Information for Healthcare Professionals About Our Hospice Care
If you are a doctor, nurse, discharge planner or social worker and want to refer Deer Valley Hospice Care to a current patient, we want to make that process as smooth and easy as possible for both you and your patient.
Please follow the steps below.
How to refer a patient to Deer Valley Hospice Care
If you have a patient who might be eligible for hospice care, please do the following:
- Please talk to the patient and family about your recommended care. Please have the primary care physician or specialist write a hospice order to evaluate and admit, if appropriate.
- Please fax the order to: (314) 521-3559 and upon receipt our nurse will reach out to the patient and family to schedule a hospice evaluation and admit, if appropriate.
If you have any questions about hospice eligibility please call (314) 396-2211 during office hours of 8:30 to 4:30. After 4:30, please call (844) 337-3177. Patient referrals are received 24/7.
