United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care

Hospice and Palliative Care

          HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE

 
 

       


Description of Services

Hospice and Palliative Care                                                                                       
Home-Based Primary Care

Obtaining Services
Locating a VA Facility: http://www.va.gov/sta/guide/division.asp
This web site contains the locations & phone numbers of all VA medical centers. 
Contact the one nearest you and request to speak with a Social Worker for assistance.
                                                                                           

Program Development
Bereavement Toolkit New-Under development

Links to Related Websites
New VA Hospice and Palliative Care WebsiteNew-Under development
VA Home and Community-Based Care: 
http://www1.va.gov/hcbc

References and Resources
Directive:    Workload Capture-Hospice & Palliative Care 
Directive:    Palliative Care Consult Teams 
Handbook: Home Health and Hospice Care Reimbursement
VA Publications:  Directives and Handbooks:  http://vaww1.va.gov/vhapublications/
Home Hospice Rural Maximums for FY06