CharlinEDU – Health Services Education for All
Over the last 21 years, we have had the honor of serving many patients in the DFW metroplex. Several of our patients and their family members stated a lack of understanding prior to coming onto our services about the process of home health, hospice or personal care. CharlinEDU is a place where you can receive education about our field of healthcare through articles, videos and podcasts. Knowledge is power. Enjoy and share with others!
Episode 1: What is Hospice?
Hospice is an in-home way of caring for an ailing loved one and their family during their last days. Hospice is a wonderful benefit of Medicare: 100% of the services are covered, with no copays or deductibles.
The focus of hospice is to provide comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients. Hospice nurses come to you to fill out paperwork and coordinate the care schedule. Hospice nurses also provide any durable medical equipment and medications needed for patient care.
Most hospice teams consist of a nurse, social worker, hospice aide, chaplain, volunteer, and medical doctor, who oversees the care plan.
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Q&A with the Administrator
PATIENT CHOICE
Also known as Patient Autonomy, Patient Choice is the right of any patient to make decisions about their medical care that might be different from their healthcare provider’s recommendation.
Healthcare providers can’t make decisions for patients. Because of this Patient Choice allows healthcare providers to educate patients so they are able to make informed decisions.
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WHAT DO I DO WHEN MY LOVED ONE ISN’T SAFE AT HOME ANYMORE?
There are a few different options for care when you feel a loved one isn’t safe at home. The two most popular options are:
- Personal Care Homes – Housing with small groups of elderly or disabled people who receive around-the-clock care.
- Assisted Living Facilities – Large complexes that feature around-the-clock care as well as daily activities and specialized care.
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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEDICARE AND MEDICARE ADVANTAGE?
The main difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans is coverage. Medicare is in-network with most major healthcare facilities and providers.
If you have Medicare Advantage you need to find out if the services are in-network. If a Medicare Advantage service or facility is not in-network it may hinder the scope of services offered.
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WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES?
There are 5 pieces of criteria for a patient to be eligible for home healthcare or home health services:
- The patient must be homebound
- The patient must have a skilled need
- The patient must currently have a doctor
- The patient must have a face-to-face visit with their doctor
- The doctor must review and establish the home healthcare plan that will be provided
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