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How to Conduct an Audit to Prepare for Survey or ADR
April 29, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
(EDT)
Description
Spot risks before they strike.
Surveys and ADRs expose documentation gaps that cost agencies penalties and payments. Join Kathy Ahearn for a step-by-step deep dive into comprehensive hospice documentation audits for Conditions of Participation and payment compliance. This session will reveal high-risk areas, teach risk identification, and show how to integrate findings into performance improvement plans that shield agencies from oversight challenges.
KEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS
Different types of audits, licensing versus financial
Key risk areas and how to avoid them
Key technical versus key clinical documentation to support hospice eligibility
The most common survey and payment denial challenges
BONUS MATERIALS
Hospice Documentation Audit Tool
Hospice GIP Audit Tool
Hospice Documentation Audit Checklist
CMS Hospice Documentation Checklist Tool
CMS Suggestions for Improved Documentation
WEBINAR DETAILS
Hospice documentation should be audited both for Conditions of Participation and for Conditions for Payment. This presentation will take you through an effective hospice documentation audit step-by-step with a focus on critical areas of risk. Presented will be what should appear on every hospice documentation audit tool from technical to clinical requirements. We will discuss how to identify areas of risk and how to incorporate activities into performance improvement to avoid both survey and financial agency penalties.
Enhanced oversight, pre- and post-payment ADRs, survey preparation, and hospice documentation is more critical than ever. If your agency has had any survey or ADR challenges related to hospice documentation, this presentation is recommended for you.
THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:
Hospice
Palliative Care
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Director of patient care services, Director of clinical services
Clinical directors
QA nurses, educators
Case managers, RN field staff
Admission nurses
Ancillary staff
TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT
Employee training log
Interactive quiz
PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
Attendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits
NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.
