Relias

AUGUST 24, 2022

A recent Relias webinar revealed that about 72% of healthcare participants indicated that their organization’s onboarding process is not dialed in, or optimized. People are coming to you not only for the paycheck, but they want to build themselves up,” said Relias Principal of Post-Acute Care Vince Baiera, BSN. Tell your story too.

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Relias

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Every year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) releases the Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER). Why should you read the PEPPER? The post Understanding the PEPPER Can Reduce Home Health and Skilled Nursing Audit Risks appeared first on Relias.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

These myths about why suicide happens only serve to sustain stigmas about mental health and suicidality, which leads to more deaths by suicide. Myth #1: Discussing suicide puts it in people’s minds The opposite is true — we do an amazing service when we bring up suicide and talk openly and honestly about mental health.

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Relias

OCTOBER 8, 2021

That’s why WFMH has chosen for its 2021 theme, “Mental Health in an Unequal World.”. The study found what was described as a “mental health crisis in America,” with a much larger demand for mental health services than there are current providers and services available. Mental Health Inequities Across the U.S.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Risk factors affecting Black youth mental health When trying to understand the reason why Black youth are dying by suicide at higher rates, it is important to understand the risk factors contributing to these trends. The post Black Youth Mental Health and Its Impact on Suicide in the United States appeared first on Relias.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Grounded in applied behavior analysis , the concept of positive behavior supports emerged in response to deinstitutionalization and the move toward person centered supports and services. Why could he not wait to go to the store? To prevent challenging behavior from occurring, we need to accurately understand why it is occurring.

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Relias

MAY 6, 2022

The provider-specific PEPPER analyzes Medicare data and statistics from discharges and services compared with every hospice nationwide. In a recent joint webinar from Relias and Weatherbee Resources , Weatherbee Principal Carrie Cooley, MSN, RN, emphasized that each organization must confidently analyze its PEPPER. “I

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Relias

OCTOBER 11, 2022

“Oftentimes, we see revenue cycle treated as a department that sits on the back end with billing,” said Melissa Scott , director of advisory services at Change Healthcare. Coding accuracy also includes capturing information beyond DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) codes, such as physician and date of service information.

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Nurse.com

JANUARY 31, 2023

However, after so many years of service, their commitment and dedication hasn’t amounted to anything tangible. Why do you think nurses are in a unique position to do so? Why do you think this is so beneficial for nurses to practice? As I talk to these nurses, I don’t see burnout. Our patients and families confide in us.

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Relias

JANUARY 30, 2023

It’s easy enough to understand why, then, psychological safety has become such an important issue for so many organizations: if your staff does not feel secure enough to do their best work, your organization will ultimately fall short of its mission. The post Promoting Psychological Safety Through DEI Principles appeared first on Relias.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The loss of service to vulnerable patient populations, the impact on morale, and the risk associated with new hires’ potential knowledge gaps all negatively affect your organization. The post Managing Generational Differences in the Workplace appeared first on Relias.

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Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this article, we will discuss why maternal mental health is a critical issue that needs more attention along with strategies and tactics for improving it. Why maternal mental health matters As I’ve previously discussed, maternal mental health has affected my family in several ways. How to improve maternal mental health In the U.S.,

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Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

“Commitment to consistent DEI initiatives, especially training, not only is important for patient safety and better health outcomes, but also can be key for retaining qualified, engaged employees,” observes Rola Aamar, PhD, Senior Clinical Effectiveness Consultant at Relias. How and when to use interpreter services.

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Relias

JUNE 1, 2022

“We rely heavily on our coding quality team to onboard new coders and get them up to speed on our quality standards,” said Jake Hess, Senior Director of Revenue Cycle Shared Services at Spectrum Health. After time-consuming phone calls, staff found out why: The health plans were downcoding the diagnosis-related group (DRG).

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Relias

AUGUST 30, 2023

Social — Known as social determinants of health , the environment in which a client lives and their access to necessary goods and services can greatly impact their overall health. Below is a brief overview of the services involved in this process and their role in whole person care.

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Relias

MAY 8, 2023

TIC has become a widely recognized paradigm when creating safe spaces for individuals who have experienced trauma and reducing the likelihood that accessing services would cause re-traumatization. Why it’s important to become trauma-informed The importance of becoming trauma-informed lies in the effects that trauma can have on an individual.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Why the Six Domains of Health Care Quality emerged. Effective — providing services based on scientific knowledge to all who could benefit and refraining from providing services to those not likely to benefit. For example, what percentage of people receive preventative services?

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Relias

JANUARY 3, 2023

Client Consultant the Center for Spectrum Services. To help your clients address the social difficulties that often arise due to ASD, it’s important to integrate social skills training (SST) into your services. The post Autism Social Skills Training: Strategies for Developing Empathy appeared first on Relias. R, Q.C.S.W.,

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Relias

JANUARY 12, 2022

As a human services leader, you’re always looking for ways to improve the level of care your organization provides. Let’s dive into why a learning culture is important and how you can apply it to a human services setting. Why a Learning Culture Is Important. What do we mean by this?

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Nurse.com

MAY 9, 2022

Children with medical complexity have chronic multisystem health conditions, according to Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN, Subject Matter Expert Writer for Relias, who worked at Duke Children’s Complex Care Service, at Duke University. The programs may also address mental health needs by connecting families with social services.

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Relias

JANUARY 24, 2023

Why the act matters Over the past 30-40 years, violent incidents involving the police have been on the rise in United States, with the mortality rate due to police violence increasing by 38%.

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Relias

JULY 3, 2023

Why are assessments for hiring especially important for IDD service providers? The post Using Assessments for Hiring and Retention in IDD Organizations appeared first on Relias. We know how hard it is to find direct support staff.

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Relias

JANUARY 11, 2023

But momentum will continue, since the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in 2021 that it plans to transition fully to value-based reimbursement by 2030. Why the change to value-based care? have traditionally used a fee-for-service payment model. Here’s what you need to know about value-based payments.

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Relias

JANUARY 5, 2023

The AHA examined three core challenges in this year’s Health Care Workforce Scan, sponsored by Relias: Reconnecting to purpose. At the same time, demand for services is increasing due to an aging patient population. Why purpose matters. Providing resources to succeed in multiple care environments.

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Relias

MARCH 12, 2024

Additionally, survivors may experience survivor guilt or shame, struggling with questions of why they survived while others did not. The post The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help appeared first on Relias. The trauma can manifest in somatic complaints, exacerbating physical health conditions.

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Relias

JUNE 21, 2023

It defined “accessibility” as the “design, construction, development, and maintenance of facilities, information and communication technology, programs, and services so that all people, including people with disabilities, can fully and independently use them.” Why not begin your DEIB journey today? appeared first on Relias.

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Relias

JUNE 21, 2023

It defined “accessibility” as the “design, construction, development, and maintenance of facilities, information and communication technology, programs, and services so that all people, including people with disabilities, can fully and independently use them.” Why not begin your DEIB journey today? appeared first on Relias.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Why did the Fatal Four become the Fatal Five? A service plan or medical record will describe known health conditions or risks. Sensory or communication challenges can make it hard for a person to know something is wrong or ask for help. For years, these conditions were commonly referred to as the Fatal Four.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

With the successes reaped during the pilot of the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) aims to accelerate the results nationwide. It’s a zero-sum game,” said SimiTree Director of Operations Consulting John Rabbia, PT, PT, MS, MBA, COS-C, at the Relias webinar.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Why is constipation one of the IDD Fatal Five? Note that although many of these are available over the counter, in many service settings you will likely require a doctor’s order to use them. By learning the signs and symptoms of constipation, and how to prevent it in your clients, you can help those you serve lead better lives.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

insurer) and provider that stipulates that payment for services is based upon predetermined measures, such as patient outcomes. This type of contract means that individuals and insurers pay based on the value of care provided, rather than the number of services. Why is this so low? Do you have same-day-access statistics?

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Trish Richardson, MSN, BSBA, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN, Director of Post-Acute Care Solutions at Relias, discussed how self-regulation has helped her throughout her career. “I That is why connection with friends, family, and colleagues is vital in combatting conditions like burnout, moral injury , or compassion fatigue. Connection.

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Relias

APRIL 27, 2023

Staff should review why specific claims were denied. Managed care specialists, denial specialists, and information services staff can help get the word out about such unexpected issues. Our pre-service processes are aligned with our post-service processes, so the message is the same,” added Redden.

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Relias

APRIL 20, 2022

To truly understand why your human services organization needs a learning management platform, let’s explore some of the features included in these platforms and how they can help you and your staff. But why should you create a learning culture? Human services providers are naturally curious and intelligent people.

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Relias

JUNE 28, 2023

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), integrated care is defined as “the systematic coordination of general and behavioral healthcare.” To provide the best services possible, healthcare organizations of all kinds must understand how to implement integrated care management.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In fact, in our 2021 Relias DSP Survey report , respondents said they would be more likely to stay with their current organization if offered stronger career advancement opportunities. It’s important to understand why your organization needs a career laddering strategy. Build out a framework to help you move forward.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

help you better care for persons served, let’s review why seizures are included in the Fatal Five and how you can help clients who experience seizures. Why are seizures one of the Fatal Five? Contact emergency medical services (call 911) if indicated on the person’s plan or if you have any concerns about the course of their seizure.

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