Add ACE Information to Your Preparation for Trauma-Informed Care

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Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare We’re all working to provide trauma-informed care to residents in our facilities.  We’re also cognizant of the effect trauma may have on our staff.  Trauma-informed care doesn’t happen overnight – it’s a process of understanding what trauma is, identifying residents and working to eliminate or mitigate…… Continue reading Add ACE Information to Your Preparation for Trauma-Informed Care

CMS Holding Limited Number of SNF Claims

Posted in INDUSTRY NEWS, Long-Term Care

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has just announced that is holding a “limited number” of SNF Claims (bolding added by me): “As CMS has undertaken the implementation of the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM), we are holding a limited number of Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) claims while we make…… Continue reading CMS Holding Limited Number of SNF Claims

Medicare Part B Immunization Billing and Preventive Services Information

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Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS has provided information regarding Medicare Part B immunization billing, specifically seasonal Influenza virus, Pneumococcal and Hepatitis B. A 15-page MLN Educational Tool is a great resource for your billers for these immunizations. In addition, you have access to information regarding preventive services: Medicare Preventive…… Continue reading Medicare Part B Immunization Billing and Preventive Services Information

Name Change for NPUAP

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Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare This morning, NPUAP – National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel – announced that it has changed its name.  The new name is National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel or NPIAP.  I’ve excerpted these statements from their press release: “The new name reflects the future direction of the…… Continue reading Name Change for NPUAP

CMS Posts Section GG Video Tutorials

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Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently released a short video tutorial to assist providers with coding GG0130A. Eating. This 6-minute video is designed to provided targeted guidance using simulated patient scenarios. To access the video, click on the link below: Coding GG0130A. Eating…… Continue reading CMS Posts Section GG Video Tutorials

Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum | Wednesday, Nov 6, 2019 | 2:00-3:00pm ET.

Posted in Home Care, INDUSTRY NEWS

Sharon Hamilton MS, RN, CFDS Clinical Consultant, Briggs Healthcare Click on the link for the agenda: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 – Agenda – Home Health, Hospice & DME/Quality Open Door Forum (ODF) [PDF, 30KB] Open Door Participation Instructions: This call will be Conference Call Only. To participate by phone: Dial: 1-888-455-1397 & Reference Conference Passcode:…… Continue reading Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum | Wednesday, Nov 6, 2019 | 2:00-3:00pm ET.

LTC Infection Management and Antibiotic Stewardship Programs

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Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare A study and a survey were published this week that should interest the LTC community. A study on the Role of Post‐Acute Care in Readmissions for Preexisting Healthcare‐Associated Infections was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.  This study looked at 2013 –…… Continue reading LTC Infection Management and Antibiotic Stewardship Programs