Emotional SupportQuestion 157 of 200
Bereavement support is part of which type of care?
a.Acute hospital care only
b.Hospice care, which provides bereavement services to the family for up to 13 months after death under Medicare hospice regulations
c.Cosmetic surgery clinics
d.Outpatient physical therapy
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, c, d) do not typically provide structured long-term bereavement programs.
Law Reference: 42 CFR §418.64; 42 CFR §483.25(k)Practice all 200 questions free — no signup required.
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