Bereavement support is part of which type of care?
Explanation
Medicare hospice regulations (42 CFR §418.64) require hospice programs to provide bereavement services to the family/caregivers for at least 13 months following the patient's death. Bereavement services include counseling, support groups, and check-in calls. The CNA contributes by treating families with compassion before, during, and after death, sharing memories, and referring to the hospice social worker or chaplain. Acute hospitals, cosmetic clinics, and PT (a, b, d) do not typically provide structured long-term bereavement programs.
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