The
goal of the presentation is to discuss the meaning and purpose of
hospice care, emphasizing its benefits and ways healthcare workers can
enhance the care and support to a patient at the end of life. To discuss
services provided by hospice. To identify patients that are hospice
eligible by discussing general criteria and predicting prognosis. To
discuss specific hospice diagnoses and why they meet criteria for the
benefit. To outline the Hospice Medicare Benefit in regards to what
services are covered by Medicare/Medicaid. To discuss the
recertification process that allows patients to stay on service. To
describe the 4 levels of care in hospice. To review a few cases to
explain "why hospice , why now?'
What You Will Learn
- Understand the Hospice Medicare Benefit and who is eligible
- Understand what services are covered by Medicare under hospice.
- Understand the levels of care of hospice and recertification process