Handbook of Hospice Policies and Procedures

Name: Handbook of Hospice Policies and Procedures
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ISBN: 9780834213296

ISBN-10: 083421329X

ISBN-13: 9780834213296

Edition: 1999

Authors: Marilyn D. Harris, Elissa Della Monica, Pamela Boyd, Michael Jang

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The Handbook of Hospice Policies and Procedures is the first comprehensive book for hospice administrators to stay current and competitive in the rapidly changing arena of hospice care. It provides the direction needed to meet - or maintain - Medicare certification and JCAHO accreditation. With this essential reference, you'll be able to: access the most current policies, procedures, and forms; adapt field-tested policies to meet specific agency needs; cross reference policies and procedures to comply with Medicare Conditions of Participation; interpret state and federal regulations; and discover how to achieve the highest level of ethical and legal standards and comply with all applicable…

Book details

List price: $410.85
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
Publication date: 3/23/1999
Binding: Comb Bound
Pages: 268
Size: 9.00" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English

Michael Jang, LCP, MCSE, RHCE, is the author of a number of books covering such topics as GNU, Linux, and MCSE. Michael is the author behind the last two best-selling editions of theRHCE Study Guide(McGraw-Hill), and is also the author of theCompTIA Linux+ Exam CramandSair Linux/GNU Installation and Configuration Exam Cram(Wiley), and co-author ofMastering Red Hat Linux for Sybex. Michael has developed white papers on new products and processes, is a skilled communicator, experienced troubleshooter, and a seasoned project manager. Michael has extensive overseas experience, and currently resides in Kill Devil Hills.



Introduction


How To Use This Handbook


Bibliography


Acronyms and Abbreviations



Policies and Procedures



Forms



List of Medicare Conditions of Participation Cross-References



Federal Register Material


Index


List of Policies


Abington Memorial Hospital Compliance Plan Access to Terminal Care Fund Addendum to Clinical Records Policy (Short Term In-Patient Care)


Addressing Ethical Issues


Admission Criteria


Advance Directive Policy


AIDS Policy Bereavement Policy Bylaws


Clinical Record Policy Communication with Visually or Hearing-Impaired


Patients Communication through Language Interpreters Competency Evaluation


Program Conflict of Interest Core Services Policy Death Pronouncement by Registered Nurses


Discharge Policy Disposal of Controlled Drugs Disposal of Used Syringes


Do Not Resuscitate Policy Eligibility Requirements - Election of Medicare


Hospice Benefit Revocation of Medicare


Hospice Benefit Emergency Phone Numbers Emergency Preparedness Plan Exposure Control Plan


Governing Body Home Care Service Home Health Aide Home Health Aide


Certification Training Program Hospice Patients Residing in Personal Care Facilities


Hospice Support Group Hospice/Home Care Volunteers Incident Reporting


Incident Report Tracking Infection Control Tracking and Reporting Intake


Procedure Interdisciplinary Group Interdisciplinary Group Coordination


Interdisciplinary Group Plan of Care Letter of Explanation for Funeral Directors


Levels of Care Licensure and Certification Verification Medical Device


Reporting Medical Service Medication Policy Nursing Service Occupational


Therapy Service Operational Agreement with Pastoral


Care Organizational Mission Organizational Charts Orientation/Education


Policy Pain and Symptom Management Patient's Bill of Rights/Responsibilities Physical


Therapy Service Program Statement Protocol for Referrals


Between AMH and AMHHC Hospice Progr