Hospice Care Provision in a Nursing Facility

1. Hospice and Facility Staff Care Responsibilities

This chapter reviews the hospice approach to care at the end of a patient’s life to set the stage for provision of hospice care in a nursing facility. There is discussion about the detailed contractual agreement in place between the hospice team and the nursing facility that outlines each provider’s care responsibilities to the patient.

2. The Joint Patient/Family Plan of Care

The hospice plan of care is the most important document in hospice care. This chapter explains the components of a joint plan of care for the patient who is receiving hospice care in a nursing facility and provider care plan responsibilities.

3. Coordination of Care for the Patient/Family

Coordination of care is a critical component of providing optimal end-of-life care to a patient residing in a nursing facility. This chapter examines the process of successful collaboration between the hospice team and nursing facility staff when providing hospice care in a nursing facility. A case study provides a practical example of this patient scenario and the hospice team’s coordination of care approach.