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OASIS NP - Train the Trainer Program

Tuesday, November 27, 2007
11:30 am - 4:00 pm
VNA of Hudson Valley, Tarrytown, NY

HCA is joining with NAHC to offer the OASIS-NP program here in New York State.

OASIS NP is a blended learning program that prepares provider representatives to spearhead an agency-wide accuracy improvement and staff competency initiative. The program incorporates hands-on, in person training, webinars and technology/support training reinforcement in a comprehensive educational effort that will prepare attendees to return to their programs and provide continued education to the agency staff.

Webinars and programmatic software will be accessible to all staff once the attendee returns to the agency, including updates to fully incorporate OASIS changes resulting from the new PPS rule.

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OASIS NP - Train the Trainer Program

Wednesday, November 28, 2007
11:30 am - 4:00 pm
VNA of Hudson Valley, Tarrytown, NY

HCA is joining with NAHC to offer the OASIS-NP program here in New York State.

OASIS NP is a blended learning program that prepares provider representatives to spearhead an agency-wide accuracy improvement and staff competency initiative. The program incorporates hands-on, in person training, webinars and technology/support training reinforcement in a comprehensive educational effort that will prepare attendees to return to their programs and provide continued education to the agency staff.

Webinars and programmatic software will be accessible to all staff once the attendee returns to the agency, including updates to fully incorporate OASIS changes resulting from the new PPS rule.

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Beyond the PPS Basics - Audio Conference

Friday, December 14, 2007
9:00 am - 11:55 am
Audio Conference

Now that CMS has released the Final 2008 PPS regulations, technical updates and revised grouper logic, home health providers can assess their readiness as implementation rapidly approaches. A detailed understanding of the complexities of the final regulations, including the clinical case mix model revisions, revised OASIS elements and the expanded case mix diagnosis codes, is vital to succeed with the 2008 PPS regulations. Agencies can ensure a successful transition to the new PPS by participating in Beyond the PPS Basics. Trish Tulloch of RBC Limited will be the presenter.

This three hour educational program combines an overview of the final PPS changes with a comprehensive review of critical clinical and operational elements vital to success in the 2008 Prospective Payment System. Learn how your peers are preparing to meet the challenges of the revised 2008 home health PPS regulations and what strategies and tools are available to prepare your clinicians for refined practices to meet the intent and spirit of the newly proposed regulations.

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LTHHCP Forum Meeting

Monday, December 17, 2007
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Holiday Inn - Wolf Road, Albany, New York

The Home Care Association of New York State will be convening its Long Term Home Health Care Program (LTHHCP) Forum on December 17th at the Holiday Inn in Albany. All LTHHCP provider members are strongly encouraged to attend this important session!

Given the array of major state, local and federal issues salient to the program and the patient population we serve, the Forum will provide a critical opportunity for updates, information and idea sharing, and strategic planning for the LTHHCP.

Please join us for this pivotal Forum and lend your experiences, concerns and recommendations to
help shape the future of the Nursing Home Without Walls program in New York!

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ICD-9-CM Coding for Home Care Clinicians

Thursday, January 10, 2008
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Holiday Inn - Wolf Road, Albany, New York

Popular Trainer Trish Tulloch of RBC limited will be the faculty for this full day program designed especially for home care clinicians moving forward into 2008. The home health industry’s revised final Prospective Payment System (PPS) has made OASIS and ICD-9-CM coding absolutely critical to determine accurate reimbursement and drive quality outcome improvement. Experts and regulators agree that accurate selection and sequencing of clinical diagnoses can significantly impact an agency’s accurate reimbursement in 2008. This education program will provide detailed OASIS and diagnoses code updates critical to succeed in the revised PPS clinical case mix model. Expanded case mix diagnoses review, including common code inconsistencies and pitfalls, will be reviewed. Code sequencing and substantiation with the OASIS and clinical documentation will be the focus of multiple common home health scenarios. Coding mandates, exceptions and guidelines will be referenced in the home health context. Practical reference tools, small group exercises, and hands-on training will reinforce basic code and clinical documentation competencies VITAL for accuracy in the 2008 PPS Model.

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