Pathway
Clinician Essentials
- 1What Is Hospice Synopsis?
Hospice Synopsis gives clinicians practical language, evidence, and tools for clearer decisions near the end of life.
- 2The Big R²: A Compass for What Matters Most
The Big R² is a Hospice Synopsis framework that helps hospice clinicians identify what matters most and turn that priority into one clear next action.
- 3What Is the IDG? Meet the Real Hospice Team — And What Happens When We Get It Wrong
Learn how a strong hospice interdisciplinary group aligns the care plan, includes every discipline, and turns team discussion into coordinated care.
- 4Hospice ISBAR: Clearer Calls, Faster Comfort
Use Hospice ISBAR to structure urgent calls, lead with the worst-first concern, and speed comfort-focused decisions when time is short.
- 5SMART Goals in Hospice: Write the Plan That Saves the Moment
Use SMART goals to make hospice plans individualized, measurable, patient-centered, and clear about actions, reassessment, and escalation.
- 6Measure What Matters: The Origins and Evolution of Hospice Metrics
Learn how PPS, FAST, nutrition trends, and clinical narrative help hospice teams describe decline without relying on any score alone.
- 7Decline by the Numbers: How BMI, MAC, and Weight Trends Defend Hospice Eligibility
Learn how consistent BMI, mid-arm circumference, and weight trends can clarify nutritional decline and strengthen hospice documentation.