Symptom control
- Pain management
- Education
Medical Social Worker
- Assesses emotional needs
- Provides counseling
- Provides family support
Chaplain
- Supports all religions/faiths
- Assesses needs
- Provides counseling
- Provides memorial support
Bereavement Counselor
- Provides 13 months of support
- Professional counseling for family members
- Open to the community
Hospice Aide
- Works under direction of Nursing staff
- Facilitates care
- Coordinates supplies and support
Volunteers
- Provides companionship
- Non-medical support
- Complementary Therapies: Pet, Massage, Reiki, and more
Other team members
- Pharmacist: When appropriate
- Dietitian: As needed
- Therapists: If required
