Hospice Care and Regulations

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goq2j511MqY

The above link represents an effort by the major hospice and palliative care organizations to educate the public on what hospice and palliative care actually mean. It is important that the nurse surveyor understand the mission and goals of hospice prior to attempting to survey the hospice for regulatory compliance. Once you realize the purpose and goal behind the hospice movement, the regulations make more sense to you. The regulations become your mission to ensure those who have reached this difficult time of life, receive all that hospice is intended to be. Enjoy the film. There are lots more out there, if you are interested.