NHPCO Quality Partners

HPCAI/NHPCO Quality Partners Program Conference Calls
In 2008, HPCAI hosted a series of conference calls discussing the components of the NHPCO Quality Partners Program. To view the self-assessment guide, click here.  Below are the conference call notes and resources discussed.

Resources for Clinical Excellence and Safety

Criteria for Determining Appropriateness of Palliative Radiation/Chemotherapy
Resources for Defining Medication Errors in the Home
Resources for Pediatric Hospice Assessment.

Community Education Presentations

Criteria for Determining Appropriateness of Palliative Radiation/Chemotherapy
Advance Directives Presentation
Childhood Grief Presentation

Needs Assessment Information and Tools

Needs Assessment and Hospice Planning in a Rural Setting
Attitudes Toward Death Survey
Community Survey
Family Member Survey
Hospice Board-Staff Interview
Hospice Staff Survey
Needs Assessment Checklist
Physician Needs Assessment
Provider Focus Group
Provider Survey
Provider Survey II

Conference Call Notes 

Notes from November 11 Quality Partners Call on Standards..
Notes from Oct 21 Quality Partners Call on Clinical Excellence and Safety..
Notes from Sept 16 Quality Partners Call on PFC..
Notes from August 19 Quality Partners Call on Stewardship and Accountability..
Notes from July 15 Quality Partners Call on Workforce Excellence..
Notes from June 17 Quality Partners Call on Organizational Excellence..
Notes from May 13 Quality Partners Call on Inclusion and Access..
Notes from April 15 Quality Partners Call on Performance Measurement.
Notes from March 18 Quality Partners Call on Ethical Behavior and Consumer Rights.