Documenting Hospice Technical and Clinical Criteria

Course overview

The technical requirements for hospice documentation are essential to ensure payment for hospice services. There are technical requirements for the hospice election statement, Notice of Election, certification of terminal illness, and face-to-face visit. Documenting clinical findings related to diagnoses, terminal prognosis, and Local Coverage Determination guidelines also supports payment for services by demonstrating hospice clinical eligibility. Nurses should be able to recognize and help prevent common documentation problems. This course provides nurses with knowledge of technical requirements for hospice documentation and how it must demonstrate clinical eligibility for hospice.