Creating an Effective Hospice Plan of Care
In a recent report the Office of Inspector General (OIG) determined that CMS should educate hospices about common deficiencies that pose risks to beneficiaries. We developed Creating An Effective Hospice Plan of Care (PDF) Fact Sheet in response to this recommendation. Additional resources:
MLN Matters Number: SE20011 (PDF)
Quality, Certification and Oversight Reports (QCOR) database: Contains various survey reports and data reporting elements for surveys conducted by State Agency (SA); includes complaint survey information from both hospice Accrediting Organizations (AO) and State Survey Agencies (SA)
Quality, Safety & Education Portal (QSEP) for certified provider/supplier basic surveyor
on-demand trainings
State Operations Manual Appendix M – Guidance to Surveyors: Hospice (PDF)