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Date:         Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:42:59 -0500
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) would like to remind
Home Health providers that the Home Health Quality Improvement
Organization Support Center (HH QIOSC) has published their final package
of best practice intervention tools on the important topic of
Transitional Care Coordination. Best practice intervention packages are
free and were provided monthly.  They include educational tools and
resources, guidelines, success stories, and best practice education to
assist agencies in reducing avoidable hospitalizations. 

The Home Health Quality Improvement (HHQI) National Campaign 2007 sought
to unite the home care community under the shared vision of reducing
avoidable hospitalizations to improve patient quality of care. The HHQI
National Campaign utilized a 12-month multi-disciplinary approach to
quality improvement that included key home health, hospital, and
physician stakeholders. During the campaign, home health agency
recruitment and communication occurred locally through state and
national home health associations and Quality Improvement Organizations
(QIOs). As of February 1, approximately 5,590 home health agencies have
registered to participate.

CMS's Office of Clinical Standards and Quality (OCSQ) would like to
acknowledge The Quality Insights of Pennsylvania, the Medicare Quality
Improvement Organization (QIO) for Pennsylvania, who served as the HH
QIOSC for the wonderful job they have done in creating these packages
for the Home Health Community.

The campaign resources will remain available on the HHQI website at
www.homehealthquality.org <http://www.homehealthquality.org/>  on the
Internet. In addition, campaign resources are available on the Medicare
Quality Improvement Community website at www.medqic.org
<http://www.medqic.org/>  on the Internet.

On the HHQI website, there is a link for all available free continuing
educational units (CNEs) for RNs and for certificates of participation
for therapists. See the Continuing Education Frequently Asked Questions
<http://www.wvmi.org/shared/content/hhqi_campaign/continuing_ed_faqs_fin
al_final__mk_052507_sw.pdf> (FAQ) section. 

Important note: All continuing education will end on February 28, 2008.

Thank you for your commitment to quality.

 

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February Flu Shot Reminder 

It's Not Too Late to Give and Get the Flu Shot! 
In the U.S., the peak of flu season typically occurs anywhere from late
December through March; however, flu season can last as late as May.
Each office visit presents an opportunity for you to talk with your
patients about the importance of getting an annual flu shot and a one
time pneumococcal vaccination.  Protect yourself, your patients, and
your family and friends by getting and giving the flu shot. Don't Get
the Flu. Don't Give the Flu. Get Vaccinated!

Remember - Influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations and their
administration are covered Part B benefits.  Note that influenza and
pneumococcal vaccines are NOT Part D covered drugs.  You and your staff
can learn more about Medicare's coverage of adult immunizations and
related provider education resources, by reviewing Special Edition MLN
Matters article SE0748
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE0748.pdf
<https://webmail.hhs.gov/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.cms.hhs.go
v/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE0748.pdf>  on the CMS website.

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