The Path to Successfully Navigating OASIS-E, Begin With the End in Mind!
Article Contents: - Introduction - Where to begin? - What [...]
Opening the Envelope: Understanding the Hospice Care Index Inaugural Report
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have published the inaugural report for the Hospice Care Index. Are you diving into your results or delaying even taking a peek?
OIG Audits of Hospice Eligibility Are Coming in FY 2023–Are You Ready?
The OIG announced a new focused audit that will be conducted in FY 2023. The audit focuses on beneficiary eligibility for hospice services in the absence of a recent hospital encounter. How will your organization respond to this news?
Together, We are Better, Stronger, and Safer: Preventing Health Care Harm in Home Care and Hospice
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) spearheads National Patient Safety Week each year, seeking to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety and the steps we can take to protect ourselves and our patients from harm.
Want to Increase Your Hospice Agency’s Quality Scores? Commit to Education!
Knowledgeable nurses are instrumental in improving outcomes for patients and families (and, therefore, your quality scores). But how do you balance the benefits of increased education for your nurses with the cost?
Honoring Veterans at the End of Life: How to Care for Those Who’ve Served
November is National Hospice Hospice and Palliative Care Month and the theme for this year is "Meeting you where you are." Here's how we can honor all veterans who served our country at the end of life.
Nature’s Underrated Role in Client Care and the End-of-Life Experience
When was the last time you spent time [...]
Hospice audits are starting back up. Are you ready?
TPE audits are back. Is you team prepared? Here are some tips to help you along the way.
How to Address Negative Reviews on Your Hospice Agency
No one wants to see a one-star review blemish their company's reputation. Here are some actionable tips to address them and how to use negative feedback as a learning opportunity.
How Investing in Your Staff Improves Retention Outcomes
How does your hospice agency approach staff education? Research shows that access to continuing education plays a crucial role in satisfaction.
Recognizing the Value of End-of-Life Caregivers
Hospice aides come to work every day to provide the personal care and support needed by those in their last months and weeks of life. Does your agency do enough to honor their work?
