Hospice of the Upstate
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Contact Us:
1835 Rogers Road
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone
864.224.3358
800.261.8636
Fax
864.328.1132
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MEET YOUR CARE TEAM

The Hospice Team includes, at a minimum, you, a Physician, Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacist
and Social Worker.  Depending on your needs, it may also include a Chaplain, Complementary Therapist or Volunteer. 
Ask your Nurse or Social Worker for more information about any member of the Care Team.
 


 





 





 


 


 





 

 


YOU
You are the leader of your care team.

Medical Director 
In 1998, Dr. Hunter Woodall was appointed Medical Director of Hospice of the Upstate by the Board of Directors.  In 2001, Dr. Woodall was South Carolina board certified in Palliative Care. He is also an AHEC Professor of Family Medicine in the AnMed Residence Program.  Dr. Woodall works closely with the Rainey Hospice
House staff managing patient care.

Hospice Nurse
The Hospice Nurse provides skilled care and support through continuous assessment.  The Hospice Nurse is an excellent source of information about disease processes and end of life care.  The Hospice Nurse is a direct link to the Medical Director as well as the other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide skilled care and support tailored to the patient’s physical condition and level of comfort.  The Hospice Nurse coordinates care of the patient and family.

 Certified Nursing Assistant
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an expert in making daily tasks easier. 
The CNA helps maintain patient’s dignity and independence through the simple
but essential things such as bathing, dressing, grooming and feeding.
   

Pharmacist 
Hospice of the Upstate has an independent pharmacy to supply medications that are covered by your hospice benefit.  The Pharmacist is an expert in finding the right medications to control pain and symptoms and keep the client comfortable.

  Social Worker
 The Social Worker provides counseling and support to the patient and family.  Services may include assistance in identifying community resources, advice
regarding financial, legal and care giving concerns that occur with a prolonged
illness, as well as other individual services as appropriate.

Chaplain
 Spirituality is generally described as an awareness of something greater than the individual self.  The Chaplain supports your personal spiritual beliefs, practices and needs.  The Hospice of the Upstate Chaplain makes visits, is a great listener, offers prayer, and supports in healing relationships.  The chaplain also works with your own clergy person and congregation as you desire.

Volunteer 
The Volunteer provides companionship, practical assistance and emotional support.  Their specific talents are matched to the clients needs.  Count on them to be
willing helpers, compassionate listeners and valuable member of your care team.

Children's Outreach Coordinator
Many times children who have experienced the death of a loved one feel isolated from their peers and alone in their grief.  Through art, play, music, and peer support they are given an opportunity to share their feelings and open up in an environment that is welcoming and understanding of their loss.

Bereavement Counselor
Bereavement services are provided to families following the death of a patient for one year.  This includes grief counseling, support groups, telephone contacts, mailings and memorial programs.  Community members are also invited to participate in grief support groups.