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Vol. 64, Issue 50
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Thursday, December 10, 2020

   

Register Today for WHA’s On-Demand Learning Opportunities

The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) is offering two self-study training modules in December. Descriptions for each are featured below, along with registration links.
 
Click on the below titles to register for these self-study training modules. For questions on these or any WHA education offering, please contact us at education@wha.org.
 
Chargemaster Coding Updates and Implementation for 2021: Self-study module series
This Webex Modules Series will consist of 8-10 modules (depending upon the number and extent of changes effective Jan. 1, 2021) by clinical department (or grouped such as Cardiology, Cardiac Cath and Interventional Radiology, as an example). Each registrant will receive:
  • Memo of the 2021 CDM Updates effective Jan. 1, 2021;
  • Link to download the clinical/department presentations;
  • Webex Modules to access and download the recordings that sync with the presentations;
  • AAPC Continuing Education Credits (2 hours); and
  • Updated master presentation, if any changes or updates.
Learning materials will be sent to all registrants as soon as the vendor makes them available to WHA. We anticipate this occurring by the week of Dec. 14.
 
Critical Access Hospital Conditions of Participation 2020: Ensuring Compliance – Recorded Webinar Series
Every hospital should be prepared in case a surveyor shows up at your door tomorrow. This four-part webinar will cover the entire Critical Access Hospital Conditions of Participation manual. It is a great way to educate all staff in your hospital on all the sections in the CMS hospital manual, especially ones that apply to their departments. Hospitals have seen a significant increase in survey activity by CMS along with an increase number of deficiencies. Common deficiencies and how to avoid them will be discussed. Hospitals will learn how to do a gap analysis to increase compliance. There are many changes in 2020 from the 600 pages of CMS new discharge planning and Hospital Improvement Rules. These address:
  • Requirements for the antibiotic stewardship program;
  • Access to medical records;
  • QAPI;
  • Infection control;
  • Policy review every two years;
  • Emergency preparedness;
  • Credentialing of the dietician;
  • Quality and appropriateness of the diagnosis;
  • Four changes to the swing bed requirements;
  • And more.
Learning Modules and supporting materials will be sent to you within a day of registration.
 

This story originally appeared in the December 10, 2020 edition of WHA Newsletter

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

Register Today for WHA’s On-Demand Learning Opportunities

The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) is offering two self-study training modules in December. Descriptions for each are featured below, along with registration links.
 
Click on the below titles to register for these self-study training modules. For questions on these or any WHA education offering, please contact us at education@wha.org.
 
Chargemaster Coding Updates and Implementation for 2021: Self-study module series
This Webex Modules Series will consist of 8-10 modules (depending upon the number and extent of changes effective Jan. 1, 2021) by clinical department (or grouped such as Cardiology, Cardiac Cath and Interventional Radiology, as an example). Each registrant will receive:
  • Memo of the 2021 CDM Updates effective Jan. 1, 2021;
  • Link to download the clinical/department presentations;
  • Webex Modules to access and download the recordings that sync with the presentations;
  • AAPC Continuing Education Credits (2 hours); and
  • Updated master presentation, if any changes or updates.
Learning materials will be sent to all registrants as soon as the vendor makes them available to WHA. We anticipate this occurring by the week of Dec. 14.
 
Critical Access Hospital Conditions of Participation 2020: Ensuring Compliance – Recorded Webinar Series
Every hospital should be prepared in case a surveyor shows up at your door tomorrow. This four-part webinar will cover the entire Critical Access Hospital Conditions of Participation manual. It is a great way to educate all staff in your hospital on all the sections in the CMS hospital manual, especially ones that apply to their departments. Hospitals have seen a significant increase in survey activity by CMS along with an increase number of deficiencies. Common deficiencies and how to avoid them will be discussed. Hospitals will learn how to do a gap analysis to increase compliance. There are many changes in 2020 from the 600 pages of CMS new discharge planning and Hospital Improvement Rules. These address:
  • Requirements for the antibiotic stewardship program;
  • Access to medical records;
  • QAPI;
  • Infection control;
  • Policy review every two years;
  • Emergency preparedness;
  • Credentialing of the dietician;
  • Quality and appropriateness of the diagnosis;
  • Four changes to the swing bed requirements;
  • And more.
Learning Modules and supporting materials will be sent to you within a day of registration.
 

This story originally appeared in the December 10, 2020 edition of WHA Newsletter

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