Question

1. what must be included in the written agreement between a hospice and a long - term care facility about what the hospice will provide to residents?

room and board
medical direction and management
24 - hour personal care
minimum data set completion

1. what is the focus of hospice in the last month of life?

following a strict dietary plan
adjusting medications to maintain comfort
encouraging residents to eat more
teaching that a resident will increase strength with exercise

1. a long - term care facility resident is receiving hospice services. according to cms guidelines, what is the hospice’s responsibility?

designating someone to coordinate hospice in the facility
selecting an attending provider for the resident
providing all personal care to the resident
updating the facility plan of care

Explanation:

• Question 6: Hospice services typically include medical direction and management as part of their care plan. Room and board is usually provided by the long - term care facility. 24 - hour personal care may be provided by the facility staff in some cases, and the Minimum Data Set completion is more of a facility - related administrative task.
• Question 7: In the last month of life, the focus of hospice is on comfort. Adjusting medications to maintain comfort is in line with the palliative care philosophy. A strict dietary plan, encouraging more eating, or teaching about strength through exercise are not the main focuses at this stage.
• Question 8: According to CMS guidelines, the hospice's responsibility includes designating someone to coordinate hospice in the facility. Selecting an attending provider is often the patient's or family's choice (in some cases with facility input), providing all personal care is not always the hospice's sole responsibility (facility staff may also be involved), and updating the facility plan of care is more of a facility - led task with hospice input.

Answer:

1. Medical direction and management
2. Adjusting medications to maintain comfort
3. Designating someone to coordinate hospice in the facility