Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement(QAPI) & Education at VISITING NURSE SERVICE AND HOSPICE OF SUFFOLK in Northport, New York

Job Description:

Reviews Start of Care OASIS completed by all cliniciansincluding results of McBee reviews. Educates clinicians as necessary basedupon outcomes of reviews.Troubleshoots CMS rejections, working with clinicians,and re-submits to CMS.Reviews Plan of Cares for accuracy and completeness.Educates clinicians as necessary based upon outcomes of reviews.Reviews Recertifications, Resumptions of Care, Discharge and Transfer OASIS. Educates clinicians as necessary based uponoutcomes of reviews.Reviews care plans for accuracy and completeness.Educates clinicians as necessary based upon outcomes of reviews.Tracks and trends review results by individualforwarding to Clinical Manager and Director of Operations.Conferences/ educates clinicians re: trended deficiencies. Participates in ongoing staff education along with staffdevelopment coordinator.Functions as a resource person to all cliniciansregarding documentation requirements.Assists in ongoing education and support of clinicalstaff in the accurate completion of the OASIS and supportive documentationat all time points.Serves as a resource for clinicians and clerical stafffor troubleshooting documentation related problems such as date errors,order conflicts, and OASIS errors.Completes hospitalization and death at home auditsutilizing internal tool designated for same. Tracks and trends results which are presented to management staff and QAPI Committee.Participates in QAPI Quarterly Meetings, providing feedback on outcomes and suggestions for improvements.Participates in new employee orientation.Facilitates and participates in care managementmeetings for clinical staff.Assists Director of QAPI and Education in job relatedactivities as needed.Administers PPDs and Influenza vaccinations toemployees and volunteers, as needed. Administers Influenza vaccinations toany walk-in public.Keeps current with Best Practices regarding diseaseprocesses and documentation practices through readings and attendance atin-services.Is knowledgeable regarding agency policies andprocedures, and accreditation bodys, State and Federal regulations.Adheres to all applicable federal, state, local lawsand regulations.Other duties as assigned.