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Clinical Reference Scales

​The following reference scales are used by healthcare professionals to better determine potential hospice eligibility. These scales are incorporated in the Diagnosis Guidelines and are often used by our clinical staff in the care of our patients.
MDS Mortality Risk Index (MMRI-R)
File Size: 143 kb
File Type: pdf
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Functional Assessment Staging Tool (FAST)
File Size: 84 kb
File Type: pdf
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Palliative Performance Scale (PPS)
File Size: 322 kb
File Type: pdf
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​To refer a patient or request a consult: 

Contact us at (540) 458-1058 if you have any questions. We can help you determine the appropriate level of care. ​
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Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:  (540) 463-1848
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Clifton Forge, VA 24422

Phone: (540) 862-8820
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  • Patients & Families
    • Our Services
    • Our Difference
    • Coverage Area
    • Is It Time For Hospice?
    • Paying For Hospice Care
    • Grief During the Holidays
    • Grief & Healing >
      • Grief to Growth
      • Grief and Healing Resources >
        • Common Responses to Loss
        • First Aid for Difficult Emotions
        • Grief During a Pandemic
    • We Honor Veterans
    • Advance Directives
    • Serious Illness >
      • FAQs
  • Healthcare Professionals
    • Why Do HCP's Choose Rockbridge Area Hospice?
    • Admission Criteria
    • Clinical Reference Scales
    • Steps to Make a Referral
  • Community Events
    • 3 Ways to Support Us
    • Ducks In a Row
    • Truck Raffle
    • Speakers Bureau
    • 2022 Business Sponsors
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • The Gift of Time
    • Volunteer Forms
  • Donate
    • Donation Page
    • Vehicle Donations
    • Brick by Brick
    • Amazon Smile
    • Legacy Society >
      • Olivia's Story
  • ABOUT US
    • CONTACT
    • Our Mission
    • Board of Directors
    • Join Our Team
    • Who We Are
    • Service Area