What does the admission process involve?
The patient’s family, a friend, the patient’s physician, or a pastor can suggest or request hospice care. Hospice will contact the patient’s physician to verify whether he or she agrees that hospice care is appropriate for the patient at this time, and the physician is asked to sign a referral form. The patient will be asked to sign consent and insurance forms. A hospice liaison nurse will make the first visit to the home to discuss the details of the program with the family. An early referral enables the hospice team to develop the relationships that meet the needs of the patient and caregivers.
