What does the Facility Hospice Care Waiver allow for in a residential care setting?

The Facility Hospice Care Waiver is specifically designed to accommodate residents who are terminally ill and receiving hospice services. This waiver enables residential care facilities to provide specific support and care that meet the needs of these individuals during their final stages of life.

By allowing the retention of terminally ill residents, the waiver ensures that these individuals can receive the necessary medical and emotional support in a familiar and comfortable environment, which is crucial for their well-being and dignity. Residential care facilities are better equipped to provide the compassionate care that hospice services entail, including pain management and assistance with daily living activities, facilitating a supportive atmosphere for both residents and their families.

The other options do not align with the intent of the Facility Hospice Care Waiver. For instance, retaining an unlimited number of residents or typically healthy residents does not pertain to the specific accommodations that hospice care involves. Additionally, retaining bedridden residents due to temporary illness diverges from the waiver’s focus on terminal illness. Consequently, the waiver is primarily about ensuring quality care for those at the end of life rather than for temporary or healthy residents.