Characteristics of High-Performing Hospice Interdisciplinary Groups
Summary
Providers should expect to have civil monetary penalties imposed if a survey reveals they are not in compliance with one or more of the Hospice Conditions of Participation. Hospice care is provided by an interdisciplinary team that is comprised of professionals that have experience and expertise in the fields of medicine, nursing, social work and spiritual counseling. Understanding and acknowledging one another eliminates the “king of the mountain” and tug of war that happens during meetings when the members operate in a vacuum or small sub-groups. As such, the IDG must be thoughtful in their collaboration regarding their patients, using higher-level thinking and problem-solving skills to assess for and address patient-specific problems, interventions and goals. AGILE will bring together the brightest thought leaders, policymakers, technology innovators and care teams to envision a shared future of healthcare at home.