ICD-10 for Home Health

January 2014 & June 2014 | Sacramento & Ontario

New 2014 Program!

This new 2014 workshop offered coders of all levels the resources needed to develop basic ICD-10-CM coding skills and foster good habits crucial to coding success. Attendees received critical foundational knowledge they will be able to apply come October 2015. It’s never too early to start practicing. These coders received advance tanning, through the use of workshop exercises and coding scenarios which will lead to coding accuracy and regulatory compliance. Topics that were covered include:

Awareness of the Differences Between “Clinical Speak” & the Language of Coding Selection & Sequencing Criteria for Primary & Secondary Diagnoses Overview & Instruction for Proper Use of the ICD-10-CM Coding Manual Recognition & Use of Coding Conventions & Guidelines for Accurate Code Selection Emphasis on New Features of ICD-10 Discussion & Impact of CMS’ PPS & OASIS-C1 on Home Health Coding Exploration of the Relationship Between Z Codes, Case Mix Diagnoses & M1025 Exercises & Scenarios to Reinforce Critical Knowledge for Successful Coding

Stay tuned to both CAHSAH and OAI’s websites for the chance to attendee one of our ICD-10 training to be offered in 2015.

ICD-10 for Hospice

February 2014 | Sacramento & Ontario

This workshop is what you’ve been waiting for! Lisa Selman-Holman of Selman-Holman & Associates, LLC held a dynamic training workshop in ICD-10-CM for Hospice coders of all levels! The day began with a comprehensive look at ICD-9 and ICD-10 conventions and sequencing guidelines. Attendees were than given the opportunity to practice accessing the index in finding the codes, noting tabular list instructions. The workshop then concluded by deciphering different coding scenarios with emphases on the improvement in documentation, and specific coding selections to describe terminal illness and terminal diagnoses. Topics that were covered include:

Explain the purpose of coding and readiness for implementation of ICD-10-CM Identify the similarities and differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM Explain the use of ICD-10-CM conventions Explain diagnosis sequencing according to ICD-10-CM guidelines Explain general coding guidelines Identify chapter specific guidelines Identify diagnoses codes in hospice scenarios

Don’t miss out on your next chance to join us for this valuable workshop; ICD-10 is finally here, make sure your coders are informed!

Home Health PPS Billing

February 2014 | Sacramento & Ontario

Melinda Gaboury with Healthcare Provider Solutions held a very informative workshop on Medicare Home Health PPS Billing. The Home Health PPS Regulation for implementation January 2014 brought about changes to the PPS System, but most importantly the threat of more cuts in reimbursement. Ms. Gaboury helped attendees build a foundation for home health billing, as well as, financial staff by giving billers a more effective approach to the Medicare PPS regulation, conducting Medicare verifications and understanding adjustments. She also discussed Medicare verifications on patients with HIQH screen examples & reviewed adjacent episode calculations - field by field on claim forms. Melinda walked attendees through the review process of auditing a pre-bill for final claim purposes, both Medicare and Non-Medicare Payers, and reviewed the details of billing for Non-Routine Supplies using billing guidelines. Ms. Gaboury concluded the full day of instruction with a Q&A session where attendees were able to receive some much needed guidance on topics directly affecting their agencies.

Manager Certificate Programs

Home Care & Hospice | March 2014 | Las Vegas

As the flagship of CAHSAH’s certificate programs the Home Care & Hospice Manager Certificate Programs in Las Vegas encompassed three days of intensive training. The program consisted of three modules, lending itself to Hospice, Private duty and Medicare-certified providers. The course reviewed local, state and federal regulations, different management styles, marketing trends, budgeting and finance, and human resources. The course also paved the way for attendees to mingle and network with other providers during an evening reception where industry leaders were there to assist individuals with all their home care needs from insurance, to medical equipment. After three days of training, many of the participants stayed after to take the Certified Home Care & Hospice Manager Examination. Successful completion of the certification exam demonstrates that the individual has attained a gold level knowledge of standards. Certification can also provide additional professional and personal recognition and reward of the individual’s knowledge and experience.

Hospice Billing

March 2014 | Sacramento & Ontario

GREEN WITH SUCCESS!

Melinda Gaboury with Healthcare Provider Solutions gave participants insight on the new changes Medicare billing regulations. With years of Experience Melinda’s expertise gave attendees crucial information on eligibility requirements for the Hospice Benefit, Hospice Benefit Periods, and Eligibility The workshop continued with exploring NEW billing regulations including; Detail GIP visits, inpatient Facility Identification, Infusion pumps, Post- Mortem visit details. Attendees also learned about regulations for billing, such as face to face requirements. The full day workshop ended with attendees learning about transfers, discharges, revocation, re-election and the Medicaid Room and Board billing requirements. This well attended program helped attendees take back what they learned to apply back at their offices.

Blueprint for OASIS Accuracy

April 2014 & October 2014 | Sacramento & Ontario

The 2014 OASIS workshops in April and October were s huge success! These 2-day workshops offered effective, up-to-the-minute education targeted for field data collectors, their supervisors and those preparing for the COS-C Exam, including education on OASIS-C1 changes. This high interactive course provided the latest CMS guidance related to OASIS data collection, resources to support OASIS scoring practices and an arena to ask and obtain answers to OASIS related questions. Participants were able to practice their new found knowledge with application scenarios, strengthening their data collection skills and use of resources. It was great to see the excitement in the room as participants successfully answered the application scenarios. Participants agreed that their increased knowledge of OASIS data collection guidance will support their agency with greater accuracy in reimbursement, outcomes and compliance.

Topics that were covered include:

To support the educational needs of home health clinicians in achieving comprehension and accuracy in OASIS data collection using guidelines established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) To provide a preparatory review for candidates for the COS-C (Certificate for OASIS Specialist - Clinical) examination. To supply you with the knowledge and tools necessary to boost your confidence and improve your foundation of data precision.

If you are interested in staying up to date with the most current CMS OASIS guidance, consider signing up for the next Blueprint for OASIS Workshop in the fall. We look forward to seeing you there!

Administrator Certificate Programs

Home Care and Hospice | July 2014 | Las Vegas

Participants from across the country gathered on July 23-25 at Ceasers Palace, Las Vegas for three days of intensive training on both home care and hospice. As the next step in CAHSAH’s flag ship certificate programs, the Home Care & Hospice Administrator Certificate Programs attracted over 200 participants, and 20 specialty vendors. The program consisted of two modules encompassing hospice, private duty and Medicare-certified providers. The course reviewed local, state and federal regulations, different leadership styles, health care trends, strategic planning, positioning, financial management, financial performance reviews, and compliance risk. The course also allowed attendees to mingle and network with other providers during an evening reception with top industry vendors who met a wide range of agency needs.

Immediately following the program, many participants put their knowledge to the test by taking the Certified Home Care Administrator and Executive Examination to become a “Certified Home Care Administrator”.

Don’t miss our next offering the Home Care Administrator Certificate Program July 2015.

Private Duty Legal Landscape

June 2014 & September 2014 | Sacramento & Ontario

This exciting workshop is packed full of everything you need to know in operating your business in today’s changing environment. This workshop began with a comprehensive review of the new laws and regulations in place for 2014 at the state and federal level. Attendees than received information on cutting edge laws such as; compliance advice, hiring practices, employee classification, audit practices, knowing all of your leaves, California's protected categories, proper treatment of immigrant employees, social media in the workplace, employee discipline, wage and hour laws and exemptions - including the status of the personal attendant exemption, sleep time rules, sexual harassment in the workplace, proper workplace investigations, and employee severance and terminations! Attendees left this workshop with a greater understanding of the way to operate their business effectively as well as how to correct mistakes they may be currently making.

Additional topics that were discussed iAdditional topics that were discussed included:

Seniors Home Care Cost Accountability Act Home Care licensing AB 217 AB 241 The Final Rule

Whether you are a manager, administrator, human resources professional, or the president and CEO, this program is invaluable in preparing you to operate your business in the legal landscape of the each coming year.

Start-Up Conference

Home Health, Hospice, and Private Duty | October 2014 | Las Vegas

Building a solid foundation is essential to any at home care organization! This two day Workshop on October 9 th and 10th in Las Vegas was both very informative and engaging. The Start-Up Conference offered three unique tracks Home Health, Hospice and Private Duty Service. Attendees of this workshop included those who were embarking on their new business ventures or simply adding to their knowledge in order to perfect their current services. The expert faculty created an interactive environment that allowed attendees to learn the core competencies of the industry. These included; the correct process to obtaining a new business license, procedures for hiring knowledgeable staff, creating a reliable referral network, and creating equity in an organizations through proper branding techniques. Attendees also engaged in a Q & A where they were able to get their most pressing questions answered. In addition, they received vital information to ensure their risks are minimized and their home care business has the best foundation for success! So, whether you are interested in starting an agency from the ground up, purchasing an existing agency or adding services to your existing agency don’t miss out next time by joining us for your chance to get all the vital facts before you invest!

Executive Certificate Programs

Home Care and Hospice | September 2013 | Las Vegas

The Home Care Executive Certificate Program and the Hospice Executive Certificate Program were a re-sounding success, held in Las Vegas September 11 – 13. It was truly an advanced group with nearly all senior executives with five or more years of experience, and several with more than 20!

The group heard from dynamic speakers who had advanced discussions on strategy, competition, legal and financial issues. In today’s health care market, the small group case studies also provided additional small group discussion time to delve deeper into critical questions and help create thought leadership within their organizations. From developing your agency’s value proposition to addressing bundling and accountable care organizations, the time flew by and left the participants excited to attend or to send their managers to the next program!

In 2015, we will be offering the Manager Certificate Programs in California in March, the Administrator Certificate Programs in Las Vegas in July, and the Executive Certificate Programs October at the same time.