This course covers the components of the hospice initial comprehensive assessment and the requirement for involvement of all members of the interdisciplinary group. Learners will gain the knowledge needed to successfully complete the initial comprehensive assessment within the required time frame and use the data obtained to develop an individualized plan of care.

Identify the disciplines involved in completing the initial comprehensive assessment.
List the required components of the initial comprehensive assessment.
Distinguish between care plans based on the information gathered in the initial comprehensive assessment and care plans based on organizational policy and practice.