The FAST & PPS Scale description in determining Hospice Eligibility

This episode describes the Fast Scale which is used in Azlheimer's and Dementia patients to assist in determining Hospice Eligibility, and the FAST scale which is a percentage scale scored in 5 areas: Ambulation(walking), Activity & Evidence of Disease, Self-Care, Intake(food/fluids), Level of Conscious(alertness). https://www.crossroadshospice.com/hospice-care/hospice-eligibility-criteria/ https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/hospice-care https://www.elderguru.com/fast-scale-for-dementia/ https://www.crossroadshospice.com/hospice-resources/education-for-families/scores-and-scales-understanding-the-balance-of-hospice-eligibility/ https://www.compassus.com/sparkle-assets/documents/palliative-performance-scale.pdf https://stillwaterhospice.com/ https://linktr.ee/HospiceExplained Buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Leave A Voicemail: 206-705-3080 Email Me Your Stories: [email protected] Website: http://hospiceexplained.com