STAFF

Macy Braswell, MBA
Executive Director
Macy came to Life Touch from the SHARE Foundation office. She has been with SHARE since 2004 and assumed her current position in 2008. Macy is charged with the responsibility of the overall management of all aspects of Life Touch. She administers Life Touch consistent with the established Mission, values, goals, policies and procedures through providing leadership, strategic direction, and vision for the development and achievement of the Mission.

Pam Humphries, RN, CHPN
Patient Care Coordinator
Pam has been a part of the Life Touch Hospice Team since 1996. In that time, she has worked as a homecare nurse, served as our Family Support Services Coordinator. Pam is responsible for coordinating the care of patients and families that are served by our homecare and nursing home program. She is also a certified hospice and palliative care nurse and a member of the Arkansas End-of-Life Coalition.

Jeanna Thomason, RN, CHPN
Admissions Coordinator
Jeanna has been with Life Touch Hospice since 1998. She is certified as a hospice and palliative care nurse. She conducts referral/admission visits and ensures that the needs of patients are met by our nurses and certified nursing assistants. Jeanna is also a member of the Arkansas End-of-Life Coalition.

Shade Humphries
Administrative Manager
In his new position, Shade will be responsible for the coordination and management of the administrative operations, including but not limited to billing, medical records, inventory/supplies, and accounts payable/receivable.

Marsha Robertson
Compliance Coordinator
Marsha has been responsible for ensuring that Life Touch is a visible presence in South Arkansas since 2005. In 2010, Marsha has begun working to develop a formal compliance program for Life Touch. She also leads our Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program.

Mary Rowland, RN, BSN, CHPN
John R. Williamson Hospice House Coordinator
Mary has rejoined the Life Touch Team in 2011. She returns with her excess of 7 years of previous Life Touch work experience in the Homecare Department. In her new role, Mary is responsible for the day-to-day operations of John R. Williamson Hospice House. She maintains communication with area hospitals to ensure easy patient transfers into our hospice house.

Shayne Crawford
Outreach Coordinator
Shayne Crawford recently joined the Life Touch Team in April of 2011. He is developing and coordinating outreach programs to increase the awareness of the services provided by Life Touch Hospice. He will also be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive education plan explaining the hospice benefit to referral sources and the community.

Stephen Attebery, LPC, NCC
Counseling Services Coordinator
Stephen was promoted to his current position in 2011. In his previous position as Bereavement Counselor, he expanded the Bereavement Program offerings for patients and their families, as well as, the community at large. He is now responsible for the coordination of the bereavement, chaplaincy, and social services programs to ensure the needs of patients and their families are met.

Positions available:

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Mail to: Life Touch Hospice
2301 Champagnolle
El Dorado, AR 71730
Fax to: 870-862-0727
Contact HR: Shawna Ruffin 870-881-9015

Medical Director/Assistant Medical Director
Our Medical Directors direct staff in effective pain management and symptom control. They oversee our Interdisciplinary meetings and make recommendations regarding patient care. They are available for house calls, assessing patients in the John R. Williamson Hospice House and are on-call 24/7 to address changes in the condition of patients.
Nurses
In communication with the patient’s physician and other hospice team members, nurses coordinate a plan of care for each patient and family. Nurses make regular in-home visits to assess the comfort of patients and make every effort to ensure that pain is controlled and symptoms are managed. Nurses answer questions the patient or family may have about what to expect throughout an illness and assist the families with use of medical equipment and the care of their loved ones.
Social Workers
Professionally trained and licensed social workers are an essential part of the hospice team. They offer emotional support and assistance to patients and their families. Social workers fill many roles: counseling, providing information regarding resources within the community, education on various topics (including living wills), help with utility payments or funeral arrangements
Chaplains
Chaplains are available at the request of patients to offer non-denominational spiritual care to the patient and his or her family. Our chaplains support the care provided by the patient’s minister, but do not take the place of that care. Chaplaincy services include hosting Life Touch Hospice Memorial Services, capturing life stories of patients on audio CD, listening, and coordinating a Faith Community program.
Certified Nursing Assistants
CNAs assist patients with their personal care needs. They help with bathing, shaving, mouth care, and light housekeeping. The frequency of CNAs in home visits is based on the need that is indicated in each patient’s plan of care.
Volunteers
As a Medicare Condition of Participation, 5% of our direct patient care hours must be matched by volunteer hours. Our trained volunteers provide companionship to patients in their homes, nursing homes, or John R. Williamson Hospice House. Volunteers also help by preparing meals for patients and their families, making bereavement contacts, and assisting in the administrative office.
Administrative Assistants
Our Administrative Assistants make sure everything works smoothly enabling clinical staff to focus on patient care needs. They perform many duties including answering the phone, processing invoices for payment, ordering patient care supplies, and maintaining medical records.
Bereavement Counselors
Up to 13 months of bereavement follow-up is available from our Bereavement Counselors. Support is offered through individual counseling, support groups, and specialized holiday sessions. Bereavement is also offered to the community at-large free of charge.