Hospice Eligibility, Referrals, and Admission Processes

Course overview

Many individuals with a serious or terminal illness are eligible for hospice services. Most individuals are referred in a timely manner to hospice, but an upward trend over the past several years shows that many patients are not referred early enough to receive a comprehensive hospice experience. This course provides an outline of when a patient is eligible for hospice care, the criteria to assist health care professionals to refer patients to hospice, and the admission process of the interdisciplinary team.