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 Compliance and Quality Certification in Hospice (CQC-H) designation proves your competence in navigating the ever-evolving compliance landscape.

Home Health- $798 Includes 2-year Certification:

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Home Health- $499 Training ONLY, No Certification:

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Hospice- $798 Includes 2-year Certification:

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Hospice- $499 Training ONLY, No Certification:

Dates coming soon!

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 CE’s towards 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 & patient privacy
Billing compliance and documentation
Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)
Clinical audit preparation
OIG Compliance Program Pillars
ACHCU Academy

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AGENDA

Day 1 – Home Health

7:30 am-8:30 am: Breakfast

8:30 am-10:30 am: Compliance Essentials

10:30 am-10:45 am: Break

10:45 am- 12:15: How to Set Up an Effective Compliance Program

12:15 pm-1:15 pm: Lunch

1:15 pm-2:45 pm: ADR, TPE, UPIC

2:45 pm-3:00 pm: Break

3:00 pm-4:30 pm: Creating an Accountability Culture

Day 2 – Home Health

7:30 am-8:30 am: Breakfast

8:30 am-10:30 am: HHVBP Connecting the Dots

10:30 am-10:45 am: Break

10:45 am- 12:15: Top Survey Deficiencies and How to Avoid

12:15 pm-1:15 pm: Lunch

1:15 pm-2:45 pm: How to Have an Effective QAPI Program

2:45 pm-3:00 pm: Break

3:00 pm-4:30 pm: Documentation Improvements

Day 3 – Hospice

7:30 am-8:30 am: Breakfast

8:30 am-10:30 am: Compliance Essentials

10:30 am-10:45 am: Break

10:45 am- 12:15: How to Set Up an Effective Compliance Program

12:15 pm-1:15 pm: Lunch

1:15 pm-2:45 pm: Creating an Accountability Culture

2:45 pm-3:00 pm: Break

3:00 pm-4:30 pm: ADR, TPE, UPIC

Day 4 – Hospice

7:30 am-8:30 am: Breakfast

8:30 am-10:30 am: Top Survey Deficiencies and How to Avoid

10:30 am-10:45 am: Break

10:45 am- 12:15: HOPE Assessment Tool

12:15 pm-1:15 pm: Lunch

1:15 pm-2:45 pm: Documentation

2:45 pm-3:00 pm: Break

3:00 pm-4:30 pm: How to Have an Effective QAPI Program

Hotel Information

Sheraton Imperial Hotel RDU– 12 min. drive to ACHC’s corporate office with hotel shuttle service available upon request.

Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park for 278.00 USD per night.
Last Day to Book : Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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