The Palliative Performance Scale version 2 (PPSv2) tool is copyright to Victoria Hospice Society and replaces the first PPS published in 1996 [J Pall Care 9(4): 26-32].

Determine ambulation first and then assess activity, self-care, intake and conscious level sequentially. Patients with a Palliative Performance Scale of 40% and chronic or serious illness are generally …

Scoring of PPS scores should be initiated when there are no further interventions whose goal is cure or remission available to the person with a life-threatening illness.

Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) ... Source: Adapted from Anderson, Fern et al. (1996) Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) A New Tool, Journal of Palliative Care 12(1), 5-11

PPS serves as a way for the interprofessional team to communicate with each other or with residents and families as it can be used as a guide to help in initiating and facilitating conversations about a …

PPS scores are determined by reading horizontally at each level to find a „best fit‟ for the person. Leftward columns are “stronger” determinants, thereby taking precedence over others. Begin at the …

The SNF PPS establishes a Medicare-required PPS assessment schedule. Each required assessment supports reimbursement for a range of days of a Part A covered stay.