Hospice Quality and Compliance Guidance from a Hospice Public Health Advisor

This session offers a comprehensive overview of CMS and state survey processes, including inspections, enforcement, and the role of the Hospice Public Health Advisor in providing guidance and support to agencies. Participants will review key hospice regulations, including Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and SOM Appendix M updates, and explore common deficiencies and best practices. The session will cover critical areas such as patient rights, care planning, medication management, infection control, symptom management, and team collaboration, providing practical strategies to promote compliance, quality improvement, and patient-centered care in long-term care settings.

Continuing education credits available: Nursing Home Administrator and Social Worker

Presenter: Carrie Christopherson, Western Regional Manager & Public Health Advisor, SD Department of Health Office of Licensure & Certification 

Presented: November 12, 2025