Course Code: REL-ACU-0-OEMA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 1/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Define MA credentialing requirements under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) ruling.
Recognize the role MAs play in optimizing patients’ medical record documentation.
Identify critical elements of effective computerized order entry.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Medical Assistant Credentials
Medical Assistant Roles
MA Credentialing Requirements
Integration of CMAs to the Healthcare Team
Clinical and Administrative Roles
Administrative Responsibilities
Provider Delegation
Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE)
Meaningful Use
The Promoting Interoperability Programs
CMS Order Entry Guidelines for MAs
TJC Guidance
Knowledge Check
Section 3: Medical Record Documentation
Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)
The Purpose of Proper Documentation in Orders
Reasons for Denials
Common Errors in Documentation
Best Practices for Medical Record Documentation
Documentation for Quality Reporting
Knowledge Check
Section 4: Order Entry
Medication Safety
Entering an Order for Medications
Knowledge Check
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Kallie’s Onboarding
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
ReferencesInstructor: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN
Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 20 years of acute care experience in nursing. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, the medical-surgical division, and as a nurse educator. She has mentored nurses in renal and oncology specialties. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica is passionate about professional nursing standards and fostering an environment of continuous lifelong learning as an instrument to improve patient care.
Subject Matter Expert: Christina Vanderpool, BS, RHIA
Christina has had expertise working in the medical field for the past 22 years. She initiated her career working as a medic and MA both in the military and civilian capacity. Five years ago, Christina moved into a leadership role managing health information operations and the finance department within her organization. She enjoys learning and educating others about the trends in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Certified Medical Assistants; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.