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156		2013 Home Health PPS Updates [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 12/03/2012 Contact hours: 1.5 Description: A 90-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. This program will be released on 12/3/12. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. Please note once the date of the program becomes available, you will have immediate access to view the webcast, if payment is received. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #156: Home Health PPS Updates Success Strategies for 2013 CMS indicates several issues being studied this year in preparation for the 2013 PPS updates. The 2013 PPS updates may have a major impact on agency reimbursement, outcomes and practice. What regulatory changes most impact your agency operations and clinical practices? This information packed program will provide the nuts and bolts of the 2013 Home Health PPS Updates that most impact agency viability. Review and apply the revised PPS Model that affects agency reimbursement and clinical practices. Hear how your peers are refining practices to meet the intent and spirit of these changes. Prepare now to succeed in 2013! Upon completion of this program participants will be able to: 1. Discuss the 2013 PPS updates and how they impact agency operations; 2. Identify the revised PPS payment model and impact on agency reimbursement; 3. Detail revised assessment and documentation requirements included in the 2013 PPS updates; 4. Review Best Practices that meet the intent of the revised PPS updates; 5. Define proactive strategies to prepare your agency for these 2013 PPS updates. Take Away Tools: 2013 PPS Updates Reference Guide, Best Practice Tools and Staff Education Guides. Who Should Attend: Agency leadership clinicians, billers, educators and performance improvement staff Length of Program: 90 minutes. About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician and a certified coder with more than 30 years in healthcare industry, with RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	12/03/2012	$99.00	Add	Add	N/A
155		2013 ICD-9-CM Code Updates [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 09/24/2012 Contact hours: 1.5 Description: A 90-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. This program will be released on 9/24/12. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. Please note once the date of the program becomes available, you will have immediate access to view the webcast, if payment is received. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #155: 2013 ICD-9-CM Code Updates - Prepare Now for Fall Changes The new and revised 2013 ICD-9-CM code set will take effect October 1, 2012, with multiple additions, revisions, and deletions that may impact accurate home care coding and reimbursement. This program will review the revised Code Guidelines, as well as the pertinent code changes that take effect October 1, 2012. Case study application of new and revised codes will provide examples of the accurate use of the revised and new codes in the home health setting. Clarification of changes, deletions and application of the new codes will prepare your home care staff for precise code assignment that ensures accurate agency reimbursement. Additionally, a review of the current ICD-10-CM implementation updates and provider initiatives to ensure success with upcoming code set changes. Upon completion of this program participants will be able to: 1. Identify FY2013 ICD-9-CM diagnosis code changes that most impact home health coding and documentation requirements; 2. Discuss revised 2013 Code Guideline updates; 3. Apply changes in ICD-9-CM code updates to common home health scenarios; 4. Identify current code trends and reimbursement issues effecting home care providers in this PPS era; 5. Update on the CMS ICD-10-CM implementation plans with provider updates to meet code set changes. Who Should Attend: Clinical leadership; OASIS Specialists, Coders; Quality Improvement and Education staff Length of Program: 90 minutes. About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician and a certified coder with more than 30 years in healthcare industry, with RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	09/24/2012	$99.00	Add	Add	N/A
153		Health Care Reform, Palliative Care and Quality of Life Issues - Live Webcast on 7/18/12 (1 - 2pm EST) [Show Details] Presented by: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS-V Date available: 07/18/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: Item 153: Health Care Reform, Palliative Care and Quality of Life Issues - Live Webcast Wednesday, July 18, 2012 1 – 2pm EST $50.00 Limited Seating – First Come, First Serve Palliative care has been thrusted into the limelight with the passing of the Affordable Act. However, many health care providers struggle with agency policy, educated staff and quality care initiatives. As we begin to some states implement palliative care regulations, many home health agencies are in the process of developing new programs. What are the challenges? How do patients really feel about palliative care? How do you broach the subject with patients and physicians? This one-hour program will begin the dialogue. Come join us! • There will be a "chat room" for discussion and to address any questions during the live session. Don't miss out on this valuable interactive session. • Please note this is a "live" online session where the content and audio will be through your computer. Reserve your spot today - as there is limited seating for this interactive session. • This session will also be recorded and available for you to watch on your computer after the "live" session with unlimited staff access for one year. Once the session has ended, the recorded link will be posted into your RBC online account. You will have immediate access to the live recording. Feel free to email your questions in advance of the session to rbc@netstep.net and put Palliative Care Session in the subject line. Length of Program: 60 minutes About the Speaker: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS-V, President and CEO, RBC Limited Ms. Citarella is the founder of RBC Limited Healthcare and Management Consultants. Barbara is recognized for her expertise in the areas of leadership, strategic planning, infection control, and disaster preparedness. She is an internationally known speaker and has her certification in homeland security. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC), and will be the 2013 Home Care Section Committee Chairperson. Most recently, Barbara has been assisting health care organizations with visionary planning sessions on health care and managed care reform. HOW TO ORDER • Click "Add" under the Webcast column • Scroll to the top of the page - "Click here when done selecting products" • New Users - enter your information, Returning Users - enter your email address and password • You will have the option to pay by credit card or check. • You will receive a "Receipt" email if you pay by credit card and an "Invoice" email if you pay by check. Once your payment is received, you will receive a "Receipt" email and along with the "RBC Program Instructions" email.	07/18/2012	$50.00	N/A	Add	N/A
148-P6		Part 6: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Wounds [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 07/10/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: A 60-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. Part 6: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Wounds program will be released on 7/10/12. You have the option to purchase the programs individually for $99 or as a series (6 programs) at a discounted rate of $499. RBC Limited will release Part 6 on 7/10/12. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) For INDIVIDUAL program purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received and the program is released for viewing, your one year access to the program will begin. For SERIES purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 full year for the ENTIRE SERIES. Your access to the series will expire 1 full year after the initial viewing of the final part of the series. Payment must be received to have access to the series. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. Please note if you purchase the Series, DVDs will be shipped as each part is released. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #148-P6: Part 6: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Wounds - (Program Release Date: 7/10/12) Preparation is the key to a successful transition to ICD-10-CM. This Webinar provides a detailed review of the multiple ICD-10-CM wound categories. Guidelines, terminology and best practices as they relate to coding wounds. This program clarifies ICD-10-CM categories, discusses the organizational changes and guidelines, and identifies relative anatomy and pathophysiology terms common in wound coding. Program Goals • Analyze the ICD-10-CM system for wound coding • Review ICD-10-CM Guidelines related to wound coding • Explain ICD-10-CM terminology common with wound coding • Identify pathophysiology terms as they relate to ICD-10-CM diverse wound coding • Apply ICD-10-CM to common home health scenarios Who Should Attend: Clinical Leadership, Supervisors, OASIS Specialists, Coders, Clinical Coordinators, Quality Improvement and Education Staff and Clinicians. Length of program: 60 minutes About Your Presenter: Trish Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including fifteen years in home health and hospice clinical management and more than fifteen years as a Senior Consultant with RBC Limited, a national Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	07/10/2012	$99.00	Add	Add	N/A
148-P5		Part 5: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Rehabilitation [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 06/25/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: A 60-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. Part 5: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Rehabilitation program will be released on 6/25/12. You have the option to purchase the programs individually for $99 or as a series (6 programs) at a discounted rate of $499. RBC Limited will release Part 5 on 6/25/12. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) For INDIVIDUAL program purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received and the program is released for viewing, your one year access to the program will begin. For SERIES purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 full year for the ENTIRE SERIES. Your access to the series will expire 1 full year after the initial viewing of the final part of the series. Payment must be received to have access to the series. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. Please note if you purchase the Series, DVDs will be shipped as each part is released. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #148-P5: Part 5: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Rehabilitation - (Program Release Date: 6/25/12) Preparation is the key to a successful transition to ICD-10-CM. This Webinar provides a detailed review of the ICD-10-CM Chapter 13 categories. Guidelines, terminology and best practices as they relate to coding diseases of the musculoskeletal and connective tissue. This program clarifies the chapter 13 categories, discusses the organizational changes and guidelines, and identifies relative anatomy and pathophysiology terms common in the musculoskeletal and connective tissue chapter. Program Goals • Analyze the ICD-10-CM Chapter 13 categories (M00-M99) • Review Chapter 13 Guidelines • Explain ICD-10-CM terminology as it relates to coding the musculoskeletal system • Identify pathophysiology terms as they relate to ICD-10-CM musculoskeletal system and connective tissue coding • Apply ICD-10-CM to common home health scenarios Who Should Attend: Clinical Leadership, Supervisors, OASIS Specialists, Coders, Clinical Coordinators, Quality Improvement and Education Staff and Clinicians. Length of program: 60 minutes About Your Presenter: Trish Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including fifteen years in home health and hospice clinical management and more than fifteen years as a Senior Consultant with RBC Limited, a national Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	06/25/2012	$99.00	Add	Add	N/A
148-P4		Part 4: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Pulmonary [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 06/11/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: A 60-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. Part 4: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Pulmonary program will be released on 6/11/12. You have the option to purchase the programs individually for $99 or as a series (6 programs) at a discounted rate of $499. RBC Limited will release Part 4 on 6/11/12. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) For INDIVIDUAL program purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received and the program is released for viewing, your one year access to the program will begin. For SERIES purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 full year for the ENTIRE SERIES. Your access to the series will expire 1 full year after the initial viewing of the final part of the series. Payment must be received to have access to the series. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. Please note if you purchase the Series, DVDs will be shipped as each part is released. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #148-P4: Part 4: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Pulmonary - (Program Release Date: 6/11/12) Preparation is the key to a successful transition to ICD-10-CM. This Webinar provides a detailed review of the ICD-10-CM Chapter 10 categories. Guidelines, terminology and best practices as they relate to coding diseases of the respiratory system. This program clarifies the chapter 10 categories, discusses the organizational changes and guidelines, and identifies relative anatomy and pathophysiology terms common in the respiratory system chapter. Program Goals • Analyze the ICD-10-CM Chapter 10 categories(J00-J99) • Review Chapter 10 Guidelines • Explain ICD-10-CM terminology as it relates to coding respiratory diseases • Identify pathophysiology terms as they relate to ICD-10-CM respiratory coding • Apply ICD-10-CM to common home health scenarios Who Should Attend: Clinical Leadership, Supervisors, OASIS Specialists, Coders, Clinical Coordinators, Quality Improvement and Education Staff and Clinicians. Length of program: 60 minutes About Your Presenter: Trish Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including fifteen years in home health and hospice clinical management and more than fifteen years as a Senior Consultant with RBC Limited, a national Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	06/11/2012	$99.00	Add	Add	N/A
157-P2		Part 2: Episodic Payment System - Clinical (NY) Live Webcast on 5/24/12 (1 - 2pm EST) [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 05/24/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: Item 157-P2: Episodic Payment System Clinical: Live Webcast Thursday, May 24, 2012 1 – 2pm EST $99.00 Limited Seating – First Come, First Serve Episodic Payment System: Clinical Best Practices Ensure Success CMS has approved New York State’s plan to reimburse Certified Home Health Providers for Medicaid beneficiaries under an Episodic Payment System (EPS). This EPS will begin on May 1, 2012, and has multiple updates and challenges for New York State Certified Home Health Providers. This program will provide the nuts and bolts of the Episodic Payment System that most impacts clinical practice. Review and apply the diagnoses coding and OASIS-C elements that impact accurate agency reimbursement for these Medicaid beneficiaries. Ensure your clinicians understand the subtleties of this new system, and the required documentation to support risk management. Upon completion of this program participants will be able to: 1. Identify the critical elements of the New York State Episodic Payment System; 2. Apply the EPS to common and complex home health scenarios; 3. Detail CMS OASIS and Code clarifications that may impact your accurate EPS reimbursement; 4. Review Clinical Best Practices that ensure accurate reimbursement and risk management with this new Episodic Payment System. Take Away Tools: Case Mix Diagnosis Code Guide and EPS Clinical Audit Tool Who Should Attend: Agency clinical leadership, educators, performance improvement and support staff, clinicians Length of Program: 60 minutes About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician and a certified coder with more than 30 years in healthcare industry, with RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. • There will be a "chat room" for discussion and to address any questions during the live session. Don't miss out on this valuable interactive session. • Please note this is a "live" online session where the content and audio will be through your computer. Reserve your spot today - as there is limited seating for this interactive session. • This session will also be recorded and available for you to watch on your computer after the "live" session with unlimited staff access for one year. Once the session has ended, the recorded link will be posted into your RBC online account. You will have immediate access to the live recording. Feel free to email your questions in advance of the session to rbc@netstep.net. HOW TO ORDER • Click "Add" under the Webcast column • Scroll to the top of the page - "Click here when done selecting products" • New Users - enter your information, Returning Users - enter your email address and password • You will have the option to pay by credit card or check. • You will receive a "Receipt" email if you pay by credit card and an "Invoice" email if you pay by check. Once your payment is received, you will receive a "Receipt" email and along with the "RBC Program Instructions" email. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	05/24/2012	$99.00	N/A	Add	N/A
148-P3		Part 3: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Cardiovascular [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 05/17/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: A 60-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. Part 3: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Cardiovascular program will be released on 5/17/12. You have the option to purchase the programs individually for $99 or as a series (6 programs) at a discounted rate of $499. RBC Limited will release Part 3 on 5/17/12. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) For INDIVIDUAL program purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received and the program is released for viewing, your one year access to the program will begin. For SERIES purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 full year for the ENTIRE SERIES. Your access to the series will expire 1 full year after the initial viewing of the final part of the series. Payment must be received to have access to the series. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. Please note if you purchase the Series, DVDs will be shipped as each part is released. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #148-P3: Part 3: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Cardiovascular - (Program Release Date: 5/17/12) Preparation is the key to a successful transition to ICD-10-CM. This Webinar provides a detailed review of the ICD-10-CM Chapter 9 categories. Guidelines, terminology and best practices as they relate to coding diseases of the circulatory system. This program clarifies the chapter 9 categories, discusses the organizational changes and guidelines, and identifies relative anatomy and pathophysiology terms common in the circulatory system chapter. Program Goals • Analyze the ICD-10-CM Chapter 9 categories (I00-I99) • Review Chapter 9 Guidelines • Explain ICD-10-CM terminology as it relates to coding circulatory diseases • Identify pathophysiology terms as they relate to ICD-10-CM circulatory coding • Apply ICD-10-CM to common home health scenarios Who Should Attend: Clinical Leadership, Supervisors, OASIS Specialists, Coders, Clinical Coordinators, Quality Improvement and Education Staff and Clinicians. Length of program: 60 minutes About Your Presenter: Trish Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including fifteen years in home health and hospice clinical management and more than fifteen years as a Senior Consultant with RBC Limited, a national Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	05/17/2012	$99.00	Add	Add	N/A
157-P1		Part 1: Episodic Payment System - NY Webcast [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 05/01/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: Item 157-P1: Episodic Payment System - Webcast Available May 1, 2012 $99.00 Limited Seating – First Come, First Serve Episodic Payment System - Ensure Your Success with New York’s EPS CMS has approved New York State’s plan to reimburse Certified Home Health Providers for Medicaid beneficiaries under an Episodic Payment System (EPS). This EPS will begin on May 1, 2012, and has multiple updates and challenges for New York State Certified Home Health Providers. This information packed program will provide an overview of the Home Health Episodic Payment System, as well as the subtleties that most impact New York State Providers. Participants will review and apply the EPS elements to common home health scenarios. Hear how your peers are refining practices to meet the challenges of this major industry change. Upon completion of this program participants will be able to: 1. Identify the critical elements of the New York State Episodic Payment System; 2. Compare and contrast the Prospective Payment System with the Episodic Payment System; 3. Detail recent New York State Department of Health clarifications regarding the implementation of this system; 4. Define proactive strategies to prepare your agency for success with this new State Medicaid Episodic Payment System. Take Away Tools: EPS Summary Guide Length of Program: 60 minutes Who Should Attend: Agency administrators and leadership, educators, and support staff About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician and a certified coder with more than 30 years in healthcare industry, with RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. Feel free to email your questions in advance of the session to rbc@netstep.net. HOW TO ORDER • Click "Add" under the Webcast column • Scroll to the top of the page - "Click here when done selecting products" • New Users - enter your information, Returning Users - enter your email address and password • You will have the option to pay by credit card or check. • You will receive a "Receipt" email if you pay by credit card and an "Invoice" email if you pay by check. Once your payment is received, you will receive a "Receipt" email and along with the "RBC Program Instructions" email. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	05/01/2012	$99.00	N/A	Add	N/A
157		Series: Episodic Payment System (NY) Live Webcast Series - 2 Part Series [Show Details] Date available: 05/01/2012 This is a series containing the following webcasts: Title: Part 1: Episodic Payment System - NY Webcast Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 05/01/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: Item 157-P1: Episodic Payment System - Webcast Available May 1, 2012 $99.00 Limited Seating – First Come, First Serve Episodic Payment System - Ensure Your Success with New York’s EPS CMS has approved New York State’s plan to reimburse Certified Home Health Providers for Medicaid beneficiaries under an Episodic Payment System (EPS). This EPS will begin on May 1, 2012, and has multiple updates and challenges for New York State Certified Home Health Providers. This information packed program will provide an overview of the Home Health Episodic Payment System, as well as the subtleties that most impact New York State Providers. Participants will review and apply the EPS elements to common home health scenarios. Hear how your peers are refining practices to meet the challenges of this major industry change. Upon completion of this program participants will be able to: 1. Identify the critical elements of the New York State Episodic Payment System; 2. Compare and contrast the Prospective Payment System with the Episodic Payment System; 3. Detail recent New York State Department of Health clarifications regarding the implementation of this system; 4. Define proactive strategies to prepare your agency for success with this new State Medicaid Episodic Payment System. Take Away Tools: EPS Summary Guide Length of Program: 60 minutes Who Should Attend: Agency administrators and leadership, educators, and support staff About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician and a certified coder with more than 30 years in healthcare industry, with RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. Feel free to email your questions in advance of the session to rbc@netstep.net. HOW TO ORDER • Click "Add" under the Webcast column • Scroll to the top of the page - "Click here when done selecting products" • New Users - enter your information, Returning Users - enter your email address and password • You will have the option to pay by credit card or check. • You will receive a "Receipt" email if you pay by credit card and an "Invoice" email if you pay by check. Once your payment is received, you will receive a "Receipt" email and along with the "RBC Program Instructions" email. CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state. Title:* Part 2: Episodic Payment System - Clinical (NY) Live Webcast on 5/24/12 (1 - 2pm EST) Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 05/24/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: Item 157-P2: Episodic Payment System Clinical: Live Webcast Thursday, May 24, 2012 1 – 2pm EST $99.00 Limited Seating – First Come, First Serve Episodic Payment System: Clinical Best Practices Ensure Success CMS has approved New York State’s plan to reimburse Certified Home Health Providers for Medicaid beneficiaries under an Episodic Payment System (EPS). This EPS will begin on May 1, 2012, and has multiple updates and challenges for New York State Certified Home Health Providers. This program will provide the nuts and bolts of the Episodic Payment System that most impacts clinical practice. Review and apply the diagnoses coding and OASIS-C elements that impact accurate agency reimbursement for these Medicaid beneficiaries. Ensure your clinicians understand the subtleties of this new system, and the required documentation to support risk management. Upon completion of this program participants will be able to: 1. Identify the critical elements of the New York State Episodic Payment System; 2. Apply the EPS to common and complex home health scenarios; 3. Detail CMS OASIS and Code clarifications that may impact your accurate EPS reimbursement; 4. Review Clinical Best Practices that ensure accurate reimbursement and risk management with this new Episodic Payment System. Take Away Tools: Case Mix Diagnosis Code Guide and EPS Clinical Audit Tool Who Should Attend: Agency clinical leadership, educators, performance improvement and support staff, clinicians Length of Program: 60 minutes About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician and a certified coder with more than 30 years in healthcare industry, with RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. • There will be a "chat room" for discussion and to address any questions during the live session. Don't miss out on this valuable interactive session. • Please note this is a "live" online session where the content and audio will be through your computer. Reserve your spot today - as there is limited seating for this interactive session. • This session will also be recorded and available for you to watch on your computer after the "live" session with unlimited staff access for one year. Once the session has ended, the recorded link will be posted into your RBC online account. You will have immediate access to the live recording. Feel free to email your questions in advance of the session to rbc@netstep.net. HOW TO ORDER • Click "Add" under the Webcast column • Scroll to the top of the page - "Click here when done selecting products" • New Users - enter your information, Returning Users - enter your email address and password • You will have the option to pay by credit card or check. • You will receive a "Receipt" email if you pay by credit card and an "Invoice" email if you pay by check. Once your payment is received, you will receive a "Receipt" email and along with the "RBC Program Instructions" email. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	05/01/2012	$168.30	N/A	Add	N/A
148-P2		Part 2: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Diabetes [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 04/10/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: A 60-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. Part 2: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Diabetes (Available Now) You have the option to purchase the programs individually for $99 or as a series (6 programs) at a discounted rate of $499. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) For INDIVIDUAL program purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received and the program is released for viewing, your one year access to the program will begin. For SERIES purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 full year for the ENTIRE SERIES. Your access to the series will expire 1 full year after the initial viewing of the final part of the series. Payment must be received to have access to the series. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. Please note if you purchase the Series, DVDs will be shipped as each part is released. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #148-P2: Part 2: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Diabetes Preparation is the key to a successful transition to ICD-10-CM. This Webinar provides a detailed review of the ICD-10-CM Chapter 4 categories. Guidelines, terminology and best practices as they relate to coding endocrine and metabolic diseases. This program clarifies the chapter 4 categories, discusses the organizational changes and guidelines, and identifies relative anatomy and pathophysiology terms common in the endocrine chapter. Program Goals • Analyze the ICD-10-CM Chapter 4 categories (E00-E89) • Review Chapter 4 Guidelines • Explain ICD-10-CM terminology as it relates to coding endocrine and metabolic diseases • Identify pathophysiology terms as they relate to ICD-10-CM endocrine coding • Apply ICD-10-CM to common home health scenarios Who Should Attend: Clinical Leadership, Supervisors, OASIS Specialists, Coders, Clinical Coordinators, Quality Improvement and Education Staff and Clinicians. Length of program: 60 minutes About Your Presenter: Trish Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including fifteen years in home health and hospice clinical management and more than fifteen years as a Senior Consultant with RBC Limited, a national Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	04/10/2012	$99.00	Add	Add	N/A
150		Infection Control for Home Care and Hospice [Show Details] Presented by: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS-V Date available: 03/14/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: Infection Control for Home Care and Hospice Question and Answer Session Cost: $50.00 Available as a Webcast. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online access for 1 year with unlimited staff access. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin and you will have immediate access to view the webcast. Item #150: Infection Control for Home Care and Hospice Question and Answer Session This program addresses Infection Control topics such as, but not limited to, infections, appropriate techniques, protocols, statistics, regulations, policy and procedures and more. Length of Program: 60 minutes About the Speaker: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS-V, President and CEO, RBC Limited Ms. Citarella is recognized for her expertise in the areas of infection control, leadership and disaster preparedness. She is a well known industry speaker with over 25 years of experience in the home health and hospice industry. Ms. Citarella is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC), where she is part of the emergency preparedness committee and currently serves as the 2013 Chairperson for the home care section of the APIC committee. She also served as a pandemic expert panel member for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Medical Association (AMA). HOW TO ORDER • Click "Add" under the Webcast column • Scroll to the top of the page - "Click here when done selecting products" • New Users - enter your information, Returning Users - enter your email address and password • You will have the option to pay by credit card or check. • You will receive a "Receipt" email if you pay by credit card and an "Invoice" email if you pay by check. Once your payment is received, you will receive a "Receipt" email and along with the "RBC Program Instructions" email.	03/14/2012	$50.00	N/A	Add	N/A
151		ACOs: What Impact Do They Have on The Health Care System and Home Care? [Show Details] Presented by: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS-V Date available: 02/15/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: Item 151: ACOs: What Impact Do They Have on The Health Care System and Home Care? Cost: $50.00 Available as a DVD or Webcast. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online access for 1 year with unlimited staff access. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin and you will have immediate access to view the webcast. Item #151: Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) Learn what impact ACOs have on the health care system and home care. This session will focus on the future impact of health care reform and full risk care management across the continuum. Most importantly, what does it mean for home care and the future of many agencies across the country. Length of Program: 60 minutes About the Speaker: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS-V, President and CEO, RBC Limited Ms. Citarella is the founder of RBC Limited Healthcare and Management Consultants. Barbara is recognized for her expertise in the areas of leadership, strategic planning, infection control, and disaster preparedness. She is an internationally known speaker and has her certification in homeland security. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC), and will be the 2013 Home Care Section Committee Chairperson. Most recently, Barbara has been assisting health care organizations with visionary planning sessions on health care and managed care reform. HOW TO ORDER • Click "Add" under the DVD or Webcast column • Scroll to the top of the page - "Click here when done selecting products" • New Users - enter your information, Returning Users - enter your email address and password • You will have the option to pay by credit card or check. • You will receive a "Receipt" email if you pay by credit card and an "Invoice" email if you pay by check. Once your payment is received, you will receive a "Receipt" email and along with the "RBC Program Instructions" email.	02/15/2012	$50.00	Add	Add	N/A
148-P1		Part 1: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Fundamentals [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 01/31/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: A 60-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. Part 1: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Fundamentals (Available Now) You have the option to purchase the programs individually for $99 or as a series (6 programs)at a discounted rate of $499. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) For INDIVIDUAL program purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received and the program is released for viewing, your one year access to the program will begin. For SERIES purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 full year for the ENTIRE SERIES. Your access to the series will expire 1 full year after the initial viewing of the final part of the series. Payment must be received to have access to the series. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. Please note if you purchase the Series, DVDs will be shipped as each part is released. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #148-P1: Part 1: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Fundamentals Preparation is the key to a successful transition to ICD-10-CM. This Webinar provides a detailed overview of ICD-10-CM. Guidelines, code conventions and common terminology as they relate to ICD-10-CM code assignment is analyzed and compared to ICD-9-CM. This program clarifies chapter categories, discusses the organizational changes and guidelines, and analyzes the difference between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10CM. Program Goals • Compare and contrast ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM • Review ICD-10-CM Guidelines and Code Conventions • Detail ICD-10-CM terminology as it relates to code assignments • Apply ICD-10-CM to common home health scenarios • Discuss ICD-10-CM transition strategies for home care providers 2012 Code Series Includes 6 Programs: Part 1: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Fundamentals (Available Now) Part 2: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Diabetes (Available Now) Part 3: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Cardiovascular (Program Release Date: 5/17/12) Part 4: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Pulmonary (Program Release Date: 6/11/12) Part 5: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Rehabilitation (Program Release Date: 6/25/12) Part 6: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Wounds (Program Release Date: 7/10/12) You can purchase the series or the programs individually. Who Should Attend: Clinical Leadership, Supervisors, OASIS Specialists, Coders, Clinical Coordinators, Quality Improvement and Education Staff and Clinicians. Length of each program: 60 minutes. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state. About Your Presenter: Trish Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including fifteen years in home health and hospice clinical management and more than fifteen years as a Senior Consultant with RBC Limited, a national Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She is a home health credentialed coder from the Board of Advanced Medical Coding. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. She has received rave reviews from conference attendees and is a frequent presenter sponsored by professional, state and national organizations. Education topics include OASIS-C and ICD-9-CM Coding; clinical and management best practices, legal documentation, survey and certification issues, effective quality improvement initiatives.	01/31/2012	$99.00	Add	Add	N/A
148		Series: ICD-10-CM Transition - 6 Part Series [Show Details] Date available: 01/31/2012 This is a series containing the following webcasts: Title: Part 1: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Fundamentals Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 01/31/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: A 60-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. Part 1: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Fundamentals (Available Now) You have the option to purchase the programs individually for $99 or as a series (6 programs)at a discounted rate of $499. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) For INDIVIDUAL program purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received and the program is released for viewing, your one year access to the program will begin. For SERIES purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 full year for the ENTIRE SERIES. Your access to the series will expire 1 full year after the initial viewing of the final part of the series. Payment must be received to have access to the series. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. Please note if you purchase the Series, DVDs will be shipped as each part is released. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #148-P1: Part 1: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Fundamentals Preparation is the key to a successful transition to ICD-10-CM. This Webinar provides a detailed overview of ICD-10-CM. Guidelines, code conventions and common terminology as they relate to ICD-10-CM code assignment is analyzed and compared to ICD-9-CM. This program clarifies chapter categories, discusses the organizational changes and guidelines, and analyzes the difference between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10CM. Program Goals • Compare and contrast ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM • Review ICD-10-CM Guidelines and Code Conventions • Detail ICD-10-CM terminology as it relates to code assignments • Apply ICD-10-CM to common home health scenarios • Discuss ICD-10-CM transition strategies for home care providers 2012 Code Series Includes 6 Programs: Part 1: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Fundamentals (Available Now) Part 2: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Diabetes (Available Now) Part 3: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Cardiovascular (Program Release Date: 5/17/12) Part 4: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Pulmonary (Program Release Date: 6/11/12) Part 5: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Rehabilitation (Program Release Date: 6/25/12) Part 6: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Wounds (Program Release Date: 7/10/12) You can purchase the series or the programs individually. Who Should Attend: Clinical Leadership, Supervisors, OASIS Specialists, Coders, Clinical Coordinators, Quality Improvement and Education Staff and Clinicians. Length of each program: 60 minutes. CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state. About Your Presenter: Trish Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including fifteen years in home health and hospice clinical management and more than fifteen years as a Senior Consultant with RBC Limited, a national Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She is a home health credentialed coder from the Board of Advanced Medical Coding. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. She has received rave reviews from conference attendees and is a frequent presenter sponsored by professional, state and national organizations. Education topics include OASIS-C and ICD-9-CM Coding; clinical and management best practices, legal documentation, survey and certification issues, effective quality improvement initiatives. Title:* Part 2: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Diabetes Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 04/10/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: A 60-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. Part 2: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Diabetes (Available Now) You have the option to purchase the programs individually for $99 or as a series (6 programs) at a discounted rate of $499. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) For INDIVIDUAL program purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received and the program is released for viewing, your one year access to the program will begin. For SERIES purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 full year for the ENTIRE SERIES. Your access to the series will expire 1 full year after the initial viewing of the final part of the series. Payment must be received to have access to the series. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. Please note if you purchase the Series, DVDs will be shipped as each part is released. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #148-P2: Part 2: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Diabetes Preparation is the key to a successful transition to ICD-10-CM. This Webinar provides a detailed review of the ICD-10-CM Chapter 4 categories. Guidelines, terminology and best practices as they relate to coding endocrine and metabolic diseases. This program clarifies the chapter 4 categories, discusses the organizational changes and guidelines, and identifies relative anatomy and pathophysiology terms common in the endocrine chapter. Program Goals • Analyze the ICD-10-CM Chapter 4 categories (E00-E89) • Review Chapter 4 Guidelines • Explain ICD-10-CM terminology as it relates to coding endocrine and metabolic diseases • Identify pathophysiology terms as they relate to ICD-10-CM endocrine coding • Apply ICD-10-CM to common home health scenarios Who Should Attend: Clinical Leadership, Supervisors, OASIS Specialists, Coders, Clinical Coordinators, Quality Improvement and Education Staff and Clinicians. Length of program: 60 minutes About Your Presenter: Trish Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including fifteen years in home health and hospice clinical management and more than fifteen years as a Senior Consultant with RBC Limited, a national Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state. Title:* Part 3: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Cardiovascular Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 05/17/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: A 60-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. Part 3: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Cardiovascular program will be released on 5/17/12. You have the option to purchase the programs individually for $99 or as a series (6 programs) at a discounted rate of $499. RBC Limited will release Part 3 on 5/17/12. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) For INDIVIDUAL program purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received and the program is released for viewing, your one year access to the program will begin. For SERIES purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 full year for the ENTIRE SERIES. Your access to the series will expire 1 full year after the initial viewing of the final part of the series. Payment must be received to have access to the series. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. Please note if you purchase the Series, DVDs will be shipped as each part is released. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #148-P3: Part 3: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Cardiovascular - (Program Release Date: 5/17/12) Preparation is the key to a successful transition to ICD-10-CM. This Webinar provides a detailed review of the ICD-10-CM Chapter 9 categories. Guidelines, terminology and best practices as they relate to coding diseases of the circulatory system. This program clarifies the chapter 9 categories, discusses the organizational changes and guidelines, and identifies relative anatomy and pathophysiology terms common in the circulatory system chapter. Program Goals • Analyze the ICD-10-CM Chapter 9 categories (I00-I99) • Review Chapter 9 Guidelines • Explain ICD-10-CM terminology as it relates to coding circulatory diseases • Identify pathophysiology terms as they relate to ICD-10-CM circulatory coding • Apply ICD-10-CM to common home health scenarios Who Should Attend: Clinical Leadership, Supervisors, OASIS Specialists, Coders, Clinical Coordinators, Quality Improvement and Education Staff and Clinicians. Length of program: 60 minutes About Your Presenter: Trish Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including fifteen years in home health and hospice clinical management and more than fifteen years as a Senior Consultant with RBC Limited, a national Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state. Title:* Part 4: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Pulmonary Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 06/11/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: A 60-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. Part 4: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Pulmonary program will be released on 6/11/12. You have the option to purchase the programs individually for $99 or as a series (6 programs) at a discounted rate of $499. RBC Limited will release Part 4 on 6/11/12. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) For INDIVIDUAL program purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received and the program is released for viewing, your one year access to the program will begin. For SERIES purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 full year for the ENTIRE SERIES. Your access to the series will expire 1 full year after the initial viewing of the final part of the series. Payment must be received to have access to the series. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. Please note if you purchase the Series, DVDs will be shipped as each part is released. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #148-P4: Part 4: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Pulmonary - (Program Release Date: 6/11/12) Preparation is the key to a successful transition to ICD-10-CM. This Webinar provides a detailed review of the ICD-10-CM Chapter 10 categories. Guidelines, terminology and best practices as they relate to coding diseases of the respiratory system. This program clarifies the chapter 10 categories, discusses the organizational changes and guidelines, and identifies relative anatomy and pathophysiology terms common in the respiratory system chapter. Program Goals • Analyze the ICD-10-CM Chapter 10 categories(J00-J99) • Review Chapter 10 Guidelines • Explain ICD-10-CM terminology as it relates to coding respiratory diseases • Identify pathophysiology terms as they relate to ICD-10-CM respiratory coding • Apply ICD-10-CM to common home health scenarios Who Should Attend: Clinical Leadership, Supervisors, OASIS Specialists, Coders, Clinical Coordinators, Quality Improvement and Education Staff and Clinicians. Length of program: 60 minutes About Your Presenter: Trish Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including fifteen years in home health and hospice clinical management and more than fifteen years as a Senior Consultant with RBC Limited, a national Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state. Title:* Part 5: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Rehabilitation Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 06/25/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: A 60-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. Part 5: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Rehabilitation program will be released on 6/25/12. You have the option to purchase the programs individually for $99 or as a series (6 programs) at a discounted rate of $499. RBC Limited will release Part 5 on 6/25/12. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) For INDIVIDUAL program purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received and the program is released for viewing, your one year access to the program will begin. For SERIES purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 full year for the ENTIRE SERIES. Your access to the series will expire 1 full year after the initial viewing of the final part of the series. Payment must be received to have access to the series. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. Please note if you purchase the Series, DVDs will be shipped as each part is released. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #148-P5: Part 5: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Rehabilitation - (Program Release Date: 6/25/12) Preparation is the key to a successful transition to ICD-10-CM. This Webinar provides a detailed review of the ICD-10-CM Chapter 13 categories. Guidelines, terminology and best practices as they relate to coding diseases of the musculoskeletal and connective tissue. This program clarifies the chapter 13 categories, discusses the organizational changes and guidelines, and identifies relative anatomy and pathophysiology terms common in the musculoskeletal and connective tissue chapter. Program Goals • Analyze the ICD-10-CM Chapter 13 categories (M00-M99) • Review Chapter 13 Guidelines • Explain ICD-10-CM terminology as it relates to coding the musculoskeletal system • Identify pathophysiology terms as they relate to ICD-10-CM musculoskeletal system and connective tissue coding • Apply ICD-10-CM to common home health scenarios Who Should Attend: Clinical Leadership, Supervisors, OASIS Specialists, Coders, Clinical Coordinators, Quality Improvement and Education Staff and Clinicians. Length of program: 60 minutes About Your Presenter: Trish Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including fifteen years in home health and hospice clinical management and more than fifteen years as a Senior Consultant with RBC Limited, a national Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state. Title:* Part 6: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Wounds Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 07/10/2012 Contact hours: 1 Description: A 60-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. Part 6: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Wounds program will be released on 7/10/12. You have the option to purchase the programs individually for $99 or as a series (6 programs) at a discounted rate of $499. RBC Limited will release Part 6 on 7/10/12. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) For INDIVIDUAL program purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received and the program is released for viewing, your one year access to the program will begin. For SERIES purchase, you have UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 full year for the ENTIRE SERIES. Your access to the series will expire 1 full year after the initial viewing of the final part of the series. Payment must be received to have access to the series. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. Please note if you purchase the Series, DVDs will be shipped as each part is released. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #148-P6: Part 6: Transition to ICD-10-CM: Wounds - (Program Release Date: 7/10/12) Preparation is the key to a successful transition to ICD-10-CM. This Webinar provides a detailed review of the multiple ICD-10-CM wound categories. Guidelines, terminology and best practices as they relate to coding wounds. This program clarifies ICD-10-CM categories, discusses the organizational changes and guidelines, and identifies relative anatomy and pathophysiology terms common in wound coding. Program Goals • Analyze the ICD-10-CM system for wound coding • Review ICD-10-CM Guidelines related to wound coding • Explain ICD-10-CM terminology common with wound coding • Identify pathophysiology terms as they relate to ICD-10-CM diverse wound coding • Apply ICD-10-CM to common home health scenarios Who Should Attend: Clinical Leadership, Supervisors, OASIS Specialists, Coders, Clinical Coordinators, Quality Improvement and Education Staff and Clinicians. Length of program: 60 minutes About Your Presenter: Trish Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including fifteen years in home health and hospice clinical management and more than fifteen years as a Senior Consultant with RBC Limited, a national Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	01/31/2012	$499.00	Add	Add	N/A
147	✓	Home Health PPS Updates - Survive and Thrive in 2012 [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 11/22/2011 CE Credits Available Contact hours: 1.5 Description: A 90-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. This program will be released on 11/22/11. 1.5 CE credits will be available for webcast orders only. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. Please note once the date of the program becomes available, you will have immediate access to view the webcast, if payment is received. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #147: Home Health PPS Updates - Survive and Thrive in 2012 CMS has issued the proposed Home Health PPS updates to take effect January 1, 2012. These PPS updates may have a major impact on agency reimbursement, outcomes and practice. What regulatory changes most impact your agency operations and clinical practices? This information packed program will provide the nuts and bolts of the 2012 Home Health PPS Updates that most impact agency viability. Review and apply the revised PPS Model that affects agency reimbursement and clinical practices. Hear how your peers are refining practices to meet the intent and spirit of these changes. Prepare now to succeed in 2012! Upon completion of this program participants will be able to: 1. Discuss the 2012 PPS updates and how they impact agency operations; 2. Identify the revised PPS payment model and impact on agency reimbursement; 3. Detail revised assessment and documentation requirements included in the 2012 PPS updates; 4. Review Best Practices that meet the intent of the revised PPS updates; 5. Define proactive strategies to prepare your agency for these 2012 PPS updates. Take Away Tools: 2012 PPS Updates Reference Guide, Best Practice Tools and Staff Education Guides Who Should Attend: agency leadership clinicians, billers, educators and performance improvement staff Length of Program: 90 minutes. About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician and a certified coder with more than 30 years in healthcare industry, with RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. 1.5 CE CREDITS AVAILABLE FOR WEBCAST ORDERS This continuing nursing education activity was approved by New Mexico Nurses Association CNE Accredited Approver Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval Code Number: 1109-03-PPA	11/22/2011	$149.00	Add	Add	N/A
146	✓	2011 Home Health Audit Updates [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 11/07/2011 CE Credits Available Contact hours: 1.5 Description: A 90-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. 1.5 CE credits will be available for webcast orders only. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. Please note once the date of the program becomes available, you will have immediate access to view the webcast, if payment is received. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #146: 2011 Home Health Audit Updates The Health Care Reform Act has detailed and expanded audit initiatives for all health care providers. What audit programs have been in effect this year for home care providers? How have your peers responded to these audits? What are the updated trends that may impact your agency operations and documentation to meet the challenges of these audits? Ensure your agency knows updated industry red flags and trends to proactively prevent down codes and denials. Home Health experts share tools and tips to enhance proactive audit processes and minimize agency risk for denials, downcodes and on site survey issues. Upon completion of this program participants will be able to: 1. Identify critical 2011 home health audit trends that impact agency outcomes and reimbursement; 2. Detail revised clinical and code clarifications that effect agency outcomes and bottom lines; 3. Discuss processes & practices that support clinical expertise; 4. List strategies that proactively identify and address potential trend impacts. Take Away Tool: Staff Education Audit Guide Who Should Attend: administrators, agency leadership, clinical and operational staff responsible for supervision, education, planning and support of office and clinical staff are encouraged to attend. Length of Program: 90 minutes. About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician and a certified coder with more than 30 years in healthcare industry, with RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. 1.5 CE CREDITS AVAILABLE FOR WEBCAST ORDERS This continuing nursing education activity was approved by New Mexico Nurses Association CNE Accredited Approver Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval Code Number: 1109-04-PPA	11/07/2011	$149.00	Add	Add	N/A
145	✓	2012 ICD-9-CM Code Updates [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 09/01/2011 CE Credits Available Contact hours: 1.5 Description: A 90-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. This program will be released on 9/1/11. 1.5 CE credits will be available for webcast orders only. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. Please note once the date of the program becomes available, you will have immediate access to view the webcast, if payment is received. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #145: 2012 ICD-9-CM Code Updates - Prepare Now for Fall Changes The new and revised 2012 ICD-9-CM code set will take effect for all health care providers on October 1, 2011. With just over 200 new and revised diagnosis codes, this timely program will review the pertinent code changes that most impact home health providers. Case study application of the new and revised codes will provide realistic scenarios with updated diagnosis codes, and ensure accurate agency coding and reimbursement. Ensure your staff understand and apply the new code set to meet the 2012 updates. Upon completion of this program participants will be able to: 1. Identify FY2010 ICD-9-CM diagnosis code changes that most impact home health coding and documentation requirements; 2. Clarify V code changes and their impact on home health coding; 3. Apply changes in ICD-9-CM code updates to common home health scenarios; 4. Identify current code trends and reimbursement issues effecting home care providers in this revised PPS era. Who Should Attend: This education program is ideal for agency clinicians, coders, billers, educators and performance improvement staff. Access to an updated ICD-9-CM Code Book is recommended. Length of Program: 90 minutes. About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician and a certified coder with more than 30 years in healthcare industry, with RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. 1.5 CE CREDITS AVAILABLE FOR WEBCAST ORDERS This continuing nursing education activity was approved by New Mexico Nurses Association CNE Accredited Approver Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval Code Number: 1108-001-PPA	09/01/2011	$195.00	Add	Add	N/A
144-P1		Beginner - Coding 101 for the Home Health Clinician [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 08/26/2011 Contact hours: 1.5 Description: A 90-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. Please note once the date of the program becomes available, you will have immediate access to view the webcast, if payment is received. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #144-P1: Beginner - Coding 101 for the Home Health Clinician The home health industry’s Prospective Payment System (PPS) has made ICD-9-CM coding critical to determine accurate reimbursement and drive quality outcome improvement. This is a 90 minute beginner’s Webinar that will provide the fundamentals of ICD-9-CM coding and integrated clinical documentation for home care settings. Learn the basics on how to use the ICD-9-CM manual and apply code convention and rules to common home health scenarios. Specific focus on diagnoses selection, sequencing and code assignment that are critical for data integrity and vital agency risk management. Code inconsistencies and common diagnoses pitfalls as well as tips to reinforce accurate OASIS-C documentation to substantiate accurate diagnoses selection and sequencing will be addressed. Program Outcomes in a Nutshell - A Basic Beginner’s How To Code Course for the home health setting - Key steps to select and sequence diagnoses items - Code principles that guide accurate code assignment - Critical documentation that substantiates accurate diagnosis code assignment - Practical take-away tools to enhance accurate coding for common home care scenarios By the completion of this education program participants will: 1: Identify and apply the ten steps to accurate ICD-9-CM code selection; 2: Apply ICD-9-CM Code Guidelines and convention to ensure accurate selection and sequencing of all diagnosis items; 3: Reference PPS and CMS source documents to detail the correct use of primary, secondary and case mix items as well as the application of the clinical dimension on the OASIS-C document; 4: Apply clinical logic to accurately select and sequence diagnoses most common in home health settings; 5: Identify strategies and guides to enhance agency diagnosis selection and code accuracy to accurately represent patient clinical complexity and minimize risks in the PPS Era. Length of Program: 90 minutes. About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician and a certified coder with more than 30 years in healthcare industry, with RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	08/26/2011	$99.00	Add	Add	N/A
144-P2		Intermediate - Refining ICD-9-CM Code Practices [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 08/26/2011 Contact hours: 1.5 Description: A 90-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. Please note once the date of the program becomes available, you will have immediate access to view the webcast, if payment is received. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #144-P2: Intermediate - Refining ICD-9-CM Code Practices The intermediate code program addresses the selection, integration and justification of ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes with other OASIS-C and clinical documentation processes. Case scenario discussion to apply proper sequence of codes, along with supporting OASIS and clinical documentation that justifies code selections. A review of the top ten ICD-9-CM codes in home health, along with revised support codes and clinical justification will be addressed. Wounds, diabetes and common surgical and rehab codes that frequently confuse staff will be discussed and critically analyzed with common home health scenarios. Common diagnoses errors and trends that trigger a possible medical review process will also be reviewed. Tips on agency processes to ensure coding accuracy and consistency will also be shared. Program Outcomes in a Nutshell - An Intermediate Code Program for the home health setting - Key documentation guidelines to support all diagnoses items - Critical OASIS-C clarifications that enhance data integrity and diagnosis code selection - CMS source document review to support diagnosis selection and sequencing - Critical documentation that substantiates accurate diagnosis code assignment - Practical take-away tools to enhance accurate coding for common and complex home care scenarios By the completion of this education program participants will: 1: Utilize the ICD-9-CM Manual to accurately select and assign diagnosis codes to common and complex home care scenarios; 2: Apply ICD-9-CM Code Guidelines and convention to ensure accurate selection and sequencing of all diagnosis items; 3: Apply clinical logic to accurately select and sequence diagnoses most common in home health settings; 4: Detail the substantiating documentation to support the selection and sequencing of critical diagnosis codes; 5: Identify strategies and guides to enhance agency diagnosis selection and code accuracy to accurately represent patient clinical complexity and minimize risks in the PPS Era. Length of Program: 90 minutes. About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician and a certified coder with more than 30 years in healthcare industry, with RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	08/26/2011	$99.00	Add	Add	N/A
144-P3		Advanced - Beyond the Basics: ICD-9-CM Coding for Advanced Home Care Coders [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 08/26/2011 Contact hours: 1.5 Description: A 90-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. Please note once the date of the program becomes available, you will have immediate access to view the webcast, if payment is received. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #144-P3: Advanced - Beyond the Basics: ICD-9-CM Coding for Advanced Home Care Coders Home care providers continue to refine their ICD-9CM code skills to accurately reflect the care and services provided to a complex home care population. But once mastery is attained in the application of code conventions and guidelines, additional expertise in the application of instructions, notes and exceptions is paramount. This program will detail specific code issues that apply to the home health industry. The pertinent code updates will be addressed, with common home health scenarios to clarify these code updates. Additionally, complex coding issues related to the use and sequencing of V & E codes, manifestation codes, and specificity codes related to the use of ICD-9-CM code tables and the PPS model will be reviewed. A review of industry trends and applied advanced coding skills will further enhance agency abilities to accurately represent your patient complexity. Accurate ICD-9-CM coding ensures accurate agency reimbursement and an accurate representation of agency quality outcomes. Program Outcomes in a Nutshell - An Advanced Code Program for the home health setting - Diagnoses and documentation issues that threaten agency data integrity and may trigger industry audits - Correlation of OASIS-C items with vital diagnoses elements - Complex and exceptional home health scenarios that challenge the most seasoned coder - Up to date trends that impact accurate agency reimbursement and outcomes - Practical take-away tools to enhance accurate coding for common and complex home care scenarios By the completion of this education series participants will: 1: Identify and apply ICD-9-CM Coding Conventions to complex home health specific scenarios; 2: Discuss current code trends and reimbursement issues effecting home care providers; 3: Apply clinical logic and code clinic resources to accurately sequence and assign diagnosis codes; 4: Integrate code updates with OASIS-C clarifications to ensure documentation that supports clinical complexity and medical review standards. Length of Program: 90 minutes. About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician and a certified coder with more than 30 years in healthcare industry, with RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	08/26/2011	$99.00	Add	Add	N/A
144		Series: ICD-9-CM and OASIS Coding - 3 Part Series [Show Details] Date available: 08/26/2011 This is a series containing the following webcasts: Title: Beginner - Coding 101 for the Home Health Clinician Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 08/26/2011 Contact hours: 1.5 Description: A 90-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. Please note once the date of the program becomes available, you will have immediate access to view the webcast, if payment is received. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #144-P1: Beginner - Coding 101 for the Home Health Clinician The home health industry’s Prospective Payment System (PPS) has made ICD-9-CM coding critical to determine accurate reimbursement and drive quality outcome improvement. This is a 90 minute beginner’s Webinar that will provide the fundamentals of ICD-9-CM coding and integrated clinical documentation for home care settings. Learn the basics on how to use the ICD-9-CM manual and apply code convention and rules to common home health scenarios. Specific focus on diagnoses selection, sequencing and code assignment that are critical for data integrity and vital agency risk management. Code inconsistencies and common diagnoses pitfalls as well as tips to reinforce accurate OASIS-C documentation to substantiate accurate diagnoses selection and sequencing will be addressed. Program Outcomes in a Nutshell - A Basic Beginner’s How To Code Course for the home health setting - Key steps to select and sequence diagnoses items - Code principles that guide accurate code assignment - Critical documentation that substantiates accurate diagnosis code assignment - Practical take-away tools to enhance accurate coding for common home care scenarios By the completion of this education program participants will: 1: Identify and apply the ten steps to accurate ICD-9-CM code selection; 2: Apply ICD-9-CM Code Guidelines and convention to ensure accurate selection and sequencing of all diagnosis items; 3: Reference PPS and CMS source documents to detail the correct use of primary, secondary and case mix items as well as the application of the clinical dimension on the OASIS-C document; 4: Apply clinical logic to accurately select and sequence diagnoses most common in home health settings; 5: Identify strategies and guides to enhance agency diagnosis selection and code accuracy to accurately represent patient clinical complexity and minimize risks in the PPS Era. Length of Program: 90 minutes. About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician and a certified coder with more than 30 years in healthcare industry, with RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state. Title:* Intermediate - Refining ICD-9-CM Code Practices Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 08/26/2011 Contact hours: 1.5 Description: A 90-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. Please note once the date of the program becomes available, you will have immediate access to view the webcast, if payment is received. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #144-P2: Intermediate - Refining ICD-9-CM Code Practices The intermediate code program addresses the selection, integration and justification of ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes with other OASIS-C and clinical documentation processes. Case scenario discussion to apply proper sequence of codes, along with supporting OASIS and clinical documentation that justifies code selections. A review of the top ten ICD-9-CM codes in home health, along with revised support codes and clinical justification will be addressed. Wounds, diabetes and common surgical and rehab codes that frequently confuse staff will be discussed and critically analyzed with common home health scenarios. Common diagnoses errors and trends that trigger a possible medical review process will also be reviewed. Tips on agency processes to ensure coding accuracy and consistency will also be shared. Program Outcomes in a Nutshell - An Intermediate Code Program for the home health setting - Key documentation guidelines to support all diagnoses items - Critical OASIS-C clarifications that enhance data integrity and diagnosis code selection - CMS source document review to support diagnosis selection and sequencing - Critical documentation that substantiates accurate diagnosis code assignment - Practical take-away tools to enhance accurate coding for common and complex home care scenarios By the completion of this education program participants will: 1: Utilize the ICD-9-CM Manual to accurately select and assign diagnosis codes to common and complex home care scenarios; 2: Apply ICD-9-CM Code Guidelines and convention to ensure accurate selection and sequencing of all diagnosis items; 3: Apply clinical logic to accurately select and sequence diagnoses most common in home health settings; 4: Detail the substantiating documentation to support the selection and sequencing of critical diagnosis codes; 5: Identify strategies and guides to enhance agency diagnosis selection and code accuracy to accurately represent patient clinical complexity and minimize risks in the PPS Era. Length of Program: 90 minutes. About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician and a certified coder with more than 30 years in healthcare industry, with RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state. Title:* Advanced - Beyond the Basics: ICD-9-CM Coding for Advanced Home Care Coders Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 08/26/2011 Contact hours: 1.5 Description: A 90-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. Please note once the date of the program becomes available, you will have immediate access to view the webcast, if payment is received. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #144-P3: Advanced - Beyond the Basics: ICD-9-CM Coding for Advanced Home Care Coders Home care providers continue to refine their ICD-9CM code skills to accurately reflect the care and services provided to a complex home care population. But once mastery is attained in the application of code conventions and guidelines, additional expertise in the application of instructions, notes and exceptions is paramount. This program will detail specific code issues that apply to the home health industry. The pertinent code updates will be addressed, with common home health scenarios to clarify these code updates. Additionally, complex coding issues related to the use and sequencing of V & E codes, manifestation codes, and specificity codes related to the use of ICD-9-CM code tables and the PPS model will be reviewed. A review of industry trends and applied advanced coding skills will further enhance agency abilities to accurately represent your patient complexity. Accurate ICD-9-CM coding ensures accurate agency reimbursement and an accurate representation of agency quality outcomes. Program Outcomes in a Nutshell - An Advanced Code Program for the home health setting - Diagnoses and documentation issues that threaten agency data integrity and may trigger industry audits - Correlation of OASIS-C items with vital diagnoses elements - Complex and exceptional home health scenarios that challenge the most seasoned coder - Up to date trends that impact accurate agency reimbursement and outcomes - Practical take-away tools to enhance accurate coding for common and complex home care scenarios By the completion of this education series participants will: 1: Identify and apply ICD-9-CM Coding Conventions to complex home health specific scenarios; 2: Discuss current code trends and reimbursement issues effecting home care providers; 3: Apply clinical logic and code clinic resources to accurately sequence and assign diagnosis codes; 4: Integrate code updates with OASIS-C clarifications to ensure documentation that supports clinical complexity and medical review standards. Length of Program: 90 minutes. About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician and a certified coder with more than 30 years in healthcare industry, with RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	08/26/2011	$249.00	Add	Add	N/A
143		PPS Diagnosis and OASIS-C Updates [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 07/25/2011 Contact hours: 1.5 Description: A 90-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. Please note once the date of the program becomes available, you will have immediate access to view the webcast, if payment is received. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #143: PPS Diagnosis & OASIS-C Updates Emerging data from industry benchmark vendors and CMS reports indicate a diverse utilization of diagnoses that accurately capture case mix and patient complexity. What trends have emerged that may have an adverse impact on agency outcomes and reimbursement? How do providers continue to refine clinical practices to ensure their assessments reflect the complex home health patient population? This program will identify diagnosis and OASIS-C items that pose a risk to home health providers. Program Highlights: 1. Identify diagnoses and documentation trends that impact accurate patient complexity; 2. Detail up to date case mix diagnoses categories critical to the home health PPS model; 3. Discuss diagnosis selection and sequencing challenges that adversely affect accurate agency reimbursement; 4. List strategies and tools to support clinical code best practices. Take Away Tools: PPS Diagnosis Guide and Case Mix Diagnosis Staff Reference Tool Who Should Attend: This education program is ideal for clinical and operational staff responsible for supervision, education, performance improvement, OASIS Specialists, coders and clinical staff. Length of Program: 90 minutes. About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including twelve years in home health and hospice clinical management and more than thirteen years as a Senior Consultant with RBC Limited, a Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	07/25/2011	$195.00	Add	Add	N/A
139	✓	Infection Control Statistics, Outbreak Investigation and Surveillance [Show Details] Presented by: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS-V Date available: 07/08/2011 CE Credits Available Contact hours: 1.25 Description: A 75-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST. 1.25 CE credits will be available for this program. WEBCAST EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received and the program has been released, your one year access to the program will begin and you will have immediate access to view the webcast. To Register - click on the "add" link under the Webcast column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #139: Infection Control Statistics, Outbreak Investigation and Surveillance This program is designed to assist agencies to develop comprehensive infection prevention programs through the use of statistics, surveillance and the investigations of outbreaks or an occupational exposure. Key concepts will be discussed as well as statistical terminology and common statistical definitions. Attendees will get definitions of incidence rate, descriptive and inferential statistics, normal distribution and frequency distribution. This information is essential for enhancement of your agency’s infection control and prevention program. With the many new regulations taking place in our industry, infection prevention will be key in decreasing patient costs and maintaining organization viability. This 75 minute program is unique. There are no other educational programs like this for home care and hospice. Upon completion participants will be able: 1. To discuss the key components of surveillance. 2. List charts and graphs that will enhance infection control findings. 3. Name the components of an investigation for an occupational exposure of an outbreak. About the Presenter: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS-V, President and CEO, RBC Limited Ms. Citarella is the Founder of RBC Limited Healthcare and Management Consultants. Barbara is recognized for her expertise in the areas of infection control, leadership and disaster preparedness. She is an internationally known speaker and has her certification in homeland security. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC), where she is part of the emergency preparedness committee and currently serves as the 2011 co-chair for the home care section of the APIC committee. She also served as a pandemic expert panel member for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Medical Association (AMA). 1.25 CE CREDITS AVAILABLE This continuing nursing education activity was approved by New Mexico Nurses Association CNE Accredited Approver Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval Code Number: 1105-001-PPA	07/08/2011	$99.00	N/A	Add	N/A
142		New Home Health Survey Protocols [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 06/13/2011 Contact hours: 1.5 Description: A 90-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. Please note once the date of the program becomes available, you will have immediate access to view the webcast, if payment is received. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #142: New Home Health Survey Protocols - Prepare Now to Meet the Survey Challenge The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) have recently revised and updated the Home Health Survey Protocols effective May 1, 2011. By the completion of this program participants will be able to: 1. Identify critical changes in survey protocols to validate agency compliance with federal regulations; 2. Detail operational and clinical practices that support a successful onsite survey; 3. Discuss agency preparation for staff participation in the modified survey processes; 4. Review available tips and tools that enhance survey success. Take Away Tools: Staff Education Tool and Master Standard Guide. Who Should Attend: This education program is ideal for agency leadership and staff that continue to support provider compliance with new and revised regulations relevant to the provision of certified home health care services. Length of Program: 90 minutes. About the Speaker: Patricia W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including twelve years in home health and hospice clinical management and more than thirteen years as a Senior Consultant with RBC Limited, a Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	06/13/2011	$149.00	Add	Add	N/A
239-PKG		Series: Home Health Regs Made Easy (NHIC), New Home Health Survey Protocols Program & 2011 PPS Updates Home Health Practice Program [Show Details] Date available: 06/12/2011 This is a series containing the following webcasts: Title: New Home Health Survey Protocols - P1 Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 06/13/2011 Contact hours: 1.5 Description: Package Deal Includes 3 Items: Item #239: Home Health Regulations Made Easy Manual (NHIC), Item #142: New Home Health Survey Protocols Program and Item #136: 2011 PPS Updates Home Health Practice Impact Program Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to receive the NEW version of the Home Health Regulations Made Easy for NHIC and 2 timely education programs. This package deal is applicable for the following state home care providers: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) FOR BOTH PROGRAMS UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order. _________________________________________________________ Item #142: New Home Health Survey Protocols - Prepare Now to Meet the Survey Challenge Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D and Colleen Rose, PT, COS-C Length of Program: 90 minutes. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) have recently revised and updated the Home Health Survey Protocols effective May 1, 2011. By the completion of this program participants will be able to: 1. Identify critical changes in survey protocols to validate agency compliance with federal regulations; 2. Detail operational and clinical practices that support a successful onsite survey; 3. Discuss agency preparation for staff participation in the modified survey processes; 4. Review available tips and tools that enhance survey success. Take Away Tools: Staff Education Tool and Master Standard Guide. Title: 2011 PPS Updates Home Health Practice Impact - P2 Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D and Colleen Rose, PT, COS-C Date available: 06/05/2011 Contact hours: 1.5 Description: Item #:136: 2011 PPS Updates Home Health Practice Impact Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D and Colleen Rose, PT, COS-C Length of Program: 90 minutes. CMS has issued the final Home Health PPS updates to take effect January 1, 2011. What regulatory changes most impact your agency operations and clinical practices? This information packed program will provide the overview of the nuts and bolts of the Home Health PPS Updates that most impact clinical practice. Review and apply the diagnoses coding and therapy service updates. 3 Reasons Why you should watch this program: 1. Hear how the 2011 PPS Updates will impact your Agency's operations. 2. Be able to identify the Face-to-Face physician encounter requirements. 3. Learn the therapy assessment and documentation requirements included in the 2011 PPS updates and best practices. Take Away Tools: 2011 PPS Updates Reference Guide and Therapy Assessment Tools Guide _________________________________________________________ Item #239: Home Health Regulations Made Easy Manual (NHIC) This NEW version of the “Home Health Regulations Made Easy” includes information on PPS updates: Face-to-Face Encounter, Therapy Requirements, G-Codes, HHCAHPS and more. This manual is a practical resource that provides easy access to industry regulations and clarification by Medicare (CMS) and National Heritage Insurance Corporation (NHIC). National Heritage Insurance Corporation (NHIC) represents the following states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.	06/12/2011	$229.99	Add	Add	N/A
141		Impact of Face-to-Face in a Health Care Reform World [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 05/09/2011 Contact hours: 1 Description: A 60-minute program. Available NOW to view as a WEBCAST (on demand - at your convenience) or DVD. WEBCAST ORDERS - EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. Please note once the date of the program becomes available, you will have immediate access to view the webcast, if payment is received. DVD ORDERS - please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order once the program becomes available. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. TO REGISTER - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Please note you will see the word "add" change to "remove" which is correct. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #141: Impact of Face-to-Face in a Health Care Reform World While enforcement of the Face-to-Face (F2F) Encounter was delayed until April 1, 2011, many agencies are just now realizing the potential adverse impact of this new regulation. How have your peers modified processes and practices to ensure success with this new requirement? What practices and tools have emerged that support success with the new Face-to-Face Encounter requirement? You don't want to miss out on this program. It is critical that your staff understand the far reaching impact of this new F2F regulation and how to integrate NEW practices to protect agency reimbursement, ensure COMPLIANCE and successful outcomes. Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program participants will be able to: 1. Provide a critical review of the F2F Encounter requirement; 2. Detail the impact of this requirement on current agency outcomes and processes; 3. Identify emerging industry Best Practices that meet the challenges of the F2F Encounter; 4. Discuss agency strategies to support ongoing success with this new regulation. Audience: This program is geared toward leadership and staff who are involved in the education and planning to enhance clinical care and services. Directors, supervisors, compliance and risk management staff, educators and quality management staff as well as clinicians are encouraged to participate in this program. Take Away Tools: Sample Physician Guide with Face-to-Face Document Sample Staff Education Guide About the Presenter: Trish Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including twelve years in home health and hospice clinical management and more than thirteen years as a Senior Consultant with RBC Limited, a Healthcare & Management Consulting Firm. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	05/09/2011	$99.00	Add	Add	N/A
137		Criminal History Record Checks Program [Show Details] Presented by: Mary Jo Clark-Gsell RN, BSN, MSA, CHP, HCS-D Date available: 03/09/2011 Contact hours: 0.5 Description: Available to view as a WEBCAST for 30 days and UNLIMITED online staff access. You can view the webcast TODAY or any other day at your convenience, once payment is received. You pick the time and day that works for your schedule. Once you watch the program is when your 30 day subscription starts. To Register - click on the "add" link under the Webcast column. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #137: Criminal History Record Checks Program Program Length: 45 minutes Criminal History Record Checks (CHRC) has had several procedural updates that impacts practice and how the home care community complies with this regulation. This program will review the CHRC regulation and pertinent changes to date. Case study applications will provide examples of compliance to the regulation and recent procedural updates. Applicable policies and procedures will be discussed. Home care agencies will find this a useful tool to orient new staff to the CHRC regulation as well as a review for existing staff whose job responsibilities involve ensuring compliance to the regulation. Upon completion of this program participants will be able to: • Discuss the requirements under the New York State Criminal History Record Check Regulation; • Identify employees affected by the Criminal History Record Check Regulation; • Discuss necessary policy & procedure revisions to ensure compliance; and • Identify documentation requirements to ensure compliance to the Criminal History Record Check regulations. About Your Presenter: Mary Jo Clark-Gsell RN, BSN, MSA, CHP, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including twenty years in home health clinical management and 10 years in health care consulting. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. Please note CE credits will NOT be available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	03/09/2011	$20.00	N/A	Add	N/A
138		Workplace Safety Program [Show Details] Presented by: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS-V Date available: 02/28/2011 Contact hours: 1.5 Description: A 90-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. For DVD orders, please allow 5 to 7 business days to process your order. Every effort will be made to process your order as soon as possible. WEBCAST EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. Please note once the date of the program becomes available, you will have immediate access to view the webcast, if payment is received. To Register - click on the "add" link under the Webcast or DVD column. Then go to the top of the page and "click here when done selecting products" to complete your order. Item #138: Workplace Safety Program - Be proactive in protecting your staff! To Home Care and Hospice Personnel: The recent violent events that have occurred at Virginia Tech are a reminder to all of us that anyone can find themselves in at risk situations. Being the only recognized expert in the area of home care disaster preparedness and a former public health nurse, this senseless event reminded me about the potential dangerous situations that home care and hospice workers face every day. But how come some people can rise to a difficult situation while others freeze? How does this impact our safety? How can we increase our chances to survive in a multitude of situations in the workplace? What are some simple safety practices we can incorporate into our job every day. Protection of all staff is paramount. Don't miss out on this important program. Take Away Tools: Safety Check List and Active Shooter: How to Respond Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS-V, President and CEO, RBC Limited About the Presenter Ms. Citarella is the Founder of RBC Limited Healthcare and Management Consultants. Barbara is recognized for her expertise in the areas of infection control, leadership and disaster preparedness. She is an internationally known speaker and has her certification in homeland security. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC), where she is part of the emergency preparedness committee and currently serves as the 2011 co-chair for the home care section of the APIC committee. She also served as a pandemic expert panel member for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Medical Association (AMA). Please note CE credits will NOT be available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	02/28/2011	$59.99	Add	Add	N/A
126		FREE Program - ICD-10-CM: Coming to Home Health in 2013 [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 11/01/2010 Contact hours: 0 Description: A 90-minute program. Please note CE credits will NOT be available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available. ICD-10-CM - On the Horizon CMS has confirmed that all health care providers will transition to ICD-10-CM on October 1, 2013. This transition will expand code assignment from just 13,000 codes to over 168,000 codes. Increased diagnosis code precision will better accommodate ongoing medical advances across all settings, and further verify the internal consistency of home health assessment and documentation data reported in the revised OASIS-C. Join RBC Limited to learn the current status of ICD-10-CM and how to proactively prepare for the future implementation of this expanded code set in your agency. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES 1. Identify the similarities and differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM; 2. Discuss how ICD-10-CM will enhance health care data for quality outcomes, clinical decision-making and research initiatives; 3. Apply ICD-10-CM to common patient scenarios; and 4. Detail planning considerations to effectively prepare for implementation of ICD-10-CM. TAKE AWAY TOOL - Planning tool to customize agency implementation actions *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	11/01/2010	$0.00	N/A	Add	N/A
124		OASIS-C and Risk Management [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 08/23/2010 Contact hours: 1.5 Description: A 90-minute program. Available to view as a WEBCAST or DVD. Please note CE credits will NOT be available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEs within your state. WEBCAST EXPIRATION TERMS (1 YEAR) UNLIMITED online staff access for 1 year. Once payment is received, your one year access to the program will begin. OASIS-C and Risk Management - Protect Your Agency Now What do the experts say about the revised OASIS-C and enhanced agency liability? This program will: • Detail agency risks with the revised OASIS-C; • Identify risk management processes and tips to minimize your risks; and • Provide practical tools to proactively support agency risk management initiatives. The OASIS-C provides clinicians with a wealth of assessment data for refined care planning, coordination and service delivery. CMS revised the quality improvement reports, this program provides agencies with a depth of outcomes and events to track and trend to further enhance care. • What elements of the OASIS-C challenge aspects of risk management in your agency? • What processes have been implemented by your peers to reduce the heightened risks experienced with this revised tool? • How can you support your clinicians to accurately assess, document and ensure refined care delivery in this new home health era. PROGRAM GOALS 1. Identify elements and processes associated with the revised OASIS-C that present ongoing risk management issues for certified home health providers; 2. Discuss proactive initiatives to address heightened risk management issues identified with the OASIS-C; 3. Detail revised tools that support clinician documentation of vital care practices to reduce agency risk(s); and 4. Apply revised processes to inherent OASIS-C risks that minimize agency liability and enhance clinician documentation. TAKE AWAY TOOLS - Focused Therapy Audit Tool - Sample OASIS-C Audit Tracking Tool ABOUT YOUR PRESENTER Trish Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D, is a seasoned clinician with more than thirty years in the healthcare industry, including twelve years in home health clinical management and more than thirteen years in health care consulting. She currently consults with multiple health care organizations and agencies to meet regulatory and accrediting standards. She has received rave reviews from conference attendees and is a frequent presenter sponsored by professional, state and national organizations. Education topics include clinical and management best practices, legal documentation, survey and certification issues, and effective quality improvement initiatives. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	08/23/2010	$195.00	Add	Add	N/A
133		Series: Medicare 101 for Home Health Clinicians [Show Details] Date available: 07/09/2010 This is a series containing the following webcasts: Title: Part 1: Medicare 101 for Home Health Clinicians Presented by: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS V Date available: 07/09/2010 Contact hours: 0.5 Description: This is a 90 minute series that you can do each part individually. Each part is 45-minutes. Please note CE credits will NOT be available for this series. However, a Certificate of Attendance for the series (a total of 1 contact hours) will be available so you can apply for CEs within your state. The Home Health Industry is challenged with ongoing regulatory clarifications and updates that impact agency practices and processes. A clear understanding of how these regulations impact clinical practice is imperative to meet the intent of spirit of these regulations. This two Part Series is an introduction to the Federal Regulations, also known as the Conditions of Participation (CoPs), and provides an overview of the critical elements of the CoPs that effect daily agency practice. Medicare 101 Part 1 This session provides insights and practical application to the eligibility requirements for receipt of the Medicare Home Health Benefits. Specific CoPs addressed include: 1. Homebound Definition 2. Place of Residence 3. Reasonable and Necessary 4. Skilled Services 5. Plan of Care 6. Part-time and intermittent care Title: Part 2: Medicare 101 for Home Health Clinicians Presented by: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS V Date available: 07/09/2010 Contact hours: 0.5 Description: Medicare 101 Part 2 Provides additional insight and application to the CoPs related to the following elements of care and service: 1. Therapy services 2. Paraprofessional care 3. Physician orders 4. Skilled Nursing 5. Medical Social Worker 6. Wound care Upon completion of this two Part Program viewers will be able to: 1. Identify critical elements of the Conditions of Participation (CoPs) that impact agency policies and protocols; 2. Detail specific aspects of each CoP that relates to clinical practice; 3. Discuss compliance and risk factors associated with these federal regulations; 4. List specific documentation that is required in the Home Health Plan of Care; 5. Define clinical practices that meet the standard of skilled care. ATTENDEES Administrators, agency leadership, clinical and operational staff responsible for supervision, education, planning and support of clinical staff are encouraged to attend. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	07/09/2010	$300.00	Add	Add	N/A
134		Series: New York State Home Health Regulations [Show Details] Date available: 07/09/2010 This is a series containing the following webcasts: Title: Back to Basics with NYS Regulations: Part 1 Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 07/14/2010 Contact hours: 1 Description: This is a 2-hour series that you can do each part individually. Each part is 60-minutes. Please note CE credits will NOT be available for this series. However, a Certificate of Attendance for the series (a total of 2 contact hours) will be available so you can apply for CEs within your state. A Certified Home Care Focus - Back to Basics The Home Health Industry is challenged with ongoing regulatory clarifications and updates that impact agency practices and processes. A clear understanding of how these regulations impact clinical practice is imperative to meet the intent of spirit of these regulations. This two Part Series is an introduction to the regulations that guide home health practice in New York State. This introductory series is a companion with the two Part CoP Series, and provides an overview of critical elements of New York State Regulations that impact daily agency practice. Back to Basics with NYS Regulations: Part 1 This session provides insights and practical application to the multiple provider requirements to deliver Home Health Care to eligible Medicare beneficiaries in New York State. Specific New York State Regulations and items addressed include: 1. New York State Survey Priorities and Trends 2. Survey Readiness 3. Governing Authority 4. Annual Agency Evaluations 5. Personnel Requirements 6. Policies and Procedures 7. New York State Risk Areas Title: Back to Basics with NYS Regulations: Part 2 Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 07/14/2010 Contact hours: 1 Description: Back to Basics with NYS Regulations: Part 2 Provides additional insight and application to New York State Regulations related to the following elements of care and service: 1. Patient Rights 2. Patient Care 3. Assessment and Care Planning (Plan of Care) 4. Clinical Records 5. Clinical Documentation Upon completion of this two Part Program viewers will be able to: 1. Identify critical elements of New York State Regulations that impact agency policies and protocols; 2. Detail specific aspects of each regulation that relates to clinical practice; 3. Discuss compliance and risk factors associated with these state regulations; 4. List specific strategies for survey readiness; 5. Define standards that meet required elements for clinical documentation of home health care and services in New York State. Attendees: Administrators, agency leadership, clinical and operational staff responsible for supervision, education, planning and support of clinical staff are encouraged to attend. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	07/09/2010	$300.00	Add	Add	N/A
122		FREE Program - Home Health Audit Priorities in 2010 [Show Details] Presented by: Patricia (Trish) W. Tulloch RN, BSN, MSN, HCS-D Date available: 05/17/2010 Contact hours: 0 Description: A 90-minute program. Please note CE credits will NOT be available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available. Home Health 2010 Audit Priorities The OASIS-C brings a whole new era for home health audits. What priority issues are the focus for our regulatory entities? How have the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) updated their audit protocols? What Red Flags have been identified as high risk for Home Health Providers? Ensure your agency knows industry red flags to proactively prevent down codes, denials and on site survey issues. • The revised OASIS-C and PPS Audit Trends have just been released. How does your agency compare to your peers for OASIS-C and Code accuracy? • Home Health experts share tools and tips to enhance proactive audit processes and minimize agency risk for denials, downcodes and on site survey issues. • Protect Your Bottom Line! Join RBC Limited expert audit staff to learn OASIS-C and PPS challenges that prevent accurate agency reimbursement and outcomes. Processes, tools and strategies to ensure accurate reimbursement and accurate quality outcomes. PROGRAM GOALS 1. Identify critical OASIS-C audit trends that impact agency outcomes and reimbursement; 2. Detail revised clinical and code clarifications that effect agency outcomes and bottom lines; 3. Discuss processes & practices that support clinical expertise; 4. List strategies that proactively identify and address potential trend impacts. TAKE AWAY TOOLS - Rehab Audit Tool - Revised OASIS-C Transfer/Discharge Audit Tool *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	05/17/2010	$0.00	N/A	Add	N/A
121-A		Series: Infection Control Back to Basics Series - FOR AGENCIES [Show Details] Date available: 03/17/2010 This is a series containing the following webcasts: Title: Part 1: Infection Control Back to Basics Series (AGENCIES) Presented by: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS V Date available: 03/17/2010 Contact hours: 1 Description: NO CEs ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PRESENTATION Three 60-minute programs. If you only need ONE person to view this program, then select the other option for Individuals. AGENCY RATE - $375 (Includes UNLIMITED attendees to view the series. Once you click on Part 3 is when your 30 day subscription begins. Each attendee will receive a Certificate of Attendance once they have viewed the entire series and completed the post-course survey. You do NOT have to watch the program on the day it becomes available. You choose when you want to view the program after it becomes available). This is a universal program that applies to all states. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Infection Control Back to Basics Series (AGENCIES) This session will focus on emerging diseases, healthcare acquired infections, and breaking the chain of infection. It includes the definitions for home and hospice care plus the latest statistics. CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state. Title:* Part 2: Infection Control Back to Basics Series (AGENCIES) Presented by: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS V Date available: 03/17/2010 Contact hours: 1 Description: Part 2: Infection Control Back to Basics Series (AGENCIES) This is a comprehensive overview of an agency’s exposure control plan, workplace and engineering controls and needle safety. The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Regulation and its updates will be discussed. CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state. Title:* Part 3: Infection Control Back to Basics Series (AGENCIES) Presented by: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS V Date available: 03/17/2010 Contact hours: 1 Description: Part 3: Infection Control Back to Basics Series (AGENCIES) The last session will discuss Hepatitis B and C, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). In addition it will dovetail all the previous information into practices and processes for the home and hospice care agency. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	03/17/2010	$375.00	N/A	Add	N/A
121-I		Series: Infection Control Back to Basics Series - FOR INDIVIDUALS [Show Details] Date available: 03/17/2010 This is a series containing the following webcasts: Title: Part 1: Infection Control Back to Basics Series (INDIVIDUAL) Presented by: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS V Date available: 03/17/2010 Contact hours: 1 Description: NO CEs ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PRESENTATION Three 60-minute programs. If you need to watch this program as part of an Agency/Group and want UNLIMITED staff access, then select the other option for Agencies. INDIVIDUAL RATE - $49 (Includes ONE attendee to view the program. Once you click on Part 3 is when your 30 day subscription begins. You will receive a Certificate of Attendance once you have viewed the entire series and completed the post-course survey. For NY state viewers only, please contact RBC Limited in order to receive a special certificate that meets NYS Licensure requirements). You do NOT have to watch the program on the day it becomes available. You choose when you want to view the program after it becomes available. This is a universal program that applies to all states. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Infection Control Back to Basics Series This session will focus on emerging diseases, healthcare acquired infections, and breaking the chain of infection. It includes the definitions for home and hospice care plus the latest statistics. CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state. Title:* Part 2: Infection Control Back to Basics Series (INDIVIDUAL) Presented by: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS V Date available: 03/17/2010 Contact hours: 1 Description: Part 2: Infection Control Back to Basics Series This is a comprehensive overview of an agency’s exposure control plan, workplace and engineering controls and needle safety. The OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Regulation and its updates will be discussed. CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state. Title:* Part 3: Infection Control Back to Basics Series (INDIVIDUAL) Presented by: Barbara B. Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, CHS V Date available: 03/17/2010 Contact hours: 1 Description: Part 3: Infection Control Back to Basics Series The last session will discuss Hepatitis B and C, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). In addition it will dovetail all the previous information into practices and processes for the home and hospice care agency. *CE credits are "NOT" available for this program. However, a Certificate of Attendance will be available so you can apply for CEUs within your state.	03/17/2010	$49.00	N/A	Add	N/A

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002	New Mexico State Association Webcast Subscription Package [Show Details] Description: New Mexico Association for Home and Hospice Care has partnered with RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consultants to offer its members a discounted subscription rate of $200.00. This offer includes: - 1 year access to all RBC Limited webcast education programs. - Unlimited staff access (7 days a week - any time - any location - work and/or home office) - Several CE approved programs - Access to current and new programs offered in 2011 and 2012. How it works: Once your subscription payment of $200.00 is received and you accept the disclosure terms, you will receive a "Discount Code" via email that will allow you to purchase any webcast program in the RBC store for FREE. Please note you will need to enter the "Discount Code" each time you order a webcast to have a zero balance for each webcast program you order." You will have access to any of the current webcast programs available and also any of the NEW programs released throughout this year and 2012. This subscription offer will expire on 12/31/11. As long as payment of $200 is received prior to 12/31/11 - you will receive 1 year access to any webcast program you register for. This offer excludes DVDs and products.	Service	$200.00	Add
250	Continuity of Operations (COOP) Tool Kit [Show Details] Description: Continuity of Operations (COOP) Tool Kit Did you know that 40% of businesses never recover from a disaster? Will you be one of them? What happens to your patients? Your employees? The Continuity of Operations (COOP) Toolkit will give you the forms necessary to complete your COOP plan. It includes: - Hazard Vulnerability Assessment; - Surge Capacity Formula; - Patient Classification System; - COOP Checklist; - Communication Systems Checklist and much more. This toolkit has been developed by Barbara Citarella, the only recognized expert in disaster preparedness for home care and hospice. As the number of natural disasters continue at an unprecedented rate, REMEMBER NO ONE IS IMMUNE TO LARGE SCALE DISASTER EVENTS. Price is $49.99. Available as a PDF file. Once we receive payment you will receive a "Receipt" email with the URL to download the tool kit. The tool kit is approximately 60 pages.	Electronic Media	$49.99	Add
235	Home Health Regulations Made Easy (CGS) [Show Details] Description: Home Health Regulations Made Easy (CGS Administrators, LLC) This current version of the “Home Health Regulations Made Easy” includes information on PPS updates: Face-to-Face Encounter, Therapy Requirements, G-Codes, HHCAHPS and more. This manual is a practical resource that provides easy access to industry regulations and clarification by Medicare (CMS) and CGS Administrators, LLC (CGS). It also provides updated key summary points for each home health topic including: Homebound Status, Medical Necessity, Reasonable & Necessary, Care & Service, Place of Residence, Injections, Therapies, Foot Care, plus other pertinent clinical topics. Price is $79.99, FREE shipping. CGS Administrators, LLC (CGS) represents the following states: Colorado, Delaware, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming and the district of Columbia. This version meets the current interpretations of CGS.	Hard Copy	$79.99	Add
238	Home Health Regulations Made Easy (Palmetto) [Show Details] Description: Home Health Regulations Made Easy (Palmetto) Spring Special - $44.99 plus FREE Shipping This offer is for a limited time - (Offer Expires: 5/1/12) (Regularly $79.99) This current version of the “Home Health Regulations Made Easy” includes information on PPS updates: Face-to-Face Encounter, Therapy Requirements, G-Codes, HHCAHPS and more. This manual is a practical resource that provides easy access to industry regulations and clarification by Medicare (CMS) and Palmetto GBA. It also provides updated key summary points for each home health topic including: Homebound Status, Medical Necessity, Reasonable & Necessary, Care & Service, Place of Residence, Injections, Therapies, Foot Care, plus other pertinent clinical topics. Palmetto GBA represents the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. This version meets the current interpretations of Palmetto GBA.	Hard Copy	$44.99	Add
239	Home Health Regulations Made Easy (NHIC) [Show Details] Description: Home Health Regulations Made Easy (National Heritage Insurance Corporation - NHIC) Spring Special - $44.99 plus FREE Shipping This offer is for a limited time - (Offer Expires: 5/31/12) (Regularly $79.99) This NEW version of the “Home Health Regulations Made Easy” includes information on PPS updates: Face-to-Face Encounter, Therapy Requirements, G-Codes, HHCAHPS and more. This manual is a practical resource that provides easy access to industry regulations and clarification by Medicare (CMS) and National Heritage Insurance Corporation (NHIC). It also provides updated key summary points for each home health topic including: Homebound Status, Medical Necessity, Reasonable & Necessary, Care & Service, Place of Residence, Injections, Therapies, Foot Care, plus other pertinent clinical topics. National Heritage Insurance Corporation (NHIC) represents the following states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. This version meets the current interpretations of NHIC.	Hard Copy	$44.99	Add
649	OASIS Home Care Visit (DVD) [Show Details] Description: OASIS Home Care Visit(DVD)- A valuable training tool for NEW and SEASONED clinical staff. This OASIS Home Visit DVD and User's Guide is an educational tool for ongoing refinement of an integrated OASIS assessment visit. This OASIS DVD and User's Guide is used by agencies across the country to enhance current OASIS education efforts. The DVD case scenario is used to discuss and clarify specific updated OASIS definitions during a joint OASIS home visit. The Guide also provides a case study with a pre/post test to assess the effectiveness of the OASIS training program. Collegial discussions between nurses and therapists during the DVD activities enhance critical OASIS assessment and documentation skills. Cultivating collegial practice, with the use of this OASIS Home Visit DVD and User’s Guide, further refines expert clinical skills within the home care setting. To see a sample of the video go to: http://rbclimited.acrobat.com/p32011525/	DVD	$69.99	Add
800	The Ultimate Family Survival Guide (East Coast Version) [Show Details] Description: The Ultimate Family Survival Guide (East Coast Version) Winter Savings - 50% off (Expires: 1/4/12) Discounted Price: $14.99 + $8 Shipping (Regularly $29.99) RBC Limited has created a single planning resource to assist in the identification, prioritization & customization of family survival plans and strategies during & after an emergency. Coordinated family plans ensure family safety and peace of mind no matter where each family member lives or works. This valuable resource provides ready access & immediate guidance for specific emergencies, and a color-coded guide by topic to reference during an emergency. It also includes an area to enter your personal emergency numbers (relatives, Veterinarian, Doctors, etc.). The Ultimate Family Survival Guide is perfect not only for your patients, but ideal for you, your family, your management team and office personnel. The East Coast Guide includes the following topics: - Pets - Earthquakes - Tornadoes - Sheltering-In-Place - Floods - Evacuation - Radiological/Nuclear Hazards - Hurricanes - Winter Storms/Blizzards - Chemical and Biological Hazards - Disaster Readiness/Survival Kits - First Aid Kits/Helpful Information ISBN: 0-9771060-0-4	Hard Copy	$14.99	Add
800A	The Ultimate Family Survival Guide (West Coast Version) [Show Details] Description: The Ultimate Family Survival Guide (West Coast Version)- Winter Savings - 50% off (Expires: 1/4/12) Discounted Price: $14.99 + $8 Shipping (Regularly $29.99) RBC Limited has created a single planning resource to assist in the identification, prioritization & customization of family survival plans and strategies during & after an emergency. Coordinated family plans ensure family safety and peace of mind no matter where each family member lives or works. This valuable resource provides ready access & immediate guidance for specific emergencies, and a color-coded guide by topic to reference during an emergency. It also includes an area to enter your personal emergency numbers (relatives, Veterinarian, Doctors, etc.). The Ultimate Family Survival Guide is perfect not only for your patients, but ideal for you, your family, your management team and office personnel. The West Coast Guide includes the following topics: - Pets - Earthquakes - Wildland Fires/Forest Fires - Sheltering-In-Place - Floods - Evacuation - Radiological/Nuclear Hazards - Landslides/Mudslides - Winter Storms/Blizzards - Chemical and Biological Hazards - Disaster Readiness/Survival Kits - First Aid Kits/Helpful Information ISBN: 0-9771060-1-2	Hard Copy	$14.99	Add
999	FREE OASIS-C DISCHARGE AUDIT TOOL [Show Details] Description: FREE OASIS-C DISCHARGE AUDIT TOOL This audit tool is a practical guide to ensure agency clinicians and auditors review the essential Transfer/Discharge OASIS items that reflect the care you provide. Ensure your newly defined Process Quality Outcomes are accurate before CMS posts them to your Home Care Compare. The OASIS-C Discharge Audit Tool is one of MANY other tools we have available in our OASIS-C Transition Tool Kit. The tool kit is a great resource to support leadership & staff education. For more information about the OASIS-C Transition Tool Kit, go to the Product Section - Item #663 and click on “Show Details”. DIRECTIONS TO REGISTER FOR THE FREE OASIS-C AUDIT TOOL • Click "Add" under the Product Column • Go to the top "Click Here we done selecting Products" • New Users: create an account • Returning Users: login with your email address and password • Click on the link: Click here for a print ready copy of your receipt. Another window will open. • Click on the URL to download the FREE OASIS-C Audit Tool. • You will also receive an email subject line: “Receipt for your RBC Limited Order”. To access the FREE OASIS-C Audit Tool – just click on the URL to download the PDF file.	Electronic Media	$0.00	Add
998	FREE Sample ICD-10-CM Agency Transition Work Plan [Show Details] Description: ICD-10 Is Coming CMS published the Final Rule on January 16, 2009, for the transition to ICD-10-CM for all health care providers. Adopted as part of the HIPAA legislation for transaction standards, health care providers will implement the expanded ICD-10 code set on October 1, 2013, with no grace period or delays allowed. Map your agency plan for success with ICD-10-CM. Agency plans will vary based on specialties, size, and diversity. Add this FREE Sample ICD-10-CM Agency Transition Work Plan to your cart. DIRECTIONS TO REGISTER FOR THE FREE ICD-10-CM WORK PLAN • Click "Add" under the Product Column • Go to the top "Click Here we done selecting Products" • New Users: create an account and login in with your email address and newly created password • Returning Users: login with your email address and password • Click on the link: Click here for a print ready copy of your receipt. Another window will open. • Click on the URL to download the ICD-10-CM WORK PLAN. • You will also receive an email subject line: “Receipt for your RBC Limited Order”. To access the FREE Sample ICD-10-CM Agency Transition Work Plan, just click on the URL to download the PDF file. If you have any questions, contact RBC Limited at 845.889.8128 or rbc@netstep.net.	Electronic Media	$0.00	Add
236	2010 Joint Commission Updated Policies [Show Details] Description: 2010 Joint Commission Updated Policies- RBC Limited has updated policies that are compliant with Joint Commission standards, which become effective January 1, 2010. The Joint Commission updates include revisions in standards found in the Leadership, Information Management, Infection Control, Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services; and Sentinel Events chapters. The policies address key focus areas effecting patient safety and include updated Do Not Use Abbreviations; prioritized infection risks for 2010; safety education for staff & patients; and a change in infection rate formula as recommended by APIC. The Performance Improvement Plan was updated to include identification and reduction of unanticipated adverse events and safety risks. The infection control policy also contains a section on planning for an influx of infectious patients and includes a formula for surge capacity. NO Refunds for Joint Commission policy orders.	Electronic Media	$150.00	Add
680	Adverse Events Tool Kit [Show Details] Description: Adverse Events Tool Kit- This tool kit will provide audit tools for all 13 potential adverse event outcomes, provide guidelines for the summary and assist your agency with a performance improvement action plan tool. A quick simple and easy to use guide for everyone in your agency.	Hard Copy	$160.00	Add
240	Infection Control for the Professional DVD [Show Details] Description: Infection Control for the Professional DVD(Now including Standard Precautions)- In an ever changing environment, and as some organisms become resistant to antibiotics, it is up to the health care worker to prevent and control infectious and communicable diseases in themselves as well as their patients. This 30-minute instructional DVD is designed to assist the home care professional to do just that. Topics discussed include: the chain of infection, universal precautions, including selection of personal protective equipment, engineering and work practice controls (hand washing, bag technique, emergency needle recapping, disinfection and sterilization, and use of spill kits), and supervision of paraprofessional personnel. A great orientation for new home care professionals, as well as a good refresher course. Excellent for accreditation preparation. Includes a 13 page workbook; and pre-view and post-view tests.	DVD	$60.00	Add
241	Infection Control DVD for the Paraprofessional [Show Details] Description: Infection Control DVD for the Paraprofessional (Now including Standard Precautions)- Use this 30-minute video as part of your paraprofessional training, orientation, and inservice programs. In an ever changing environment, and as some organisms become resistant to antibiotics, it is up to the health care worker to prevent and control infectious and communicable diseases in themselves as well as their patients. This 30-minute instructional DVD is designed to assist the home care paraprofessional to do just that. Topics discussed include: the chain of infection, universal precautions, including selection of personal protective equipment, engineering and work practice controls (hand washing, housekeeping and the levels of disinfection, laundry, removal of contaminates, waste disposal, personal hygiene articles, and pets). Language is appropriate for paraprofessional level employees. Excellent for accreditation preparation. Includes a 13 page workbook; and pre-view and post-view tests.	DVD	$60.00	Add
242	Infection Control DVD Set [Show Details] Description: Infection Control DVD Set- This set includes both the Professional and Paraprofessional Infection Control DVDs (description above). Workbooks are included. $110.00, plus shipping and handling. SAVE $10 BY PURCHASING THE SET ($120.00 individually).	DVD	$110.00	Add
226A-12	MRSA/VRE Precaution Sheets (Laminated) - Larger Size: 8 1/2" x 11” - Dozen Quantity [Show Details] Description: MRSA/VRE Precaution Sheets (Laminated)- Larger Size: 8 1/2" x 11” - Dozen Quantity A must for all direct care home health providers, this tool is a great resource for your clinical staff. They’ll find it of invaluable assistance in care plan development. The larger size (8 1/2" x 11”) is ideal for posting at the nurse’s desk; the smaller size (5 1/2” x 8 1/2”) is perfect for the practitioner’s bag. Cost for the larger size (8 1/2" x 11”): $30.00 for a dozen. Also available in single quantity: $3.00 each - see Item 226A.	Hard Copy	$30.00	Add
226B-12	MRSA/VRE Precaution Sheets (Laminated) - Smaller Size: 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” - Dozen Quantity [Show Details] Description: MRSA/VRE Precaution Sheets (Laminated)- Smaller Size: 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” - Dozen Quantity A must for all direct care home health providers, this tool is a great resource for your clinical staff. They’ll find it of invaluable assistance in care plan development. The larger size (8 1/2" x 11”) is ideal for posting at the nurse’s desk; the smaller size (5 1/2” x 8 1/2”) is perfect for the practitioner’s bag. Cost for the smaller size (5 1/2" x 8 1/2”): $25.00 for a dozen. Also available in single quantity: $2.50 each - see Item 226B.	Hard Copy	$25.00	Add
226A	MRSA/VRE Precaution Sheets (Laminated) - Larger Size: 8 1/2" x 11” - Single Quantity [Show Details] Description: MRSA/VRE Precaution Sheets (Laminated)- Larger Size: 8 1/2" x 11” - Single Quantity A must for all direct care home health providers, this tool is a great resource for your clinical staff. They’ll find it of invaluable assistance in care plan development. The larger size (8 1/2" x 11”) is ideal for posting at the nurse’s desk; the smaller size (5 1/2” x 8 1/2”) is perfect for the practitioner’s bag. Cost for the larger size (8 1/2" x 11”) single quantity: $3.00 each.	Hard Copy	$3.00	Add
226B	MRSA/VRE Precaution Sheets (Laminated ) - Smaller Size: 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” - Single Quantity [Show Details] Description: MRSA/VRE Precaution Sheets (Laminated)- Larger Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2” - Single Quantity A must for all direct care home health providers, this tool is a great resource for your clinical staff. They’ll find it of invaluable assistance in care plan development. The larger size (8 1/2" x 11”) is ideal for posting at the nurse’s desk; the smaller size (5 1/2” x 8 1/2”) is perfect for the practitioner’s bag. Cost for the smaller size (5 1/2" x 8 1/2”) single quantity: $2.50 each.	Hard Copy	$2.50	Add
201	Infection Control Resource Manual, Two Volume Set [Show Details] Description: Infection Control Resource Manual, Two Volume Set- This comprehensive manual is a “must have” for compliance with OSHA regulations and JCAHO standards. Designed as a guide to assist agencies in the development of their infection control and prevention policies, the manual is consistent with CDC recommendations and OSHA guidelines. (Agencies are responsible for local and state regulations.) Areas addressed include: General Infection Control Policies, Tuberculosis, Exposures, Personal Protective Equipment, Clinical policies, Sample Surveillance Program, Orientation, Inservice Curriculum and Handouts, Updates/Forms & The Federal Register.	Hard Copy	$365.00	Add
227	Infection Control Assessment Tool [Show Details] Description: Infection Control Assessment Tool- Use this two page document to identify patients at risk for infection. This tool will assist the practitioner in developing appropriate care plans for all levels of providers.	Hard Copy	$100.00	Add
226C	Influenza-Like Illness Log for Home Care Agencies [Show Details] Description: Influenza-Like Illness Log for Home Care Agencies- Use this handy log to track influenza-like illnesses of your staff. This is a great tool for use as part of your Performance Improvement Program.	Hard Copy	$25.00	Add
228A	Paraprofessionals [Show Details] Description: Paraprofessionals- Used as an adjunct flowsheet to the Plan of Care, this form specifies personal protective equipment, universal or standard precautions.	Hard Copy	$15.00	Add
228B	Professionals [Show Details] Description: Precaution Flowsheet Used as an adjunct flowsheet to the Plan of Care, this form specifies personal protective equipment, universal or standard precautions.	Hard Copy	$30.00	Add
603	Home Health Care Emergency Disaster Resource Guide [Show Details] Description: Home Health Care Emergency Disaster Resource Guide- A comprehensive guide for coping with natural and man-made disasters produced with homecare agencies and hospices in mind. Produced by one of the most respected authorities in the field, Barbara Citarella of RBC Limited discusses the impact of hurricanes Rita and Katrina, 9/11 and pandemic with practical advice for home care agencies and the personnel they employ. $80.00. plus S & H.	Hard Copy	$80.00	Add
600A	Emergency Disaster Preparedness Manual on CD [Show Details] Description: Emergency Disaster Preparedness Manual on CD This manual was developed and written by the only experts on home care emergency disaster planning. It will cover biological, radiological and chemical disasters as well as natural disaster planning. Great tools for agency assessment and includes the famous home care and hospice grid for the homeland security alert system. This two volume manualwill be able to add to your existing plan or if you don’t have an existing plan, there is one in the manual. Updated to include information on SARS, Pandemic Influenza & Tsunamis. Approximately 420 pages.	CDROM	$225.00	Add
600	Emergency Disaster Preparedness Manual (Hardcopy) [Show Details] Description: Emergency Disaster Preparedness Manual- This manual was developed and written by the only experts on home care emergency disaster planning. It will cover biological, radiological and chemical disasters as well as natural disaster planning. Great tools for agency assessment and includes the famous home care and hospice grid for the homeland security alert system. This two volume manual will be able to add to your existing plan or if you don’t have an existing plan, there is one in the manual. Updated to include information on SARS, Pandemic Influenza & Tsunamis. Approximately 420 pages.	Hard Copy	$265.00	Add

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