The Live Discharge Process & Avoiding a Burdensome Transition

It is predicted that one in five patients could face a live discharge – and possibly even more for those with a noncancer diagnosis or in a for-profit hospice. Hospice providers continue to be faced with eligibility and length-of-stay dilemmas. Hospice services are promoted, but then they may be discontinued due to ineligibility or other reasons. In addition, hospice providers are measured closely for quality through claims data for burdensome transitions related to live discharges.

The hospice live discharge process can be complex. This webinar will review that process, with an emphasis on ongoing eligibility assessment, discharge planning, the team members that should be involved, and the timelines needed to minimize a burdensome transition. You’ll learn a mechanism to support the care continuum even after your services are discontinued to help your agency monitor and keep track of your live discharges for appropriateness and minimal care disruption.

This informative session is strongly recommended for all leadership, including clinical management/supervisors, QA staff, CFOs, medical directors, intake coordinators, staff education RNs, assessment teams, MSWs and administrators.