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Transitions of Care: Optimal Communication Between Hospital and Hospice

University of Utah

Jennifer Gregory, RN

Rocky Mountain Care, jennifer.gregory-howell{at}rmcare.com

In this article, the key elements of a successful transition of terminally ill patients from the inpatient hospital to home hospice care setting are described. This article describes the role and responsibilities inpatient palliative care teams and receiving hospice agencies have for communicating with patients and families and preparing them for hospice care. This article explains one approach to educating the varied members of the health care team and describes how to collaborate on care plans to facilitate an effective and satisfying transfer of care.

Key Words: hospital discharge • hospice admission • transition of care • communication

This version was published on August 1, 2008

Home Health Care Management & Practice, Vol. 20, No. 5, 389-393 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1084822307311830


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