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Here is some sample content from Team Access to Emotional Support:

	PURPOSE: To outline the mechanisms for emotional support to ensure continuity, stability and mental health of Hospice staff. POLICY: The provision of quality service to terminally ill patient, the family or caregiver are dependent on the highest levels of skills, knowledge and sensitivity of the interdisciplinary team. The team examines areas of physical, emotion, social and spiritual care. Emotional demands on those providing care to Hospice patients, families or caregivers are high. Consistent mechanisms for feedback and support are necessary to ensure Hospice staff continuity,...
Second excerpt:
	... family or caregiver review, there will be an opportunity to provide group support to team members. One-to-one support will be available and provided to interdisciplinary team members as needed by the Hospice Manager, the Hospice Social Worker or Chaplain. Regularly scheduled meetings will include opportunities for interdisciplinary team members to share problems and concerns regarding overall program direction, program policies and current and future program development. The social...