Ready for the new Symptom Follow-Up Visit (SFV)?
With the implementation of the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment on October 1, 2025, hospices will face a new requirement: Symptom Follow-Up Visits (SFVs). The SFV is a critical component designed to enhance patient care through timely symptom reassessment. But many hospices are left with questions: When should SFVs be completed? Who is responsible? How should they be documented?
This free webinar is your survival guide to navigating SFVs within the HOPE assessment. Join hospice experts Lisa Selman-Holman and Michelle Horner as they demystify the SFV with helpful insights and practical strategies. We’ll address your questions and provide the information you need to prepare for October 1.
Webinar objectives:
- Understand the SFV basics: Gain a comprehensive understanding of SFV requirements within the HOPE assessment to support compliance and quality of care.
- Examine the impact on hospice staff: Learn how SFVs will affect daily operations so you can craft a survival plan for navigating this transition.
These changes don’t need to be overwhelming – this webinar is here to help you not only survive but thrive in the new world of HOPE!
[Webinar] SFV Survival Guide
Understanding the new Symptom Follow-Up Visit (SFV) in HOPE
Your speakers
Lisa Selman-Holman JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C
Vice President, Clinical Services — McBee
Lisa Selman-Holman is the VP of Clinical Services at McBee, bringing over 39 years of expertise in home health and hospice. As a registered nurse and home care attorney, she specializes in regulatory compliance. Lisa has held various roles, from field nurse to executive, managing accreditation surveys, acquisitions, and regulatory crises. In 2004, she founded Selman-Holman & Associates, offering consulting, coding and OASIS review services. Lisa is a renowned educator, known for turning challenges into achievements. Joining McBee in 2021, she acts as VP of Clinical Services. In this role, Lisa oversees the clinical aspects of consulting projects, providing expert advice on clinical operations, quality improvement, patient care standards, and regulatory compliance to healthcare organizations, while also playing a key role in business development by identifying potential clients and shaping consulting proposals based on their clinical needs.
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Michelle Horner BSN, RN, HCS-D, HCS-O, HCS-H, COS-C
Clinical Consulting & Education Manager — McBee
With more than 30 years of diverse healthcare experience, Michelle Horner is a distinguished expert in home health and hospice. In her role as Manager of Clinical Consulting & Education at McBee, she specializes in Quality, Clinical, and Regulatory Consulting and Education, creating and delivering innovative, customized training programs that empower clients and elevate standards of care. Michelle shares her insights at various home care associations, captivating audiences with her knowledge and passion. She is also an active member of the AHCC’s Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance Certification HCS-D and HCS-O Committees, contributing her expertise to shape industry standards.
Renowned for her ability to drive impactful financial and clinical outcomes, Michelle is committed to enhancing the quality of care in the home care sector, making a lasting difference for both providers and patients alike.
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