Picture this: you're facing a hospice referral with vague records and a ticking clock. No more hesitation. Mastering Hospice Eligibility hands you the roadmap every RN and clinical manager needs to handle admissions smoothly and surely.
Hospice eligibility isn't black-and-white. Conditions vary wildly—cancer, heart failure, dementia, even those without clear LCD guidelines. Add CMS rules, family expectations, and the emotional weight of end-of-life care, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed. New nurses wonder if they're missing key signs; veterans question edge cases. This book cuts through the fog with practical wisdom from Peter M. Abraham, BSN, RN, who's been there.
Start with preparation: how to dissect clinicals and medical history fast. Then, master the visit—essential questions to ask, observations that reveal prognosis clues, head-to-toe assessments tuned for hospice patients. Dive deep into eligibility for dozens of diseases, GIP requirements, and using clinical judgment when guidelines fall short.
Expect smoother workflows—no more back-and-forth on borderline cases. Communication sharpens with families and teams, building trust. Patient care improves because you're admitting the right people at the right time, focusing resources where they matter. And compliance? Locked in, without sacrificing compassion.
On a busy shift prepping for your third admission that day. Mentoring a new team member through their first dementia case. Or tackling that unusual condition with no LCD, piecing together subtle decline indicators. It's packed with palliative care scales, quick-reference charts, and tips that stick.
Peter's voice feels like a colleague sharing over coffee—clear, empathetic, no jargon overload. Around 400 pages of actionable insight that refines your skills, whether you're starting out or honing expertise. Make hospice eligibility second nature, and watch your confidence—and outcomes—soar. Your patients and teams will thank you.
