Can a hospice patient go to the hospital? Though hospice care at its core is meant to be an alternative to hospitalization, this does not mean hospice patients cannot go to the hospital. In the unfortunate event that an emergency happens—an accident or fall of some sort—a hospital visit is absolutely acceptable.Is hospice care available in hospitals? However, hospice care is also available at hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and dedicated hospice facilities. No matter where hospice care is provided, sometimes it's necessary to be admitted to a hospital. For instance, if a symptom can't be managed by the hospice care team in a home setting, a hospital stay might be needed.What is a specialty care hospital? specialty hospital. 1. A hospital that provides a limited range of services (e.g., orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, or obstetrics). 2. A hospital in which two thirds of Medicare patients receive care for just two Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs).What is a select care hospital? Select Specialty Hospital focuses on extended hospital care for the medically complex, catastrophically injured, or critically ill patient. These specialized acute care hospitals fill the gap in services between short term acute care hospitals and skilled nursing homes or subacute facilities.
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