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SUMMARY:OHPCA/WSHPCO Hospice Bereavement Coordinators Networking
DESCRIPTION:OHPCA + WSHPCO Provider Member Semi-Monthly Networking Group for Hospice Bereavement Coordinators \nThis group meets the 2nd Thursday of February\, April\, June\, August\, October & December from 2-3p via Zoom. To be added to this networking group\, please call or email Meg McCauley\, 503/890-7027 or mccauley@wshpco.org.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/ohpca-wshpco-hospice-bereavement-coordinators-networking-5/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260807T223512Z
CREATED:20260217T214540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T223512Z
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SUMMARY:QAPI/Regulatory Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:Monthly networking group for Provider Members with QAPI/Regulatory responsibilities within their hospice program. \nThis networking group is for those Provider Members with QAPI/Regulatory responsibilities within their hospice program and is facilitated by WSHPCO ED Barb Hansen. These meetings are held the first Thursday of the month via Zoom from 12-1p. \nPlease call\, text or email Meg McCauley for the Zoom meeting link: (503)890-7027\, mccauley@wshpco.org
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/qapi-regulatory-networking-group-10/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T000305Z
CREATED:20260218T195213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T000305Z
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SUMMARY:OHPCA/WSHPCO Hospice Medical Directors Networking
DESCRIPTION:Monthly networking group for Member Hospice Medical Directors. \nThis networking group is for those OHPCA/WSHPCO Member Hospice Medical Directors and is facilitated by WSHPCO ED Barb Hansen. These meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month via Zoom from 12-1p. \nPlease call\, text or email Meg McCauley for the Zoom meeting link: (503)890-7027\, mccauley@wshpco.org.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/ohpca-wshpco-hospice-medical-directors-networking-10/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260806T000407Z
CREATED:20260218T200400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T000407Z
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SUMMARY:OHPCA/WSHPCO Hospice Volunteer Coordinators Networking
DESCRIPTION:OHPCA + WSHPCO Provider Member Semi-Monthly Networking Group for Hospice Volunteer Coordinators \nThis group meets the 2nd Thursday of January\, March\, May\, September & November from 2-3p via Zoom. To be added to this networking group\, please call or email Meg McCauley\, 503/890-7027 or mccauley@wshpco.org.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/ohpca-wshpco-hospice-volunteer-coordinators-networking-4/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260806T000610Z
CREATED:20260218T194402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T000610Z
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SUMMARY:OHPCA + WSHPCO Inpatient Directors/Managers Networking Meeting
DESCRIPTION:OHPCA + WSHPCO Provider Member Semi-Monthly Networking Group for Inpatient Hospice Directors\, Managers \nThis group meets the 2nd Tuesday of January\, March\, May\, September & November from 3-4p via Zoom. To be added to this networking group\, please call or email Meg McCauley\, 503/890-7027 or mccauley@wshpco.org.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/ohpca-wshpco-inpatient-directors-managers-networking-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260807T223640Z
CREATED:20260217T214450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T223640Z
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SUMMARY:QAPI/Regulatory Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:Monthly networking group for Provider Members with QAPI/Regulatory responsibilities within their hospice program. \nThis networking group is for those Provider Members with QAPI/Regulatory responsibilities within their hospice program and is facilitated by WSHPCO ED Barb Hansen. These meetings are held the first Thursday of the month via Zoom from 12-1p. \nPlease call\, text or email Meg McCauley for the Zoom meeting link: (503)890-7027\, mccauley@wshpco.org.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/qapi-regulatory-networking-group-9/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T001626Z
CREATED:20260731T201545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T001626Z
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SUMMARY:HHWN WEBINAR: “What Are You Going to do About This?!” Challenging Situations for Social Workers
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nTurn challenging moments into clearer\, calmer solutions. This webinar will give social workers a practical problem-solving framework to navigate recurring challenges\, improve team communication\, and respond with greater confidence when difficult situations arise. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nDifferent ways to think about and define problems before we start to solve them\nAssuring the problems and solutions actually “belong” to us\nFirst answer the question “Do we have consent to treat?” Maybe not always!\nScope-of-practice for social workers \nBONUS MATERIALS\nThe “step model” to use as a guide for problem solving\nA guide for additional learning for each topic\nSample policies/procedures\nCase examples for team follow-up discussions \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nMany of the challenging situations we experience are actually very similar in nature. The strange thing is though that each time they occur\, it is like we start all over again with our attempts to figure out how to resolve them. Sometimes the resolution is better communication with team members on our part; other times we need to have a very clear problem-solving system in place. This webinar will walk through common challenges we all face with a guide for better problem-solving overall. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice\nHome Care\nHome Health\nPalliative Care \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nCare team social workers\nSocial work managers\nMembers of the leadership team \nTAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT\nEmployee training log\nInteractive quiz\nPDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions\nAttendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits \nNOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission\, retransmission\, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.\nPresented By Gary Gardia LCSW\, APHSW-C \nThe WSHPCO partners with HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK providing educational offerings at a discount to members. To learn more about accessing these webinars\, please visit the HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK FAQ PAGE: Webinar Support | Hospice Agency Webinar | HHWN
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/https-hospice-eewebinarnetwork-com-what-are-you-going-to-do-about-this-challenging-situations-for-social-workers/
LOCATION:Washington
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T001720Z
CREATED:20260731T201343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T001720Z
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SUMMARY:HHWN WEBINAR: Are You Managing…or Micromanaging? A Practical Guide to Letting Go Without Losing Control
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nLet go of control and grow stronger teams. This webinar helps leaders recognize the hidden costs of micromanagement and use practical delegation\, trust-building\, and accountability strategies to empower high-performing teams. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nSubtle signs of micromanagement to identify in yourself and others before it negatively impacts team performance and engagement\nPractical leadership tools that increase trust\, delegation\, accountability\, and employee ownership without sacrificing results\nShifting from a controlling leadership style to a coaching-focused approach that develops stronger\, more confident team members\nHow to foster a healthier\, higher-performing workplace culture that improves communication\, innovation\, retention\, and scalability \nBONUS MATERIALS\nMicromanagement Shift Guide \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nThis engaging webinar will challenge leaders to take an honest look at the subtle behaviors that may be limiting team growth\, innovation\, and accountability. Through relatable examples\, practical leadership tools\, and real-world strategies\, participants will learn how to move from over-controlling and over-functioning to empowering and developing high-performing teams. Rather than criticizing leadership styles\, this session will be a supportive and eye-opening experience that helps you recognize the hidden costs of micromanagement while providing actionable techniques to build trust\, strengthen delegation\, increase engagement\, and create a culture of ownership. Leave feeling inspired\, empowered\, and immediately equipped to lead with greater confidence\, influence\, and long-term impact! \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice\nHome Care\nHome Health\nPalliative Care \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nDirector of sales\nSales manager\nDirector of business development\nDirector of operations\nOperations manager\nClinical leader\nNursing leader\nDirector of clinical\nExecutive director \nTAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT\nEmployee training log\nInteractive quiz\nPDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions\nAttendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits \nNOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission\, retransmission\, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.\nPresented By Joanna Pera\, Powered By Pera \nThe WSHPCO partners with HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK providing educational offerings at a discount to members. To learn more about accessing these webinars\, please visit the HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK FAQ PAGE: Webinar Support | Hospice Agency Webinar | HHWN
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/https-hospice-eewebinarnetwork-com-are-you-managingor-micromanaging-a-practical-guide-to-letting-go-without-losing-control/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260825T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T001753Z
CREATED:20260731T201141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T001753Z
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SUMMARY:HHWN WEBINAR: Hospice Sales Compliance: What Reps Can’t Say Anymore
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nHospice referrals are under the microscope. Your reps’ words may be the risk. Join this 90-minute compliance webinar to clarify what hospice sales teams can — and can’t — say in today’s enforcement environment and give BD leaders a rep-ready standard they can train immediately. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nAudit-safe alternatives to language patterns that trigger UPIC\, TPE\, and ADR scrutiny\nHow to assess your agency’s compliance exposure in the 2026 enforcement landscape\nCompliant business development standard your team can train against without sacrificing census growth\nQuarterly compliance audit cadence that catches language drift before auditors do \nBONUS MATERIALS\nCompliant BD Standard: one-page reference mapping 15 noncompliant phrases to audit-safe alternatives\nManager-Level Compliance Audit Tool: five-category scoring rubric for ride-alongs and outreach review \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nThe hospice industry is operating under the most intense regulatory scrutiny in its history. This insightful webinar will clearly define the line between compliant selling and language patterns that draw UPIC\, TPE\, and ADR attention. Business development leaders will leave with a clear operating standard they can train every rep against starting immediately. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nVP/Director of business development\nHospice sales representative/community liaison\nChief compliance officer/Compliance director\nAdministrator/Executive Director\nClinical Director/Director of patient care services \nTAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT\nEmployee training log\nInteractive quiz\nPDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions\nAttendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits \nNOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission\, retransmission\, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.\nPresented By Nikki Patton\, Always Human Hospice Consulting \nThe OHPCA partners with HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK providing educational offerings at a discount to members. To learn more about accessing these webinars\, please visit the HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK FAQ PAGE: Webinar Support | Hospice Agency Webinar | HHWN
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/https-hospice-eewebinarnetwork-com-hospice-sales-compliance-what-reps-cant-say-anymore-2026/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T001834Z
CREATED:20260731T200933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T001834Z
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SUMMARY:HHWN WEBINAR: The HOPE Tool Part 3: Where the Change Has Taken Us
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nHOPE Tool changes reshape the path to better care. This session will help hospice teams understand how recent HOPE Tool updates affect workflows\, documentation\, compliance\, quality outcomes\, and patient care. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nThe latest HOPE Tool changes and their impact on documentation\, compliance\, and patient care\nLessons learned\, common challenges\, and opportunities to strengthen quality outcomes\nStrategies to improve processes and achieve better outcomes moving forward \nBONUS MATERIALS\nWebsite links \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nWhat impact have the latest HOPE Tool changes had on your workflows and outcomes? This session will review key updates\, highlight how practices have shifted\, and examine the real-world effects on documentation\, compliance\, and patient care. Attendees will gain insight into trends\, lessons learned\, and areas where organizations have successfully adapted — or may still need improvement. We’ll also discuss how these changes influence quality outcomes and operational efficiency\, and how organizations can adapt processes and leverage lessons learned to strengthen outcomes moving forward. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nHospice administrators\nHospice clinical directors or DONs\nQAPI managers\nHospice nurses – RNs and LPNs \nTAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT\nEmployee training log\nInteractive quiz\nPDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions\nAttendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits \nNOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission\, retransmission\, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.\nPresented By Tammy Stewart\, Healthcare Provider Solutions\, Inc. \nThe WSHPCO partners with HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK providing educational offerings at a discount to members. To learn more about accessing these webinars\, please visit the HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK FAQ PAGE: Webinar Support | Hospice Agency Webinar | HHWN
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/https-hospice-eewebinarnetwork-com-the-hope-tool-part-3-where-the-change-has-taken-us/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T001911Z
CREATED:20260731T200505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T001911Z
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SUMMARY:HHWN WEBINAR: The Leadership Skill No One Teaches: Managing Conflict with Confidence & Professionalism
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nTurn workplace conflict into stronger professional connection. This webinar will give leaders and team members practical tools to recognize conflict early\, de-escalate difficult conversations\, and build healthier\, more collaborative workplace relationships. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nEarly warning signs and root causes of workplace conflict to recognize before tensions escalate and impact morale\, engagement\, and productivity\nEmotionally intelligent communication and de-escalation techniques for navigating difficult conversations with greater confidence and professionalism\nReplacing behaviors\, leadership habits\, and communication patterns that unintentionally fuel conflict with healthier\, more collaborative approaches\nPractical conflict resolution frameworks that will improve team relationships\, strengthen psychological safety\, and create more productive workplace interactions \nAvailable On-Demand Only \nBONUS MATERIALS\nConflict conversation quick guide \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nConflict in the workplace is inevitable\, but dysfunction\, resentment\, and toxic tension do not have to be. In this engaging and practical webinar\, participants will learn how to recognize the hidden signs of workplace conflict before it escalates into disengagement\, turnover\, or damaged relationships. Through real-world examples\, emotional intelligence strategies\, and proven communication techniques\, attendees will discover how to navigate difficult personalities\, reduce defensiveness\, de-escalate emotionally charged conversations\, and create healthier\, more collaborative work environments. Whether you lead a team or work within one\, this session will provide actionable tools to improve communication\, strengthen trust\, and transform conflict from a source of stress into an opportunity for growth\, clarity\, and stronger professional relationships. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice\nHome Care\nHome Health\nPalliative Care \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nDirector of operations\nOperations manager\nClinical team leader\nNurse leader\nSales manager\nDirector of sales\nDirector of business development\nSales professional\nAccount liaison\nOffice manager \nTAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT\nEmployee training log\nInteractive quiz\nPDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions\nAttendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits \nNOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission\, retransmission\, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.\nPresented By Joanna Pera\, Powered By Pera \nThe WSHPCO partners with HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK providing educational offerings at a discount to members. To learn more about accessing these webinars\, please visit the HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK FAQ PAGE: Webinar Support | Hospice Agency Webinar | HHWN
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/https-hospice-eewebinarnetwork-com-the-leadership-skill-no-one-teaches-managing-conflict-with-confidence-professionalism/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T001944Z
CREATED:20260731T200152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T001944Z
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SUMMARY:HHWN WEBINAR: Responding to Patient Avoidance & Defenses
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nMeet patient defenses with calm\, skilled communication. This presentation will help serious illness care professionals understand avoidance and defense mechanisms\, respond constructively\, and use practical scripts to reduce anxiety while preserving trust. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nAdaptive denial (which serves to preserve coping capacity) versus maladaptive defense mechanisms (that impede essential end-of-life care planning or symptom management)\nSpecific\, non-confrontational communication techniques (e.g.\, gentle reframing\, normalizing\, validating the underlying fear) to safely explore critical topics without escalating patient or family defenses\nHow to recognize personal emotional responses such as professional frustration\, urgency\, or the impulse to “fix” when encountering rigid patient avoidance\, and strategies for maintaining professional neutrality and empathy \nBONUS MATERIALS\nSeparate reference materials related to script options\nChecklist for clinicians identifying defense mechanisms \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nWhen facing serious illness\, patients and families often activate powerful\, unconscious psychological defense mechanisms such as denial\, projection\, and intellectualization to cope with overwhelming anxiety and a loss of control. For those working in serious illness care\, these behaviors can easily be misread as “resistance” or non-compliance\, triggering a professional urge to force reality or push for immediate closure. \nThis presentation will reframe these defenses not as barriers to be broken down\, but as vital psychological scaffolding protecting the patient’s inner stability. Rooted in psychodynamic theory and family systems models\, this talk will explore the unconscious fears driving patient retreat and examine the clinician’s own internal landscape (countertransference). Walk away with a deeper clinical understanding of serious illness coping styles and concrete\, real-time communication scripts designed to de-escalate anxiety\, honor emotional pacing\, and build a safe therapeutic alliance without stripping away a patient’s necessary emotional armor. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice\nHome Care\nHome Health\nPalliative Care \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nNurses\nPhysicians\nSocial workers\nCNAs\nChaplains \nTAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT\nEmployee training log\nInteractive quiz\nPDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions\nAttendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits \nNOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission\, retransmission\, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.\nPresented By Vickie Leff \nThe WSHPCO partners with HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK providing educational offerings at a discount to members. To learn more about accessing these webinars\, please visit the HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK FAQ PAGE: Webinar Support | Hospice Agency Webinar | HHWN
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/https-hospice-eewebinarnetwork-com-responding-to-patient-avoidance-defenses/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T002019Z
CREATED:20260731T200025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T002019Z
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SUMMARY:HHWN WEBINAR: Marijuana Policy & Best Practices: Handling Employee & Patient Medical & Recreational Cannabis Use at Work & Home
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nBring clarity and control to cannabis compliance. This webinar will help hospices and home care companies manage employee and patient marijuana use with practical policies\, clear procedures\, and stronger safeguards for safety\, productivity\, and compliance. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nBest practices-based marijuana policy and procedures\nManaging employee marijuana use at home\, in patients’ homes\, and at the office\nAdministering cannabis to patients in compliance with state medical marijuana program regulations\nHow the historic 2026 marijuana rescheduling does — and does not — impact your policy\, procedures\, patients\, and people \nBONUS MATERIALS\nWhitepaper: Marijuana Policy & Best Practices: Handling Employee Medical & Recreational Use\nMarijuana Rules: Guidelines for Creating Effective Cannabis Policy & Procedures \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nIs your organization prepared to manage legalized marijuana use by remote and onsite employees? Has your state’s medical marijuana program (MMP) authorized you to administer cannabis to patients? Do you understand what the historic 2026 reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule 1 drug (on par with heroin) to a Schedule 3 drug (comparable to Tylenol® with codeine) means (and does not mean) for the healthcare industry? \nWhile marijuana use remains illegal on the federal level\, states are swiftly legalizing medical and recreational use. Regardless of where your state stands\, now is the time to address the risks and challenges posed by employee and patient marijuana use. This webinar is designed to help hospices and home care companies understand\, prepare for\, and manage marijuana use (at home\, patients’ homes\, and the office) in compliance with policy\, best practices\, and the law. Join us for an understanding of policy-related issues and procedures for employees and patients. Learn why and how to write best practices-based marijuana policy and procedures to communicate rules\, manage expectations\, support productivity\, ensure safety\, and comply with federal and state laws. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice\nHome Care\nHome Health\nPalliative Care \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nCompliance\nHR\nTraining\nLegal\nManagers and executives\nAnyone responsible for workplace policy and compliance \nTAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT\nEmployee training log\nInteractive quiz\nPDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions\nAttendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits \nNOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission\, retransmission\, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.\nPresented By Nancy Flynn\, The ePolicy Institute™\, Business Writing Institute™ & Marijuana Policy Institute™ \nThe WSHPCO partners with HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK providing educational offerings at a discount to members. To learn more about accessing these webinars\, please visit the HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK FAQ PAGE: Webinar Support | Hospice Agency Webinar | HHWN
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/https-hospice-eewebinarnetwork-com-marijuana-policy-best-practices-handling-employee-patient-medical-recreational-cannabis-use-at-work-home/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T002437Z
CREATED:20260218T195119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T002437Z
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SUMMARY:OHPCA/WSHPCO Hospice Medical Directors Networking
DESCRIPTION:Monthly networking group for Member Hospice Medical Directors. \nThis networking group is for those OHPCA/WSHPCO Member Hospice Medical Directors and is facilitated by WSHPCO ED Barb Hansen. These meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month via Zoom from 12-1p. \nPlease call\, text or email Meg McCauley for the Zoom meeting link: (503)890-7027\, mccauley@wshpco.org.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/ohpca-wshpco-hospice-medical-directors-networking-9/
LOCATION:Washington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260806T002529Z
CREATED:20260218T201013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T002529Z
UID:10000025-1786629600-1786633200@wshpco.org
SUMMARY:OHPCA/WSHPCO Hospice Bereavement Coordinators Networking
DESCRIPTION:OHPCA + WSHPCO Provider Member Semi-Monthly Networking Group for Hospice Bereavement Coordinators \nThis group meets the 2nd Thursday of February\, April\, June\, August\, October & December from 2-3p via Zoom. To be added to this networking group\, please call or email Meg McCauley\, 503/890-7027 or mccauley@wshpco.org.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/ohpca-wshpco-hospice-bereavement-coordinators-networking-4/
LOCATION:Washington
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T002057Z
CREATED:20260731T195811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T002057Z
UID:10000022-1786622400-1786627800@wshpco.org
SUMMARY:HHWN WEBINAR: The Role of the Psychosocial/Spiritual Teams in Addressing Ethical Dilemmas
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nNavigate ethical dilemmas with stronger boundaries and clearer focus. This webinar will help psychosocial and spiritual care teams use current data to strengthen personal and professional boundaries\, manage challenging situations\, and focus their time where it matters most. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\n“Moral distress”: how this dynamic can affect our degree of involvement\nThe connection between trauma and trauma-informed care as it relates to the provision of patient/family care\nHow being either over-involved or under-involved relates to professional boundaries\nApplying evidence-based skills and interventions to situation examples \nBONUS MATERIALS\nSelf-assessment exercise\nGuide/exercise to assist in finding the balance between over/under involvement\nHandout with additional lecture notes\nReferences\, bibliography\, and additional learning opportunities \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nBased on the current state of healthcare (increased caseloads\, continual changes in regulations\, increased acuity on admission\, and increased caregiver trauma)\, social workers and chaplains often struggle with where to focus their attention. It can be very difficult for us to figure out how to establish personal and professional boundaries or how to be most effective with our time. This webinar will provide information\, based on current data\, to assist in understanding the critical nature of establishing personal and professional boundaries\, especially in challenging situations and ethical dilemmas. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice\nHome Care\nHome Health\nPalliative Care \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nSocial workers\nChaplains\nCare team managers\nMembers of the leadership team \nTAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT\nEmployee training log\nInteractive quiz\nPDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions\nAttendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits \nNOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission\, retransmission\, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.\nPresented By Gary Gardia LCSW\, APHSW-C \nThe WSHPCO partners with HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK providing educational offerings at a discount to members. To learn more about accessing these webinars\, please visit the HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK FAQ PAGE: Webinar Support | Hospice Agency Webinar | HHWN
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/https-hospice-eewebinarnetwork-com-the-role-of-the-psychosocialspiritual-teams-in-addressing-ethical-dilemmas/
LOCATION:Washington
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T002135Z
CREATED:20260731T195607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T002135Z
UID:10000023-1786449600-1786453200@wshpco.org
SUMMARY:HHWN WEBINAR: Veterans & Volunteers: Challenges & Opportunities for Quality Care
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nEmpower volunteers to bring deeper support to veteran care. This webinar will explore the unique role volunteers play in supporting veterans at end of life and through bereavement\, with practical skills\, interventions\, and opportunities to strengthen quality care. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nPotential special needs of veterans\nPotential special needs of family\, caregivers\, and friends\nHow volunteers can intervene to assist veterans\nHow volunteers can assist other members of the IDT \nBONUS MATERIALS\nSelf-assessment exercise\nSituation examples and how to intervene\nResources for additional learning\nResources for the volunteer program \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nWe all know that volunteers are essential members of the care team and that their contributions universally elevate overall care and patient/family satisfaction. That means we must not overlook the role of the volunteer with our veterans as they face the end of life and bereavement. In this webinar we will take a look at the unique role volunteers can play with veterans to include specific skills\, interventions\, and opportunities. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice\nHome Care\nHome Health\nPalliative Care \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nVolunteers\nVolunteer managers\nProgram directors\nMembers of the leadership team \nTAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT\nEmployee training log\nInteractive quiz\nPDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions\nAttendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits \nNOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission\, retransmission\, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.\nPresented By Gary Gardia LCSW\, APHSW-C \nThe WSHPCO partners with HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK providing educational offerings at a discount to members. To learn more about accessing these webinars\, please visit the HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK FAQ PAGE: Webinar Support | Hospice Agency Webinar | HHWN
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/https-hospice-eewebinarnetwork-com-veterans-volunteers-challenges-opportunities-for-quality-care/
LOCATION:Washington
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260806T133000
DTSTAMP:20260806T001547Z
CREATED:20260731T195318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T001547Z
UID:10000024-1786017600-1786023000@wshpco.org
SUMMARY:HHWN WEBINAR: The Power of Differentiation
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nStand out with value that referral sources can see. Standing out in today’s healthcare environment requires more than offering quality care. This webinar explores hospice marketing\, business development\, and differentiation strategies that help organizations build stronger referral relationships\, communicate their unique value\, and achieve sustainable hospice census growth. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nA differentiator is more than just a set of good talking points\nIdentifying the best differentiator(s) for your organization\nExamples of clinical\, programmatic\, professional\, and partnership differentiators \nBONUS MATERIALS\nOutline of differentiators to help create a high-performing senior living community growth strategy \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nAs more hospice providers enter the market\, organizations must clearly communicate what makes their care unique. Effective hospice differentiation helps strengthen referral partnerships\, improve community awareness\, and support long-term organizational growth while maintaining a patient-centered focus. \nWhat makes your hospice unique and different from the other hospices in your community? Most hospices try to differentiate themselves with strong talking points\, e.g. we are a nonprofit hospice\, our hospice is owned by people who live in the community\, we do same-day admissions (well I hope so!!) While these are nice talking points\, they do not deliver clear distinct value to referral sources\, families\, and patients. \nJoin us to learn how to go about developing powerful\, value-added clinical\, programmatic\, professional\, and partnership differentiators. Understanding how to develop true differentiators will help you serve more people\, grow\, and give the gift of hospice. \nHOW HOSPICE DIFFERENTIATION SUPPORTS LONG-TERM GROWTH\nSuccessful hospice organizations do more than provide excellent care—they clearly communicate what makes them different. By developing a strong brand\, strengthening referral relationships\, and demonstrating measurable value to patients and healthcare partners\, hospices can improve business development\, increase referrals\, and support sustainable organizational growth. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice\nHome Care\nHome Health\nPalliative Care \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nOwners\, presidents\, CEOs\nVPs of business development\, chief growth officers\, leadership for marketing and sales\nClinical leadership\, VPs of care management\nVPs of strategy and development\nAccount executives\, hospice sales staff \nTAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT\nEmployee training log\nInteractive quiz\nPDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions\nAttendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits \nNOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission\, retransmission\, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.\nPresented By Kurt Kazanowski\, Hospice Advisors \nThe WSHPCO partners with HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK providing educational offerings at a discount to members. To learn more about accessing these webinars\, please visit the HOSPICE & HOME CARE WEBINAR NETWORK FAQ PAGE: Webinar Support | Hospice Agency Webinar | HHWN
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/https-hospice-eewebinarnetwork-com-the-power-of-differentiation/
LOCATION:Washington
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