Is it Really a Terminal Illness? Certifying and Recertifying with Confidence and in Compliance

December Quality & Regulatory Topic

Is it Really a Terminal Illness? Certifying and Recertifying with Confidence and in Compliance
December 16, 2014

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Webinar Description
Every day, your staff must decide what diagnoses are “related” to the terminal prognosis; what should be included in the plan of care; and how to document to best support eligibility.  In this Webinar, learn how to determine and document which diagnoses and conditions are “related” for the purposes of plans of care and coverage.  Make certain you are in compliance with updated regulations involving the role of the medical director. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls that put your claims at risk.  Also, learn how to use the new NHPCO algorithm and resource guide for better data collection, documentation, and decision-making.
Faculty
Joan K. Harrold, MD, MPH, FACP, FAAHPM
Dr. Harrold is the Medical Director and Vice President of Medical Services of Hospice and Community Care in Lancaster, PA and has more than 18 years of experience in hospice and palliative care. Board certified in Internal Medicine with added qualifications in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, she received her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. She also completed a Master of Public Health degree with special emphasis in epidemiology and biostatistics. Dr. Harrold serves on the Boards of Directors of NHPCO and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation and previously served as a director on the Boards of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM), the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (ABHPM), and the Pennsylvania Hospice Network.  Dr. Harrold actively participates in NHPCO in a number of capacities including: co-chair of the Palliative Care Advisory Council, Relatedness Workgroup, Physician Education Subcommittee, and the NHPCO/MAC Workgroup.  She has also served as the Physician Section Leader of the National Council of Hospice and Palliative Professionals and on the Governance Committee, Chief Medical Officer Council, and Palliative Care Task Force. Dr. Harrold is co-author of the Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness (2^nd edition, 2011), has participated in peer-reviewed research in hospice care, and is a frequent presenter on national and regional levels.
Webinar Objectives
At the completion of this Webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify how to document which diagnoses and conditions are “related” to the terminal prognosis for the purposes of plans of care and coverage
• Discuss updated regulations involving the role of the medical director
• Describe how to use the new NHPCO algorithm and resource guide for better data collection, documentation, and decision-making

Nurse: NHPCO is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

NHPCO designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 contact hours. Nurses should claim only the contact hours commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Accredited status by ANCC refers only to continuing nursing education and does not imply endorsement of any commercial product discussed in conjunction with this activity.

Physician: The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

NHPCO designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Worker: This activity is pending approval from the National Association of Social Workers.

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