About The Medical Team
Hospice overview and quality summary
The Medical Team is a for-profit hospice care provider in Reston, VA, serving patients and families in Fairfax County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2017, The Medical Team has provided 9 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.
The Medical Team serves an average of 29 patients per day, covering 53 ZIP codes across its service area. 34% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.
The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Reston, VA, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.
At a Glance
Quality Process Measures
CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks
Treatment Preferences Documented
Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented
100.0%
Natl: 99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
98.4%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
100.0%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
100.0%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
95.7%
Natl: 97.4%
Opioid Bowel Regimen
Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen
100.0%
Natl: 93.2%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
96.9%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
The Medical Team's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 10 out of 10, above the national average of 8.8. This composite score reflects stronger-than-average performance across measures of nursing continuity, care transitions, and presence near death.
34.6% of The Medical Team's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, below the national average of 47.9%. Families may want to discuss end-of-life visit availability with this hospice.
Visits Near Death
Patients with visits in last 3 days of life
89.7%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
13.2
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
4.5%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
33.1%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
6.4%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
40.4%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
2.1%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
0%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
1.4%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$13,328
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
The Medical Team's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (35%), followed by other conditions (23%), respiratory disease (16%), cancer (13%), stroke (7%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
The Medical Team delivers 34% of its care in patients' homes, with 63% in assisted living settings, 2% in skilled nursing settings, 1% in hospital settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 29 patients per day.
Assisted Living
Patient's Home
Skilled Nursing
Hospital
Doctors at The Medical Team
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About The Medical Team
What is the CMS rating for The Medical Team?
The Medical Team does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.
What conditions does The Medical Team primarily treat?
The Medical Team's patient population includes dementia (35%), other conditions (23%), respiratory disease (16%), cancer (13%), stroke (7%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does The Medical Team provide care?
The Medical Team provides care in assisted living (63%), patient's home (34%), skilled nursing (2%), hospital (1%).
How large is The Medical Team?
The Medical Team serves an average of 29 patients per day and covers 53 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with The Medical Team?
2 physicians are affiliated with The Medical Team.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·