Hospice Attending Physician Responsibilities Certifies the patient’s terminal illness and approves Initial Plan of Care. Collaborates with IDG for…adminFebruary 28, 2023
Uncategorized Spiritual Counseling The hospice must provide an assessment of the patient’s and family’s spiritual needs. Spiritual counseling…adminFebruary 28, 2023
Hospice Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) CFR 418.56 Interdisciplinary Group Hospice must designate an IDG (or groups) composed of individuals who…adminFebruary 28, 2023
Uncategorized Hospice Physician Roles and Responsibilities Monitors policies and standards for the medical aspect of the patient care program. Provides medical…adminFebruary 28, 2023
Uncategorized Medical Social Worker Medical Social Services must be provided by a qualified social worker, under the direction of…adminFebruary 27, 2023
Uncategorized Registered Nurse/Case Manager Functions as the Case Manager – provides coordination of care and ensures continuous assessment of…adminFebruary 27, 2023
Uncategorized Hospice Aide A hospice aide provides personal care for patients according to written instructions prepared by an…adminFebruary 27, 2023
Uncategorized Defining Palliative Care “Palliative care is treatment that enhances, comforts, and improves the quality of the patient’s life. …adminFebruary 27, 2023
Hospice Hospice Philosophy Hospice believes passing to be a natural part of the cycle of life Hospice neither…adminFebruary 27, 2023
Hospice Defining Hospice “A hospice program provides palliative care to terminally ill patients, and supportive services to patients,…adminFebruary 15, 2023