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Hospice Volunteer Orientation . Heidi Wade, Volunteer Coordinator Intermountain Homecare. Overview . What is a hospice volunteer? How does a hospice volunteer fit into the hospice team? What does a hospice volunteer do? What is required of a hospice volunteer?.
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Hospice Volunteer Orientation Heidi Wade, Volunteer Coordinator Intermountain Homecare
Overview • What is a hospice volunteer? • How does a hospice volunteer fit into the hospice team? • What does a hospice volunteer do? • What is required of a hospice volunteer?
What is a hospice volunteer? • A hospice volunteer is an individual who has completed specific training to provide service for hospice patients. • A hospice volunteer is a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team.
What does a hospice volunteer do? • Patient companionship • Respite visits • Bereavement • Clerical • Medication delivery • Fundraising • Chaplain support
What is required of a hospice volunteer? • 12 hour orientation • Annual compliance training • Ongoing monthly education