Joint Commission

Linda_RhodesLinda_Rhodes
edited May 2016 in CDI Talk Archive
We have had the pleasure of a Joint Commission review this week at our facility. One of the reviewers (an MD) pulled 2 queries out of a chart he was reviewing and gave positive feedback regarding asking for specificity of diagnoses. He had reviewed the entire chart as part of a patient tracer. The CDS was not on the floor at the time and he did not ask to speak with her.

Has anyone else had the experience of Joint Commission looking at their queries? If so, what was your experience?
I am curious if this will become a new avenue for Joint Commission?

Thanks,
Linda


Linda Rhodes RN, BSN, CCDS
Manager Clinical Documentation Improvement
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, North Carolina
Office # 910-815-5544
Cell " 910-777-8344
e-mail : linda.rhodes@nhrmc.org

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  • kshumpertkshumpert
    edited May 2016
    I happened to be on the floor when we had our joint commission review. The physician review sat down and introduced himself to me and asked my name and job title. He asked me about the type of work that I did. He asked me to audit the chart with him and tell him what I saw as a documentation specialist and to talk to him about what I was thinking. It was a very positive experience. When we were finished he said that he could see the value of the CDI role.

    Thanks,
    Kathy
    Kathy Shumpert, RN, CCDS

    Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
    Howard Regional Health System
    Office 765-864-8754
    Cell phone 765-432-3961
    Fax 765-453-8447

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  • sharon.cooper@owensborohealth.orgsharon.cooper@owensborohealth.org
    edited May 2016
    That is awesome!!

    Sharon Cooper, RN-BC, CCS, CCDS, CDIP
    AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer

    Owensboro Medical Health System
    Manager Clinical Documentation & Appeals
    P.O. Box 20007
    Owensboro, KY 42304-0007
    (270) 688-1277 Office
    (270) 316-9088 Cell
    (270) 688-2737 Fax
    sharon.cooper@omhs.org

    TEAM = Together Everyone Accomplishes More!

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  • Linda_RhodesLinda_Rhodes
    edited May 2016
    What a great job you did showcasing our role!



    Linda Rhodes RN, BSN, CCDS
    Manager Clinical Documentation Improvement
    New Hanover Regional Medical Center
    Wilmington, North Carolina
    Office # 910-815-5544
    Cell " 910-777-8344
    e-mail : linda.rhodes@nhrmc.org

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