Hospice Coordination of Services

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-HOSCS

Hours: 1.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Discuss the application and impact of federal regulations on the interdisciplinary group process in hospice.
Explain the criteria required in the plan of care to maintain compliance with federal regulations.
Identify three elements of care planning and care coordination used in hospice.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: The Hospice Interdisciplinary Group

An Interdisciplinary Approach

Who Is the Attending Physician?

Structure and Function of the IDG

IDG Documentation

Review

Summary

Section 3: Plan of Care Criteria

Surveys and Payment

Comprehensive Plan of Care

Evolving Plan of Care

Interventions for Pain and Symptoms

Visit Frequency

Measurable Outcomes

Medications and Treatments: Timely Response

Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies

Document Understanding of the Plan of Care

Review

Summary

Section 4: Coordination of Services

Registered Nurse as the Coordinator of Care

Review

Summary

Section 5: Applying the Process: Case Studies

Mrs. Brady

Mrs. Brady, Part 2

Mrs. Harris

Review

Course Contributor

References

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: Beginner level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Hospice.

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