The Ohio Council for Home Care & Hospice (OCHCH) is a non-profit association that serves as the voice of health care at home in Ohio, advocating on behalf of the industry and the individuals and families we serve. We are a valuable resource to our members and provide expert analysis of the most current and pertinent regulatory, legislative and business information.
Education
OCHCH offers educational opportunities as part of a comprehensive set of tools and resources to support your agency’s clinical skills, managerial operations, and regulatory requirements. From frontline caregivers to health care executives, OCHCH education programs ensure agencies have the tools they need to thrive.
Advocacy
As the voice of health care at home in Ohio, OCHCH works together with our members to speak assertively and thoughtfully for the interests of the industry. OCHCH ensures our members’ interests are protected and supported by working alongside legislators and other policymakers.
Provider Support
OCHCH members get answers to the toughest compliance, reimbursement, and regulatory questions. Our Help Desk Online and our regulatory experts ensure members receive support for questions dealing with complex subjects.
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March is Social Worker Month. Social workers are an important part of the team of caregivers for both home care and hospice. They work alongside physicians, nurses, aides, therapists, and volunteers to listen, counsel, and connect individuals and families to resources. “Social workers are a vital part of the hospice and home health community,” explained […]
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Join OCHCH and other home care and hospice leaders on Tuesday, April 2nd for Advocacy Day at the Statehouse. This is the time to share your experiences and your struggles with your legislators. “This is our opportunity to express our concerns, issues, and vision to each of our elected representatives. This face to face contact […]
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This workshop provides an up-to-date overview of the operations of a Medicare certified home health agency. You will gain knowledge of the Conditions of Participation (CoPs), Medicare Manuals (PPS billing requirements, plan of care completion, and skilled, intermittent, homebound, reasonable and necessary care), survey preparation, and the role of clinicians in driving financial results. You will also learn about the role of OASIS and adverse events in agency operations, the Ohio Home Care Program (Medicaid) and PASSPORT. This workshop offers CEs to RNs, LPNs, OTs, PTs, and SLPs.
OCHCH Center for Excellence
1105 Schrock Rd, suite 140
Columbus, OH 43229
Columbus, OH 43229
This course prepares nurses to take the certification exam for hospice and palliative nurses. This 2-day workshop will review the special knowledge of hospice nursing care as well as disease progression. Regulatory aspects of the Medicare benefit are also included. Topics covered include: methods of establishing care goals, the principles of effective pain management, pain assessment, common symptoms at the end of life, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions that can be included in the plan of care, the management of dying, grief, and bereavement in any care setting, and more. This program provides 11 contact hours to RNs and LPNs.
OCHCH Center for Excellence
1105 Schrock Rd, suite 140
Columbus, OH 43229
Columbus, OH 43229
This workshop provides attendees an up-to-date overview of the state requirements for a Medicare/Medicaid and Department of Aging certified home health agency. Gain knowledge of the Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and rules, case management, the role of Medicaid’s oversight contractor, and Medicaid managed care. Discussion will include State Plan Home Health and Private Duty Nursing Services, Ohio Home Care Program, PASSPORT Waiver; and Assisted Living Waiver.
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