National Data Set
The National Data Set represents a comprehensive compilation of information on hospice operations, including:
- Who provides care;
- Who receives care;
- The range, cost and quality of hospice services.
NDS summary results provide useful information to hospices for defining strategic goals, setting operational targets, and improving care delivery.
Questions regarding the National Data Set survey, online data submission, and National Summary reports should be sent to: nds@nhpco.org .
Data Collection
Data Submission
- FY 2009 data submission will begin on March 1, 2010 and end on May 1, 2010
Submit NDS data online through the NHPCO DART System “NEW”
- NHPCO DART System (NDS section available 3/1/10)
(Provider ID and password required to access the DART system*)
* If you do not know the Provider ID and Password for your hospice, contact the NHPCO Member Service Center at 800/646-6460.
Hospices that are not current members of NHPCO can also submit data. While there is no fee to participate, membership is required to access summary reports. For more information about submitting data as a non-member hospice, please send an email to NDS@nhpco.org.
National Reports
National summary reports are available for NHPCO Members. Visit the National Summary Reports page to access:
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2008 National Summary of Hospice Care -- members only
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2007 National Summary of Hospice Care -- members only
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2006 National Summary of Hospice Care -- members only
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2005 National Summary of Hospice Care -- members only
Publications
- “Measuring Hospice Care: the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization National Hospice Data Set," Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, October 2004. Members may access the full-text article here.
