
This is a picture of the hospice team for Mayers Intermountain Hospice.
Who is on the Hospice Team?
Physicians
In most cases, the patient's doctor agrees to continue to be their physician while on hospice. The team will keep the doctor aware of the patient's condition and he/she is an important member of the care team. Intermountain Hospice Medical Director, a physician and member of the hospice team regularly consults with the Hospice team.
Nurses
Each patient is served by a team of Registered Nurses.
The nurses will:



Social Workers
Each patient is also provided with a Social Worker who will help to:





Hospice Aide
This team member provides personal care such as bathing and linen changes. An aide can provide light housekeeping.
Spiritual Caregivers
These hospice trained spiritual counselors are available to provide non-denominational spiritual support to the patient, their families and caregivers. Spiritual counselors assist in coordinating spiritual care with spiritual resources in the community.
Volunteers
These hospice-trained volunteers act as helpers to patients, family and caregivers, often freeing the caregiver to attend to other functions. Their services can include:




Pharmacist
A consulting pharmacist provides the team with information on drug interactions, side effects and alternative drug choices, as necessary.