Study after study demonstrates the benefits of hospice, from improved pain and symptom management to providing a better quality of life for each patient. Many families discover that they can enjoy the last days with their loved ones, supported by a caring hospice staff. Physicians and healthcare facilities in Helena refer patients to Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC. We offer comprehensive support for patients and families, from respite care to skilled nursing treatment. We do it because we C.A.R.E.
Why Providers Refer To Headwaters Hospice And Palliative Care
By partnering with Headwaters Hospice, you add clinicians, expertise, education, and support to expand the capabilities of your own healthcare team. Our partners benefit in the following ways:
- Same-day admissions once the referral is received, even on weekends or in the evening
- Coverage for all medical supplies necessary for the hospice diagnosis
- Increased patient satisfaction
- Significant reduction in hospitalizations and ER visits
- After-hours nursing support, including medication management
- Regular updates to the primary care provider and facility
Our staff also includes a Licensed Social Worker and Registered Nurses.
What Is CHAP And Why Is It Important In Hospice?
Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC, is a CHAP-accredited hospice care provider.
Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) is a non-profit accrediting body for home and community-based hospice and healthcare organizations. This independent agency evaluates hospice programs, palliative care providers, and home health agencies, only awarding CHAP accreditation to those agencies that meet the industry’s highest standards for patient care.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) granted CHAP deeming authority to determine whether hospice and palliative care providers meet the CMS quality standards and those of the Medicare Conditions of Participation. Accreditation by CHAP indicates that the care provider meets or exceeds Medicare standards.
CHAP evaluation includes unannounced, in-person visits designed to assess the organization’s clinical care quality and patient and family experiences. Certain qualifications must be met and maintained to keep CHAP certification.
As a CHAP-accredited hospice care provider, Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC, has demonstrated its ability to meet the home care industry's high standards for patient care, quality, and compliance. We have gone through a rigorous evaluation process, including meeting CMS standards for a Medicare-approved provider. As a treating physician, you can comfortably refer your patients to Headwaters, knowing that we have passed independent evaluations for services and treatment.
Refer A Patient To Headwaters Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC
Offering hospice referrals completes the complete patient care that many physicians strive for. If your patient received Medicare benefits, you can rest easy knowing that our services meet CMS standards and are compliant with Medicare requirements for hospice providers.
Call our team to learn more about patient referrals to Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC, and for more information to provide your patients and their families.