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Hospice is a comprehensive care and support for terminally ill patients and their families that is covered by patients’ insurance. Patients with Medicare Part A can get hospice care benefits covered at 100% by hitting hospice criteria.

Services from a hospice- employed physician, nurse practitioner, nursing care, medical equipment, medical supplies, medications to manage pain and symptoms, hospice aides, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social services, spiritual counseling, Individual and family grief or loss counseling before and after the passing of patients and respite care.

Hospice companies must follow the Medicare guidelines and they define it as “Patients with a terminal illness with a medical prognosis of 6 months or less to live if the illness runs it normal course”. But Hospice is not limited to six months. Patients will undergo evaluations to determine whether they still qualify for hospice care and will extend their hospice care.

The answer is Yes, we call it graduating from Hospice. Hospice graduates are patients whose conditions have improved to the point where they no longer require hospice for the time being. There are a variety of reasons why a patient’s health may get better, from receiving the appropriate medication to maintaining a balanced diet that helps with their conditions.

Your Ovation Hospice of Salt Lake team can consist of physicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers, all working together to manage pain and symptoms, offer emotional support, provide spiritual guidance (if desired), and assist with practical matters, such as medication management and personal care.

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