Hospice Basics for New Employees
Hospice care is a unique care delivery system unlike any other care at home benefit. Because of the unique nature of the care and care delivery it is important that everyone working in a hospice organization understands these core concepts and conditions of participation. This course explores the basics of hospice care, payer sources, the Medicare hospice benefit, and structure and delivery of care.
CE/CME OFFERED
Nurse, Physician, Certificate of Participation for Non-physician Healthcare Professionals
LENGTH
1.00 hours
Learning Outcomes
- Learner will understand the basic principles of hospice care.
- Learner will be able to explain high level hospice appropriate criteria according to medication conditions of participation guidelines.
- Learner will be able to identify members of the core interdisciplinary team and their basic role.
Subject Matter Experts
Planners
Sarah Bal, CAE
Roberto Flores, CHPO, CHSP
Cathy Gibson, RN, BSN, MS, CHPN
Megan Hadden, MSN-Ed, RN, CDP
Cory Ingram, MD, MS, FAAHPM
Sandra Nelson, MSN, RN, CHPN
Kimberli Phillips, PhD, LMSW, ACHP-SW
Barbara Roeckel
Dawn Silipa, RN, BS, CHPN
Debra Stahlman, RN, BSN
Laura Strickland, MSN, RN, CHPN, CDP, LSSGB
Disclosure
None of the planners or faculty for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
To receive CE/CME credit, each participant must complete each module in sequence; partial CE/CME credit is not available. Each participant must watch all module videos, review the references and resources provided, evaluate the overall course, and request CE/CME before the expiration of their registration.
Available Credit
- 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
- 1 Interprofessional Continuing Education credits
- 1 Nurse Contact Hours
Joint Accreditation IPCE Credit Statement
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
CNE Credit Designation Statement
NHPCO designates this other/blended learning for 1 nursing contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the contact hours commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME Credit Designation Statement
NHPCO designates this other/blended learning for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Certificate of Participation for Non-physician Healthcare Professionals: For participants* whose disciplines are other those above may request a Certificate of Participation for Non-physician Healthcare Professionals to submit to your accrediting bodies/licensing boards for continuing education credit. This certificate will indicate this activity was certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. It is the responsibility of participants to submit the certificates to their accrediting bodies/licensing boards for approval. Unfortunately, NHPCO cannot guarantee its acceptance. To receive this certificate, you must complete all CE/CME requirements and indicate your desire to receive this certificate on the evaluation form.
LENGTH:
1.00 Hours
Completion
In order to complete this online activity and obtain CE/CME credit, participants must view the course in its entirety, correctly answer all case studies and quiz/test questions (as appropriate) and complete the evaluation. You will have 90 days to access this course from the date of purchase.
Cost
Member Price
$35.00
Non-Member Price
$60.00
Additional Info
Release Date
February 15, 2024
Expiration Date
February 15, 2027