Surveys and Accreditation

What is the Hospice Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program?

A hospice Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program is the formal system a hospice uses to understand how well it is functioning, where it is at risk, and how it will improve over time. Under 42 CFR § 418.58, CMS requires every hospice to maintain an ongoing, hospice-wide, data-d

December 29, 2025 · 6 min read

Navigating the Hospice Initial Accreditation Process

What is hospice initial accreditation and why is it important? Hospice initial accreditation is a way to ensure delivery of consistent and high quality services across all accredited hospice agencies. The accreditation program ensures that the hospice agency is fully compliant with Medicare Conditio

July 31, 2022 · 5 min read