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Mastering Dementia Admissions: Essential Guidelines for Hospice Eligibility

by Peter Abraham
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9798306591537
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
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  • Pages: 128
  • Original Price: USD 22.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 182 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Terminal Care

Mastering Dementia Admissions: Essential Guidelines for Hospice Eligibility provides hospice nurses and clinical managers with comprehensive guidance for navigating one of the most challenging aspects of hospice care - determining the appropriate timing for dementia admissions and maintaining justified lengths of stay.

Recent research from Mount Sinai shows that longer hospice stays for dementia patients improve outcomes and generate significant cost savings - over $8,000 per person for stays of 3-6 months, with Medicare spending approximately $7,000 less per hospice enrollee. Yet increasing pressure to limit lengths of stay creates a troubling disconnect in end-of-life care delivery.

This practical guide bridges that gap by providing:

  • Clear criteria for determining appropriate admission timing across different types of dementia
  • Specific documentation strategies that support ongoing eligibility while maintaining compliance
  • Real-world case studies demonstrating successful admission and recertification approaches
  • Comprehensive assessment tools and templates for tracking disease progression
  • Evidence-based best practices for managing care plans and crisis prevention

Through detailed chapters covering initial assessment, documentation requirements, care planning, and maintaining eligibility, this book equips nurses with the tools needed to:
  • Confidently evaluate potential hospice candidates
  • Document disease progression effectively
  • Navigate plateau periods successfully
  • Manage rapid decline scenarios appropriately
  • Support families throughout the journey

The book's systematic approach helps ensure that dementia patients receive appropriate hospice care for as long as needed while maintaining regulatory compliance. This benefits:
  • Patients through consistent, quality end-of-life care
  • Families through ongoing support and reduced out-of-pocket costs
  • Medicare through decreased hospitalizations and overall cost savings
  • Hospice agencies through appropriate admissions and justified lengths of stay

Whether you're an experienced hospice nurse or new to dementia care, this essential resource provides the framework needed to deliver compassionate, compliant care while supporting appropriate lengths of stay for your dementia patients. By mastering these guidelines, you'll be better equipped to serve your patients and their families during this crucial time.

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