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How To Paint the Picture:10 Better Words to Chart

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Furthermore, documenting decline is not only for ensuring quality care but also for meeting Medicare documentation requirements for hospice eligibility and recertification. I didn’t always understand how to chart for hospice. However, the second example has more details demonstrating how the patient is declining.

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Hospice Documentation What You Need to Know

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Why Hospice Documentation Matters. First, like all nurses, hospice nurses are required to document ALL patient care. Inaccurate and inconsistent documentation is a red flag and could have a negative impact on your patients, your license, and your agency. Hospice Charting Fundamentals.