Webinars
November 2005
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Medication Error Update Part 2
November 1, 2005
Tuesday
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2:00 pm-4:00 pm EST
1:00 pm-3:00 pm CST
12:00 pm-2:00 pm MST
11:00 am-1:00 pm PST
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List two recommendations to reduce medication errors
Discuss the IOM report finding that medication errors are the eighth leading cause of
death in the United States
Explain what the system’s approach is to reducing medication errors
Charge Master-Catheterization Laboratory,
Chemotherapy, Laboratory and Blood
November 2, 2005
Wednesday
11:00 am-1:00 pm EST
10:00 am-12:00 pm CST
9:00 am-11:00 am MST
8:00 am-10:00 am PST
This session addresses several significant areas for the Charge Master, namely
chemotherapy, cath lab and the laboratory. Proper use of RCCs (Revenue Center
Codes), CPT/HCPCS codes, APC considerations, and proper pricing are all addressed
for these two areas. Special attention is given to blood bank operations and transfusion
medicine.
Optimizing APC Reimbursement
November 2, 2005
Wednesday
To review coding, billing and reimbursement strategies for generating proper APC
reimbursement.
2:00 pm-4:00 pm EST
1:00 pm-3:00 pm CST
12:00 pm-2:00 pm MST
11:00 am-1:00 pm PST
Conducting APC Audits
November 3, 2005
Thursday
To discuss and delineate the process for conducting an APC coding, billing and
reimbursement audit in order to enhance reimbursement and stay in compliance.
12:00 pm-2:00 pm EST
11:00 am-1:00 pm CST
10:00 am-12:00 pm MST
9:00 am-11:00 am PST
Delegating-Why so hard for nurses to do?
In today’s world of scarce resources, it is important to look at each person’s job role in
relationship to what needs to be done. Unfortunately, many RN’s still have an issue with
“delegating” tasks to others. Instead, these RN’s take on tasks that can be assigned to other
2:00 pm-3:00 pm EST
skilled staff. The challenge is to identify the work that needs to be done by the RN, what tasks
1:00 pm-2:00 pm CST
can be delegated and how will the process be monitored. This program will expand upon the
12:00 pm-1:00 pm MST
11:00 am-12:00 pm PST “Five Rights” of delegating and provide tools for task identification and monitoring of the process.
Whose license is really on the line will be addressed through case scenarios. This is a program
for staff RN’s as well as managers.
November 3, 2005
Thursday
Basic Charge Master
November 4, 2005
Friday
11:00 am-1:00 pm EST
10:00 am-12:00 pm CST
9:00 am-11:00 am MST
8:00 am-10:00 am PST
To review what the charge master is, how it is used, who uses it, how it is maintained and the
fundamental coding, billing and compliance issues surrounding the charge master.
Webinars
November 2005
Understanding Health Care Reimbursement: Case Management Style
November 9, 2005
Wednesday
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11:00 am-1:00 pm EST
10:00 am-12:00 pm CST
9:00 am-11:00 am MST
8:00 am-10:00 am PST
Demonstrate an understanding of health care reimbursement methodologies.
Understand how to integrate reimbursement knowledge into each patient’s plan of care
focusing on improved clinical outcomes, lower lengths of stay, and using clinical
resources when medically indicated.
Legal Issues in the Emergency Room-Part 3
November 10, 2005
Thursday
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2:00 pm-4:00 pm EST
1:00 pm-3:00 pm CST
12:00 pm-2:00 pm MST
11:00 am-1:00 pm PST
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Teach ED practitioners how to avoid medical malpractice liability through good customer
service, optimal documentation, effective interpersonal relations, good communication
skills, and other risk management functions
Explain why ED practitioners get sued
Discuss the importance of documenting a pain assessment in the ED
Describe what needs to be documented when doing patient education in the ED
Gastrointestional Procedures
November 11, 2005 To assist the participant in understanding the anatomy and techniques associated with GI
Friday
procedures.
11:00 am-12:30 pm EST
10:00 am-11:30 am CST
9:00 am-10:30 am MST
8:00 am-9:30 am PST
OIG Supplemental Compliance Program For Hospitals Pt 1
November 15, 2005
Tuesday
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2:00 pm-4:00 pm EST
1:00 pm-3:00 pm CST
12:00 pm-2:00 pm MST
11:00 am-1:00 pm PST
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Explain that the 2005 OIG (Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and
Human Services) compliance guidance program (CGP) for hospitals supplements,
rather than replaces, the OIG’s 1998 CPG for hospitals.
Recall that the OIG compliance program for hospitals addressed the fundamentals of an
effective compliance program.
Charge Master-DME, Inpatient and Additional Areas
November 16, 2005 This module addresses Durable Medical Equipment (DME), inpatient areas and special service
Wednesday
areas. For each of the service areas discussed the use of RCCs (Revenue Center Codes), any
coding and/or special payment system considerations are provided.
11:00 am-1:00 pm EST
10:00 am-12:00 pm CST
9:00 am-11:00 am MST
8:00 am-10:00 am PST
ED Coding, Billing & Reimbursement
November 16, 2005 To review the coding, billing and reimbursement process for the ED for both the technical and professional
components.
Wednesday
2:00 pm-4:00 pm EST
1:00 pm-3:00 pm CST
12:00 pm-2:00 pm MST
11:00 am-1:00 pm PST
Webinars
November 2005
Conducting DRG Audits
November 17, 2005 To discuss and delineate the process for conducting a DRG coding, billing and reimbursement
Thursday
audit in order to enhance reimbursement and stay in compliance.
12:00 pm-2:00 pm EST
11:00 am-1:00 pm CST
10:00 am-12:00 pm MST
9:00 am-11:00 am PST
Basic Fundamentals of Coding, Billing and Reimbursement Compliance
November 18, 2005 To review the many aspects of compliance surrounding the overall coding, billing and
Friday
reimbursement process. Emphasis is placed on general problem areas that cross most payment
systems in various forms.
11:00 am-1:00 pm EST
10:00 am-12:00 pm CST
9:00 am-11:00 am MST
8:00 am-10:00 am PST
CPT Update Part 1
November 28, 2005 The CPT 2006 code book includes over 300 changes this year many revisions to existing codes.
Monday
10:30 am-12:00 pm EST
9:30 am-11:00 am CST
8:30 am-10:00 am MST
7:30 am-9:00 am PST
Charge Master Reviews
November 30, 2005 To discuss different approaches to reviewing charge masters with the intent of optimizing
Wednesday
reimbursement while checking for proper compliance.
11:00 am-1:00 pm EST
10:00 am-12:00 pm CST
9:00 am-11:00 am MST
8:00 am-10:00 am PST
Establishing Provider-Based Clinics
November 30, 2005 To review the process for setting up provider-based clinics and appropriately coding and billing
Wednesday
for clinics.
2:00 pm-4:00 pm EST
1:00 pm-3:00 pm CST
12:00 pm-2:00 pm MST
11:00 am-1:00 pm PST
Contact Carol Hughes, carolh@sitkahospital.org, 747-0319, for q uestions regarding Webinar or careLearning courses.