GETTING STARTED IN HOSPICE CARE

Course overview

Are you interested in hospice care? Or have you just entered the practice and want to add to the information you received during orientation? This course will provide you with the basics a novice needs to know. Learn about the role of the hospice nurse, the function of the interdisciplinary team, and the process for accessing the clinical team. Pain and symptom management and care of the hospice patient as death approaches are covered. Topics such as the Medicare hospice benefit, hospice eligibility requirements, reimbursement, and documentation are also included.