About Hospice of New Mexico

Hospice of New Mexico uses an interdisciplinary team approach to providing care. We use the word "interdisciplinary" to indicate that each of us brings a different expertise, yet we all focus together on the issues that matter to you.

An interdisciplinary team consists of:

• A patient and family
• The patient's attending physician
• The hospice medical director
• An RN case manager
• A hospice aide
• A licensed social worker
• A pastoral counselor
• Therapy and treatment specialists
• Hospice-trained volunteers

Members of your team work together to develop a plan of care that addresses your individual circumstances. The care plan is adjusted as the patient's symptoms and the needs of family members and other caregivers change. As patient and family, you are in charge of your own plan of care. Our role is to advise and assist.

All members of the hospice team focus on one goal: to bring comfort to those facing a life-limiting illness. They have special expertise in addressing physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

The focus of hospice care is on comfort rather than cure:

• Freedom from pain
• Peace and dignity
• Family presence
• Participation in daily life
• Respect for personal treatment choices

Hospice of New Mexico is owned and operated by:

Cathy Conrad
Hospice of New Mexico Administrator
Cathy is our administrator. Cathy has been an RN for over 30 years; she has a Master's degree in Organizational Management and has been in health care management for over 20 years.

Jeff Garvin
Hospice of New Mexico Business and Finance Officer
Jeff Garvin is a Registered Nurse and has been involved in business, finance and hea lth care in New Mexico for 30 years.