[1520] S.U.R.C.H. - A Utilization Program for
Home Health
Summary:
Can hospital-like utilization review improve you agency productivity and clinical outcomes?
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
- §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
Faculty: Cisneros, Arnie
Program Description: This exciting QA program utilizes UR
mechanisms employed by hospitals to manage care. Agencies that have implemented
this methodology have enhanced clinical outcomes and improved productivity.
Accurate Start of Care programming is the first step in producing and
delivering audit-proof care, and a S.U.R.C.H.-like mechanism assures PPS
compliant programming. This program has been presented across the country and
featured in CARING magazine, The Remington Report, and Decision Health's Home
Care Outcomes in 2009.
Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to:
- Describe the history of the Medicare Home Health benefit
- Discuss how the Prospective Pay System (PPS) model utilizes the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) and
Outcome-Based Quality Improvement (OBQI) methods to identify programming
- Evaluate the Service Utilization for Care in the Home (SURCH) method of utilization review and its effect on clinical and fiscal outcomes
- Demonstrate the Clinical Synthesis method via interactive audience participation demos with specific nursing and rehab management scripting
Diane Levan, Director of Home Care for
South Jersey VNA states "Our nurses love SURCH..." when describing that it "can be
easily replicated by anyone".
About the Presenter: This program is presented by Arnie Cisneros, PT,
Owner and President of HomeHealth Strategic Management. Arnie is renowned for his adaptation of traditional care philosophies
to address current and future healthcare initiatives. A practicing clinician, Arnie provides working level insight into program
development and care consultation for providers. He authors "Home Health Forum", a bi-weekly column addressing homecare issues
and is a contributor to "The Remington Report", Caring, and Decision Health publications. He presents nationally on topics
including S.U.R.C.H. - UR for Home Health, OBQI case Conference, and PPS/P4P strategies.
Education-Training Credits:
- 1.5 Hrs HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
[1520] S.U.R.C.H. - A Utilization Program for
Home Health
