The Bereavement Management System (BMS) - Hospice Edition is a comprehensive, easy-to-use software solution developed by the Bereavement Management Group to help hospice organizations manage and streamline their bereavement follow-up services. The software is specifically designed for the management of an active Hospice Bereavement Program, aiming to provide timely and affordable support to those who are grieving. It is customizable to the organization's specific needs and can significantly reduce the administrative burden on bereavement coordinators.
Key Capabilities & Features
The Hospice Edition is built around a 13-month bereavement cycle, which is a standard period for hospice bereavement care in the United States. The system tracks deceased hospice patients along with their designated family members and caregivers to ensure consistent and timely support throughout their grief journey.
- Automated Follow-up: Simplifies monthly follow-up tasks through the generation of customizable personalized letters, newsletters, cards, and phone lists.
- Group Management: Includes tools to manage and track participation in grief support groups.
- Memorial Services: Helps manage and organize Memorial Services and other special gatherings.
- Reporting & Statistics: Provides detailed statistics for every patient and up-to-date reports of every bereavement contact made, which is essential for management and regulatory surveyors.
- Efficiency: The company notes that the software can perform the work of a full-time Bereavement Coordinator in just a fraction of the time.
Target Users and Editions
The primary target users for the Hospice Edition are Hospice Bereavement Coordinators, Hospice Chaplains, and Hospice Management in small to enterprise-level hospice agencies. The BMS product also offers a Community Edition (for religious organizations) and a Corporate Edition (for comprehensive corporate grief support), demonstrating its scalability across different organizational types.