Your hospice may tailor the comprehensive assessment to include a range of information, but make sure it covers these key areas listed by the hospice final interim interpretive guidance for surveyors. o Pain o Skin integrity o Dyspnea o Confusion o Nausea and vomiting o Emotion distress o Constipation o Spiritual needs o Restlessness or anxiety o Support systems o Sleep disorders o Family need for counseling and education The guidance notes that the assessment isn't limited to the above. Also, hospices should then gather "additional information, as necessary" to meet the patient/family's needs, the guidance instructs (see the article on this page).