Kansas Home Care & Hospice Association

Education Session

Session 303

Thursday, September 18, 2025 ~ 11:00 a.m. - Noon (CDT)

1.2 CNEs

Through the Charting Glass: Managing the Curious Case of the Gray Area Patient

Description

In hospice care, some patients fall into a “gray area” where eligibility is not clearly met or easily defended—yet the need for care remains real. This interactive session invites clinical leaders to explore how to manage these complex cases with sound clinical judgment, regulatory awareness, and team-based decision-making. Through case study analysis, documentation coaching, and facilitated discussion, attendees will practice leading through ambiguity and learn how to support their teams in navigating challenging eligibility decisions. Participants will leave equipped with defensible documentation strategies, peer coaching techniques, and practical tools to ensure patient-centered care remains compliant and compassionate.

Target Audience

Hospice Administrators and Clinical Managers

Speaker(s)

Kristie Meers, BSN, RN, CHPN
Chief Clinical Officer, Careficient, Stuart, FL

Kristie Meers is a seasoned Registered Nurse with 37 years of experience, including over 17 years in Hospice Leadership, Quality Management, and Clinical Compliance. She currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer at Careficient Inc., where she leads clinical operations, drives strategic adoption of technology, and champions continuous improvement in patient care and documentation practices.

Kristie has served in various leadership roles, including Vice President of Clinical and Regulatory at Careficient, Owner of Elevate Healthcare Consulting, Regional Hospice Quality Compliance Coordinator, CHAP Site Visitor, and Executive Director and Director of Clinical Services for two hospice agencies. She is also the founder of the Childhood Loss Group and volunteers with the Loss of Child Support Group.

A recognized voice in the industry, Kristie has presented at multiple state and national conferences, sharing her expertise in hospice leadership, regulatory compliance, and clinical best practices.

Continuing Education

Kansas Home Care & Hospice Association is approved as a provider of CNE by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 1.2 contact hours applicable for APRN, RN, or LPN relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number: LT0287-0314.

Other disciplines will need to apply independently – a certificate of attendance for 1.0 CE hours will be provided.

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