About Hospice Referrals

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-AHOSR

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Describe the procedure for initiating a hospice referral.
Identify the eligibility and documentation guidelines needed for a hospice admission.

Outline:

About Hospice Referrals

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Why Hospice, Why Now?

Hospice Care Defined

When Hospice Begins Badly

Hospice Trends

Decline vs. Acute, Episodic Illness

Signs and Symptoms of Decline

Changes in Functional Status

Communicate Healthcare Goals

The Provider’s Role

Informing the Individual and the Family

Evaluation by the Hospice Team

Review

Summary

Section 3: Disease-Specific Eligibility

CMS Provides Guidance

Core Non-Disease Specific Criteria

Disease Specific Criteria

Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Conditions

Stroke and Coma

Review

Summary

Section 4: Communication Strategies for the Topic of End of Life

Think About It

Use Advance Care Planning

The Hospice Philosophy

Hospice Is Non-Binding

Addressing Family Discord

Cultural and Spiritual Influences

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Congratulations!

Exam and BrainSparks

 

Instructor: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN

Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field.  She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice. 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Beginner level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.