Affinity employees all have something in common: we care. We care about our patients, and we strive to help them get the most out of every day and maintain their lifestyle and activities as long as possible.
Through coordinated, interdisciplinary care, Affinity ensures that all members of the care team consistently provide quality care. From making sure initial referrals are handled quickly to keeping the lines of communication open between physicians, our medical director and registered nurses, we involve every member of the care team and keep everyone up to date on the patient’s and family’s condition. When you or a family member receive care through Affinity, you can rest assured that you will have at your disposal a highly trained, professional team of caregivers who work together to develop a customized plan of care specific to you and your family’s needs.
Following an initial assessment visit, a Registered Nurse will assemble a patient care team, headed by a Case Manager (also a Registered Nurse) and a plan of care put in place that will address your every unique need. The team meets regularly to discuss changes in condition, changing family needs and any other issues related to care.
We approach care on a holistic, patient-centered basis. Recognizing that each person and family deals with illness and grief differently, your care plan will be tailored to meet those varied needs, while, at the same time, focusing on symptom management and all other technical aspects of your care.
Our Team
Attending Physician
The Attending Physician certifies a patient’s terminal prognosis as part of the hospice eligibility process, directs symptoms management, prescribes appropriate treatment and co-manages the patient’s plan of care with the hospice care team.
Bereavement Coordinator
Support following the loss of a loved one is crucial. The Bereavement Coordinator provides a pre-bereavement assessment, individual and group counseling, and a minimum of 13 months of bereavement support for the family following the loss of a loved one.
Case Manager (Nurse)
Hospice Nurses have specialized training in pain and symptoms management. Their role on the hospice care team is to assess and address patient and family needs, to coordinate the plan of care with the care team to ensure identified needs are met, and to provide direction and education for patients and their loved ones. Affinity employs only registered nurses (RNs) to oversee the care of our patients.
Chaplain
Treating the whole person – body, mind and spirit – includes helping to meet the spiritual needs of the patient and family. The Chaplain assesses the patient’s and family’s spiritual needs, develops a plan of care to meet identified needs, provides direct counseling, consults with community clergy, and provides bereavement support.
Home Care Aide
The Home Care Aide’s job is to provide direct personal care and comfort for the patient, to report identified needs to the nurse case manager, and to provide emotional support to the patient and their loved ones.
Medical Director
The Hospice Medical Director leads the hospice care team in developing a plan of care to meet each patient’s specific needs, provides consultation to physicians regarding hospice care, and certifies terminal prognosis as part of the hospice eligibility process.
Patient and Family
Our patients and their loved ones are an important part of the hospice care team. In most cases, a family member serves as the primary caregiver, working with the professional members of the hospice care team to develop a plan for providing treatment, support, personal care and other specialized services for the patient and the patient’s family.
Social Worker
The best possible hospice care requires more than medical care. The Social Worker assesses the patient’s and family’s emotional and financial needs, assists with end-of-life planning, develops plans of care, provides direct counseling, and arranges referrals to community agencies as necessary.
Volunteer
Hospice Volunteers give their time and talents to offer many benefits to patients and their loved ones, including companionship and support. They provide non-medical services and respite time for family, and they offer support at the time of death as well as during bereavement.
