Our method to Palliative care
Patients are referred to us by a doctor through a referral form. Within 24h our interdisciplinary team do a medical/nursing and psychosocial assessment to develop a Holistic Palliative Care Plan.
Each Care Plan is tailor made to the patient and their needs. This plan is turned into a set of actions that are implemented by our interdisciplinary team to address the identified problem symptoms of the patient.
Using this method we deliver Quality Palliative Care enabling our patients and their families to experience quality in life and dignity in death and support into the bereavement period.
Meet our Management Team
Elizabeth Scrimgeour
CEO
Elizabeth is a Palliative Professional Nurse with specialisations in Midwifery, Oncology, and Psychiatry.
She has a BA Hons in Psychology and MTh in pastoral narrative
therapy.
Elizabeth is a palliative care advocate.
Justine Goliath
Corne Coetzee
OPERATIONAL MANAGER
Justine is a Palliative Social Worker with a Masters Degree in Social Work. She has a special affinity with children and is skilled in advanced care planning. Justine is also a skilled trainer in palliative care and SAW’s.
FINANCIAL MANAGER
Corne is a seasoned finance professional with a BCom Degree and an MBA, boasting a wealth of experience since 2007. Being a lifelong resident of the Drakenstein district, Corne is deeply committed to contributing positively to the community.
Sr. Susan Swanepoel
IDT MANAGER
Susan worked at Franschhoek Hospice for past 15 years as Nursing Manager.
Board member of WC HPCA and has portfolio of training and education.
Started at Drakenstein hospice 1st September as Interdisciplinary Team Co ordinator and Palliative Sister.
Susan feels privileged to be part of a 5 Star COHSASA accredited Hospice and experienced Palliative care team who provide Holistic
care to over 230 patients and their families in their homes.
Christabel Vosloo
MARKETING AND PR MANAGER
Christabel's marketing expertise, combined with her PR qualification, makes her a true professional in her field. Her deep connection with her hometown of Paarl and her intimate knowledge of the community dynamics into her marketing strategies.
Our interdisciplinary team
At Drakenstein Palliative Hospice the Patient is the head of our team. We work with professionals across all disciplines and expertise to provide our patients with access to holistic palliative care.
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We employ Palliative Care trained professional nurses and social workers. In 2004 we trained 25 palliative care home based caregivers to expand and support the work. We provide a free care service to an average of 220 - 250 patients per month.