Philosophy of Hospice Care

Presented by Medbridge

Philosophy of Hospice Care

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This course explores hospice as an approach to care. The course starts with a look at what hospice care is and where people receive it. It covers who receives hospice care as well as the top diagnoses of people in hospice.

Objectives:
1) Define hospice care
2) Describe hospice services and where patients can receive them
3) Explain the benefits of hospice care
4) Describe fundamental elements of hospice care

This course has been certified by ACHC, and verified by Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP). It also provides training to help organizations meet the following federal regulation related to hospice services:
Estimated Runtime: 15 minutes

Reviewed and approved by
Nancy Allen, BSN, RNC, CMC

NOTE: This course is not a substitute for legal advice for any individual provider or situation. Always consult your company’s legal or compliance personnel with any questions or concerns related to this subject matter.

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