You can ensure that you cover all the recertification bases -- here's how. You must obtain a brief narrative and proof of a face to face encounter in order to recertify patients for hospice -- and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice has made meeting that requirement easy. Do this: Use the model form below as a guide to create a recert form that works for your hospice and its patients. Access more tools like this one at http://www.nahc.org/regulatory/home.html.