Services

Hospice of Charleston affirms that the most important members of the team are the patient and family. Our team wants to provide the most comprehensive management of our patients’ physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.

Our nursing staff consists of Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses who will work together with patients and families as a team to formulate the plan of treatment. This is a written plan, which identifies specific goals and techniques to accomplish these goals. There is always a registered nurse available on call 24 hours a day. Please discuss any problems or concerns with them.

Hospice of Charleston is also staffed with Certified Nursing Assistants known as Hospice Aides. They are highly valued and important members of the health care team. They assist with administering some treatments under the direction of the nursing staff and providing complete personal care.

Social Workers are available to identify options and resources as well as coordinate and provide counseling services for patients and their family. Please notify the social worker if you wish to discuss any areas of concerns. Social Work staff is also available on call 24 hours a day

Volunteers are the heart of hospice care. Volunteers are able to provide some social support to patients and families. We also have a select team of volunteers that are available in the Hospice Inpatient Center to provide a variety of services for patients.

Hospice Chaplains visit patients and families for support and are available to discuss spiritual issues and end of life care for loved ones. Our Chaplains work in partnership with local clergy as well as helping families connect with representatives of their faith traditions in the Greater Charleston area. Spiritual support in hospice does not promote any one-belief system, nor do the chaplains seek to change the belief system of patients or families. The chaplains seek to be loving and supportive presences during this part of the spiritual journeys of the patients and families.

The Hospice Inpatient Center includes the Peace Chapel that is available for quiet prayer and meditation as well as for memorial services for any patient.

Hospice of Charleston’s hospice home care is driven under the direction of our medical directors. The medical directors are there to insure that medications are properly managed and to consult with a patient’s primary care physician if any medical changes or palliative care interventions are necessary. The Center is staffed with physicians who are board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine who will be making rounds as needed to direct your medical care. Physician services are provided at the Hospice Center with telephone contact available 24 hours a day and intermittent physician visits as needed to direct your medical care.

Many other team members are active in providing care for patients although you may not see them. Clerical workers, administrative and other personnel are all involved with making your care the best it can be.