Course Code: REL-PAC-0-UMHBEN
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recall the requirements for hospice eligibility, revocation and discharge.
Recognize the levels of care available to hospice patients.
Describe covered services and payments under the Medicare Hospice Benefit.
Outline:
Section 1: Medicare Hospice Benefit
Hospice Benefit
Certification of Terminal Illness
What Are Revocation and Discharge?
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Hospice Care Levels
Levels of Care
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Coverage and Payment of Benefits
Hospice Payment
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Sherry D. Haszto, MSN, RN
Sherry is a nursing professional with over 22 years of experience. She has earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Randolph Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Her background includes work in oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, healthcare education, nursing consultation, performance improvement, and quality assurance. Sherry is committed to supporting patient care and healthcare education, focusing on enhancing patient outcomes and maintaining quality standards in all aspects of her work.
Reviewer: Susan Heinzerling, BSN, RN, CHPN
Susan Heinzerling earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well as a Master of Life Sciences in physiology from North Carolina State University. She became a doctoral candidate in immunology at the University of South Alabama. Her research experiences in the biomedical sciences led to an interest in evidence-based practices. Ms. Heinzerling began her nursing career as a medical/surgical nurse. Patients in acute care with multiple chronic conditions and repeated hospitalizations inspired her practice of hospice nursing. She has worked as a hospice admissions nurse and a hospice RN case manager in both a large urban setting and a rural community.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administration; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.