Healthcare Course Library for Continuing Education

Financial Basics for all Employees

Many employees may not be directly involved in financial transactions with customers or the financial management of the business or organization for which they are employed. However, all employees need to know the basics of financial regulations. This course will assist staff in understanding legal requirements regarding personal and financial data and prevention of Medicare and Medicaid fraud.
You will also cover information regarding current efforts by the Department of Health and Human Services to detect and prosecute those who participate in fraudulent activities and whistleblower protection for employees who expose these activities.

Medicare for People with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

This course was developed and approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and the Health Insurance Marketplace. This course provides basic information about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Medicare eligibility, Medicare enrollment based on ESRD, what Medicare covers, coverage options for people with ESRD, and additional sources to learn more.

Train Talk (TNT) CMS Survey Readiness

This webinar covers survey priority for all Medicare and Medicaid provider and suppliers, discussing important topics like compliance surveys and hot spots that include COVID-19, natural disasters, economic downturn and supply shortages. Additional topics include the CMS self-assessment infection control survey, previous survey and deficiency reports, tips to prepare for survey success, and links to valuable resources.

Combating Medicare Parts C and D Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Web-Based Training

This course has been scheduled for retirement within the next 30 days. Please complete or unassign this course within that timeframe. The updated replacement for this course is available with the title “2022-Combating Medicare Parts C and D Fraud, Waste and Abuse”.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid issued a specific web-based training for Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Parts C and D. This course is presented verbatim as issued by CMS. Topics covered include FWA overview, Civil False Claims Act (FCA), Health Care Fraud Statute, criminal fraud, Anti-Kickback Statute, Civil Monetary Penalties Law, Health Insurance Portability, and reporting FWA.

Section GG: GG0170. Mobility Items

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering an updated web-based training series on the assessment and coding of Section GG. This training is intended for providers in the following care settings: Home Health Agencies (HHAs), Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs), Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs), and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs).

This is the last of three courses in this training series. This training provides an overview of the patient/resident assessment instrument guidance across post-acute care (PAC) settings for the coding of the items in Section GG, Functional Abilities and Goals. These courses contain a description of the item intent and rationale, steps for assessment, and coding principles for the self-care and mobility items. Resources available to assist PAC providers in understanding and training others in the application of related coding guidance will be reviewed. This course, GG0170. Mobility Items, includes interactive exercises to test your knowledge related to the assessment guidance and coding of GG0170A and GG0170SS1.

Section GG: GG0130. Self-Care Items

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering an updated web-based training series on the assessment and coding of Section GG. This training is intended for providers in the following care settings: Home Health Agencies (HHAs), Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs), Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs), and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs).

This is the second of three courses in this training series. This training provides an overview of the patient/resident assessment instrument guidance across post-acute care (PAC) settings for the coding of the items in Section GG, Functional Abilities and Goals. These courses contain a description of the item intent and rationale, steps for assessment, and coding principles for the self-care and mobility items. Resources available to assist PAC providers in understanding and training others in the application of related coding guidance will be reviewed. The course, GG0130. Self-Care Items, includes interactive exercises to test your knowledge related to the assessment guidance and coding of GG0130A and GG0130H.

Section J: Health Conditions Coding the SPADEs Related to Falls

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering a web-based training that provides an overview of the assessment and coding of the standardized patient assessment data elements (SPADEs) related to Falls in Section J: Health Conditions. This course is intended for providers in Home Health Agencies (HHAs), Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs), Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs), and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs).

This course contains a description of the intent and rationale, steps for assessment, and coding principles for the SPADE Items within Section J related to falls. A brief overview of the cross-setting quality measure (QM) Application of Percent of Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury (NQF #0674) will be provided. Resources available to assist post-acute care (PAC) providers in understanding and training others in the application of related coding guidance will be reviewed.

Risk Management and Patient Safety

Course overview
This comprehensive course focuses on risk management and patient safety in healthcare. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the importance of risk management in reducing adverse events, errors, and system failures to protect patients, staff, and the healthcare facility. The course explores the connection between risk management and patient safety, highlighting the identification of risks, best practices, and the use of evidence-based guidelines. Additionally, participants will examine compliance considerations, including malpractice claims, legal liabilities, and the role of risk management in corporate compliance programs for healthcare entities. The material aligns with patient care guidelines and aims to improve care practices and achieve optimal patient outcomes while adhering to reimbursement rates set by the CMS for Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries.
Goal
This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage risks and enhance patient safety. By understanding the connection between risk management and patient outcomes, participants will be able to identify, mitigate, and prevent adverse events, errors, and system failures, ensuring the well-being of patients and promoting a culture of safety within healthcare organizations.

Combating Medicare Parts C and D Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

Course overview
In 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid issued an updated web-based training for Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Parts C and D. This course links to the CMS public website and must be completed on the CMS platform. This training assists Medicare Parts C and D plan Sponsors??employees, governing body members, and their first-tier, downstream, and related entities (FDRs) to satisfy their annual fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) training requirements. FWA training must occur within 90 days of initial hire and at least annually thereafter. Topics covered include FWA overview, Civil False Claims Act (FCA), Health Care Fraud Statute, criminal fraud, Anti-Kickback Statute, Civil Monetary Penalties Law, Health Insurance Portability, and reporting FWA.
Goal
This is offered by CMS for participating Medicare providers to decrease instances of Fraud, Waste and Abuse in services covered by Medicare.