The HOPE (Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation) assessment tool will officially replace the Hospice Item Set (HIS) as the mandatory reporting system for all Medicare-certified hospices beginning October 1, 2025.
To help our members prepare for this important transition, SDAHO has partnered with Provider Insights to offer exclusive access to an 8-part microlearning series designed specifically for hospice professionals. Each session is short, focused, and available on-demand—making it easy to train your team at your own pace.
What’s Included in the HOPE Training Series?
- Part 1: What, Why, Who
- Part 2: All About the Timing
- Part 3: The ITEMS
- Part 4: Quality Measures
- Part 5: Section A
- Part 6: Diagnoses & Section M (Skin)
- Part 7: Section J (Symptoms)
- Part 8: iQIES and CMS Resources
Additional Tools Available:
- Cheatsheet Toolkit
- PDFs of all presentation slides
- Post-test & answer key
- Flyer for internal promotion
- Objectives handout
- Full PowerPoint in editable format
- Recordings of all 8 sessions
Whether you’re using these resources for staff onboarding, continuing education, or team training, they’re here to support your success.
Members, click here to access all HOPE training materials.
