Description

The much-anticipated HOPE tool is a standardized assessment that will help providers gain a better understanding of patients’ needs, which can help build a more individualized care plan.

Part 1 of this three-part series will lay the foundation, explain the objectives, address timeframes and completion, and more. Parts 2 and 3 will teach you to accurately complete each section of the tool. Don’t miss this important introduction to the series.

AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

• Understand the objectives of the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool
• Differentiate between the HOPE tool and the Hospice Item Set (HIS)
• Explain the role of the HOPE tool in the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP)
• Identify the HOPE timepoints, timeframes, completion, and submission requirements
• Describe the types of HOPE assessments and requirements for completion
• Consider the two HOPE-based HQRP measures
• Determine who may complete the HOPE tool according to assessment type

The 2025 hospice final rule included the anticipated Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool. This session will outline the implementation date for the HOPE tool and how it differs from the Hospice Item Set. It will review the current tool and discuss the completion requirements. You’ll also learn the impact on the Hospice Quality Reporting Program as new measures will be added resulting from clinical data collection on the HOPE.