Welcome to Hospice Compliance Training, designed for all interdisciplinary team members in hospice care. As you embark on this learning journey, you’ll delve into the core aspects of hospice compliance and ethics, pivotal for providing quality care.

Skills You’ll Learn

1. Understand Ethical Standards: You’ll gain insights into the ethical norms and values essential in hospice care, focusing on conduct and decision-making.
2. Compliance Acumen: Learn the key elements of the Hospice Compliance Program and how to implement them effectively in your practice.
3. Risk Identification: Identify and address areas of concern related to hospice care in line with Federal government guidelines.
4. Effective Communication: Master the skills for reporting and discussing ethics and compliance issues within your team.
5. Individual Responsibility: Embrace personal accountability in preventing, detecting, and reporting unethical or illegal behavior in hospice care.

Course Content

• Introduction to Hospice Compliance: Overview of ethical standards and the importance of compliance in hospice care.
• Code of Conduct: Detailed breakdown of conduct guidelines and their practical applications.
• Navigating the Compliance Program: Insights into the workings of the Hospice Compliance Program.
• Risk Management: Strategies to identify and mitigate hospice care risks.
• Communication Protocols: Effective methods for reporting and discussing compliance issues.
• Personal Accountability: Emphasizing each team member’s role in upholding ethical standards.

Hospice Compliance Training Course Description

The Essence of Ethical Hospice Care

You’ll start by understanding the ethical bedrock of hospice care. This course emphasizes the values and principles that form the backbone of ethical behavior in hospice and palliative care. Understanding these principles is not just a regulatory requirement but a moral imperative.

Code of Conduct: More Than Just Rules

Learn to define, explain, and apply the key elements of the hospice Code of Conduct in your daily practice. This section goes beyond mere definitions, offering real-world applications and scenarios where these guidelines become crucial.

Inside the Hospice Compliance Program

We’ll take you through the workings of the Hospice Compliance Program. Understanding why and how this program operates will empower you to implement it effectively in your care setting.

Risk Areas in Hospice Care

Identify and address potential risk areas in hospice care as Federal guidelines highlight. This module helps you recognize these risks and provides strategies to manage them proactively.

Communication and Reporting

Effective communication is critical in any hospice and palliative care setting. Learn the established lines of communication for reporting ethics and compliance concerns, ensuring a transparent and supportive environment.

The Role of Individual Responsibility

Hospice Compliance Training reinforces the importance of personal responsibility and accountability in fostering an ethical workplace. It’s about taking the initiative in preventing, detecting, and reporting any unethical or illegal behavior you may encounter.

Accreditation and Continuous Learning

Upon completing this course, participants will earn 1 CEU. This course fulfills your compliance training requirements and contributes to your ongoing professional development.

How to Start with Hospice Compliance Training

Hospice Compliance Training is ideal for nurses, social workers, hospice aides, and any healthcare professional involved in hospice care looking to deepen their understanding of compliance and ethical practices.

Hospice Compliance Training is part of a yearly subscription to Continua Learning. Continua Learning delivers over 200 hospice training courses and aide in-services in a mobile solution for easy compliance and tracking it all from one place. Contact us to set up a demo for your agency today! Elevate your expertise. Enhance patient satisfaction.

Hospice Compliance Training Continuing Education

Hospice Compliance Training offers 1 Contact Hour for Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistants, Home Health, and Hospice Aides. Continua Learning is an approved provider of CEUs from the following boards:

• Florida Board of Nursing
• Florida Board Of Occupational Therapy
• Florida Board Of Speech – Language Pathology And Audiology
• Florida Board Of Nursing – Certified Nursing Assistants

Course Reviewer

Kathleen Webster, BSN, RN, CRRN, brings nearly four decades of nursing experience to her role. Earning her BSN in 1984 and CRRN in 2012, she began her career in acute rehabilitation and later specialized in hospice and home health care for over 25 years. 

A seasoned educator, Kathleen has authored numerous eLearning courses and led in-service training programs. As a former community care program director, she trained in-home aides and is committed to inspiring quality care and compassion in hospice and home care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I earn CEUs with this course?

Yes, this course is eligible for one CEU. Completing our Hospice Compliance Training enhances your knowledge and contributes to your continuing education units.

How does this training prepare me for an Internal Compliance Audit?

The course equips you with the knowledge and tools to conduct an internal compliance audit effectively. It covers audit processes, risk assessment, and best practices in hospice compliance.

What if I’m new to hospice compliance? Are the Basics of Compliance covered?

This course thoroughly covers the basics of hospice compliance, making it ideal for beginners. It provides a strong foundation in hospice compliance principles and practices.

Will I learn about Responding to and Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?

Yes, a crucial part of our course focuses on responding to and preventing sexual harassment in the Workplace, highlighting the ethical standards and legal requirements in a hospice care setting.