FHPCA’s 40th Annual Forum: Sunshine State of Mind

Posted on May 29, 2025

Date/Time: 05/29/2025 - 05/30/2025, All Day

Provider: FHPCA

Location: Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek

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FHPCA’s 40th Annual Forum: Sunshine State of Mind

May 29-30, 2025 | Orlando, Florida

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February 20: Registration and Hotel block open
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April 1: Early bird registration ends
May 12: Last day to register for Annual Forum
May 29-30: 2025 Annual Forum

Why Choose the FHPCA 2025 Annual Forum?

Lower Registration Fees: Our registration is more affordable than other similar events including national programs, giving you the best value for your investment!
Location: Orlando is centrally located for anyone in the state or a quick flight for those outside of Florida. Save on travel costs and enjoy a $219 a night room rate.
Exceptional Experience: Enjoy national caliber speakers, engaging sessions, and valuable networking opportunities—all at a fraction of the cost.

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Upcoming Events

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3:00 PM - Hospice Admissions Process: What Is & Is Not Required

3:00 PM - Medicare Compliance Series: Hospice Social Workers, MFTs, MHCs, Chaplains & Spiritual Caregivers

3:00 PM - Mistakes Happen: Cultivating Service Recovery Skills

3:00 PM - HOPE Tool Series

3:00 PM - HOPE Tool Series: HOPE Tool Part 1 - Impact on Hospice Quality Reporting Program & General Conventions for Completion

3:00 PM - Interdisciplinary Teams: Defining & Functioning

3:00 PM - HOPE Tool Series: HOPE Tool Part 2 - Sections A, F & I

3:00 PM - The Anatomy of a High-Performing Inquiry-to-Admission Referral Process

3:00 PM - Medicare Compliance Series: Hospice Volunteer Programs

3:00 PM - HOPE Tool Series: HOPE Tool Part 3 - Sections J, M, N & Z

1:00 PM - Stronger Connections, Faster Care: Elevating Patient & Staff Support with Better Communication

3:00 PM - Increasing Staff Retention & Reducing Turnover

3:00 PM - Hospice-Specific Counseling Skills for Chaplains

3:00 PM - Medicare Compliance Series: Hospice Bereavement Teams

Hospice Admissions Process: What Is & Is Not Required

02/27/2025

3:00 pm

Webinars

The answer might appear simple, yet the reality is that most hospices are doing far too much at the time of admission. Often, years of tradition and hospice lore still drive the process. These inefficiencies may ultimately lead to a less competitive service model that can reduce referrals and the quality of care. Join us to learn how to streamline your process.

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Medicare Compliance Series: Hospice Social Workers, MFTs, MHCs, Chaplains & Spiritual Caregivers

03/04/2025

3:00 pm

Webinars

Join us for a review of the role of social workers, counselors, spiritual caregivers, and chaplains as per the regulations and within the IDG/IDT. These roles can add value to an agency’s quality reporting and the patient experience. You’ll learn ways to increasingly use these valuable team members because visits at critical times in the patient process can increase quality and reimbursement measures and agency opportunities.

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Mistakes Happen: Cultivating Service Recovery Skills

03/05/2025

3:00 pm

Webinars

Have you heard of the “service recovery paradox”? It is a dynamic that occurs when a patient or family thinks more highly of a program after a mistake has been adequately corrected than if no mistake had occurred at all. That means mistakes may present the opportunity to demonstrate a higher level of exceptionalism – but only if the response is swift and skillful. However, the opposite is also true. When poorly handled, mistakes can lead to disastrous results. In end-of-life care, it is crucial that all team members understand how to provide skillful service recovery as individuals, as team members, and as representatives of the organization. This webinar will focus on teaching staff and volunteers to skillfully respond to common complaints. It will include sample protocols and skills training materials that can be used immediately.

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HOPE Tool Series

03/06/2025 - 03/19/2025

3:00 pm

Webinars

The HOPE tool requirement, which is effective October 1, 2025, replaces the HIS and will capture more comprehensive, patient-specific data in addition to medical records. This series will take a deep dive into the impact of the HOPE tool submission and acceptance of the HQRP requirements which directly impact claim payments, as well as the required timepoints, dataset items, and completion requirements. It will provide scenarios and guidance to ensure accuracy and compliance. This series is a must-attend for any hospice that wants to be fully prepared for timely implementation of the HOPE tool.

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HOPE Tool Series: HOPE Tool Part 1 - Impact on Hospice Quality Reporting Program & General Conventions for Completion

03/06/2025

3:00 pm

Webinars

The 2025 hospice final rule included the anticipated HOPE tool. This session will outline the implementation date for the HOPE tool and how it differs from the Hospice Item Set. It will review the current tool, address the completion requirements, and explain the impact on the HQRP as new measures will be added resulting from clinical data collection on the HOPE.

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Interdisciplinary Teams: Defining & Functioning

03/11/2025

3:00 pm

Webinars

Multidisciplinary care refers to utilizing multiple disciplines. Interdisciplinary care is something quite different, and the distinction is the only pathway to providing true excellence in end-of-life care. Are you clear about the difference? Are your team meetings interdisciplinary or are they primarily focused on the patient’s medical needs? This webinar will take an in-depth, comprehensive look at the actual heart of hospice – interdisciplinary team functioning across the board. It will also explore ways to improve team meetings without making them longer!

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HOPE Tool Series: HOPE Tool Part 2 - Sections A, F & I

03/12/2025

3:00 pm

Webinars

This session will provide clear guidance for completion of sections A, F, and I of the HOPE tool. It will address the importance of accurately capturing patient-specific data, including patient preferences related to CPR and other life-sustaining treatments, hospitalization, and spiritual/existential concerns. It will also cover the principal diagnosis, comorbidities, and coexisting conditions to guide and positively impact service delivery. Item-specific instructions will be provided along with tips to ensure accuracy.

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The Anatomy of a High-Performing Inquiry-to-Admission Referral Process

03/13/2025

3:00 pm

Webinars

Why spend one more dollar to make the phone ring more than it already does if you cannot convert the inquiries coming your way? The front-end referral inquiry that starts a business relationship is the lifeblood of any organization, healthcare or not! This webinar will explain the progression of a referral inquiry to the admission process for hospice and homecare. Five key elements will be explored: 1. Knowing you are capturing all referral inquiries 2. Creating an intense sense of urgency 3. A well-developed eligibility process 4. A 90-day pending list and work process 5. Organizational commitment and wisdom

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Medicare Compliance Series: Hospice Volunteer Programs

03/18/2025

3:00 pm

Webinars

The hospice volunteer program is a core service, and surveyors are expecting to see volunteer programs in full swing again, post pandemic. Join us to 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, and FAQs will reveal who can be a volunteer, what does and does not qualify for volunteer activities, and many other answers.

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HOPE Tool Series: HOPE Tool Part 3 - Sections J, M, N & Z

03/19/2025

3:00 pm

Webinars

This session will provide clear guidance for completion of sections J (addressing the imminence of death, pain, dyspnea, symptom impact screenings, and follow up), M (wounds, ulcers, and treatment), N (opioid administration and bowel regimen), and Z (requirements of all agency-determined staff who may contribute to the completion of the HOPE tool and verification of completion and signatures). Item-specific instruction will be provided, along with tips to ensure accuracy and to guide and positively impact service delivery.

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Stronger Connections, Faster Care: Elevating Patient & Staff Support with Better Communication

03/20/2025

1:00 pm

Webinars

Hear how Hospice Savannah saw improved satisfaction after personalizing patient touchpoints. In today's fast-evolving hospice landscape, timely and effective patient communication is more critical than ever. This webinar will explore strategies to enhance patient and family engagement, streamline communication, and accelerate access to care - all while addressing the ongoing challenges of limited resources and increasing demand. Discover practical ways to improve responsiveness, ensure seamless coordination between teams, and provide exceptional care without overwhelming staff. Key topics include evolving patient needs, proactive family involvement in care decisions, and innovative approaches to caregiver support. Join Dr. Benton as we uncover actionable strategies to improve communication, enhance care efficiency, and create a more sustainable and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

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Increasing Staff Retention & Reducing Turnover

03/20/2025

3:00 pm

Webinars

Employee turnover impacts all areas of operations, including staff morale, the ability to schedule current and future clients, and leadership time to interview and hire the best candidates. The cost of nursing turnover can be up to $75,000 for each new replacement, not counting the impact on current staff. So, what can an agency do to improve staff retention and ultimately reduce turnover? This webinar will identify the leading reasons for turnover and provide top strategies to improve staff retention and lower turnover without spending thousands of dollars.

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Hospice-Specific Counseling Skills for Chaplains

03/27/2025

3:00 pm

Webinars

Chaplains tend to be inherently exceptional at providing religious and spiritual support and often provide “a ministry of presence.” But do they know how to proceed when the situation calls for a skillful counseling response? What theoretical frameworks are evidence-based and a good fit for end-of-life care dynamics and challenging situations? This webinar will cover counseling frameworks, specific skillsets, defined interventions, and techniques that relate to the work of chaplains and spiritual counselors.

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Medicare Compliance Series: Hospice Bereavement Teams

04/01/2025

3:00 pm

Webinars

This five-part compliance series will conclude with a review of the bereavement requirements and counseling as a core hospice service. It will cover key regulations for bereavement care, including who is qualified to provide bereavement services and the use of volunteers. Program structure will be reviewed, including best practices for a bereavement program and care plans. This presentation will identify all areas where bereavement risk can be identified, discussed, and addressed throughout the course of hospice care and will answer bereavement FAQs.

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Events on 02/27/2025

Hospice Admissions Process: What Is & Is Not Required

27 Feb 25

Events on 03/04/2025

Medicare Compliance Series: Hospice Social Workers, MFTs, MHCs, Chaplains & Spiritual Caregivers

4 Mar 25

Events on 03/05/2025

Mistakes Happen: Cultivating Service Recovery Skills

5 Mar 25

Events on 03/06/2025

HOPE Tool Series