Hospices Lean on Nonclinical Staff During COVID-19

Nurses and clinicians have been on the frontlines of hospice care during the coronavirus pandemic. However, the unsung heroes of hospice are those who are working behind the scenes in nonclinical roles to help keep the operational fires burning while supporting clinical staff, patients, families and leaders.

Health care organizations nationwide — and the communities they serve — are recognizing frontline staff for their efforts as they risk their own health to continue patient care during the COVID-19 outbreak.

“There are several categories of people who are heroes within our home care and hospice organization,” said Kellie Brockman, director