Current Scheduled Workshops
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OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) & Therapy Teleconference
	Wednesday, March 24, 2010 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Central Standard Time Via Telephone $229 Per Phone Connection All you will need to participate is a telephone and a room large enough for your staff! Your registration fee covers one phone connection. You may have an unlimited number of attendees participating at one single connection. For additional sites, please register separately. Goal for OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) & Therapy Teleconference: The Registered Nurse and other clinicians will benefit from a better understanding of the OASIS items that may directly or indirectly contribute to therapy need. Information will be provided defining the process measures and outcome measures calculated from these OASIS items.
	Objective for OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) & Wound Teleconference: Identify OASIS items that potentially contribute to the need for therapy services in the plan of care. Describe associated quality measures, including processes and outcomes. Continuing Education Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Foundation Management Services, Inc., Provider #4544 has been approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, (800)232-3162 or (512)719-3521, to offer continuing education units (CEUs) for social workers. Approval status refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product. This activity provides 1 contact hour. This activity provides 1 clock hour.
Coding Heart Failure Accurately Teleconference
	Wednesday, March 31, 2010 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Central Standard Time Via Telephone $229 Per Phone Connection All you will need to participate is a telephone and a room large enough for your staff! Your registration fee covers one phone connection. You may have an unlimited number of attendees participating at one single connection. For additional sites, please register separately. Goal for Coding Heart Failure Accurately Teleconference: Heart failure is the third most common diagnosis in home care and the most common reason for rehospitalization. The conditions must be coded accurately both for clinical points as well as for outcomes data. The home health Registered Nurse and other home health clinicians will learn how to accurately code heart failure to ensure correct clinical points and to correctly reflect the plan of care.
	Objectives for Coding Heart Failure Accurately Teleconference: Explain how to accurately code congestive heart failure Explain how to accurately code diastolic/systolic heart failure Apply discussed coding techniques and documentation strategies in heart failure coding scenarios Continuing Education Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Foundation Management Services, Inc., Provider #4544 has been approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, (800)232-3162 or (512)719-3521, to offer continuing education units (CEUs) for social workers. Approval status refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product. This activity provides 1 contact hour. This activity provides 1 clock hour. This activity provides 1 HCS-D hour.
	Coding Heart Failure Accurately Brochure
OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) and ADL/IADL Teleconference
	Wednesday, April 7, 2010 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Central Standard Time Via Telephone $229 Per Phone Connection All you will need to participate is a telephone and a room large enough for your staff! Your registration fee covers one phone connection. You may have an unlimited number of attendees participating at one single connection. For additional sites, please register separately. Goal for OASIS and ADL/IADL Teleconference: The Registered Nurse and other home health clinicians will gain a more comprehensive understanding of the CMS guidance on ADL/IADL OASIS items. Brief scenarios will offer the attendee the opportunity to accurately apply current guidance.
	Objective for OASIS and ADL/IADL Teleconference: Identify CMS guidance related to the ADL/IADL OASIS items. Continuing Education Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Foundation Management Services, Inc., Provider #4544 has been approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, (800)232-3162 or (512)719-3521, to offer continuing education units (CEUs) for social workers. Approval status refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product. This activity provides 1 contact hour. This activity provides 1 clock hour.
	OASIS and ADL/IADL Teleconference Brochure
There is a Successful Home Care Survey in Your Future
	Thursday, April 8, 2010 Holiday Inn 1434 Centre Place Drive Denton, Texas 800.213.4732 $249 per person $229 per person for 3 or more people from the same agency $269 per person for onsite registration *This Workshop is Texas Specific Attendees will receive a Manual of Medicare Home Health Eligibility, Coverage & Billing which includes the State Operations Manual: Appendix B- Guidance to Surveyors: Home Health Agencies, the Texas State Regulations, Chapter 97- Licensing Standards for Home and Community Support Services Agencies, Medicare Benefit- Chapter 7 Home Health Services, Chapter 3-Oasis in Detail, and a useful Resources page with OASIS Time Points, 2010 Scheduling Calendar and Website Links to help you with OASIS!!!
	Objectives for There is a Successful Home Care Survey In Your Future: Identify the most problematic home care standards Describe the intent of the CMS standards Indentify processes to assess, maintain, and improve day-to-day operations Describe effective methods to achieve survey readiness List the top 5 survey deficiencies Explain how to address common compliance issues in home care List ways to train and prepare your clinical and non-clinical staff for survey Identify priority areas in survey preparation Describe how to implement a fast-track approach to survey preparation Continuing Education Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Foundation Management Services, Inc., Provider #4544 has been approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, (800)232-3162 or (512)719-3521, to offer continuing education units (CEUs) for social workers. Approval status refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product. This activity provides 6 contact hours. This activity provides 6 clock hours.
	Successful Home Care Survey Brochure
Home Health Coding Certification Prep Course and the Test of the West
	April 20-22, 2010* Holiday Inn 1434 Centre Place Drive Denton, Texas 800.213.4732 $229 per person early bird price (ends March 5, 2010) $269 per person $249 per person for 3 or more people from the same agency $289 per person for onsite registration *This workshop is a two day event on April 20-21, 2010. Attendees will be given the opportunity to take the HCS-D certification and recertification exam on April 22, 2010. Attendees must register separately through the HCS-D for the exam. This workshop is designed for the home health Registered Nurse and other clinicians desiring to elevate their coding skills to a higher level. Appropriate coding has a tremendous impact on reimbursement, therefore attendees will learn during the first two days of this course how to apply coding rules and conventions for correct home health coding. The HCS-D Examination will be offered on the third day for those interested in testing their coding knowledge and skills. This workshop will be a perfect opportunity for individuals that are already HCS-D certified to obtain coding CE and retest if needed.
	Attendees who want to test for the Home Care Coding Specialist-Diagnosis certification exam or recertification exam will have an opportunity to sit for the test April 22, 2010. Attendees must register separately with the Board of Medical Specialty Coding (BMSC) prior to taking the exam. The registration fee for the exam is $249 and recertification is $129. The fee is set by the BMSC and must be paid in advance and sent directly to BMSC. The HCS-D tests the intersection of coding, billing and PPS and it is strongly recommended that a test-taker have at least two years of coding experience before sitting for the exam. To register, or to access more exam information such as the test outline and sample questions, please visit BMSC on the web at Board of Medical Specialty Coding or contact BMSC via email at info@medicalspecialtycoding.com. Continuing Education Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Foundation Management Services, Inc., Provider #4544 has been approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, (800)232-3162 or (512)719-3521, to offer continuing education units (CEUs) for social workers. Approval status refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product. This activity provides 12 contact hours. This activity provides 12 clock hours. This activity provides 10 HCS-D hours.
	Coding Certification Prep Course Brochure BMSC Exam Registration Form
Medicare Documentation in Home Care - McAllen, Texas
	Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Renaissance Casa De Palmas Hotel 101 North Main Street McAllen, Texas 956.631.1101 $199 early bird price per person ends March 26, 2010 $200 per person per day if you or someone from your agency attends OASIS Basic Training on the following day* $249 per person $229 per person for 3 or more people from the same agency $269 per person for onsite registration *Discount does not apply to online registration, please fax registration or call 800.213.4732 to register
	Attendees will benefit by a reading and discussion of applicable Federal, State (TX & OK), and Palmetto guidance related to clinical documentation. Objectives for Medicare Documentation in Home Care Describe regulations pertaining to Medicare home health documentation Identify documentation requirements for compliance and payment (including covered services, plan of care, comprehensive assessment, drug regimen review) Identify the relationship between the Comprehensive Assessment, the CMS 485, and clinical notes Describe the ADR and Redetermination Processes Continuing Education Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Foundation Management Services, Inc., Provider #4544 has been approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, (800)232-3162 or (512)719-3521, to offer continuing education units (CEUs) for social workers. Approval status refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product. This activity provides 6 contact hours. This activity provides 6 clock hours.
	Medicare Documentation Brochure
Home Health Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS): Beyond Basic Training - McAllen, Texas
	Thursday, May 13, 2010 Renaissance Casa De Palmas Hotel 101 North Main Street McAllen, Texas 956.631.1101 $199 early bird price per person ends March 26, 2010 $200 per person per day if you or someone from your agency attends Medicare Documentation in Home Care on the previous day* $249 per person $229 per person for 3 or more people from the same agency $269 per person for onsite registration *Discount does not apply to online registration, please fax registration or call 800.213.4732 to register The home health Registered Nurse and other clinicians will evaluate the challenges presented to home health agencies in maintaining compliance with OASIS items. In this workshop, attendees will be given guidance to help them ensure accuracy of data collection.
	Objectives for Home Health Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) Beyond Basic Training: Identify the rules/conventions associated with OASIS data collection Describe how to utilize current guidance and assessment tips to accurately complete OASIS-C items Define process measures Continuing Education Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Foundation Management Services, Inc., Provider #4544 has been approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, (800)232-3162 or (512)719-3521, to offer continuing education units (CEUs) for social workers. Approval status refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product. This activity provides 6 contact hours. This activity provides 6 clock hours.
	OASIS Beyond Basic Training Brochure
OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) and Medications Teleconference
	Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Central Standard Time Via Telephone $229 Per Phone Connection All you will need to participate is a telephone and a room large enough for your staff! Your registration fee covers one phone connection. You may have an unlimited number of attendees participating at one single connection. For additional sites, please register separately. Goal for OASIS and Medications: The Registered Nurse and other home health clinicians will examine the CMS guidance on OASIS items related to medications and use scenarios to learn how to accurately apply the current guidance. Objective for OASIS and Medications: Explain how to apply CMS guidance to OASIS items related to medications.
	Continuing Education Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Foundation Management Services, Inc., Provider #4544 has been approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, (800)232-3162 or (512)719-3521, to offer continuing education units (CEUs) for social workers. Approval status refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product. This activity provides 1 contact hour. This activity provides 1 clock hour.
	OASIS and Medications Teleconference Brochure
OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) and Living Arrangements & Types/Sources of Assistance Teleconference
	Wednesday, June 9, 2010 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Central Standard Time Via Telephone $229 Per Phone Connection All you will need to participate is a telephone and a room large enough for your staff! Your registration fee covers one phone connection. You may have an unlimited number of attendees participating at one single connection. For additional sites, please register separately. Goal for OASIS and Living Arrangements & Types/Sources of Assistance Teleconference: The Registered Nurse and other home health clinicians will learn how to accurately apply CMS guidance on living arrangements and types/sources of assistance OASIS items to patient assessments.. Objective for OASIS and Living Arrangements & Types/Sources of Assistance: Describe the CMS guidance related to the living arrangements & types/sources of assistance OASIS items.
	Continuing Education Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Foundation Management Services, Inc., Provider #4544 has been approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, (800)232-3162 or (512)719-3521, to offer continuing education units (CEUs) for social workers. Approval status refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product. This activity provides 1 contact hour. This activity provides 1 clock hour.
	OASIS and Living Arrangement Brochure
Paving The Road to Coding: Principles of Coding - Houston, Texas
	Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Renaissance Hotel Houston 6 Greenway Plaza East Houston, Texas 713.629.1200 $199 early bird price per person ends April 25, 2010 $200 per person per day if you or someone from your agency attends Intermediate Coding on the following day* $249 per person $229 per person for 3 or more people from the same agency $269 per person for onsite registration *Discount does not apply to online registration, please fax registration or call 800.213.4732 to register
	Tired of feeling lost in coding workshops…like you are the only one who just doesn’t get it? In this class you are free to ask questions, and you gain a comfort level with your coding knowledge. This workshop will have interactive coding activities and REAL home care examples designed to increase your confidence and skill level. Objectives for Paving the Road to Coding - Principles of Coding: Describe the three volumes in the coding manual Identify coding guidelines and conventions Explain combination coding Describe late effects coding Discuss OASIS related to diagnosis and/or payment Describe appropriate use of V and E codes Explain the importance of secondary diagnosis Continuing Education Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Foundation Management Services, Inc., Provider #4544 has been approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, (800)232-3162 or (512)719-3521, to offer continuing education units (CEUs) for social workers. Approval status refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product. This activity provides 6 contact hours. This activity provides 6 clock hours. This activity provides 6 HCS-D hours with a maximum of 10 for attending both days.
	Paving The Road to Coding Brochure
Paving The Road to Coding: Intermediate Coding - Houston, Texas
	Thursday, June 17, 2010 Renaissance Hotel Houston 6 Greenway Plaza East Houston, Texas 713.629.1200 $199 early bird price per person ends April 25, 2010 $200 per person per day if you or someone from your agency attends Principles of Coding on the previous day* $249 per person $229 per person for 3 or more people from the same agency $269 per person for onsite registration *Discount does not apply to online registration, please fax registration or call 800.213.4732 to register This workshop is designed for those in the home health industry who have a basic understanding of the coding guidelines, but would like to take it to the next level. Attendees will be given the tools to master coding specific system, disease processes, and increase their knowledge of coding conventions and guidelines. This will be moderately paced class full of information that will give coders the ability advance their coding skills.
	Objectives for Paving the Road to Coding - Intermediate Coding: Describe the relationship between risk adjustment and coding Evaluate the relationship between coding and non routine supplies Explain the Grouper Logic impact on coding Define common diagnosis specific coding Continuing Education Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Foundation Management Services, Inc., Provider #4544 has been approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, (800)232-3162 or (512)719-3521, to offer continuing education units (CEUs) for social workers. Approval status refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product. This activity provides 6 contact hours. This activity provides 6 clock hours. This activity provides 6 HCS-D hours with a maximum of 10 for attending both days.
	Paving The Road to Coding Brochure
Home Health Billing and the DDE - Denton, Texas
	Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Holiday Inn 1434 Centre Place Drive Denton, Texas 940.383.4100 $199 early bird price per person ends May 7, 2010 $200 per person per day if you or someone from your agency attends Medicare Documentation in Home Care on the following day* $249 per person $229 per person for 3 or more people from the same agency $269 per person for onsite registration *Discount does not apply to online registration, please fax registration or call 800.213.4732 to register
	This is the workshop for you! Have your claims been rejected? Are you worried about Medical Review? Do you understand the changes with Outliers? Are you ready for changes with Admission Source Codes? Is the new process for HIPPS codes confusing to you? Get Your Questions Answered! Real life examples will be provided through screen shots of step-by –step single claims and eligibility viewings. Objectives for Home Health Billing and the DDE: List the different types of PPS episode exceptions defined Explain how to access the DDE System, specifically, some of the functions that are used for home health billing Describe online verification functions and the many uses of the information Describe the method of processing a claim List common mistakes of adjustments and corrections Continuing Education Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Foundation Management Services, Inc., Provider #4544 has been approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, (800)232-3162 or (512)719-3521, to offer continuing education units (CEUs) for social workers. Approval status refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product. This activity provides 6 contact hours. This activity provides 6 clock hours.
Medicare Documentation in Home Care - Denton, Texas
	Thursday, June 24, 2010 Holiday Inn 1434 Centre Place Drive Denton, Texas 940.383.4100 $199 early bird price per person ends May 7, 2010 $200 per person per day if you or someone from your agency attends Home Health Billing and the DDE the previous day* $249 per person $229 per person for 3 or more people from the same agency $269 per person for onsite registration *Discount does not apply to online registration, please fax registration or call 800.213.4732 to register
	The Home Health Nurse, other clinicians and administrators will increase their knowledge of applicable Federal and State (TX & OK) regulations regarding clinical documentation requirements in home health care. Attendees will receive guidance on successful documentation practices to maintain compliance. Objectives for Medicare Documentation in Home Care: Describe regulations pertaining to Medicare home health documentation Identify documentation requirements for compliance and payment (including covered services, plan of care, comprehensive assessment, drug regimen review) Identify the relationship between the Comprehensive Assessment, the CMS 485, and clinical notes Describe the ADR and Redetermination Processes Continuing Education Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Foundation Management Services, Inc., Provider #4544 has been approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, (800)232-3162 or (512)719-3521, to offer continuing education units (CEUs) for social workers. Approval status refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product. This activity provides 6 contact hours. This activity provides 6 clock hours.