Episode 2 Hospice Explained: Understanding the Hospice Team and Its Services

In the second episode of 'Hospice Explained', registered nurse Marie Betcher provides a comprehensive explanation of the hospice team structure and the services they offer to terminally ill patients and their families. The discussion covers roles including the intake nurse, admission RN, and care manager, as well as the invaluable contributions of social workers, chaplains, bath aids, and volunteers. She also touches on comfort services like massage and pet therapy, administrative roles, and the option for patients to keep their existing medical provider. Marie stresses the individualized, compassionate nature of hospice care, explains how teams are adjusting their approaches during the pandemic, and discusses potential funding and charity care options. The goal of hospice care, she underlines, is to ensure peace and comfort during the end-of-life stage and allow patients to focus on relationships rather than medical appointments.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:34 Meet the Host: Marie Betcher

01:00 Understanding the Hospice Team

02:01 The Role of the Intake Nurse

02:29 The Admission RN: First Contact

04:40 The RN Care Manager: Regular Visits

05:31 The Social Worker: Interpersonal Support

06:00 Chaplains: Spiritual Support

06:45 Bath Aides and Volunteer Services

07:25 Comfort Services and Pet Therapy

07:44 Pharmacists and Bereavement Counselors

08:02 Therapists and Medical Providers

08:43 Behind the Scenes: Other Hospice Staff

09:13 The Hospice Experience: Peace and Comfort

09:33 Conclusion: The Meaning of Hospice

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Finding a Hospice Agency

1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency,

2. choose Find provider

3. Choose Hospice

4. then add your zip code

This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.

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