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longer stable for transport. Skilled nursing facilities have become reluctant to accept hospice patients, as they see themselves at high risk of being red flagged for some of the natural occurrences close to deaths, including advanced wounds, use of psychoactive medications and weight loss. Finally, home hospice may not be a realistic option due to the complexities of medical care or lack of caregivers. This session will examine issues related to where people die in this regulated environment. A panel of hospice medical directors will present multiple scenarios related to place of death and engage the audience to come up with creative solutions. We will propose regulatory changes and incentives that would facilitate placement of dying patients in nursing homes or other appropriate settings. We will discuss ways to effectively collaborate with our partners in hospitals and facilities in order to provide our patients with a dignified place to die.

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