Compliance and Quality Certification

Validate Your Expertise in Home Health and Hospice Compliance

About the Program

The Compliance and Quality Certification Program recognizes healthcare professionals committed to regulatory excellence, ethical standards, and continuous improvement in the home health and hospice sectors. Earning the Compliance and Quality Certification in Home Health (CQC-HH) or Hospice (CQC-H) proves your competence in navigating the ever-evolving compliance landscape.

Home Health – $799 Includes 2-year certification

Home Health – $649 Training ONLY, no certification

Hospice – $799 Includes
2-year certification

Hospice – $649 Training ONLY, no certification

Certification Exam Overview
  • Format: 50 multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
  • Passing Score: 80%
  • Time Limit: 90 minutes
  • Delivery: Secure online platform
  • Retake Policy:
    • Up to 2 retakes within 90 days
    • Third attempt requires supplemental training and documentation
What You Receive
  • Digital and printable certificate valid for
    two years
  • Official designation:
    • CQC-HH – Compliance and Quality Certification (Home Health)
    • CQC-H – Compliance and Quality Certification (Hospice)
    • 12 CEs toward 2-year requirement
Recertification Requirements

Every two years, certified professionals must:

  • Complete 24 hours of continuing education (CEUs) related to CoPs, HIPAA, QAPI, billing compliance, etc.
  • OR attend the annual CQC Educational Conference
  • Pass a 25-question open-book renewal exam (minimum 85% passing score)
  • Submit a signed attestation confirming active employment in a relevant role
Continuing Education (CEU) topics include:
  • Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs)
  • HIPAA and patient privacy
  • Billing compliance and documentation
  • Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)
  • Clinical audit preparation
  • OIG Compliance Program Pillars
  • ACHCU Academy

AGENDA

Onsite live training in Dallas, TX, November 10 – 11, 2026

Day 1 – Home Health

7:30-8:30 a.m.: Registration & Check – In

8:30-10:30 a.m.: Compliance Essentials

10:30-10:45 a.m.: Break

10:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.: How to Set Up an Effective Compliance Program

12:15-1:15 p.m.: Lunch

1:15-2:45 p.m.: ADR, TPE, UPIC

2:45-3 p.m.: Break

3-4:30 p.m.: Creating an Accountability Culture

Day 2 – Home Health

7:30-8:30 a.m.: Registration & Check – In

8:30-10:30 a.m.: HHVBP: Connecting the Dots

10:30-10:45 a.m.: Break

10:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.: Top Survey Deficiencies and How to Avoid

12:15-1:15 p.m.: Lunch

1:15-2:45 p.m.: How to Have an Effective QAPI Program

2:45-3 p.m.: Break

3-4:30 p.m.: Documentation Improvements

Day 1 – Hospice

7:30-8:30 a.m.: Registration & Check – In

8:30-10:30 a.m.: Compliance Essentials

10:30-10:45 a.m.: Break

10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: How to Set Up an Effective Compliance Program

12:15-1:15 p.m.: Lunch

1:15-2:45 p.m.: Creating an Accountability Culture

2:45-3 p.m.: Break

3-4:30 p.m.: ADR, TPE, UPIC

Day 2 – Hospice

7:30-8:30 a.m.: Registration & Check – In

8:30-10:30 a.m.: Top Survey Deficiencies and How to Avoid

10:30-10:45 a.m.: Break

10:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.: HOPE Assessment Tool

12:15-1:15 p.m.: Lunch

1:15-2:45 p.m.: Documentation

2:45-3 p.m.: Break

3:00-4:30 p.m.: How to Have an Effective QAPI Program

Hotel Information

Dallas, TX

Speakers

Lisa McClammy

Senior Clinical Education Consultant
MAC Legacy

Kristie Meers

Chief Clinical Officer
Careficient

Christie Kerwan

Director, Strategic Operations-Healthcare PowerDMS

Debra Grott

Vice President of Clinical Compliance
Simitree

Laurie Newlun

Sr. Manager, Compliance
& Regulatory
Simitree

Jennifer Hannum

Director of Learning Services at KanTime Inc.

Tara Bridges

Solutions Specialist at KanTime Inc.

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