Home Health & Hospice Week

NPWT, pressure ulcers, hospice appeals, and new OASIS process measures addressed in upcoming sessions.

Get vital information on these topics from the comfort of your own office:

• Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: Cost Effective And Clinically Sound Best Practices. Wed. May 20, 1 p.m. ET. You know that negative pressure wound therapy is a powerful tool for managing complex wounds. But do you know for sure when you should really be using it -- and how much it can cost your organization if you’re using it inappropriately? Learn key strategies for optimizing both clinical AND fiscal outcomes with wound care expert Dorothy Doughty. More information is at www.audioeducator.com/industry_conference.php?id=1455 or call 1-800-508-2582.

• Hold that Medication: Recognize the Risk of Pressure Ulcers Before You Medicate. Tues.June 9, 1 p.m. ET. Don’t underestimate what some well-intended medications can do to increase pressure ulcer risk -- especially with OASIS C around the corner. Wayne Atkinson will share practical tips on risk reduction strategies and procedures your HHA can implement to improve physician communications concerning patient risk reduction. More information is at www.audioeducator.com/industry_conference.php?id=1469 or call 1-800-508-2582.

• ADRs and Appeals: Protect Your Hospice from Claims Denial Disasters. Wed. June 24, 1 p.m. ET. If your hospice has ever been subject to a probe edit or an ADR, you know the time, energy, and aggravation that goes along with them. So your cash flow doesn’t suffer, get armed to deal with them effectively with attorney Mary Michal. More information is at www.audioeducator.com/industry_conference.php?id=1480 or call 1-800-508-2582.

• Survive the Overhaul of OASIS C with Proactive Preparation Strategies. Thurs. July 9, 1 p.m. ET. The biggest change to OASIS in over a decade is scheduled to be implemented in January. Join renowned OASIS trainer Patricia Jump to get tips on how to accurately answer the new and revised OASIS questions, as well as learn about the new process measures. More information is at