Description

Are you stepping into a leadership role in a skilled or certified home health agency? Are you interested in exploring what Medicare certification would look like for your agency? Are you missing AHCA's rules and regulation changes that affect your agency?  Or are you simply ready to strengthen your foundation in home health operations?

Led by HCAF's industry veterans, this interactive session delivers practical guidance, real-world insights, and actionable strategies you can apply right away. From clinical standards to regulatory compliance and office operations, you’ll gain a clear understanding of what it takes to succeed in today’s home health environment.

• Clinical standards and best practices
• State vs. Federal regulatory compliance essentials
• Medicare program fundamentals and CMS regulations
• Effective office and operational workflows
• Common pitfalls — and how to avoid them

Please note: Attendees should have foundational knowledge of Florida home health operations, as Home Health Fundamentals builds on that base to cover the Medicare program and CMS regulations in depth. Interested in a refresher or getting up to speed? Join us for Private Duty 101!

Continuing Education Info

Attendees receive 7.0 continuing education units for Florida licensed skilled nursing, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

Meet the Speakers

Jessica Devine
Director of Membership Growth & Retention

Jessica Devine has worked in home care since 2014 across various provider types, including Medicare-certified home health, nurse registry, and private duty. Prior to joining HCAF, she served as the Director of Private Care for a Visiting Nurse Association, overseeing a multi-region business in conjunction with the organization's home health and hospice services. She strongly believes that home care, more than any other form of health care, enhances patient well-being by promoting independence and preserving dignity, regardless of their living situation.

Jessica is a proud alumna of the University of Central Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Patti Heid, MSPT, COS-C
Senior Director of Best Practices & Compliance

Patti Heid, MPST, COS-C, is HCAF’s Senior Director of Best Practices & Compliance. She has been a Physical Therapist for over 30 years and has worked in the home care setting for 27 of those years. She believes that nothing can compare to the rapport that one develops with a patient while working with them and their families, in their own homes, helping overcome the “real-life” day-to-day challenges that they face. Over the years, Heid has gained valuable experience by fulfilling many key roles within the home care arena, from field clinician through the management level. All these roles have given her deep abiding respect and admiration for the good that home care providers can achieve.

Patti graduated from St. John’s University in New York in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She obtained her Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree from the University of Miami in 1993.

THE REVIEWS ARE IN: WHAT YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE SAYING

“Great value for anyone who wants to operate a successful agency.”
“We brought our office staff, and everyone benefited! We felt it helped us go through our business with a fine-tooth comb…and we will be better for it!”
“The seminar was done very well and informative.”
“Great refresher! Loved it!”
“Excellent information! Learned a lot!”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the program, and the presenters did a great job!”
“Best class ever!“
“I truly had a great time and learned a lot from the experience.“
“Even after many years in home care, I still learned new things since things are always changing!"

Call for Sponsors

Interested in exclusively sponsoring one or both of these events? Contact Patti Heid for more details.