Social Work Month provides an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the positive contributions social workers make as they provide superior care and superior services to our patients and families. 

“Social workers are trained to look at the complete person and family,” said Sara Monroe, manager of patient and family support services for Ohio’s Hospice. 

Our social workers are clinical experts who help patients and families prepare for end of life through engaging conversation around goals of care, advocating for patient rights, counseling, providing education, and helping locate meaningful resources. The support social workers provide reaches into each community where we serve. 

Social workers at Ohio’s Hospice: 

• Offer visits to provide support for patients and family members processing grief and help them receive education about hospice care. 
• Advocate for patients so they and their families can make informed decisions about their care and advanced directives so that their choices are heard. 
• Provide education and help find resources for those seeking grief counseling, mental health, substance abuse, trauma, or other therapies. 
• Bring knowledge and expertise in working with ethnic, cultural and economic diversity. 
• Facilitate family meetings to foster effective communication and decision-making. 
• Navigate the complexities of the healthcare system including Medicare and Medicaid options and the application process. 

Thank you to our social workers for the care and support they provide every day.