Description
In today's environment, where there are so many issues that require the attention of home health providers, preparing for surveys is often put on the back burner until the surveyor is just days away from walking through your agency's doors. In this two-part webinar series, Medicare-certified home health providers will learn how to prepare for surveys and how to remain survey-ready at all times.
As part of the presentation, Sharon Litwin of Litwin Home Health Consulting will examine the regulations and the consequences of deficiencies outlined in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoPs) as well as the state of Florida's and accreditation bodies' standards. We will conduct a mock survey step-by-step, which will include a focus on what to look for during home visits. We will discuss various action plans agencies can implement before a surveyor visits in order to correct deficiencies. In addition, we will discuss how a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program can assist providers in achieving and maintaining compliance. Upon completion of the series, participants will be ready to conduct their own mock survey within their Medicare-certified home health agency, thereby establishing a path to continuous survey readiness, which is critical for achieving compliance during surveys as well as improving the quality of your agency.
Course Author - Sharon Litwin, RN, BSHS, MHA, HCS-D, COQS
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will:
- Become familiar with key standards and regulations from federal, state, and accrediting bodies
- Be able to define the difference between standard-level deficiencies and condition-level deficiencies
- Understand what a surveyor will look at during a survey
- Have the ability to explain the survey process and conduct mock surveys within the organization
- Know how to develop an action plan for non-compliant areas within the organization
- Understand the importance of using a QAPI program as a means of maintaining survey readiness over time
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate HCAF Course Certificate
Learning Credits
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