A provider organization, or distinct part of the organization, which renders an interdisciplinary program providing palliative care, chiefly medical relief of pain and supporting services, which addresses the emotional, social, financial, and legal needs of terminally ill patients and their families where an institutional care environment is required for the patient.
Full Name: | Inpatient Hospice |
Taxonomy Code: | 315D00000X |
Level I, Provider Grouping: | Nursing & Custodial Care Facilities |
Level II, Classification: | Hospice, Inpatient |
Additional Info: | Source: AHA Guide, American Hospital Association. |