Family Evaluation of Hospice Care (FEHC)
Statement on the Use of the Family Evaluation of Care (FEHC) Quarterly Results
The Family Evaluation of Hospice Care (FEHC) is a post-death survey designed to yield actionable information that reflects the quality of hospice care delivery from the perspective of family caregivers. Hospices that submit FEHC data to NHPCO receive quarterly reports that include individual hospice results plus state and national results for comparison.
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Quarter |
Data Submission |
Blackout Dates |
Report Available |
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Quarter 1 |
February 1– April 15 |
April 16 – 30 |
May 1 |
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Quarter 2 |
May 1– July 15 |
July 16 – 31 |
August 1 |
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Quarter 3 |
August 1 – October 15 |
October 16 – 31 |
November 1 |
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Quarter 4 |
November 1 – January 15 |
January 16 – 31 |
February 1 |
NOTE: Dates above do not change from year to year.
- Survey Materials (Includes all information relating to the 2011 FEHC Survey and the Veterans Module)
- Sample Cover Letter to Family
- Sample Report
To begin submitting FEHC data, login to the NHPCO DART System using your hospice's NHPCO DART ID (formally known as Provider ID) and DART Password (formally known as Provider Password). If you do not know the DART ID and password for your hospice, please contact NHPCO Member Services at 1-800-646-6460.
To access your FEHC Quarterly Reports, login to the NHPCO DART System using your hospice's NHPCO DART ID (formally known as Provider ID) and DART Password (formally known as Provider Password). If you do not know the DART ID and password for your hospice, please contact NHPCO Member Services at 1-800-646-6460.
- 2011 FEHC Report Q & A
- FEHC National Annual Reports are available for NHPCO Members, visit the FEHC National Reports page.
Questions regarding the FEHC survey, data collection, or data submission can be sent to: FEHC@nhpco.org.
NOTE: The National Summary reports and supplemental reports are accessible to NHPCO provider-members only.
