There is no one service that can provide for all the needs of hospice patients and their families. In hospice, more than anywhere
else, the “team approach” is apparent with all areas of expertise sharing in the services provided.
Like a tapestry woven with many different threads, care by LifePath Hospice Care Services is an interplay of the skills of so many
different professions. It is our “team” approach - comprehensive, coordinated palliative care without gaps or overlaps - that truly
distinguishes LifePath Hospice within the health care system.
You, your family or caregivers, your attending physician, the LifePath Hospice medical director, nurse, social worker, chaplain, home
health aide, volunteers, other therapies or counselors are all part of the LifePath Hospice Team.
The following is a brief description of the various team members and their roles:
Medical Director
The LifePath Hospice physician directs the medical care and works with the patient’s attending physician and the LifePath Hospice Team.
The patient’s personal physician is a key member of the LifePath Hospice Team. The attending physician assumes responsibility for the
medical management of his/her patient’s treatment throughout the patient’s involvement in the LifePath Hospice program.
LifePath Hospice nurses specialize in caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses. They are responsible for the skilled nursing care
provided to patients in their home and coordinating support services.
LifePath Home Health Aides will provide direct patient care such as dressing and personal hygiene and are specially trained to care for
patients with life-limiting illnesses.
Many patients feel that spiritual support is a very important part of their care. When personal chaplains or ministers are available,
LifePath can encourage their involvement. LifePath also has its own chaplains to facilitate spiritual support when needed.
The Bereavement Coordinator organizes volunteer contacts, mailings and group meetings for the bereaved. Support to families that have
lost a loved one can continue for up to a year after the patient’s death.
LifePath Hospice volunteers provide emotional support and companionship to patients. In addition, they provide respite for primary
caregivers and family members directly involved in the patients’ care.
Members of our hospice team are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist patients and their families with needs, which
arise after business hours.
The LifePath Hospice physician directs the medical care and works with the patient’s attending physician and the LifePath Hospice Team.
The patient’s personal physician is a key member of the LifePath Hospice Team. The attending physician assumes responsibility for the
medical management of his/her patient’s treatment throughout the patient’s involvement in the LifePath Hospice program.
LifePath Hospice nurses specialize in caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses. They are responsible for the skilled nursing care
provided to patients in their home and coordinating support services.
LifePath Home Health Aides will provide direct patient care such as dressing and personal hygiene and are specially trained to care for
patients with life-limiting illnesses.
The Social Worker is the patient’s principal contact for community resources. The patient and family are provided with direct support and
counseling.
Many patients feel that spiritual support is a very important part of their care. When personal chaplains or ministers are available,
LifePath can encourage their involvement. LifePath also has its own chaplains to facilitate spiritual support when needed.
The Bereavement Coordinator organizes volunteer contacts, mailings and group meetings for the bereaved. Support to families that have
lost a loved one can continue for up to a year after the patient’s death.
LifePath Hospice volunteers provide emotional support and companionship to patients. In addition, they provide respite for primary
caregivers and family members directly involved in the patients’ care.
