A Personal Physician
A personal physician will continue to provide services and collaborate with the hospice team to establish and oversee a plan of care.
A Hospice Physician
A hospice physician is a member of the hospice team who specializes in end-of-life care. They collaborate with the patient's primary physician and members of the hospice team to establish and oversee care plans.
A Hospice Nurse
A hospice nurse may serve in a variety of roles including admission, case manager, and after hours and on-call nurse. The nurse will routinely visit the patient in the home to assess patient needs, manage medications, provide pain and symptom management, answer questions, and provide patient and family education. A registered nurse is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to take patient calls and to visit as appropriate or as requested.
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) provide personal care to the patient including, assistance with bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, linen changes, and care to the patient's immediate surroundings. Blue Ridge Hospice CNAs are certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia and specialize in end-of-life care. Read more
Medical Social Workers
Medical social workers provide services to the terminally ill patient and family to assist the patient through emotional and psychological stages related to changes encountered at this phase of life. Social workers also provide training and support of the caregiver and family members.
Blue Ridge Hospice Social Work and Counseling Internships
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Speech, Physical, Occupational and Dietary Therapies
Speech, physical, occupational and dietary therapies are contracted by Blue Ridge Hospice to provide services based on need as identified in the patient's care plan. Read more
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