Two new courses are available under CMS’ Hospice Quality Reporting Program.
 
The first course, Introduction to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP), provides an overview of the Hospice Item Set (HIS) and the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS ®) Hospice Survey.
 
These five lesson make up the course:
  • What is the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP)?
  • The Hospice Item Set (HIS)
  • Timing of the Hospice Item Set (HIS)
  • The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS®) Hospice Survey
  • Hospice Compare and Public Reporting
View this course online at https://bit.ly/32NE8xD.
 
The second course, HQRP Data Submission Requirements and Reports, provides an overview of topics related to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) Data Submission Requirements and Reports.
 
These seven lessons make up the course:
  • Getting Ready to Submit the Hospice Item Set (HIS)
  • Hospice Item Set (HIS) Item Completion
  • Successful Submission and Acceptance of the Hospice Item Set (HIS)
  • Identifying and Addressing Errors on the Final Validation Report (FVR)
  • Overview of HQRP Provider Reports
  • HQRP Useful Websites and Resources
  • HQRP Exemption and Extension for Extraordinary Circumstances Policy
View this course online at https://bit.ly/2SD1m4N.
 
Lessons for both courses are designed to be completed at your own pace. For more information, visit https://go.cms.gov/2IZZrlC.