Our interdisciplinary teams (IDTs) are coordinated by a physician and registered nurses with the sole purpose of addressing the individual needs of each patient and his/her family. The IDT develops a plan of care (POC) specific to the unique issues affecting each patient. Each team is comprised of the following professionals:

Hospice Physician
  • Works in conjunction with the patient's primary physician and IDT
Registered Nurse
  • Manages the entire team caring for the patient
  • Manages the patient's medical care and is highly skilled in assessing and managing pain and discomfort
  • Educates and trains caregivers and provides hands-on-care
  • Maintains communications and coordination among the entire IDT
Certified Home Health Aide
  • Assists with personal care such as bathing, feeding, etc.
  • Oversees dental and mouth care
Social Worker
  • Assists in providing emotional care to patient and family members
  • Helps address financial issues
  • Helps obtain any governmental support, if qualified
  • Assists with end-of-life preparations such as funeral and mortuary arrangements
Spiritual Counselor/Chaplain
  • Works in conjunction with the patient's clergy
  • Available to provide spiritual support for patient and family
  • Available to conduct or attend memorial services
Hospice Volunteer
  • Specially trained volunteers are available to spend time with the patient, offer companionship and provide relief for the family
Dietician
  • Available for consultation when necessary


  • Have been diagnosed with a terminal illness
  • Have a life expectancy of 6 months or less if the disease runs its normal course
  • Have decided in consultation with their families on palliative care

 
Valley Hospice Pledge to YOU
  • We will provide you with quality care and services
  • We will keep our information confidential
  • We will keep you and your family involved with your care and treatments
  • We will keep you as comfortable as possible
  • We will treat you with dignity and respect
  • We will listen to your concerns
  • We will respond to your needs
  • We will respect your decisions
  • We will be there for YOU

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