December 2025 VIRTUAL Hospice Accreditation Intensive & Consultant Training

Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 12/02/2025 at 10:00 AM (EST)

  • Register
    • Early bird pricing available!
    • General - $499
    • Partner - $499
    • Consultant - $499
    • Staff - Free!
    • Regular Price after 11/08/2025 3:59 AM
    • General - $549
    • Partner - $549
    • Consultant - $549
    • Staff - Free!

Both the Home Health and Hospice accreditation intensives will focus on the accreditation process, the CHAP accreditation standards, the most cited deficiencies, and strategies to implement to attain improved compliance within your own organization. Click here to register for both the Hospice and Home Health events.

This event is for all of our customers regardless of what stage of the accreditation process you are in. This is an interactive, virtual event designed to promote the active participation of each individual attendee and, as such, each registration is an individual registration. 

The event will focus on: 

  • The accreditation process 
  • The CHAP Accreditation Standards 
  • The most cited deficiencies  
  • Strategies to implement to attain improved compliance within your own organization

This is an interactive and engaging learning opportunity for our CHAP Hospice Accreditation customers! Here is a recent comment from one of our attendees from our last Intensive: "I loved it and look forward to more education and partnering with CHAP to help us provide the best patient care."

LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT

  • Tuesday, December 2, 2025: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Eastern Time
  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Eastern Time (On Wednesday, Home Health Participants will also be joining to address key areas of performance such as Infection Prevention and Control, Quality Improvement, and Emergency Preparedness)

OUTCOME

  • 12.5 Nursing Contact Hours*

 PRICING

  • Take advantage of the Early Bird discount! Register for $499 until 11/07/25!
  • Regular Price: $549 (after 11/07/25)

If you would like to send four or more people from one agency, or if you would like to attend both the Hospice and Home Health events - please email us for a discount on registration! Email us at education@chapinc.org for your discount or with any questions!

Please note this event is designed to promote the active participation of each individual attendee and, as such, each registration is an individual registration.

*Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To obtain contact hours for this activity, you must be logged on and present, miss no more than 30 minutes of the activity, and submit an evaluation. 

**This workshop also serves as new or renewing consultant training. There will be an additional registration fee of $49 for the consultant competency exam. It must be taken within 6 months of the training (and have 80% to pass) for CHAP Consultant Certification. If you have more questions about becoming a CHAP Consultant - please contact David Arroyo at david.arroyo@chapinc.org.

Disclosures/Conflict of Interest

There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those with the ability to control the content of this activity.

Nursing

*Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. To obtain contact hours for this activity, you must be logged on and present, miss no more than 30 minutes of the activity, and submit an evaluation. 

Administrators

As a nationally recognized organization, CHAP’s workshops qualify under the Texas Administrative Codes §558.259 and §558.260 for Initial Educational Training and Continuing Education in Administration of Agencies.

Participating in this workshop in no way guarantees the outcome of the accreditation process. The content is meant to help participants understand the accreditation process, learn common areas of deficiencies, gain compliance with the most commonly cited standards, and utilize and implement the QAPI process. 

Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

To obtain contact hours for this activity, you must be logged on and present, miss no more than 30 minutes of the activity, and submit an evaluation.

There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those with the ability to control the content of this activity.

Linda Lockhart

Program Surveyor

CHAP

Linda Lockhart brings decades of experience from the ground up, starting as a staff RN and progressing to administrative leadership, and expertise which spans both free standing and hospital-based home health agencies, providing a comprehensive understanding of the sector.

Her career trajectory includes a unique chapter with Health and Human Services in Florida, where she served as a fiscal intermediary, conducting rigorous weekly and monthly audits. This role forged her expertise in regulatory oversight and financial accountability. Driven by a commitment to quality, she pursued a graduate degree, aligning her expertise with her long-held goal of contributing to accreditation. Her work with CHAP, including nearly a decade as a Site Visitor, has enabled her to leverage this knowledge, guiding agencies toward achieving and maintaining the highest standards of care. 

Linda Hall

Program Surveyor

CHAP

Linda Hall is a dedicated healthcare professional with a passion for delivering innovative, high-quality care services. With over 25 years of experience in the post-acute care industry, Linda has worked extensively in adult and pediatric home health, hospice, and palliative care. Her deep expertise spans clinical operations, strategic planning, and the development of quality provider networks for health plans.

Linda’s career has been defined by her commitment to overcoming the challenges of delivering exceptional care in post-acute environments. She collaborates with organizations to enhance financial performance, operational efficiency, and clinical outcomes. Drawing on her in-depth understanding of day-to-day business operations, she guides healthcare providers toward achieving their strategic goals while prioritizing patient-centered care.

Linda is deeply involved in advancing care quality across the continuum of health services. She focuses on chronic disease management, medical home models, and end-of-life care to improve collaboration between providers and ensure better patient outcomes.

Linda’s passion for healthcare is both personal and professional. She has actively contributed to the evolution of healthcare by driving innovative approaches that enhance care processes and elevate patient experiences. A Registered Nurse with an MBA in Healthcare Management, Linda resides in Jupiter, Florida, where she remains dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.

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Accreditation Intensive - Hospice Day
12/02/2025 at 10:00 AM (EST)  |  450 minutes  |  Attendance Required
12/02/2025 at 10:00 AM (EST)  |  450 minutes  |  Attendance Required Day one focuses on specific Hospice Standards. The chapters covered will be Hospice Inpatient Care, Care to Residents in a Facility, Hospice Assessment/Care Planning and Coordination, Care Delivery and Treatment, Hospice Leadership & Governance, and Hospice Patient Family Centered Care. Day Two is a day that combines hospice and home health attendees to address key areas of performance that are extremely similar such as Infection Prevention and Control, Emergency Preparedness and Quality Improvement.
Accreditation Intensive - Hospice and Home Health Day
12/03/2025 at 10:00 AM (EST)  |  450 minutes  |  Attendance Required
12/03/2025 at 10:00 AM (EST)  |  450 minutes  |  Attendance Required The second day in the Intensive schedule focuses on Standards Chapters and topics that have overlapping themes in both Home Health and in Hospice. The Chapters and topics covered include Infection Control, Emergency Preparedness, Quality, Pandemic Recovery, Site Visit Process and Human Resource Management. For those attending the Home Health only event, this is Day One.
Hospice Accreditation Intensive Survey
8 Questions
8 Questions Please provide us your candidate feedback
Contact Hour Attestation
3 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  2/3 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail
3 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  2/3 points to pass  |  Graded as Pass/Fail Please answer the following questions to access the contact hour certificate.
CHAP Hospice Accreditation Intensive Certificate
12.50 Contact Hours credits  |  Certificate available
12.50 Contact Hours credits  |  Certificate available To obtain contact hours for this activity, you must be logged on and present, miss no more than 30 minutes of the activity, and submit an evaluation.