Healthcare Highwire

Social Media and HIPAA Privacy

Episode 119:  00:24:31

Laura Franco, VP/Director of Post-Acute Regulatory Strategy, LCS, discusses Social Media and HIPAA Privacy in the Healthcare Setting with Attorney Jo Ellen Whitney, Davis Brown Law Firm.

Conversation with Caremerge

Episode 118:  01:09:41

Tony Galvan, Director of Health & Wellness for LCS, sits down with the leadership at Caremerge to talk through a variety of topics.  With resident engagement, tech-based solutions remaining a top priority for senior living providers, it was great to catch up with Nancy Koenig, CEO; Kim Kessler, VP Product Strategy; Josh Studzinski, VP Marketing and Mary Giangrasse, VP Client Success.  It was great to hear how they feel this space continues to evolve and what it takes to effectively implement and sustain technology within senior living communities.

In addition to reintroducing us of some of their core solutions such as Community and Family Engagement, we discussed some of the latest offerings such as Caremerge Voice, In-Room TV Channel and Community Digital Display.

Informational Series with McKesson Medical-Part 4

Episode 117:  00:13:17

Blake Gillman, VP/Director of Post-Acute Services for LCS, has a conversation with Caresse Criss, Client Service Representative at McKesson Medical, in the final part of a 4-part series intended to introduce services that McKesson provides outside of ordering medical supplies.  Part 4 focuses on customer service for onboarding, ongoing support and emergency support.

Public Policy – Part 5, Partnering with State Associations (with LeadingAge Florida)

Episode 116:  00:20:40

In the next episode of the Public Policy series, Steve Bahmer, President and CEO of LeadingAge Florida speaks to Dan Merriman, Senior Compliance and Public Policy Analyst about the ways that a state association advocates for the senior living industry. There ae a number of ways communities can leverage their association for advocacy and Steve and Dan walk through opportunities such as boards and committees, capitol days, and hosting legislator visits. A special thanks to the Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences Boca Raton for hosting a successful policy forum on senior living!

Informational Series with McKesson Medical-Part 3

Episode 115: 00:13:30

Blake Gillman, VP/Director of Post-Acute Services for LCS, has a conversation with Matthew Callen, Sr. Technology Consultant at McKesson Medical, in part 3 of a 4-part series intended to introduce services that McKesson provides outside of ordering medical supplies.  Part 3 focuses on the Orbitz charge capture system that is focused on revenue generation and the value this solution holds for communities and residents alike.         

Informational Series with McKesson Medical-Part 2

Episode 114:  00:16:31

Blake Gillman, VP/Director of Post-Acute Services for LCS sits down with Veronica Crawford, Clinical Support Manager for McKesson Medical in part 2 of a 4-part series intended to introduce services that McKesson provides outside of ordering medical supplies.  Part 2 focuses on the wealth of educational resources that are available from a clinical standpoint.

Informational Series with McKesson Medical-Part 1

Episode 113: 00:13:34

Blake Gillman, VP/Director of Post-Acute Services for LCS sits down with Jeff Ward, Field VP for National Accounts for McKesson Medical in part 1 of a 4-part series intended to introduce services that McKesson provides outside of ordering medical supplies.  Part 1 focuses on custom packaging and shipping of resident specific supplies.

Section GG Best Practices: A Collaborative Approach between PT OT Nursing and MDS

Episode 112:  00:13:10

Michele Kramer, LCS Therapy Quality Assurance Specialist joins Victoria Henson, Clinical and Quality Specialist from Encore Rehabilitation to discuss collaboration strategies for therapy, nursing and MDS assessment, communication and accurate coding of Section GG on the MDS.

Trauma Informed Care

Episode 111:  00:15:23

Laura Franco, VP/Director of Post-Acute Regulatory Strategy and Cricket Davis, RN, LCS Nurse Consultant discuss the requirements of Trauma Informed Care §283.25 (m) of the Requirements Of Participation – Phase 3.

What to Expect from your Therapy Provider Under PDPM.

Episode 110:  00:09:37

Michele Kramer LCS HSD Therapy Quality Assurance Specialist is joined by Genise Pedrick, Director of Operations with TMC.  This podcast reviews how your Therapy Provider will assist with ICD-10 coding, Section GG assessment, monitoring and auditing of therapy treatment, delivery, and documentation to meet medical necessity as well as participation in the PDPM Huddle, Weekly Medicare Meeting and Triple Check.