Sumner Hospice
Criteria

Sumner Hospice admission criteria is as follows:

• The patient must have a diagnosis of a terminal illness with a limited life expectancy.


• Aggressive treatment for the terminal diagnosis has been discontinued.


• There is a physician's order for hospice care.


• The patient and/or caregiver understands and desires hospice care and accepts the goals of comfort, pain and symptom management, and peaceful death with dignity.


• The patient and/or caregiver will identify a capable caregiver responsible for 24-hour care when necessary.

Discuss home care options with your physician, who will make a referral to the agency of your choice. A social worker or discharge planner in a healthcare facility may also assist with the process. Hospice is available with a physician's order to patients with:

• Medicare/Healthspring


• Private Insurance


• Worker's Compensation


• Private Pay

To determine whether Sumner Hospice participates in your health plan, please call us at (615) 328-6690.