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Accrediting agencies are looking at the Conditions of Participation (CoPs), however, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) uses the Medicare benefit policy manual which contains the conditions of payment; your agency needs to understand both. Backend Quality Assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement (PI) slows down both identification and resolution of issues and pushes the timeline for improvement in stars, Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) to a year or more. Agencies are often blind sided with Additional Documentation Reviews (ADR), Recovery Auditor Contractor (RAC), and Zone Program Integrtity Contractor (ZPIC) audits despite high marks on surveys because they are auditing from accrediting guidelines, not CMS triggers. CMS is using algorithms to look at every OASIS you submit. Top triggers are over utilization and indications that medical necessity and homebound status are questionable. New CoPs are only meeting the requirements accrediting agencies are already using. Course Instructor - Kristi Bajer and Michael McGowan Read more

What is a case manager's role? Isitsimply to assess, facilitate, and coordinate services? Or isitto be supportive, bring value, and have a comprehensive understanding of the patient’s needs? Case managers play an important role in supporting patients and their families. Patient care is not routine, and care coordination needs to meet changing needs. In this session, we will discuss how the role of the case manager is integraltoquality of care. Course Instructor - Christina Nuqui PT credits awarded for course completions are approved for 1 year and expire at the end of the calendar year unless otherwise stated. For a complete list of courses offering PT credits for this year, click here. Read more

This informative presentation will provide an overview of topics employers can and can't ask abouton employment applications andininterviews. The talk will include questions from actual applications with examples of permissible and non-permissible inquiries, as well as how to re-phrase questions to suit your needs. The lecture also will include a discussion of new laws for 2018 such as Ban The Box regarding prior criminal convictions and laws prohibiting inquiries into salary history. The presentation will be highly interactive and include ample opportunities for audience questions and comments. PT credits awarded for course completions are approved for 1 year and expire at the end of the calendar year unless otherwise stated. For a complete list of courses offering PT credits for this year, click here. Read more

Representatives from Tellus, the technology provider for Florida's Agency for Healthcare Administration Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) solution, will provide an overview of the EVV program rolling out in Florida next year, and demonstrate the value of implementing EVV at your agency whether you bill government as a payor or not. Attend this session to gain insight into improving accountability and outcomes for patients/clients. Read more

This session will highlight the value accreditation provides customers and clients of the agency. Creating a culture of compliance is a necessary but often daunting challenge for consumers. Preparing for an accreditation survey creates a culture of compliance by setting expectations based on industry practices and guidelines. PT credits awarded for course completions are approved for 1 year and expire at the end of the calendar year unless otherwise stated. For a complete list of courses offering PT credits for this year, click here. Read more

Many private duty agencies struggle in managing the nuances between non-medical and medical care. Oversight of private patients can be a high risk area for non-compliance with state law and licensing requirements. In this session, the speaker will outline the role of the case manager within the private duty agency, as well as detail how the position functions within the team. Read more