Accreditation vs. Credentialing by Regina Freeman https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11 en-us 2020-04-19 02:58:10 UTC 2020-04-19 06:13:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Benefits refre3 https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514883531
  • Helps organize and strengthen patient safety efforts  Patient safety and quality of care issues are at the forefront of Joint Commission standards and initiatives.
  • Strengthens community confidence in the quality and safety of care, treatment and services Achieving accreditation makes a strong statement to the community about an organization’s efforts to provide the highest quality services.
  • Provides professional advice and counsel, enhancing staff education Joint Commission surveyors are experienced health care professionals trained to provide expert advice and education services during the on-site survey.

    • ]]>     2020-04-19 03:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514883531     Agency Description refre3 https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514884629 The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations or JCAHO is a nonprofit organization based in the United States that accredits over 20,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the country. The JCAHO commonly is referred to as the Joint Commission in the healthcare industry and among governmental industry regulators on the federal and state levels. ]]> 2020-04-19 03:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514884629 Who is accredited by JCAHO? refre3 https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514891813
  • Hospitals: General, children’s, psychiatric, rehabilitation, and critical access hospitals
  • Nursing Care Facilities: Post-acute, sub-acute, and long term care 
  • Behavioral Health Facilities: Mental health, addiction treatment, ID/DD, and child welfare services 
  • Ambulatory Care Facilities: Ambulatory surgery centers, medical groups, urgent care centers, and office-based surgery practices
  • Laboratory Facilities: Independent or freestanding clinical laboratories

    • ]]>     2020-04-19 03:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514891813     When was its date of inception? refre3 https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514912457 Founded in 1951
    An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. ]]>     2020-04-19 04:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514912457     Preparation period for accreditation refre3 https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514914603 The Joint Commission typically renders accreditation decisions two weeks to two months after the survey.]]> 2020-04-19 04:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514914603 Programs accredited underJ JCAHO refre3 https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514917273
  • Community-based Palliative Care Certification
  • Advanced Certification for Palliative Care
  • Disease-Specific Care Certification
  • A Suite of Advanced Stroke Certifications
    • ]]>     2020-04-19 04:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514917273     Eligibility Requirements refre3 https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514926919 Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP®)
    • Hold an RHIA®, RHIT®, CCS®, CCS-P®, RN, MD, or DO and have two years of experience in CDI
    • Hold an associate’s degree or higher, have three (3) years of experience in CDI, and have completed coursework in Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology

    Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS®)
    • Associate’s degree and six (6) years experience in healthcare privacy or security management; OR
    • Healthcare information management credential (RHIT®) and minimum of four (4) years of experience in healthcare privacy or security management; OR
    • Baccalaureate degree and a minimum of four (4 ) years experience in healthcare privacy or security management; OR
    • Healthcare information management credential (RHIA®) and minimum of two (2) years of experience in healthcare privacy or security management; OR
    • Master's or related degree (JD, MD, or PhD) and two (2) years of experience in healthcare privacy or security management
    ]]>     2020-04-19 05:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514926919     Why AHIMA certification important to the hospital organization and/or practice? refre3 https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514932241
  • Proven competencies in knowledge domains 
  • Improving revenue cycle
  • Reducing claims rejections
  • Understanding of and compliance with regulatory guidelines
  • Adherence to high standards of care, quality, and ethics
  • Continuous education to enhance knowledge and skills
  • Minimizing errors and reducing exposure to fraud and abuse charges
  • Increasing efficiency and reduce cost 

    • ]]>     2020-04-19 05:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514932241     AHIMA credentials available for providers refre3 https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514934203 Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS®)

    Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP®)



    ]]>     2020-04-19 05:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514934203     Value of AHIMA certification refre3 https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514943837
  •  AHIMA certification represents a high level of achievement and demonstrates proficiency and a broad base of knowledge. 

    •  Employers value AHIMA credentials and respect AHIMA’s strong and long-standing reputation of excellence and integrity.

    • AHIMA certified professionals pass a rigorous exam and commit to ongoing professional development and recertification, thereby establishing a foundation of broad and deep understanding of HIIM professions. There is also sustained value in being associated with AHIMA's strong and long-standing reputation of integrity and excellence.
    ]]>     2020-04-19 05:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514943837     Differences between credentials refre3 https://padlet.com/refre3/bz3gqkffe4runz11/wish/514946320 Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS®)

    Clinical documentation integrity (CDI) program makes a difference in achieving the goals of RAC audits, ARRA/HITECH, and other important initiatives to improve the quality of healthcare.

    Supports quality documentation and the integrity of the patient’s health record through gold-standard CDI education, training, and testing. 

    Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP®)

    For practitioners to design, implement, and administer comprehensive privacy and security protection programs in all types of healthcare organizations.

    Designed to advance privacy and security management practices and lifelong learning and professional development

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