California Nursing Home Administrator License Practice Exam

What is required for a resident receiving hospice services to be admitted at the time of admission?

1. Interdisciplinary plan of care in place

2. Family supplements needed services

3. Resident meets the admission criteria

4. Service plan addresses needs beyond facility capabilities

The correct answer is: Resident meets the admission criteria

For a resident receiving hospice services to be admitted, it is essential that the resident meets the admission criteria established for hospice care. These criteria typically include a diagnosis that indicates a terminal illness, a prognosis of six months or less to live, and the resident's desire to receive comfort care rather than curative treatment. By ensuring that the resident qualifies based on these criteria, hospice services can be properly tailored to their needs, providing appropriate support not just for the individual, but also for their family, while focusing on enhancing the quality of life during the final phase of the resident's life. The other options, while related to the comprehensive care experience of the resident, are not prerequisites for admission into hospice services. An interdisciplinary plan of care is fundamental for ongoing management and coordination of care but is established after the admission criteria are met. Family supplements needed services are part of a broader support system but do not directly impact the eligibility for hospice admission in the initial stages. Additionally, a service plan addressing needs beyond the facility's capabilities may be relevant in some contexts but does not serve as a criterion for admission into hospice care. Thus, meeting the admission criteria is the fundamental requirement for ensuring that residents can begin receiving the specialized care they need.