If a patient exhibits any of the primary indicators listed below, or any of the specific qualifying guidelines for Hospice Care, it may be time to refer.
Anyone can refer someone to Hospice Care. Please, let us help you. Even if you are not sure where to start or just have questions, we are here to help you. Please call us at 509-837-1676 to speak with a Referral/Intake Nurse anytime or anywhere.
Primary indicators for Hospice Care:
Chooses comfort care
Loses function/shows physical decline
Experiences hospitalization/ER visits more frequently
Depends on others for help in most daily-living tasks
Has multiple co-morbidities
Exhibits notable weight loss