Who Is on the Hospice Team? Roles, Visits & What Every Family Should Know | Nurse Rupal

When a loved one starts hospice, many families expect a nurse every day. But visit schedules vary — and that can leave families wondering if something is missing. In this episode, I explain who is on the hospice team, what each person's role is, and how CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) sets the federal rules that every Medicare-certified hospice must follow. You'll learn: — Which four professional roles every Medicare hospice must include — Why two patients with the same illness may need very different visit schedules — What changes should trigger more frequent visits — The questions every family has the right to ask about the care plan Whether your loved one just started hospice or you want to understand the care being provided, this video will help you feel more prepared. 📌 Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:06 What Is CMS? 2:39 The Core Hospice Team (IDG) 3:37 Other Team Members 4:37 Who Decides How Often Visits Happen? 8:06 When Should Visits Increase? 9:28 Questions Families Should Ask 🔗 CMS Hospice Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/home-hea... 🔗 If you need guidance for your specific situation, support is available: NurseRupal.com New video every week. Subscribe to stay informed. #NurseRupal #hospice #palliativecare