Dept education

tiffany_susantiffany_susan
edited May 2016 in CDI Talk Archive
I have general conversation topic for everyone:
How do you handle dept education? I currently dig and link us to any other
dept that may have education for us. We were recently told that because we
did not provide direct patient care, we could not access nursing education
funds, and because we have a consultant, we shouldn't need other
education. The reality is, change is constant, and 2 visits a year from a
consultant is not enough. Plus you have to bear in mind that the
consulting company is just that, a for-profit company that does not always
have the same conservative approach our facility has. So, our budget is
limited, no access elsewhere in the facility, if it weren't for this site,
I think we would have a very tough time. I have created a regional
network, but that has its limits. Coding webinar's do not address the
clinical aspect of this role. Any thoughts?

Thank you,
Susan Tiffany RN, CDS
Supervisor
Clinical Documentation Program
Robert Packer Hospital & Corning Hospital
570-882-6094 pager 465
Fax 570-882-6768
Tiffany_Susan@guthrie.org



Comments

  • cstukenbergcstukenberg
    edited May 2016
    I would see if there is a regional CDI group in your area. We often share educational topics/presentations at these meetings. In addition, it seems your governing bodies who direct you on your education might be missing some of the aspects of what a CDI does. It is not about changing the DRG but accuracy of documentation. To continue to be effective in this role, one needs to be current in clinical and coding knowledge. I even like to raise the bar further to say being knowledgeable in the technical aspects of care can be beneficial. If a new piece of equipment is being used and you have no idea what the significance is, then how can you use the information to determine if there is potentially something missing in the documentation of the patient's condition. Healthcare is an ever-changing field where one must keep current on clinical knowledge. In addition, continuing education and networking provides an avenue for motivation to avoid the "rut" of the concept of everyday work. If you do not stay current in your clinical knowledge, you potentially lose credibility with your physicians and peers. I would bring to the table that education is a component of our ever-changing world of healthcare. They more you learn, the more you discover you don't know and can learn more.

    Colleen Stukenberg MSN, RN, CMSRN, CCDS
    815-599-6820

  • robert.hodges2robert.hodges2
    edited May 2016
    I guess I'm lucky I don't have that problem as much. Money for any off
    site training is tough to get, but I was funded for the CDI Boot Camp
    last October. I'm not holding my breath for anything the rest of this
    year or next even. Other than that, I have full access here to any
    nursing training and routinely attend Grand Rounds every Friday. In
    fact I'm going to a Legal Implications on Nursing Documentation
    presentation in a couple of months and given the day to go.



    Robert



    Robert S. Hodges, BSN, MSN, RN

    Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist

    Aleda E. Lutz VAMC

    Mail Code 136

    1500 Weiss Street

    Saginaw MI 48602



    P: 989-497-2500 x13101

    F: 989-321-4912

    E: Robert.Hodges2@va.gov



    "To climb a steep hill requires a slow pace at first." -William
    Shakespeare




  • ddraizeddraize
    edited May 2016
    I get to attend Grand Rounds as well as any on site CME for Physicians which are usually held once per month. This also lets me know what the physicians are hearing.
    Diane

  • shoffmanshoffman
    edited May 2016
    The other suggestions are great. Especially , the need to support and
    attend your state regional meetings!
    My only other idea would be to have a journal club, once a month. A
    member of your team can present a CDI/Medical topic of interest to the
    group. I did one recently on Respiratory Failure and Vent/Weaning and
    Trach guidelines. I met briefly with one of our Anesthesiologists and he
    brought me up to snuff, and then I made a power point and presented it to
    the rest of my group.( I sent a copy to the Doctor) It also helped to
    establish a raport with the Physician.
    Good luck
    Sylvia



    Sylvia Hoffman R.N.
    Clinical Documentation Specialist
    Tampa General Hospital
    Phone760-4818


  • Unknown
    edited May 2016
    I have requested to be invited to all audit summaries for the coders and have access to their required education.
    I've signed up for any e-info (ACDIS, DOC Edge).

    My personal feeling is I can not get enough education.


    Charlene






  • Unknown
    edited May 2016
    Charene: I tried googling "DocEdge" and it brings up legal documents - any more specific information?


  • Unknown
    edited May 2016
    pbibbins@DocuCompLLC.com Send an email to this guy (Paul Bibbins)

    He will get you signed up.



    Charlene






  • robert.hodges2robert.hodges2
    edited May 2016
    Try these URL's



    Clinical Documentation Matters: http://www.cdmatters.com/



    CDI Talk: http://www.cditalk.com/



    I find these interesting and helpful.



    Robert





    Robert S. Hodges, BSN, MSN, RN

    Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist

    Aleda E. Lutz VAMC

    Mail Code 136

    1500 Weiss Street

    Saginaw MI 48602



    P: 989-497-2500 x13101

    F: 989-321-4912

    E: Robert.Hodges2@va.gov



    "To climb a steep hill requires a slow pace at first." -William
    Shakespeare




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