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Get ready to maximize your opportunities with OASIS E and Value-based purchasing! Recently, we had the pleasure of chatting with Claudia Baker from SimiTree who provided valuable advice on how you can elevate your clinical team’s operations under these changes. You can access the resource links mention on the podcast here: https://theclinicalmanagersource.com/resource-links/

As the clinical manager in a home health or hospice setting, you likely have your hands full. With ever-changing regulations and the increasing demand for care, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead of the curve. What skills do you need to succeed in your role? Listen to our conversation with Summer Napier, MLS,Continue reading “Advocacy & Empathy as a Top Skill for Clinical Managers”

Home health and hospice agencies often find themselves in a difficult position: satisfying regulations while providing quality care to their clients. Join us for an informative discussion with Laurie Newlun RN MSN CHC/PC from SimiTree as she goes over the differences between compliance and quality that you need know. We also discuss clinical management bestContinue reading “Compliance & Quality: The Differences You Need to Know”

Technology is an important tool for home health and hospice organizations. It can help to be more efficient and use data to improve quality, clinical outcomes, and staff satisfaction. However, if we don’t expect much from it, it can hinder our efforts. Technology should make life easier, not harder. By using technology correctly, we canContinue reading “Technology Matters: Expect More”

In home health and hospice, clinical informatics nurses play a vital role in using technology to improve care. In this interview, we speak with Brandi Viciere MSN RN CHPN CPHIMS about her experience as a clinical informatics nurse and the impact that technology has had in hospice. She also shares her thoughts on the futureContinue reading “Technology Series Interview with a Clinical Informatics Nurse”

Compliance is an important part of any business, but it’s especially crucial in the hospice industry. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) ensures that hospices are following all the regulations set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Recently, the OIG released a compliance report on a review it performed on aContinue reading “Home Maintenance and the OIG – what they have in common”

Clinical managers need to be prepared for surveys conducted by CMS, State and accrediting bodies. These surveys can include reviews of clinical processes, policies and procedures, as well as the overall quality of care provided. Surveyors typically look for compliance with regulatory guidelines and best practices. Join us for a conversation with Kim Skehan RNContinue reading “Compliance Series Episode #2 Surveys in Home Health & Hospice”

Documentation in clinical records that supports home health or hospice eligibility for care and supports billing Medicare for services is a necessity. Home Health and Hospice auditing from the federal government contractors is ticking up again in the industry. Join us for a discussion with Karen Bommelje RN BSN a seasoned compliance auditor who worksContinue reading “Compliance Series – Interview with Karen Bommelje RN BSN Audit Specialist”

Getting to know the growth/sales teams in your organization can be a benefit to the clinical manager. Opportunities abound to coordinate the care needs of patients and to build relationships with referral sources by aligning clinical operations with growth strategies. Hear what Christina Andrews, Sr. Director of Professional Services at Axxess, has to say aboutContinue reading “Aligning with Growth Strategies”

It’s tough stepping into a management role. It’s particularly hard when you’ve had no training in how to be a manager. Learn about assessing what you know and making a plan to address what you don’t and how to fill in the gaps. Don’t be afraid of the numbers and the financial aspects of theContinue reading “Treat your career like a business”