Compliance for a Hospice Volunteer Program


Date/Time: 03/27/2024, 12:00 pm

Provider: FHPCA

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Do you know which activities meet the 5% requirement?

This program will review frequently asked questions regarding volunteer services, who can volunteer, mileage, background checks, and using staff as volunteers. It will address the importance of documentation, including coordinating volunteer services with the POC and IDG. Take this opportunity to get clarity on many questions and concerns.
AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
  • Discuss the CoPs related to the hospice volunteer program, including training and recruitment
  • Define how to use volunteers in the care planning process
  • Identify the role and responsibilities of the hospice volunteer director/manager
  • Explain which activities are included in the 5% cost savings requirement

This webinar is part of the 2024 CoP Compliance for Hospice Personnel Series. Learn more and save 15% when you purchase the entire series!

WEBINAR DETAILS

Part 4 of this five-part compliance series will review the CoPs that address the hospice volunteer program as a core service. With the end of the PHE, hospices are expected to be in full compliance with the 5% requirement in 2024.
Learn about the role of the hospice volunteer director/manager, volunteers, and what activities meet the 5% requirement. The requirements of a Medicare hospice volunteer training program will be covered. Since there is always tremendous confusion around what qualifies for the volunteer 5% requirement, this webinar will clarify qualification requirements.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:

  • Hospice
  • Palliative Care

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This informative session is for all hospice executive leadership, board members, DOPCSs, volunteer directors and managers, compliance officers, CFOs, clinical managers, marketing staff, human resources personnel, educators and trainers, and business development staff.

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

  • Tracking and reporting volunteer activities on the Medicare hospice cost and data report
  • Volunteer cost savings
  • Volunteer manager job description
  • Creating an effective plan of care
  • Training log
  • PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
  • Attendance certificate provided, however there are no pre-approved CEs associated with this webinar

Presented ByKathy Ahearn

Kathy Ahearn

ALECC, INC.

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