New Hospice and Palliative Care Resources
Understanding the HOPE Tool: Advancing Hospice Quality and Compliance
Tools, Education, and CE Opportunities for Providers
The Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool represents a major step forward in how hospices assess and document patient care. Rather than relying on retrospective chart reviews, HOPE captures information in real time—tracking each patient’s needs, symptoms, and preferences from admission through discharge.
By collecting consistent, detailed data, HOPE enables providers to improve quality of care, demonstrate compliance, and strengthen overall performance. To succeed, agencies will need to adjust internal workflows, train clinical staff, and ensure accurate electronic record submission.
Introducing HOPE: Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation
The new HOPE webpage offers access to CMS resources, educational materials, and tools to help agencies transition smoothly to the Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool. ACHC has also created a Quick Reference Guide to assist teams as they adjust to the new evaluation process.
Hope Tool Quick Reference
For more information, visit achc.org or contact ACHC directly.