Hospice is a program of palliative care (relief from pain and suffering) and supportive services provided in both home and inpatient settings which provides for physical, psychological, spiritual care for the dying persons and their families. Services are provided by a medically directed interdisciplinary team of professionals and volunteers. Services and Care Provided by Hospice include:  nursing services  therapy  medical social work  HHA and homemaker services  physician services  counseling services (dietary, pastoral and other)  short-term inpatient care  medical appliances and supplies, including drugs and biologicals  bereavement counseling to family/caregiver after death Our expert consultants provide assistance with start-up agencies, Plans of correction in response to surveys, quality improvement activities, operations, JCAHO accreditation and education and inservices.