Loss and grief are inherent in hospice work for all members of the hospice team as we work with patients and families. As patients and family members transition through end of life care, new thoughts, emotions and behaviors that accompany loss may be unfamiliar and difficult to navigate. To provide competent care, hospice workers must become aware of the facets of grief, unique needs of patients and families in their experience of loss, and assessment factors to inform their delivery of care. Everyone is touched by loss, and health care providers bring their own losses into their work, which makes awareness of grief an even greater imperative. This session will provide a foundation of loss and grief to empower hospice staff to recognize signs of grief and use strategies to mitigate its effects.