Debora Morgan, MSHA

Healthcare organizations are looking for creative ways to reduce provider burnout and improve the quality of documentation. It's important to include appropriate oversight from a governance perspective with your strategy.

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Discover why healthcare providers struggle with manual Revenue Cycle Management and how automation or outsourcing can resolve these challenges.

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🌟 Whether you’ve determined now is the time for you to begin the process toward FACHE or you’re still deciding, the next stop on your journey is our FACHE Overview Webinar. This webinar is free for you to attend but it requires registration. Learn more and save your place here: https://bit.ly/3MkxxT8

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➡️ Whether you’ve determined now is the time for you to begin the process toward FACHE or you’re still deciding, the next stop on your journey is our FACHE Overview Webinar. This webinar is free for you to attend but it requires registration. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4fVBYRC

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is beneficial in engaging patients to reduce hospital readmissions and improve health outcomes, but did you know not all RPM platforms are the same? 🤔 Find out how to get the most engagement from members in our latest blog post. 🔗 https://hubs.la/Q02wPttY0 #RemotePatientMonitoring #PatientEngagement #RemotePatientEngagement

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💡Is good clinical documentation healthcare’s secret weapon? 🚀🗂️ 📺 It might not make for a thrilling medical drama storyline – but top-quality clinical documentation is the linchpin of good healthcare. When comprehensive and accurate, clinical documentation tells the true patient story, serving as a primary source of health data. This ensures a patient’s care team – now and into the future – has all the information they need to deliver the best possible care, for the best health outcomes. 🌟 🪙 Not to mention the benefits accurate documentation brings to the healthcare bottom line. By recording all treatments and services rendered, healthcare organizations can bill accurately, balance their budgets and keep the lights on so they can continue to provide vital services. 💡 However, upholding quality documentation has historically been challenging. Clinical documentation is time-consuming and vulnerable to human error. 🧑‍💻 And gaps in existing and legacy medical records pose a challenge – especially as care teams change hands or organizations shift from paper-based records to hybrid digital systems. 📝 💻 As a result, many healthcare organizations still find themselves struggling with the challenges of low-quality or unspecific clinical documentation, not to mention finding time to review records when there’s patient consultations and treatments to attend to. On the flipside, the costs of poor documentation are high – negatively impacting health outcomes for patients as well as the bottom line. 📉 That’s why the most forward-thinking healthcare organizations are fostering a documentation-centric culture and tidying up their backlog with the help of specialists and innovation. ⚕️🧬 That’s where clinical documentation integrity (CDI) comes in. CDI is a concept that’s been flying under the radar for a while – embraced by innovative healthcare organizations while still relatively unknown in the larger healthcare ecosystems. But its potential for healthcare organizations is transformative. 🚀 Simply put, CDI is the process of reviewing medical records to spot gaps and achieve the best quality data – while ensuring that going forward, clinical documentation is recorded to the highest standard. 📑 ✔️ A robust CDI program or strategy includes elements like a dedicated CDI team, regular audits, ongoing healthcare staff training in documentation best practices, and leveraging technology to improve documentation proactively. 🤖 💻 🧑🏽‍💼 It’s a huge topic - and unchartered territory! 🧭 So over the coming weeks, we’ll be exploring the ins and outs of CDI in bite-sized chunks on our channels - and we’ve written an easy-to-understand blog to get you acquainted with the topic! 🖊️ Read it here ➡️➡️➡️ https://lnkd.in/ewPQpM7W Have you heard of CDI? Let us know in the comments! 💬

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This morning, McBee experts Lisa Selman-Holman and Michelle Horner BSN, RN, HCS-D, HCS-O, HCS-H, COS-C led valuable sessions at the TAHC - Tennessee Association for Home Care Fall Conference, diving into the latest FY 2025 updates for ICD-10-CM coding. Attendees walked away with practical insights on how new changes impact coding practices from updated Coding Clinic guidance to shifts in grouper and comorbidity tables. The team discussed essential updates that all #homecare providers should know to adapt smoothly to the evolving landscape. #HealthCareCompliance #ICD10Updates

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🌟 Understanding Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care 🌟 Check out this helpful infographic to see the key differences between palliative care and hospice care. 🏥 🔹 Palliative Care: Focuses on pain and symptom management to improve quality of life at any stage of a serious illness, even during treatment. Services can be provided at home or in assisted living facilities. 🔹 Hospice Care: Provides comfort and support for terminal patients with a prognosis of 6 months or less, focusing on quality of life for both the patient and their family. Available at home, assisted living, or nursing home facilities. ✨ More questions? Give us a call! 425-357-1790 #PalliativeCare #HospiceCare #Healthcare #SupportAndComfort #QualityOfLife

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Understanding Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care Check out this helpful infographic to see the key differences between palliative care and hospice care. 🏥 🔹 Palliative Care: Focuses on pain and symptom management to improve quality of life at any stage of a serious illness, even during treatment. Services can be provided at home or in assisted living facilities. 🔹 Hospice Care: Provides comfort and support for terminal patients with a prognosis of 6 months or less, focusing on quality of life for both the patient and their family. Available at home, assisted living, or nursing home facilities. ✨ More questions? Give us a call! 425-357-1790 #PalliativeCare #HospiceCare #Healthcare #SupportAndComfort #QualityOfLife

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NURSES: EMPOWER YOURSELF WITH ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION Remember, being assertive isn't about being confrontational—it's about clearly expressing your needs and boundaries while respecting others. Examples shared: "I feel uncomfortable talking about others when they're not present. Let's focus on patient care." "I'm uncomfortable with how close you are. Could we step back and discuss this later?" What's your go-to assertive statement? Share in the comments and let's learn from each other! #NursesRock #NurseLife #NursesFeedTheirYoung #DareToDoNursingDifferently #NursingLeadership Want to enhance your communication skills? Join our supportive nursing community: https://lnkd.in/eXGz6kr3

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Workplace violence is a costly problem for healthcare organizations. Discover how to create a safer, more supportive environment for healthcare workers, with proven strategies from current and former executives of Jefferson Health, Inspira Health Network, SSM Health and Mission Health. Join our free webinar on Aug. 20 for insights on: • The business case for prioritizing staff safety • Implementing effective safety solutions • Leadership’s role in fostering a culture of safety Don't miss this opportunity to improve staff retention and protect your team. Register today! LINK [https://lnkd.in/gP2jNjDW] #healthcarestaffing

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Workplace violence is a costly problem for healthcare organizations. Discover how to create a safer, more supportive environment for healthcare workers, with proven strategies from current and former executives of Jefferson Health, Inspira Health Network, SSM Health and Mission Health. Join our free webinar on Aug. 20 for insights on: • The business case for prioritizing staff safety • Implementing effective safety solutions • Leadership’s role in fostering a culture of safety Don't miss this opportunity to improve staff retention and protect your team. Register today! LINK [https://lnkd.in/gP2jNjDW] #healthcarestaffing

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We are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with VHHA Solutions, expanding our mission to provide accessible, inclusive mental health care to communities across Virginia. 🤝 Together, we're taking bold steps to enhance care delivery, reduce readmissions, and address the ongoing mental health crisis. This partnership amplifies our commitment to better mental health outcomes for children and families nationwide. Read the full press release below for more details! https://lnkd.in/ecFXcygB

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At a time when healthcare systems and their staffs were overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Duke HomeCare & Hospice (DHCH) was able to improve the care that it provides its patients and the work, satisfaction, and retention of its staff. The Duke Health agency reduced nurse turnover by 50 percent, decreased billing delays by more than two-thirds, and improved the reporting and capture of data for in-home patient safety. Read how Duke HomeCare & Hospice embraces systems and principles to share information, engage and retain staff, and rapidly identify and solve problems: https://hubs.li/Q02KQnRl0

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