Mastering Dementia Admissions: Essential Guidelines for Hospice Eligibility

By Peter Abraham

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 dementiaSpecific documentation strategies that support ongoing eligibility while maintaining complianceReal-world case studies demonstrating successful admission and recertification approachesComprehensive assessment tools and templates for tracking disease progressionEvidence-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 candidatesDocument disease progression effectivelyNavigate plateau periods successfullyManage rapid decline scenarios appropriatelySupport 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 careFamilies through ongoing support and reduced out-of-pocket costsMedicare through decreased hospitalizations and overall cost savingsHospice 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DST13NQM
• ISBN13: 9798306591537
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"