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Myth-Busting Hospice ‘Episodic Compliance’
Medicare certification and ACHC Accreditation for hospices both operate on a three-year schedule. While continuous compliance is expected throughout that period, some agencies…
Executive Commentary │ Addressing Fraud in Hospice Care
Hospice care is at an inflection point. More patients and families are choosing hospice as a compassionate, patient-centered approach to end-of-life care. At the same time,…
Hospice Medication Profiles: Why Listing Infusion Flushes Matters
Clear and comprehensive clinical documentation is vital to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and survey readiness in hospice. A recurring question…
Document Infusion Flushes on Home Health Medication Profiles
Clear and comprehensive clinical documentation is vital to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and survey readiness in home health. A recurring question…
Medical Record Management Supports Quality Hospice Care
Medical record management is a common concern as hospice agencies balance regulatory requirements, accreditation compliance, risk management, and quality patient…
Survey Readiness Starts With Medical Records
When an ACHC Surveyor arrives at your agency, access to medical records should be among your first expectations for the survey…