Developing, Updating, Implementing Effective Hospice Plan of Care
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Developing, Updating & Implementing an Effective Hospice Plan of Care
An effective plan of care guides hospice care delivery and meets regulatory requirements.

The interdisciplinary group establishes the plan, incorporating input from the patient, family, attending physician, and team members to ensure comprehensive, measurable outcomes. Join this in-depth session for guidance on developing and updating an individualized hospice plan of care that will address evolving patient and caregiver needs.
KEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS

Individualized plan of care that addresses all required elements and patient needs including problems, interventions, and goals
Documentation that contributes to the ongoing plan of care
Patient education to support palliation and management of symptoms and safe care delivery

WEBINAR DETAILS

An effective plan of care is essential to guide care delivery and meet regulatory requirements. This session will take a deep dive into the hospice plan of care from initial development through the hospice election. The discussion will explore the development of patient-specific S.M.A.R.T. goals that address all patient problems and guide clinicians through the development of and updates to an individualized hospice plan of care to meet patient/caregiver needs throughout the hospice election.

THE OHPCA PARTNERS WITH HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS AT A DISCOUNT TO OHPCA MEMBERS. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ACCESSING THESE WEBINARS, PLEASE VISIT THE HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK FAQ PAGE:Webinar Support | Hospice Agency Webinar | HHWN

OHPCA/WSHPCO Hospice Medical Directors Networking
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00

OHPCA/WSHPCO Hospice Bereavement Coordinators Networking
2026-02-12 14:00 - 15:00
OHPCA + WSHPCO Provider Member Semi-Monthly Networking Group for Hospice Bereavement Coordinators
This group meets the 2nd Thursday of February, April, June, August, October & December from 2-3p via Zoom. To be added to this networking group, please call or email Meg McCauley, 503/890-7027 or mccauley@oregonhospice.org.

QAPI/Regulatory Networking Group
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:00
This networking group is for those Provider Members with QAPI/Regulatory responsibilities within their hospice program and is facilitated by OHPCA CEO Barb Hansen. These meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month via Zoom from 12-1p.
Please call, text or email Meg McCauley for the Zoom meeting link: (503)890-7027, mccauley@oregonhospice.org.

OHPCA/WSHPCO Hospice Medical Directors Networking
2026-01-20 12:00 - 15:00
Monthly networking group for Member Hospice Medical Directors.
This networking group is for those OHPCA/WSHPCO Member Hospice Medical Directors and is facilitated by OHPCA CEO Barb Hansen. These meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month via Zoom from 12-1p.
Please call, text or email Meg McCauley for the Zoom meeting link: (503)890-7027, mccauley@oregonhospice.org.

OHPCA + WSHPCO Inpatient Directors/Managers Networking Meeting
2026-01-15 14:00 - 16:00
This group meets the 2nd Tuesday of January, March, May, September & November from 3-4p via Zoom. To be added to this networking group, please call or email Meg McCauley, 503/890-7027 or mccauley@oregonhospice.org.

QAPI/Regulatory Networking Group
2026-01-14 12:00 - 15:00
Monthly networking group for Provider Members with QAPI/Regulatory responsibilities within their hospice program.
This networking group is for those Provider Members with QAPI/Regulatory responsibilities within their hospice program and is facilitated by OHPCA CEO Barb Hansen. These meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month via Zoom from 12-1p.
Please call, text or email Meg McCauley for the Zoom meeting link: (503)890-7027, mccauley@oregonhospice.org.

Hospice 101: Understanding Medicare Hospice Eligibility & Admission Requirements
2026-01-07 12:00 - 13:30
REGISTER: Hospice 101: Understanding Medicare Hospice Eligibility & Admission Requirements | HHWN
Is your hospice team confident in identifying eligible patients—and documenting it correctly? Join us for this beginner-friendly refresher course to explore best practices to determine Medicare hospice eligibility, avoid audits and recoupments, reduce revocations, and protect your hospice agency compliance program.
WEBINAR DETAILS
Hospice 101 will guide participants through the process of identifying appropriate hospice admissions, with a focus on Medicare eligibility requirements. The session will cover hospice admission documentation, including both technical and clinical requirements, as well as the LCD guidelines and critical agency documentation needed to support terminality. Ensuring appropriate hospice admissions helps agencies avoid Medicare recoupments, revocations, and other compliance challenges.
OHPCA partners with Hospice & Home Care Webinar Network to bring education opportunities to member hospice and palliative care providers in Oregon. These webinars are offered to OHPCA members at a discounted rate by our webinar partner, Hospice & Home Care Webinar Network. No membership codes are needed to receive the OHPCA member rate, but each person interested in watching a webinar is asked to create their own account and password with Hospice & Home Care Webinar Network.
Please visit the Hospice & Home Care Webinar Network’s WEBSITE to learn more and visit their SUPPORT page if you have questions concerning a webinar you’ve purchased.
