If a patient exhibits any of the primary indicators listed below or any of the specific qualifying guidelines for hospice care, it may be time to refer. Call (509) 456-0438 to speak with an admissions nurse today.
Primary Indicators for Hospice Care
- Chooses comfort care
- Loses function/shows physical decline
- Experiences hospitalization/ER visits more frequently
- Depends on others for help in most daily-living tasks
- Has multiple co-morbidities
- Exhibits notable weight loss
- Qualifying Admissions Guidelines for Hospice Care