Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-macon in Macon, Georgia

Name	Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-macon
Location	115 Arkwright Landing, Macon, Georgia
Hospice ID	111671
Category	Freestanding Hospice
Ownership Type	Other
Profit Type	OTHER
Accreditation Provider	Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)
SSA county code	090

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› Verified 7 days ago

A hospice usually have one NPI number but sometimes it may have multiple NPI numbers. We have found possible NPI number/s associated with Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-macon from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number	1376093534
Organization Name	Compassus Op Of Georgia Ii Llc
Address	115 Arkwright Lndg Macon, Georgia, 31210
Phone Number	(478)321-9070

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Constituents in wine may protect against dementia

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SARS-CoV-2 evolution promoted by long-term infection in patient with B cell depletion

A new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server focused on a patient with a persistent symptomatic viral infection for over a year. Researchers amplified sub-genomic transcripts for the E gene (sgE) using nasopharyngeal samples of the patient infected with SARS-CoV-2 over the course of 335 days.

Qualaquin for treatment of night time leg cramps leads to serious side effects, FDA warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned that the unapproved use of the malaria drug Qualaquin (quinine sulfate) to treat night time leg cramps has resulted in serious side effects and prompted the manufacturer to develop a risk management plan aimed at educating health care professionals and patients about the potential risks.

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Research details role of galectin-3 in heart failure

BG Medicine today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed article on the role of galectin-3 in heart failure development and progression.

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› Verified 7 days ago

NPI Number	1912968355
Organization Name	Hillcrest Hospice, Inc
Address	115 Arkwright Lndg Macon, Georgia, 31210
Phone Number	(478)314-0150

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Constituents in wine may protect against dementia

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A new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server focused on a patient with a persistent symptomatic viral infection for over a year. Researchers amplified sub-genomic transcripts for the E gene (sgE) using nasopharyngeal samples of the patient infected with SARS-CoV-2 over the course of 335 days.

Qualaquin for treatment of night time leg cramps leads to serious side effects, FDA warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned that the unapproved use of the malaria drug Qualaquin (quinine sulfate) to treat night time leg cramps has resulted in serious side effects and prompted the manufacturer to develop a risk management plan aimed at educating health care professionals and patients about the potential risks.

Study highlights impact of prenatal exposure to alcohol and informs prevention efforts

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Research details role of galectin-3 in heart failure

BG Medicine today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed article on the role of galectin-3 in heart failure development and progression.

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› Verified 7 days ago

Hospice staff should discuss treatment preferences and patient beliefs and values with patients and/or caregivers. They should also identify and provide interventions to address pain, shortness of breath and constipation (caused by opioids) to improve patient comfort and quality of life. Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-macon has the following score in these measures of patient care.
Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality Measure	Provider Score	National Score
Patients or caregivers who were asked about treatment preferences like hospitalization and resuscitation at the beginning of hospice care	100.0	98.3
Patients or caregivers who were asked about their beliefs and values at the beginning of hospice care	100.0	93.6
Patients who were checked for pain at the beginning of hospice care	100.0	93.9
Patients who got a timely and thorough pain assessment when pain was identified as a problem	97.2	77.7
Patients who were checked for shortness of breath at the beginning of hospice care	100.0	97.3
Patients who got timely treatment for shortness of breath	100.0	94.6
Patients taking opioid pain medication who were offered care for constipation	100.0	93.3

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Constituents in wine may protect against dementia

This is shown in research from the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg in Sweden.

SARS-CoV-2 evolution promoted by long-term infection in patient with B cell depletion

A new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server focused on a patient with a persistent symptomatic viral infection for over a year. Researchers amplified sub-genomic transcripts for the E gene (sgE) using nasopharyngeal samples of the patient infected with SARS-CoV-2 over the course of 335 days.

Qualaquin for treatment of night time leg cramps leads to serious side effects, FDA warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned that the unapproved use of the malaria drug Qualaquin (quinine sulfate) to treat night time leg cramps has resulted in serious side effects and prompted the manufacturer to develop a risk management plan aimed at educating health care professionals and patients about the potential risks.

Study highlights impact of prenatal exposure to alcohol and informs prevention efforts

Drinking in pregnancy can harm a developing baby. The term fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) describes the range of effects that can be caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol.

Research details role of galectin-3 in heart failure

BG Medicine today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed article on the role of galectin-3 in heart failure development and progression.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 7 days ago

Hospice provide various services either through their own staff or through third-party arrangements. Find the list of services provided by Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-macon below:

• By staff
  • Home Health Aide Service
  • Counseling Service
  • Medical Social Service
  • Nursing Service
  • Physician Service


• Under Arrangement
  • Medical Supply Service
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Short Term Inpatient care
  • Speech Pathology
  • Other Services


• Combination of Staff and Under Arrangement
  • No services


• Type of Short Term Inpatient Care
  • Respite

Number of full time equivalent employees at Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-macon

Home Health Aides	8
Counselors	2
Medical Social Workers	2
Physicians	1
Registered Nurses	10
Other Personnel	6
Total Employees	29

News Archive

Constituents in wine may protect against dementia

This is shown in research from the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg in Sweden.

SARS-CoV-2 evolution promoted by long-term infection in patient with B cell depletion

A new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server focused on a patient with a persistent symptomatic viral infection for over a year. Researchers amplified sub-genomic transcripts for the E gene (sgE) using nasopharyngeal samples of the patient infected with SARS-CoV-2 over the course of 335 days.

Qualaquin for treatment of night time leg cramps leads to serious side effects, FDA warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned that the unapproved use of the malaria drug Qualaquin (quinine sulfate) to treat night time leg cramps has resulted in serious side effects and prompted the manufacturer to develop a risk management plan aimed at educating health care professionals and patients about the potential risks.

Study highlights impact of prenatal exposure to alcohol and informs prevention efforts

Drinking in pregnancy can harm a developing baby. The term fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) describes the range of effects that can be caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol.

Research details role of galectin-3 in heart failure

BG Medicine today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed article on the role of galectin-3 in heart failure development and progression.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 7 days ago

Others	8
Total Volunteers	8

News Archive

Constituents in wine may protect against dementia

This is shown in research from the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg in Sweden.

SARS-CoV-2 evolution promoted by long-term infection in patient with B cell depletion

A new study published on the medRxiv* preprint server focused on a patient with a persistent symptomatic viral infection for over a year. Researchers amplified sub-genomic transcripts for the E gene (sgE) using nasopharyngeal samples of the patient infected with SARS-CoV-2 over the course of 335 days.

Qualaquin for treatment of night time leg cramps leads to serious side effects, FDA warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned that the unapproved use of the malaria drug Qualaquin (quinine sulfate) to treat night time leg cramps has resulted in serious side effects and prompted the manufacturer to develop a risk management plan aimed at educating health care professionals and patients about the potential risks.

Study highlights impact of prenatal exposure to alcohol and informs prevention efforts

Drinking in pregnancy can harm a developing baby. The term fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) describes the range of effects that can be caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol.

Research details role of galectin-3 in heart failure

BG Medicine today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed article on the role of galectin-3 in heart failure development and progression.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 7 days ago

• This hospice has undergone 1 time/s change of ownership.
• Most recent change of ownership is on January, 2017.

• August, 2016 is the initial visit of the health survey for certifications by CMS.
• It is in compliance at the time of certification survey by CMS.
• It is in compliance with CMS program requirements based on an acceptable plan for correction of deficiencies.
• It is eligible to participate in the medicare and/or medicaid program.
• Palmetto Hhh C is the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), intermediary or carrier servicing this hospice.
• Current status is Active Provider.
• Reason of certification is Recertification.
• End of fiscal year is on 31, December.

What is Hospice Care?
Hospice care is a type of care and philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill or seriously ill patient's pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs. Care may be provided in a patient's home or in a designated facility such as nursing home, hospital unit or freestanding hospice, with level of care and sometimes location based upon frequent evaluation of the paients needs. The four primary levels of care provided by hospice are routine home care, continuous care, general inpatient and respite care.

How long can one get medicare hospice care?
Hospice care is for people with a life expectancy of 6 months or less (if the disease runs its normal course). If the person receiving hospice care live longer than 6 months, he or she can still get hospice care.

• A person can get hospice care for two 90-day benefit periods, followed by an unlimited number of 60-day benefit periods.
• At the start of each period, the hospice medical director or other hospice doctor must recertify that the person is terminally ill (with a life expectancy of 6 months or less). This step is must for continued hospice care.