Reducing Hospitalizations and Emergent Care to Increase Outcomes
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Presenter |
Sharon Litwin RN, BSHS, MHA, HCS-D |
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Broadcast Date |
8/25/2021 |
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Time |
10:00am PT / 11:00am MT / 12:00pm CT / 1:00pm ET |
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Presentation Length |
90
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Price |
$59 (Non-members $79) |
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August 25, 2021 11:00am MT
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Reducing readmissions needs to be a high priority for every home health agency. This involves keeping the patient in the home and or community during the home health episode and after discharge. Effective discharge planning is a key component in achieving this goal. Join us as we discuss the steps involved in effective discharge planning, how to identify patients at high- risk for readmission and to learn strategies to prevent unplanned hospital care.
Why is this topic important?
Reducing readmissions is an integral part of the CMS Home Health Quality Initiative
Who would benefit from this topic?
Administrators, QAPI Coordinators, Clinical Managers, Clinical staff
What information or new skills will the attendee take away from this webinar?
-Understand the CoP requirements for Coordination of Care
-Describe steps involved in effective discharge Planning
-Learn how to identify patients at high-risk for ER or hospitalization
What is the presenter's background/expertise on this topic?
Sharon has been in the home care and hospice industry for over 25 years. She was an ACHC and CHAP surveyor, performing Medicare deemed surveys for ten years and is currently an ACHC and CHAP Certified Consultant. She is a regular speaker to education companies, state and national associations, and published author in industry-related publications.
About The Author
Sharon Litwin RN, BSHS, MHA, HCS-D
Sharon Litwin is founder and senior managing partner of 5 Star Consultants, a national consulting and coding firm specializing in homecare and hospice services since 2003. Sharon was an ACHC and CHAP surveyor, performing Medicare deemed surveys for ten years. She is a current ACHC Certified Consultant.
In her consulting firm, Sharon assists homecare and hospice agencies in providing quality, meeting regulations, ICD-10 coding, OASIS, increasing outcomes and Star Ratings, and having continued survey readiness. Sharon and her staff perform ICD-10 coding and OASIS reviews, QAPI, clinical record reviews, mock surveys and help agencies across the country stay in compliance. Sharon is a regular speaker to education companies, state and national associations and publications.
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