Geographic Service Area Requirements


Wednesday, July 22, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PDT)
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Category: Webinar

Geographic Service Area Requirements


SESSION OVERVIEW

Description

Hospice providers must carefully define and manage their geographic service areas to ensure timely access to care and regulatory compliance. This webinar reviews service area requirements, operational implications, staffing considerations, and documentation expectations. Participants will learn practical strategies for evaluating current service areas and planning for sustainable growth.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Explain the regulatory requirements for hospice geographic service areas.
  • Assess how service area boundaries affect staffing and patient access.
  • Identify documentation needed to demonstrate compliance.
  • Develop strategies for evaluating and modifying service areas.

FACULTY

Eric Patterson DPT 

Sharon Fredrichs RN, BNS, PHN, CPHQ


CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs)

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP17394) for one (1.0) contact hours of continuing education. Continuing Education report will be issued to attendees once attendance has been confirmed.

 

REGISTRATION RATES
  CAHSAH MEMBER ONLY NON MEMBER
Webinar
$99
$199

Instructions for accessing this webinar will be in your event confirmation e-mail. 

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