The New World of Hospice Surveys in 2021

With the hospice industry under increased regulatory scrutiny, there has been a significant increase in survey deficiencies, even for providers with no prior issues. This program will provide an overview of most problematic survey issues impacting hospice providers, including the focus on pandemic preparedness, response and infection control, and Identify strategies and resources providers can use to establish an ongoing survey readiness culture and process within their organizations.

Objectives:

1. Identify the top survey issues impacting hospice agencies and the current federal regulatory/survey environment.
2. Discuss strategies for establishing an ongoing, agency-wide survey readiness program that is integrated into daily operations for optimal compliance and demonstrate the provision of quality of care to patients and families.

Faculty:

Kimberly Skehan, RN, MSN, HCS-D, COS-C
Director, Compliance, Regulatory & Quality
Simione Healthcare Consultants