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CHAPCA: Mastering Documentation: Leveraging LCD Guidelines for Certifying of Terminal Illness in Hospice Care
Tuesday, May 07, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM PDT
Category: Live Webinar

Mastering Documentation: Leveraging LCD Guidelines for Certifying of Terminal Illness in Hospice Care

May 7th, 2024
10:00am-11:30am PST

 

Webinar Details:

This presentation offers hospice clinicians a comprehensive guide to documenting patient care in accordance with LCD guidelines, with a specific focus on certification of terminal illness.

Learning Objective:

  • Understand the importance of accurate documentation in hospice care, particularly in relation to the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) guidelines.
  • Learn practical strategies for integrating LCD guidelines into daily documentation practices to ensure compliance and quality of care.
  • Enhance skills in documenting patient assessments, care plans, and progress notes in a manner that aligns with LCD requirements.

Presented By:

Erin Musumeci, RN, Clinical Consultant

Home Health & Hospice Provider Outreach and Education (POE), Provider Experience (PEX) Team | NGS

Bio:

Erin is the clinical educator at National Government Services, focusing on home health and hospice education.  She is a dedicated and skilled RN with a broad range of healthcare experience including acute, post-acute, home health and hospice. Erin spent more than a decade in nursing and has experience as a Quality Improvement Analyst in the acute care setting. Erin worked in both the home health and hospice environments as a case manager in homes, facilities, and infusion suites and has professional experience as a Transitional Care Coordinator.  

Marc Duerden, MD
Contractor Medical Director | NGS

Bio: 

Dr. Duerden is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician who graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree (BS) in Chemistry, and Indiana University School of Medicine with a medical degree (MD). He graduated from his residency training program at the Northwestern University (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is currently working for NGS to develop and adjudicate the application of Medicare policies. He continues to practice part-time in his clinical office and serve as an Associate Clinical Professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He is board-certified in four areas including his primary board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has subspecialty board certifications in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Independent Medical Examinations and Disability Analysis. He also serves as a Board Examiner for the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Duerden has been recognized by being an Expert Network Distinguished Physician, Best Doctors in America, Central Indiana’s “Top Doctors” U.S. News & World Report, Indianapolis Monthly Top Doctors, America’s Top Physicians, and several other honors. He has served as the President of the Indianapolis Medical Society, Indiana Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the 7th District of the Indiana State Medical Association. He has served on several Board of Trustees, Board of Directors, Committee and Commissions over the years.

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