Hospice Compliance Partners

05/28/2026

Today is a good day for Louisiana hospice nurses.

Governor Jeff Landry has signed legislation that specifically recognizes Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) as healthcare professionals whose firsthand observations may be relied upon by a coroner when making a medical pronouncement of death.

Effective August 1, 2026, LPNs join RNs, physician assistants, EMTs, and coroner investigators as professionals whose observations may be used to support the pronouncement process.

This change reflects the critical role LPNs play every day in caring for patients and families at the end of life. Louisiana hospice LPNs are often among the healthcare professionals most familiar with a patient's condition and final days, making this a meaningful and practical update to state law.

We appreciate the recognition of the valuable contributions LPNs make to hospice and healthcare throughout our state.

Effective August 1, 2026.

05/25/2026

05/06/2026

Happy National Nurses Week to the professionals who continue to be the foundation of healthcare every single day.

The 2026 theme, The Power of Nurses, reflects what we witness daily throughout healthcare and hospice operations. Nurses lead with clinical judgment, compassion, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to patient care during life’s most critical moments.

Their impact reaches far beyond bedside care. Nurses advocate for patients and families, guide interdisciplinary teams, strengthen compliance and quality outcomes, and provide stability during some of the most difficult transitions people experience.

Today, we recognize and appreciate the dedication, professionalism, and strength nurses bring to healthcare every day. Thank you for the work you do, the lives you touch, and the difference you continue to make in our communities.

03/17/2026

March is Social Worker Month, and in hospice, they are often the ones holding everything together when life starts to unravel.

Hospice social workers walk into the hardest moments. Grief, fear, family stress, and impossible decisions.

They bring clarity, compassion, and steady support when it is needed most.

In nursing homes, where hospice and facility staff share care, something powerful happens. The nurses and aides often become like family, especially when loved ones live far away. And when a patient passes, it is not just the family who grieves. The care team does too.

Social workers are at the center of it all.

They help families who are overwhelmed and guide them to safe placement when care at home is no longer possible.

They connect patients and families to food, resources, and support when life gets heavy.

They support their coworkers, both the hospice team and facility staff, through the emotional weight that comes with this work.

They are the bridge between care and humanity.

The steady presence in moments that do not have easy answers.

This work is heavy. It is emotional. And it matters more than most people will ever understand.

To every hospice social worker, thank you for showing up anyway.

03/08/2026

Important difference many hospice leaders overlook.

Surveys focus on process compliance.

Medicare audits focus on clinical eligibility justification.

An agency can pass survey and still fail a Medicare audit if the medical record does not clearly support hospice eligibility.

Strong documentation protects both survey compliance and audit defense.

Question for hospice leaders:
If Medicare reviewed your charts tomorrow, would your documentation clearly support hospice eligibility?

Hospice Compliance Partners works with hospice owners and administrators to strengthen documentation, QAPI oversight, and audit readiness.

02/24/2026

Friends,

Many of you know how deeply I believe in strong hospice leadership and the responsibility that comes with caring for patients and families at the most vulnerable time in their lives. I’m proud to share that alongside my partner, Demetria Ally, BSN, RN, we’ve launched Hospice Compliance Partners.

Our team also includes my daughter, Amy Olivier, and a seasoned group of hospice clinical reviewers and regulatory specialists who bring deep experience in documentation integrity, QAPI architecture, and organizational oversight.

Together, we are building structured, forward-thinking systems that help hospice organizations navigate increasing regulatory scrutiny — including UPIC reviews, TPE cycles, ADRs, and survey pressure — while positioning them for long-term strength and stability.

Our vision is clear: equip hospice leadership with the structure and clarity they need to focus on what truly matters — delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care with confidence.

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This next chapter represents growth, purpose, and legacy for our family and our team. Thank you for your continued support 💙