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CREATING AN EFFECTIVE HOSPICE PLAN OF CARE

Guidance for this fact sheet offers guidance on creating and coordinating a successful hospice Plan of Care (POC). Learn about the roles of the IDG and RN Coordinator, principles of care planning to promote quality care and common deficiencies related to POC implementation.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: August 01, 2020

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.