BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//http://www.medi-sota.org/main///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260404T113728UTC-0878IWDorc@http://www.medi-sota.org/main/ DTSTAMP:20260404T113728Z DESCRIPTION:Recording of sessions will available to those that cannot atten d the live session. \;  \;\nDischarge planning has become more tha n just the movement of the patient out of the hospital. \; It is a “pr ocess” that starts at the point of admission and follows beyond discharge and through the continuum of care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid S ervices have proposed more “teeth” to the process\, with updates to the di scharge planning section of the Conditions of Participation. \; This w orkshop will cover a wide-ranging list of topics related to discharge plan ning. \; Effective discharge plans can improve your hospital’s value-b ased reimbursement. \; We will review how to engage with other members of the interdisciplinary care team in the process of planning for the pat ient’s movement across the continuum including verbal and written hand-off communication. Discharge planning is no longer a destination but a proces s! \; Learn how to be certain that your processes address the complexi ties of the new healthcare environment as well as the regulatory requireme nts\nOBJECTIVES\n\nUnderstand discharge planning as a process not an outco me.\nDiscuss the new CMS changes related to transitional and discharge pla nning and how they can impact your practice.\nIdentify best practice strat egies for transitioning patients across the continuum of care.\nReview exa mples of case management assessments that meet regulatory requirements fro m CMS.\nUnderstand the new requirements from CMS related to Social Drivers of Health and how to assess patients for these drivers.\nApply the regula tory requirements related to discharge planning.\nIdentify strategies that can be used to reduce your hospital’s readmission rate.\nReview definitio ns and examples of the continuum of care and how it applies to your discha rge planning process.\nDiscuss the levels of care\, the differences betwee n them\, and the patient requirements for acceptance into one of these lev els.\nIdentify specialty roles in case management that support the dischar ge and transitional planning processes.\nReview strategies for working wit h post-acute providers.\nParticipate in open discussion of discharge plann ing issues identified by attendees.\n\nInstructor: \;Toni Cesta &\; Bev Cunningham\, Principals at Case Management Concepts\, LLC\nTarget Aud ience: \; \;RN's\, Social Work Case Manager\, Discharge Planners\, or anyone upgrading their role in discharge planning.\n\nHandouts will be shasred prior to each webinar\nThe recording link for each session will b e available to all registrants for 60 days\n\nFebruary 6\, 2025 12:00 - 1: 30 pm - Session 1\nWebinar 1: \; Best Practices in Managing Discharge Planning\nThis webinar will discuss what discharge planning is and the bes t-practice processes that can be applied to achieve the best outcomes\, in cluding a timely and safe discharge plan. After reviewing this process ste p-by-step\, we will discuss the ways in which discharge planning intersect s with the other case management roles\, including utilization management\ , care coordination and others. \; From here will move to a discussion of transitional planning\, what it is and how it can be used effectively to ensure that your patient have a smooth move out of the acute care setti ng and to the next level of care. We will conclude webinar 1 with a discus sion of the roles of the Transitions Case Manager.\nFebruary 27\, 2024 12: 00 - 1:30 pm - Session 2\nWebinar 2: \; Case Management Assessments an d Other Regulatory Requirements\nThis second webinar will review the requi rements from CMS related to assessments. The initial assessment is used to begin the discharge planning process\, but it can be much more than that. Forward-thinking application of a comprehensive tool will be shared.  \; We will then review the social drivers of health assessments  \;req uired by CMS and examples of tools that can be used to meet \; \; these requirements.  \;Both assessment tools are the foundations for y our discharge planning processes. \; We will move on to other regulato ry requirements related to discharge planning including the Choice List\, the patient appeal process and others.\nMarch 6\, 2025 12:00 - 1:30 pm - S ession 3 \;\nWebinar 3: \; Levels of Care and How They Relate to D ischarge Planning\nThis third webinar will review the definitions and appl ications of the continuum of care as it relates to the discharge planning process. \; Selecting the correct next level of care is critical and m ust involve the patient and the family in the selection process. \; We will discuss the role of discharge planning in the emergency department\, thinking of the ED as an exit point as well as an entry point to the hosp ital. \; To have the \; most effective working relationships with post-acute care providers requires an understanding of the strategies that hospital case management can use to have the most seamless transfer proce ss as well as less returns to the emergency department. We will finish wit h a discussion of discharge hand-offs and how \; tools that standardiz e the process can also reduce readmissions and/or poor outcomes in the com munity.\nMarch 20\, 2025 12:00 - 1:30 pm - Session 4\nWebinar 4: \; Wo rkshop and Case Studies\nWebinar 4 provides the attendees with the opportu nity to submit specific questions or their own case studies for discussion . Responses to polling questions submitted prior to the webinar will be re viewed and discussed as well. \; These takeaways will augment the cont ent provided in the first three webinars. Audience participation is encour aged and welcomed!\n \;\n \;Continuing Education: \; Clock Hou rs: \; 6.0\nApplication is being made to the following agencies: MN Bo ard of Nursing &\; MN Board of Social Work. The # of CEU’s will be indi cated on the certificate of attendance provided to each participant who at tends the session. \; To check on final hours awarded\, please contact the Medi-Sota office.\nRegistration Fees\nMedi-Sota Members: $175/person& nbsp\;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \;  \; &nb sp\;  \;\nNon-Medi-Sota Members: $325/person\nPrior to the program\, y ou will receive an email with any additional course information. \;Reg istration Deadline: February 5\, 2025 by 5pm this ensures all registrants will receive course information &\; any materials in a timely manner.\n Cancellations must be made no later than 10 business days prior to the sta rt of the course. The full course fee will be charged if cancellation is m ade in less than 10 business days. Full refunds will be given for all clas ses cancelled by Medi-Sota. Registration is transferable to another person . http://www.medi-sota.org/main/index.php/en/education/workshop-calendar/e vent/290-discharge-planning-workshop-for-critical-access-hospital DTSTART:20250306T180000Z DTEND:20250306T193000Z LOCATION:Webinar (Webinar) SUMMARY:Discharge Planning Workshop For Critical Access Hospital URL:http://www.medi-sota.org/main/index.php/en/education/workshop-calendar/ event/290-discharge-planning-workshop-for-critical-access-hospital END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR