Interdisciplinary Team Approach

• If the patient wishes his/her Primary Care Physician (PCP) may continue to provide primary care and consult with our Medical Director and the hospice interdisciplinary team to provide input..

• Visits patients at home, nursing facilities, and other settings as necessary to alleviate distressing symptoms

• Provides medical oversight as part of the Interdisciplinary Team, including input into the Plan of Care.

• Approximately 75% of our clients use our Medical Director as their attending physician.

• Registered Nurses act as the Client’s Case Manager

• Patients visits are customized to the individual patient’s needs

• Provide expert pain management and symptom control care

• Provide training to primary caregivers – keeping patient safe and comfortable

• Keep Primary Physician / Family informed

• Provide counseling to the patient, his/her family, caregivers

• Strives for the highest possible quality of life throughout the process

• Provide assistance with practical and financial concerns as well as emotional support to patient and family. 

• Provides family-team conferencing and information/education. Acts as an advocate for the patient where needed.

• Provides Resources to required support groups and bereavement groups.

• Visit patients appropriately according to the individual patient plan of care

• Evaluate the need for other community support services that may be available and facilitate communication between the client and the agencies, and/or volunteers

• All of our aides are Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)

• They provide personal care and assistance with the activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing and hands-on care during their visit.

• Perform limited household services to maintain a safe and sanitary environment in the areas most used by our clients in their homes.

• Visit patients depending on needs of our clients, on scheduled visits multiple times during the week. 

• Provide counseling and non-denominational spiritual support to clients and families.

• Serve as a liaison between clients, their families and their religious community.

• Offer support ranging from crisis intervention to private and group grief support.

• May assist with memorial services and funeral arrangements.

• Visit patients when necessary according to individual needs.

Crossroads Hospice is available at all times, so the compassionate care for our patients never takes a break. 

We believe it is important to ensure our patients a good night of sleep knowing that they have a 24/7 responsive staff ready to help at any moment. 

For 24/7 Access to Care:

(888) 791-6770