Full Life Care
Age 21 and under
What ages are included in Empath pediatric services?
Medicare insurance
What insurance is accepted at all Empath Home Health locations?
180 days
What is the patient prognosis to be eligible for hospice care under CMS? (6 months)
Program for All-inclusive Care of Elderly
What does PACE stand for?
Bathing and hygiene, geriatric case management, respite, companionship, homemaking
What services are available under personal care?
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
What are three important values of Empath Health?
RN, LPN, HHA, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, MSW
What clinicians make up the skilled home health care team?
Prognosis of 6 months or less, no longer seeking curative treatments
What are hospice eligibility requirements?
55 years or older, Medicaid eligible, Eligible for SNF level of care
What are the eligibility requirements of PACE?
Private Pay
What is the most common payment source for personal care?
PIC, pediatric hospice
What pediatric services does Empath offer?
MD order, intermittent skilled care, home bound
What are the criteria for Medicare skilled home health?
Death doula, music therapy, pet therapy
What are some of the complementary services offered under hospice?
Physicians, APRNs, RNs, LPNs, PT, OT, volunteers
Who provides care under PACE?
Personal care aides, RNs, companions, homemakers
Who provides care under personal care services?
Provides detailed information on all Empath services
What is the purpose of the Care Navigation tool?
48 hours
What is the longest time between referral / MD order and start of care visit?
13 months of specialized support at no cost
What are bereavement services?
First day of each month
When do PACE services begin after acceptance to the program?
Medical equipment, medications, medical supplies
What is NOT covered in personal care services?
Number (TBD)
How many EMR (electronic medical records) are being utilized by Empath?
Six
How many home health locations are in Empath Health's service area?
Twelve
How many hospice houses / care centers are there (Suncoast and Tidewell)?
Medicare AND Medicaid
What insurances cover PACE at 100%?
Sunrise and Sunset programs
What are 2 specialty programs under personal care services?