Program Overview: The number of CMS hospice survey deficiencies are on the rise. Those hospices surveyed by the state survey agency as well as those surveyed by an accrediting organization will benefit from a review of the top five deficiencies and deeper look into the processes and procedures that support compliance with the most frequently cited tags.  The most frequently cited deficiencies have been similar to years past.  Why aren’t hospices able to master these requirements?  This webinar will explain the most common types of situations that result in these deficiencies how to avoid common pitfalls that result in a noncompliance citation. HIGHLIGHTS

• List the top 5 CMS hospice survey deficiencies
• Explain the common pitfalls and situations that cause a finding of non-compliance
• Discuss the practices that are at the root of the problem
• Provide suggestions for practice and process improvement

This webinar will help you understand and develop best practices around hiring and managing Home Health Aids in your agency. Presenter: Beth Foster, RN, BA, CPHQ, CEHCH is Director of Regulatory Affairs for the Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice.  Her home care career began in 1989 as a visiting nurse, progressing into other positions including aide/intake coordinator, hospital system liaison, clinical care manager and director.  Previously she served as an Ohio Dept. of Health Surveyor for all provider types including Home Care & Hospice. Registration Fee: OCHCH Members - $40 per agency Non-Members - $85

The purpose of this introductory program is to give attendees an up-to-date overview of the operations of a Medicare certified home health agency.  The participants will gain knowledge of the Conditions of Participation (CoPs), Medicare Manuals (defines PPS billing requirements, plan of care completion, and skilled, intermittent, homebound, reasonable and necessary care), an overview of survey preparation and process, and the role of clinicians in driving financial results.  Individuals will gain an understanding of the role of OASIS and adverse events in agency operations.  The Ohio Home Care Program (Medicaid) and PASSPORT will also be discussed.  This program offers continuing education credits to RNs, LPNs. This program will address:

• Informational links and resources of federal and state governments.
• CoPs and the requirements for survey.
• OASIS, OBQI/OBQM reports used by an agency.
• Fundamentals of HIPPA (Code Sets, Privacy, Security)
• Guidelines for home health eligibility - skilled care/homebound