Referral Overview:

The Aspen Group provides homecare & hospice information for all referral sources.

At this time, Referrals can be completed by faxing the information or by calling the information in to the corresponding Aspen Group office:

Aspen Home Health & Hospice

Blackfoot Home Health & Hospice

Rexburg Home Health & Hospice

Utah Home Health & Hospice

San Antonio Home Health

Greater Valley Hospice Alliance

Inpatient Referrals:

Medicare's section 204.2B of the HIM-11 states the attending physician should write an order on the patient's hospital medical record designating the type and frequency of home health services to be provided. The physician should list the patient's home health agency of choice prior to the patient's discharge. The hospital's discharge planner, medical social worker or staff nurse will contact the chosen home health agency to initiate the home healthcare.

Outpatient Referrals:

The patient has the ultimate choice in choosing a home health provider. However, if a physician determines homecare is necessary for the patient, any staff nurse in the institutional setting may forward The Aspen Group relative patient information to begin the patient's homecare admission process.

Nurses generally will provide patient evaluations within 24 hours of referrals if needed.

The Aspen Group's normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. However, an on-call nurse is available 24 hours a day.

The Lori Olsen Foundation:

The Lori Olsen Foundation for Hospice Care is an organization dedicated to helping The Aspen Group patients or family caregivers. Financial contributions are used to help meet the patient's home medical needs. Donations may be designated for either homecare or hospice patients.

How Will Donations Help:

A donation will be used to meet patients' needs, such as: 

Medical equipment, including shower chairs, wheelchair ramps and grab bars Occasional assistance with utility bills Eyeglasses and hearing aids
Food and special nutritional supplements Medications

Before the funds are utilized, every effort is made to locate other community resources to fund the need. Whatever the donated amount, it is greatly needed and appreciated.

The Lori Olsen Foundation is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Gifts are tax deductible.

IRS regulations for non-profit organizations require public disclosure of their request for tax-exemption and their three most recent annual information returns. If you would like additional information regarding The Aspen Group's IRS-990 or to arrange a donation, please The Aspen Group at (208) 529-0800.

Donations can be made payable to "The Lori Olsen Foundation for Hospice Care" and directed to:  

Lori Olsen Foundation for Hospice Care
3470 Washington Parkway
Idaho Falls, ID 83404

Volunteers are vital!

The Aspen Group volunteers complete the circle of care that is extended to each Aspen Group homecare and hospice patient. Volunteers improve patients' quality of life by supplementing attention and companionship provided by The Aspen Group medical staff. Additionally, Administrative Support Volunteers assist with clerical support duties in all branch locations.