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HOPE Summer School An 8-Course On-Demand Microlearning Series for Hospice ProfessionalsPROGRAM OVERVIEWGet your team ready for the upcoming CMS HOPE Data Set with concise, high-impact training — designed to fit between visits. Whether you're in the field, in leadership, or on the quality team, the HOPE Summer School series will ensure your staff are confident, compliant, and prepared.LEARNING OBJECTIVES:Each course is built around one of the four core objectives, with two brief lessons per objective, to maximize understanding without overwhelming your schedule.1. Master the Purpose and Structure of HOPE-Understand why CMS created the HOPE tool and how it supports hospice care quality.-Break down key domains, time points, and how HOPE fits into the patient journey.2. Navigate CMS Documentation and Reporting Requirements-Learn the ins and outs of HOPE-related regulatory expectations.-Ensure timely and accurate submission to protect compliance and performance.3. Build Confidence in Completing HOPE Items-Apply CMS guidance with real-life case examples.-Practice interpreting and coding HOPE items correctly and consistently.4. Meet the Symptom Follow-Up Visit Measure-Understand what triggers the requirement for a follow-up visit.-Know how to document symptom follow-up visits for moderate/severe impact of pain or other symptoms to meet CMS standards.How It Works8 bite-sized modules (averaging 20 minutes each)Designed for on-the-go learning between patient visitsIncludes interactive quizzes, scenario-based training, and downloadable tip sheetsHosted in a mobile-friendly formatPackage Includes:Unlimited access to materials through the end of 2025Quick-reference HOPE toolkitSPEAKERAnnette Lee is a registered nurse with a master’s degree in health care administration, practicing since 1990. For more than a decade, she worked with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ home health and hospice intermediary where she provided reviews of and education about home health and hospice documentation. She worked as a specialist in the medical review, appeals and provider education departments. Lee founded Provider Insights to offer support and education about Medicare reimbursement issues and effective documentation strategies. She also helps providers with survey preparation and appeals.Continuing EducationNursing: IHA will provide a certificate of attendance on completion of the program evaluation and strongly encourages nurses to retain a program brochure as documentation of their participation. Nurses determine whether course content meets the Iowa Board of Nursing’s criteria for appropriate continuing education.A certificate of completion is available for each participant upon completion of the evaluation that can be used for self-reporting.Contact Autumn McGill to receive the link for the final exam and evaluation.PricingThis on-demand learning has individual pricing. HPCAI members are $99 per person and non-members are $199 per person.Upon registration, materials will be available in your HPCAI account and will be available until the end of 2025.For more information on the program click here.Contact Autumn McGill with questions about this event and to receive the final exam and evaluation.
HOPE Summer School
An 8-Course On-Demand Microlearning Series for Hospice ProfessionalsPROGRAM OVERVIEW
Get your team ready for the upcoming CMS HOPE Data Set with concise, high-impact training — designed to fit between visits. Whether you're in the field, in leadership, or on the quality team, the HOPE Summer School series will ensure your staff are confident, compliant, and prepared.LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Each course is built around one of the four core objectives, with two brief lessons per objective, to maximize understanding without overwhelming your schedule.1. Master the Purpose and Structure of HOPE
-Understand why CMS created the HOPE tool and how it supports hospice care quality.-Break down key domains, time points, and how HOPE fits into the patient journey.2. Navigate CMS Documentation and Reporting Requirements-Learn the ins and outs of HOPE-related regulatory expectations.-Ensure timely and accurate submission to protect compliance and performance.3. Build Confidence in Completing HOPE Items-Apply CMS guidance with real-life case examples.-Practice interpreting and coding HOPE items correctly and consistently.4. Meet the Symptom Follow-Up Visit Measure-Understand what triggers the requirement for a follow-up visit.-Know how to document symptom follow-up visits for moderate/severe impact of pain or other symptoms to meet CMS standards.How It Works8 bite-sized modules (averaging 20 minutes each)Designed for on-the-go learning between patient visitsIncludes interactive quizzes, scenario-based training, and downloadable tip sheetsHosted in a mobile-friendly formatPackage Includes:Unlimited access to materials through the end of 2025Quick-reference HOPE toolkit
SPEAKER
Annette Lee is a registered nurse with a master’s degree in health care administration, practicing since 1990. For more than a decade, she worked with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ home health and hospice intermediary where she provided reviews of and education about home health and hospice documentation. She worked as a specialist in the medical review, appeals and provider education departments. Lee founded Provider Insights to offer support and education about Medicare reimbursement issues and effective documentation strategies. She also helps providers with survey preparation and appeals.
Continuing Education
Nursing: IHA will provide a certificate of attendance on completion of the program evaluation and strongly encourages nurses to retain a program brochure as documentation of their participation. Nurses determine whether course content meets the Iowa Board of Nursing’s criteria for appropriate continuing education.
A certificate of completion is available for each participant upon completion of the evaluation that can be used for self-reporting.
Contact Autumn McGill to receive the link for the final exam and evaluation.
Pricing
This on-demand learning has individual pricing. HPCAI members are $99 per person and non-members are $199 per person.
Upon registration, materials will be available in your HPCAI account and will be available until the end of 2025.
For more information on the program click here.
Contact Autumn McGill with questions about this event and to receive the final exam and evaluation.
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