Chagas disease is caused by a parasite. It is common in Latin America but not in the United States. Infected blood-sucking bugs, sometimes called kissing bugs, spread it. When the bug bites you, usually on your face, it leaves behind infected waste. You can get the infection if you rub it in your eyes or nose, the bite wound or a cut.
In brief: Hours, months,longer. Generally, patients' are certified up to six months and that length of time can be extended by the Medical Director of the hospice organization. On average patients usually stay on the hospice service for 14 days. But case range is from hours to days to months and in some select cases years. The goal is to keep patient's be in the least restrictive environment. http://www.vitas.com/about-us/fast-facts.
According to the HOA, the average rates for Hospice Care as of October 1, 2010 were $146.63/day for routine home care, $855.79/day for continuous care (24-hour) or $35.66/hour if a nurse is in the home less than 24 hours; and $151.67/day for respite care.ospice Care Cost/Financing Options. Under Medicare, hospice benefits are limited to persons whose physician has determined they have six months or less to live. Hospice patients are recertified for Medicare after the first 90 days, again after the second 90 days and every 60 days thereafter.