Palliative Care and Hospice
Palliative Care and Hospice is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 07/03/2023
Date of Most Recent Review: 7/3/2023
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2026
Description:
The use of hospice and palliative care services continues to grow in the U.S. However, confusion about what the programs offer remains. This educational activity compares services and reimbursement for hospice and palliative care programs. Nurses should be knowledgeable so they can answer questions and discuss specific options with patients as well as make appropriate referrals based on patient and family goals of care.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to educate nursing professionals in the acute care setting about hospice and palliative care.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Define hospice and palliative care and describe three benefits each provides.
• Identify patients who may be eligible for referral to hospice or palliative care.
• Summarize the most common issues that may delay or prevent referrals to palliative and hospice care.
