Ross: If your organization is already accredited with the Joint Commission, I would check with your quality manager or lead on the Joint Commission standards information they have, typically in print.
Joelle Osterhaus, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, ACHP-SW (she/her)
KPNW Hospice & Palliative Care Psychosocial Services Manager
KPNW Interim Palliative Care Operations Manager
NHPCO Bereavement Professional Committee Chair and MyNHPCO Executive Committee Member
Kaiser Permanente Northwest
Continuing Care Services
2701 NW Vaughn St., Ste. 140
Portland, OR 97210-5344
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Original Message:
Sent: 8/11/2020 10:29:00 AM
From: Robin Fiorelli
Subject: RE: Bereavement Standards
Ross it has been a while since I have reviewed the Joint Commission guidelines, but in my past experience with surveys, JC tended to focus on what Medicare focuses on- bereavement assessment and plan of care.
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Robin Fiorelli LCSW
Sr. Director of Bereavement and Volunteers
VITAS
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-10-2020 14:26
From: Ross Robinson
Subject: Bereavement Standards
Are there bereavement specific guidelines for JCAHO?
Ross Robinson
Grief Support Services Manager
Providence Hospice of Seattle
Riverfront Technical Park
2811 South 102nd Street
Tukwila, WA 98168
ross.robinson@providence.org
206-749-7706
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Original Message:
Sent: 8/7/2020 7:34:00 PM
From: Joelle Osterhaus
Subject: RE: Bereavement Standards
https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/CFCsAndCoPs/Hospice
Joelle Osterhaus, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, ACHP-SW (she/her)
KPNW Hospice & Palliative Care Psychosocial Services Manager
KPNW Interim Palliative Care Operations Manager
NHPCO Bereavement Professional Committee Chair and MyNHPCO Executive Committee Member
Kaiser Permanente Northwest
Continuing Care Services
2701 NW Vaughn St., Ste. 140
Portland, OR 97210-5344
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Main Office: (503) 499-5200
Fax: (503) 499-5535
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Original Message:
Sent: 8/7/2020 3:59:00 PM
From: Linda White
Subject: Bereavement Standards
Where can I find the most up to date summary of Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation for Bereavement? Thanks.
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Linda White
lwhite@htohh.com
817-789-9238
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