Manage your department with the leading HIM director at your side.
This second edition is an updated version of the earlier best seller and details everything you need to know to direct your health information management department. HIM guru Jean Clark covers the gamut from documentation improvement, transcription, and electronic health records to new chapters on RAC and ICD-10. She also provides guidance on the new HIPAA and HITECH Act requirements to make this a complete resource for both new and seasoned HIM supervisors/managers.
The HIM Director's Handbook, Second Edition helps you:
- Run an effective and efficient HIM department - Establish productivity standards for staff - Develop and implement effective policies and procedures - Understand the HITECH and RAC requirements and how they impact your department - Improve documentation quality and transcription accuracy - Prepare your organization for ICD-10 - Comply with CMS and Joint Commission documentation requirements - Use the medical record as an audit tool
What's new in the second edition?
- A new chapter on RAC - An updated HIPAA chapter with HITECH information - A new chapter on making the transition to ICD-10 - New downloadable tools, plus updates to several tools from the previous edition - An updated Joint Commission CMS crosswalk
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Organizing and Managing the Department and Productivity Standards Chapter 2: Understanding The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services, and Other Regulatory Organizations Chapter 3: Improving the Revenue Cycle Chapter 4: Managing Process Improvement and Quality Assurance Chapter 5: Using the Medical Record as an Audit Tool Chapter 6: Providing Training and Support for Coding Staff Chapter 7: Managing Transcription Staff and Processes Chapter 8: Training Staff on HIPAA Privacy Requirements Chapter 9: Implementing Electronic Health Records Chapter 10: RACs and Other External Audit Challenges Chapter 11: ICD-10-CM/PCS and HIPAA 5010 Appendix: Sample Policies, Forms, and Tools
Words of praise for the first edition of The HIM Director's Handbook:
'have found that handbook to be extremely helpful. I especially like the chart showing CMS CoP rules next to the Joint Commission rules. I've got my handbook tagged to find certain things quickly. I've been able to share information with the Quality Department and with my boss quickly and easily with this book.'
 - Margaret Kimball, RHIT, CTR, Assistant Director, Health Information Management Grays Harbor Community Hospital Aberdeen, Washington
'I am enjoying the book. As a CEO, I am trying to learn as much as possible about the revenue cycle and this serves as a good reference.'
 - Leah Osbahr, CEO Washington County Memorial Salem, IN
'This book is great. I have used the information on the centralized coding model in our department. It is working well so far. It also helps my coders keep their skills up in all areas. It also has given me somewhat of a guideline to monitor coding production.'
 - Barbara Cronce-Roloson, RHIT Medical Records Manager Hills and Dales General Hospital Cass City, MI

The HIM Director's Handbook, Second Edition

Medical Books

HCPRO

Jean S. Clark RHIA CSHA

Administration & Medicine Economics

HCPro, Inc.

ICD-10 is the biggest change for the HIM industry since the implementation of DRGs in the 1980s.
HIM directors must take a lead role in their organization's ICD-10 implementation, including advocating for and securing an appropriate budget, developing a robust staff retraining program, and ensuring timely IT system changes.
This book outlines the differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10, provides a thorough timeline of events leading up to implementation, and helps HIM directors develop a project plan to manage the process seamlessly from start to finish.
The HIM Director's Guide to ICD-10 will help you:
1. Assess your organization's level of readiness for ICD-10 2. Develop a thorough project management plan and implementation timeline 3. Identify the strategic components to ICD-10 success 4. Apply expert-developed tools to your organization's unique needs
Topics covered include:
- ICD-10 Introduction - ICD-10-PCS Key Attributes - Project Management - HIM Assessment Process - HIM Training and Educational Plan - HIM-Specific Tasks and Timeline - Countdown to ICD-10 'Go Live' Next steps - GEMS/Translations/Mappings: Case Studies - Appendix resources

The HIM Director's Guide to ICD-10

Gloryanne Bryant BS RHIA RHIT CCS CCDS

Caroline Piselli MBA RN FACHE

HCPro

Your all-in-one resource for Joint Commission standards compliance and survey preparation Packed with expert advice, best practices, and sample tools and tracers, this book saves you from having to research and manage Joint Commission accreditation activities on your own. Now in its 13th edition, this fully updated book, written by two of the country s most respected accreditation specialists actively working in hospitals now, Jodi L. Eisenberg, MHA, CPHQ, CPMSM, CSHA, and Jean S. Clark, RHIA, CSHA, features everything a new survey coordinator needs to begin their role as well as updating veteran accreditation specialists on the latest Joint Commission changes. They share their first-hand experience in interpreting standards and preparing facilities for Joint Commission survey. Would you like to receive The Joint Commission Survey Coordinator's Handbook for FREE? Join the Association for Healthcare Accreditation Professionals (AHAP)! (Scroll down for details) Benefits: * Track specific standard changes in 2011 * Prepare yourself and staff for survey day and respond to Requirements for Improvement (RFI) * Translate the technical aspect of the life safety code requirements into practical terms for yourself and fellow non-engineers * Build better communication with leadership about Joint Commission requirements What s new: * Insider perspective: This year s handbook is written by two actual accreditation professionals with decades of hand on experience as survey coordinators * Latest tracer changes: With The Joint Commission beginning it s look at next generation tracers the Handbook will help you update your existing tracer methodology * Telemedicine update: Find out how this year s telemedicine changes affect the standards and your own policies * Joint Commission standards and CMS: As these two organizations continue to become more intertwined understand how this could impact survey preparation in your facility Bonus tools included with your book: * Sample tracers * Checklists to help educate staff and prepare for survey * Sample policies for challenging standards * Additional customizable tools and forms Table of Contents: Chapter 1 The Joint Commission at a Glance Chapter 2 2011 and 2012 Announced Standards Changes Chapter 3 Problematic Standards to Meet Chapter 4 Risk Reduction Strategies to Demonstrate Compliance Chapter 5 Life Safety Code Compliance for the Non-Engineer* Chapter 6 Preparation for Survey Chapter 7 After Your Onsite Survey Chapter 8 Ongoing Compliance Readiness Chapter 9 The Clarification Process

The Joint Commission Survey Coordinator's Handbook, 13th Edition

Jodi L. Eisenberg MHA CPHQ CPMSM CSHA

Staff Training and Survey Readiness provides practical guidance and tools to train leaders, physicians, and staff about accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements in easy- to- read terminology. It also provides direction on how to become excellent tracer team members and build the confidence to take ownership of an ongoing compliance program. Most importantly, with the training in this book, staff will gain a renewed focus on providing quality patient care and safety, not just for accrediting or regulatory reasons, but because of a culture shift that values patients above all else. This book will help you: - Understand accreditation's role in improving healthcare quality and safety - Prepare for working with The Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory agencies and accreditors before, during, and after the survey - Develop skills and tools for working with peers, leadership, and department heads to create a culture of continual readiness - Work with tracer tools to track improvements and encourage continuous survey readiness and a culture of safety and qualityView the Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Accrediting/Certification Agencies: Know Your Options Chapter 2: Training Equals Ongoing Readiness Chapter 3: Tracers and Other Activities Chapter 4: Let's Get Organized Chapter 5: Leaders and the Board: “Just Tell Me the Good and the Bad, but Keep It Short!” Chapter 6: Medical Staff: How Does This Affect Me? Chapter 7: The “Boots on the Ground” Staff Chapter 8: Everyone Has to Be an Owner, Not a Renter and Every Team Needs a Coach Chapter 9: Best Practices: Proven Success Stories Appendix: A Joint Commission Toolkit and Tracer Training PowerPoint

Staff Training and Survey Readiness: Preparing Your Organization for Accreditation and CMS Compliance

HCPro Inc.

The Joint Commission Mock Tracer Made Simple, 18th Edition, the newest version of HCPro's premier survey prep guide, helps you ensure everyone is ready when surveyors walk through your front door. The book breaks down the latest Joint Commission standards in a mock survey checklist format and guides you through practice tracers throughout your organization. Use these tools to train chapter leaders and committee members to easily delegate the right forms to the right people on their committees. 
This completely updated edition reflects changes to the Joint Commission standards and National Patient Safety Goals, including the adoption of the 2012 Life Safety Code®. It also comes with a companion PDF that makes it easier for survey coordinators to distribute tools and checklists to the appropriate staff. 
This training resource will help you: -Identify and address compliance weak spots before surveyors find them -Determine whether your facility and staff are ready for survey -Train staff on their survey roles and responsibilities -Use survey simulations and checklists to keep yourself organized and ensure maximum readiness -Save time with a handy collection of customizable lists and forms, distributable in print or electronically

The Joint Commission Mock Tracer Made Simple, 18th Edition

HCPro a division of BLR

Heather Forbes BSN RN CEN CSHA HACP

HCPro, a division of BLR

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