CMS offers guidance on an effective hospice plan of care

Effective Aug 5, 2021

Published Aug 5, 2021

Last Reviewed Aug 5, 2021

CMS is reminding hospices about creating an effective plan of care, noting a 2019 report from the Office of Inspector General that found most hospices have at least one deficiency in their quality of care.

Review the Creating an Effective Hospice Plan of Care fact sheet to learn about principles of care planning, care coordination and common deficiencies.

More Information:

Hospice Conditions of Participation final rule
Medicare Fee-for-Service Response to the Public Health Emergency on COVID-19 MLN Matters Article
Quality, Certification, and Oversight Reports database
Quality, Safety & Education Portal
State Operations Manual Appendix M – Guidance to Surveyors: Hospice

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