Florida is a National Leader Among the States Looked to for Best Practices in Compassionate Care: Florida’s aging population is driving sustained demand for cost-effective, patient-centered care across the continuum. Continue reading
Florida is a National Leader Among the States Looked to for Best Practices in Compassionate Care
Please join us May 29-30 for the 40th Annual Forum – Hospice Works: Sunshine State of Mind at the beautiful Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Hotel for networking and education. Get ready for innovative content and incredible speakers. Visit…
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association (FHPCA) FHPCA is proud to announce Executive Officers and Committee Chairs for 2019. The Committee Chairs execute key strategic plan initiatives of FHPCA’s mission to ensure excellence and access to hospice care….
OCALA, Fla., Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — On October 11, in conjunction with Hospice of Marion County’s “Uptown Hoedown” Gala and fundraiser, Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association presented Rep. Charlie Stone (R), Ocala, with a “2018 Hospice Champion Award.” The event took place in Marion County’s Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Governor Rick Scott has declared November as Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Last year, more than 137,351 patients received hospice care throughout Florida. Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association is pleased to join hospice providers across…
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 10, 2018, /PRNewswire/ — Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association presented Rep. Travis Cummings (R), Orange Park the “2018 Hospice Champion Award” on August 23rd. The “Hospice Champion” Award is granted to those who display dedication to public service in assuring access to…
Tallahassee, Fla.—During the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association’s (FHPCA) fourth quarter Board Meeting at Hilton Bayfront in St. Petersburg, Hope Healthcare President and CEO Samira K. Beckwith presented Senator Denise Grimsley with the Hospice Champion Award. FHPCA recognized Senator Grimsley’s role…
Tallahassee, FL – Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association announced the recipient of FHPCA’s research support grant, Opus Care of South Florida. This research project will seek to understand the key factors that influence end-of-life decisions in the Hispanic community including beliefs and…
Orlando, FL. – Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association (FHPCA) announced the recipients of the Awards of Excellence in Hospice and Palliative Care at this year’s Forum. The Awards of Excellence program provides a venue for hospice professionals to honor…
Orlando, Fla.—Today, during the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association’s (FHPCA) quarterly Board Meeting in Orlando, the Board presented Liz Dudek with the Outstanding Public Service Award in recognition of decades of dedicated public service and her commitment to assuring…
Today, FHPCA’s House Bill 539- “An Act Relating to Hospices” passed the Florida House Health Innovation Subcommittee. This bill addresses quality measures, prescription drug disposal after a patient’s death, and palliative care services to non-hospice, seriously ill patients. Here’s the…
Video: Our Forum Planning Committee is preparing for you! Our Forum Website is now live and you can register for your spot at FHPCA’s Annual Forum! Whether you are a seasoned hospice professional or have just begun your career…
October is breast cancer awareness month, and FHPCA wants to remind women everywhere to get tested early. The American Cancer Society recommends that all women over the age of 40 get an annual mammogram and a clinical physical examination. For…
In a span of a month, two hurricanes have battered Florida’s coast. Recently, Hurricane Matthew left the Northeast Coast with damaged homes, fallen trees, dangerous flooding, and power outages. Severe weather can come to our doorstep at anytime and that’s…
The attacks that occurred in Orlando this past weekend brought a sense of hopelessness and deep sorrow to communities across Florida. How can people deal with grief during this difficult time? At the Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association,…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following the devastating attack in Orlando over the weekend, the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association (FHPCA) encourages communities across the state of Florida to contact their local hospice provider for grief and bereavement services. Hospices offer…
Charles Suggs lII, MD Medical Director of Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care So you have heard about palliative care, but are unsure of what it is. Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care for people with serious…
It’s that time again! Time to select those outstanding hospice professionals you would like to see nominated for the “Awards of Excellence“. For those who might not know, these awards are a unique opportunity for outstanding individuals to get statewide recognition for…
Our 2016 “Hospice Works” Forum registration is now open! This is an end-of-life conference designed for administrative hospice professionals working in: Leadership Quality/Compliance Marketing/Communications Information Technology Human Resources Finance Fund Development Save $100 with the Advanced Early Bird Rate (deadline…
Brother At Rest, the painting created at the 2015 FHPCA Forum Conference, spent the past two weeks at Gulfside Hospice where it spent time among seniors, patients and families. Gulfside Hospice took the painting to a few local senior residence facilities…
Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association (FHPCA) is pleased to announce Let Hospice Help, a new initiative to increase public awareness of hospice care in Florida. Paul Ledford, President & CEO of FHPCA, says, “We realize that there is…
Brian Logue was first introduced to hospice care when the wife of his friend fell ill. Impressed and inspired by the care she received in her last months under Treasure Coast Hospice, he began his selfless quest to become a…
Attendees at our 2015 clinical conference, “Painting the Picture: Messaging Metrics & Mission,” had a unique opportunity to witness artists such as poets, dancers, and painters perform their crafts during the “The Art of Grief” Live Art Showcase. One of…
This year’s Forum attendees enjoyed a free copy of HospiScript’s Palliative Care Consultant Book. Now everyone can enjoy this comprehensive palliative care guide for 25% off the $69.99 ticket price. PURCHASE BOOK Use discount code 3H2XGAEZ – Discount expires…
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Florida is a National Leader Among the States Looked to for Best Practices in Compassionate Care: Florida’s aging population is driving sustained demand for cost-effective, patient-centered care across the continuum. Continue reading
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Most organizations want to grow, but not all organizations do what is required. This session will provide hospice, palliative care, and home care professionals with specific actionable methods to grow, increase the number of eligible patients served, and give the gift of hospice and home care. Join us to learn about the means and methods to install these growth pillars:
1. Creating an organizational culture of growth
2. Building a superior referral inquiry-to-admission process (intake) – the lifeblood for hospice growth
3. Engaging your medical director and providers to support growth and better involve community physicians
4. Installing a professional sales model (the days of muffin marketing are over)
5. Selling on value to 10 key referral sources
6. The power of differentiation
7. Using a quarterly growth plan to guide and direct growth
The HOPE assessment tool implementation timeline is effective October 1, 2025. CMS has released new versions of the HOPE Guidance Manual and all HOPE assessment tools. This session will address the changes to the HOPE tool to ensure your agency is prepared to accurately complete documentation as per the updated guidance. It will cover the HOPE tool’s impact on HQRP, updated guidance regarding HOPE Update Visits and completion requirements, and new and/or updated data items. It will also include the sequencing requirements for successful HOPE assessment submissions and acceptance to ensure the 90% compliance threshold is met.
An effective IDG fosters patient-centered care by involving a team of professionals who collaborate to meet the medical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs of hospice patients and their families. This collaborative approach ensures a comprehensive, holistic plan of care is developed and implemented.
The plan of care continues to be a key area of focus and challenge for agencies with surveys and financial audits. This presentation will explain how to conduct an effective IDG that impacts the individualized patient plan of care. It will review key IDG elements, including care planning, team communication, patient documentation, continuous assessment, coordination of care, and scope of services. The recommended best practices to conduct an effective IDG will be outlined to provide a structured, scheduled, and formatted IDG that meets the hospice requirements, including supporting patient eligibility. If your agency has struggled with POC survey or ADR challenges, and/or IDG team participation challenges, this will be an excellent presentation to attend.
The number of new hospice programs expands exponentially each year. This means there is an unprecedented need for new volunteer managers – yet many of these new hires do not receive the training necessary to apply existing skills to the very specific role of a hospice volunteer manager. This webinar will focus on introducing volunteer managers to the skills, information, and resources necessary to create a “knock your socks off” volunteer program.
The rate of provider live discharges has increased steadily from 16% in FY 2020 to 19% in FY 2024. Within the Medicare Hospice Benefit, there are five allowable live discharges. This program will review the requirements for each, define the process, explain what documentation is required, and include best practices.
Certain live discharges can be more challenging and require an agency to have policy in place specific to that live discharge. The presenter will address what information live discharges can provide as it relates to overall performance and Medicare eligibility. Both provider performance and eligibility can impact hospice quality and reimbursement, therefore understanding live discharges and best practices is critical.
For most people, “backstage language” and “bedside language” are very different. How we speak about situations in the office is not how we speak in people’s homes… or is it? “Your husband is terminally ill.” “Your wife is actively dying.” Are you certain the people you are speaking to know what you are talking about? What about saying to coworkers, “This is a difficult family”? What does this really mean and what should be done about it? Are you certain that you are not doing more harm than good by not being “intentional” about your word choice? This webinar will explore the many ways language can interfere with high-quality care – and how to mitigate it.
In a field where empathy meets expertise, confidence isn’t just helpful — it’s essential. This dynamic presentation will explore how confidence directly impacts sales success in home health and hospice. You'll discover the true definition of sales confidence, learn to identify the pitfalls of low or excessive confidence, and uncover the core habits that build a grounded, authentic presence. Whether you're navigating objections, connecting with families, or partnering with referral sources, your confidence sets the tone. Join us for this inspiring session and come ready to learn, grow, and step into the kind of confidence that sells with heart.
Budgets. Agencies need to have a budget, but does your agency actively use it as part of clinical operations? Have you prepared your clinical manager for utilizing key performance indicators? This webinar will identify the positive impact of involving clinical managers in budget discussions. It will address key performance indicators, specifically in home health and hospice, as a tool for monitoring the health of your organization. In addition, you’ll learn how communication flow between finance and clinical staff is an integral part of meeting budget projections.
The survey is finished and now it’s time to focus on the PoC. This presentation will take your agency through the next steps based on the preliminary survey findings, what is required after receiving your PoC, and where to begin with a post-survey corrective action plan and process. It will address the resources required to write and implement action items on the PoC and the critical steps an agency must take, including education, timeframes, potential auditing, establishing measurable goals, and ongoing QA.
In addition, it will cover ongoing quality improvement activities agencies should use to ensure sustained excellence in care. Learn how to prepare your agency for a resurvey if condition-level deficiencies require it. This program will help agencies turn their nerves into effective, doable, and focused corrective action items for a positive survey outcome.
