Providing The Appropriate Services

Palliative care benefits patients through:

Reduced avoidable hospital and ED admissions

Higher quality of life

Better connected care

90% care satisfaction*

Reduced spend of $17,000 per patient in the last 3 months of life*

Debra

Debra is a 70-year-old woman diagnosed with an advanced illness and experiences symptoms after receiving treatment for the disease.

Diagnosis

Receives Palliative Care

Does Not Receive Palliative Care

Treatment

Debra receives expert symptom management and visits ED only when necessary

Debra receives limited symptom management

ER Visit (full workup)

Hospital Admission (full workup)

Discharge (with limited education or resources)

Disease Progression

She and her caregiver receive education, DME, and home health to prevent avoidable injuries from increased frailty and reduced mobility

She slips and falls due to increased frailty and reduced mobility, resulting in traumatic injuries

ER Visit (full workup)

Hospital Admission (full workup)

Discharge (with limited education or resources)

Transitioning

She had discussed goals of care earlier in her care journey and transitions to hospice care at the appropriate time

Dies peacefully and comfortably at home surrounded by family

Debra experiences multiple organ failure and did not receive goals of care planning and continues aggressive treatment

ER Visit

ICU Admission

Dies in ICU