Ensure every detail aligns with Medicare’s hospice regulations! This focused session examines RN and aide roles, emphasizing hospice aide supervision, clear written instructions, and congruent interdisciplinary documentation so teams avoid top survey deficiencies and reduce financial risk while strengthening day-to-day clinical practice.

KEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS

• ·     LCD guidelines supporting hospice eligibility
• ·     Creating an effective plan of care
• ·     Avoiding compliance and survey issues
• ·     Understanding the regulations related to hospice nursing and aide compliance

BONUS MATERIALS  

• ·     MLN Fact Sheet: Creating an Effective Plan of Care
• ·     RN Case Manager job description
• ·     Appropriate Clinical Factors to Consider During Recertification of Medicare Hospice Patients
• ·     LCD guidelines

WEBINAR DETAILS: This in-depth session will focus on the roles of hospice RNs and aides, concentrating on citation-prone survey topics like the Plan of Care, IDG, and aide supervision. Learn how to document terminality for certifications and re-certifications, manage high-risk admissions, incorporate LCDs in documentation, and understand levels of care — ensuring compliance while supporting quality hospice care.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: Hospice

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Directors of patient care services, Directors of nurses, Clinical supervisors/nursing supervisors, RN case managers/RN coordinators/staff RNs, QA coordinators/educators