Home Health & Hospice

Support caregivers with home health & hospice training solutions

Home-based care means working independently while supporting patients in vulnerable moments. Home health and hospice caregiver training helps teams build the confidence and skills to deliver consistent, compassionate, compliant care.

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A unified solution — designed for home health & hospice

The Home Health & Hospice Suite brings workforce development, compliance, and documentation readiness together in one unified solution designed specifically for home health and hospice—helping agencies deliver consistent, high-quality care across every visit while building the trust patients and families depend on.

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Learner Focused

Equip home health and hospice staff with role-specific training that ensures quality care without disrupting busy schedules.

80+ Micro Compliance Courses
OASIS Fundamentals & CMS Home Health CoPs-Aligned Courses
130+ Specialty Care CE Courses, Including Memory Care, Medication Management, & More
500+ LTC CE Courses for Home Health, Hospice, & Interdisciplinary Teams
LTC CertPrep + Mobile App — CHPN, RN-BC, NPD-BC
Leader Focused

Give home health and hospice leaders the tools to ensure workforce readiness, compliance, and consistent, quality care delivery.

Centralized Management for Org-Wide Training
Monitor & Promote Progress with MyTeam Dashboard
Course Authoring & Uploading
Monitor OIG, Sanctions, & Exclusions
Author & Validate Skills
Generate Curated Curriculum Based on Regulations
 Pre-Built Templates for Checklists

Strengthening home-based care operations & caregiver support

Home health and hospice providers face pressure to recruit qualified caregivers, maintain compliance, support accurate documentation, and navigate complex reimbursement requirements. As care continues to shift into the home, organizations need efficient processes, connected workforce support, and access to trusted information that helps teams deliver quality care while improving operational efficiency.

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HealthStream solutions for home health & hospice

We provide scalable solutions for home health and hospice agencies to reduce costs, ensure compliance, and improve patient satisfaction.

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Build a Team That Stays

Tap the nation’s largest HHA & CNA network to hire staff proven to be more likely to stay—building a stronger, more stable workforce.

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Instant Clinical Answers

 Empower home health providers with real-time clinical answers and evidence-based guidance for confident care, anywhere and everywhere.

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Safeguard Revenue & Compliance

Enhance coding accuracy for home health & hospice claims while ensuring Medicare compliance.

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Home Health & Hospice Care Teams — powered by hStream

Bring it all together with seamless access to the largest healthcare content marketplace, exclusive applications, specialized tools, and significant subscriber discounts.

Frequently asked questions

In home health and hospice, exceptional care means being there in life’s most vulnerable moments—delivering consistent care, compassionate support, and a trusted presence for patients and families.

What is home health training?

Home health training equips caregivers with the skills and knowledge to provide high-quality, compliant care in patients' homes, with consistency and compassion. It covers essential topics like caregiver training for home health, CMS regulations, clinical best practices, documentation requirements, and patient safety.

What is hospice training?

Hospice training prepares caregivers to deliver compassionate, end-of-life care and hospice services while meeting compliance standards and CMS regulations. It focuses on hospice caregiver training that includes pain management and emotional support to ensure quality care for patients and their families.

How can home health and hospice providers manage compliance requirements?

Home health and hospice providers must navigate evolving CMS regulations, documentation standards, patient privacy requirements, and quality reporting expectations. Effective compliance management requires a combination of workforce education, consistent processes, accurate documentation, and ongoing oversight to help organizations reduce risk, support survey readiness, and deliver high-quality care across every patient encounter.

How can home health and hopsice organizations improve caregiver retention?

Home health and hospice organizations improve caregiver retention by supporting employees with professional development opportunities, clear career growth paths, and the tools needed to provide care confidently in the field. When caregivers feel prepared, valued, and connected to their organization, they are more likely to remain engaged and stay long term.

What compliance training do home health agencies need to provide caregivers?

Home health agencies need compliance training on a range of topics, including CMS regulations, patient privacy (HIPAA), infection control, and documentation standards. This ensures caregivers meet legal requirements and deliver consistent, high-quality care for every patient, at every visit.

What are the best training solutions for home care organizations?

The best training solutions for home care organizations are scalable, role-specific programs covering compliance, clinical skills, and patient care. These solutions should be flexible, mobile-friendly, and tailored to meet CMS standards while improving caregiver performance and patient outcomes.

How do training programs support survey readiness?

Training programs support survey readiness by ensuring the distributed caregiver workforce understands compliance standards, CMS regulations, and best practices. They help organizations maintain consistent documentation, meet quality benchmarks, and identify skill gaps proactively.

What solutions support mobile and remote healthcare workforces?

Home health and hospice organizations rely on solutions that help caregivers access information, complete documentation, stay connected to their teams, and manage daily responsibilities while working in the field. By supporting communication, workforce development, compliance, and clinical decision-making, these tools help organizations deliver consistent, high-quality care wherever patients are served.

How can home health and hospice organizations support survey readiness?

Home health and hospice organizations support survey readiness by maintaining consistent workforce processes, compliance oversight, accurate documentation, and ongoing staff development. A proactive approach helps teams stay aligned with regulatory requirements, identify potential gaps early, and demonstrate a commitment to quality care and operational excellence.

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Blogs

Being There: An Encouraging Word About Hospice Care

As I presented to a group of HealthStream’s Home Care and Hospice agency clients recently, I was reminded again of the important role hospice has played in my life and the lives of others I have known.

Blogs

What does a home health care nurse do?

Home health nursing is one of the many career options available within the nursing profession. It is a choice for registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and nurse assistants (NAs). The educational requirements for a home health nurse are dependent on individual nursing certifications.

Blogs

Home or Facility? The Pros and Cons of In-Home Medical Care

There is no “one size fits all’ option for deciding who can receive in-home health care vs. moving to a care facility, but by exploring specific needs, costs and local option, a plan of action can be created.

Webinars

Improving Resuscitation Care with EmpRes Healthcare

View our On-Demand webinar with EmpRes, a healthcare management organization that provides skilled nursing, assisted living, home health, hospice, and home care services, reviewing their experience with the American Red Cross Resuscitation Suite.

Solutions for today’s home health and hospice workforce

Elevate home health and hospice care with training that drives patient satisfaction, quality scores, and staff confidence.

HealthStream is here to help you:

  • Improve patient care and satisfaction to build your reputation
  • Boost quality scores while maintaining compliance and minimizing risk
  • Foster a confident, competent culture that attracts and retains top talent
  • Streamline training to support caregiver development and engagement
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