Compliance with New CoPs: Tips and Shortcuts!

A 90-Minute Lunch & Learn Audio Conference

by

Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.

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The deadline for home health agencies to comply with new Conditions of Participation (CoPs) is now right around the corner!  The requirements of the new CoPs are daunting.  Agencies need all of the tips and shortcuts they can get, especially at this point!  The purpose of this presentation is to provide a review and refresher regarding applicable requirements, with an emphasis on practical solutions to achieve compliance.  Tips and shortcuts to get the job done as quickly and cost-effectively as possible will be included.  What about emergency preparedness, especially developing plans for patients?  How can agencies implement requirements related to informed consent?  What about discharge policies and procedures?  How do interpretive guidelines help agencies comply?  Handouts will be provided and there will be ample time for questions.

About the Speaker

Elizabeth Hogue is an attorney in private practice with extensive experience in health care.  Prior to becoming an attorney, she was employed as a personnel manager by a Blue Cross-Blue Shield Plan.  She studied at the University of Maryland School of Law, concentrating in health law, and gained considerable clinical experience, course work, and employment experience in this area.  Following her admission to the Bar, she developed an active practice in health law.  She represents clients all over the country.  Her clients are professional associations, managed care providers, and institutional health care providers; including hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, durable medical equipment companies, and hospices.  Ms. Hogue gives numerous presentations each year on health-related topics.  Her articles are regularly included in trade association publications and other journals.  Ms. Hogue is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association.

How it Works

Complete the Registration Form for your agency and return to HCLA. Registered locations will receive an e-mail confirmation two days prior to the teleconference with instructions on how to join the audio conference, access handouts, additional resources, etc. Participate in the live, interactive Q&A session via your telephone. PLEASE NOTE: Registration fees are based on one phone connection; multiple site participation from your agency will be charged a separate registration fee for each.                                                                                                                           

REGISTER TODAY! Save time and travel costs, and include all staff members who will benefit from this program!