We’re getting back to the basics of Hospice care, taking a deep dive into hospice General Inpatient Care. Patients (and providers!) need to know the what/when/where of the GIP level of care inside hospice care. Here are some highlights of this episode:

• General Inpatient Care is used for crisis symptom management that can’t be done in the patient’s home. • GIP is provided in a Medicare-certified facility (so there’s 24/7 Nursing care). • Medicare does not consider actively Dying a crisis. • Every Medicare-certified hospice agency is required to furnish GIP care when it’s needed. • Hospice team members (nurse, social worker, chaplain) continue to see the patient while they’re in GIP care.

Get more information about hospice and connect with hospice nurse Shelley Henry at The Amity Group. Website: www.amitystaffing.com Watch Shelley’s Tips for Hospice Nurses videos here or on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok.

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Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible. And we believe you deserve to get good hospice care. If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help. It’s easy to connect by phone or video. You can book a 30-Minute Navigation Session for just $45 if you’re starting to talk about end of life care. A 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95 provides for an in-depth discussion, and allows for up to 3 Family members to get the same expert information at the same time. Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com. Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website: theheartofhospice.com Social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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