VITAS Healthcare 3.3.4

Determine hospice eligibility quickly and efficiently through VITAS® Healthcare, a leading provider of end-of-life care in the nation.

Begin by customizing your profile based on your role - whether you are a physician, advanced practice provider, nurse (RN/LPN/LVN), case manager, social worker, healthcare administrator, PT/OT/RD/RT/SLP, or VITAS employee.

Evaluate your patient's eligibility for hospice care seamlessly using disease-specific guidelines and assessment tools color-coded for ease of reference. Streamline patient referrals to VITAS with face sheet uploads or form submissions directly from your device.

• Disease-specific hospice eligibility assessment for conditions such as ALS, Alzheimer’s and Non-Alzheimer’s Dementia, Cancer, Heart Disease, HIV/AIDS, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Renal Disease, Sepsis, and general hospice guidelines.
• Utilize interactive tools such as the Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) to assess a patient’s functional status and activities of daily living (ADLs) to determine eligibility. The BMI calculator also aids in evaluating the patient's body mass index.
• Effortlessly refer patients to VITAS through face sheet capture or mobile form submission with immediate confirmation and support for a smooth transition to hospice care.

Locate VITAS hospice facilities or get in touch with staff by utilizing zip code or state maps to find service areas, office locations, phone numbers, and inpatient units. Contact VITAS admissions staff with ease through call options or email requests.

• Expand your knowledge on hospice care by enrolling in VITAS webinars covering end-of-life care topics. Earn CE/CME credits in select roles and states. Receive timely reminders and updates on these events.
• Share hospice information and PDFs conveniently with patients, family members, colleagues, and others not using the app.

When your seriously ill patients are prepared for hospice care, securely refer them to VITAS professionals across 14 states and the District of Columbia via this comprehensive application.