Hospice in
the United States has grown from a volunteer-led
movement to improve care for people dying alone,
isolated, or in hospitals, to a significant part of the
health care system. In 2008, 1.45 million individuals
and their families received hospice care. Hospice is the
only Medicare benefit that includes pharmaceuticals,
medical equipment, twenty-four hour/seven day a week
access to care and support for loved ones following a
death. Hospice care is also covered by Medicaid and most
private insurance plans. Most hospice care is delivered
at home. Hospice care is also available to people in
home-like hospice residences, nursing homes, assisted
living facilities, veterans' facilities, hospitals, and
prisons.
Jobs in a Hospice include but not limited to:
Hospice
Nurse
Community Liaison
Home Care Administrator
Home Health Aide
Nurse Aide
Medical Director
Case Manager
Admissions Coordinator
