Debunking Myths (1 page) There is diversity and several individuals that break the mold when it comes to the myths and misconceptions that fuel our view of this segment of the population. This assignment is on an elderly person you know or a proposed elderly person that doesn't live the typical assumed like of an elderly person. I.E. they are still active with exerciing sports hobbies extracurricular activities traveling etc. Instructions: Read the story of “Joe” (attached) and then think about your own elderly person that can break the mold. Tell “your own story” of how a member of the elderly population changed your perception of what the elderly are all about Write your own story about someone you know that is elderly, or possibly, just someone that “can break the mold” that was the intentions of the original ACES material.

Coding Audit Assignment Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this assignment you will be able to: 1. Analyze quality data in graphical format. 2. Assess performance based on policy guidelines. Scenario: Imagine that you have just been promoted to the position of Coding Manager at National Medical Center and you are responsible for five (5) fulltime and three (3) part-time coders. On a quarterly basis you, the Coding Manager, are required to complete a coding audit including summary reports for each coder. Complete the following tasks: Part I: The former Coding Manager completed the recent 4th Quarter audit but she was not able to complete any of the reports prior to her departure. She has left you with the following audit information: Coder 1 88.6 % Coder 2 96 % Coder 3 98.9% Coder 4 92 % Coder 5 89.9 % Coder 6 94.6 % Coder 7 81% Coder 8 91% You do not know the coding accuracy policy, so you locate the following information in the policy and procedure manual: Coding Quality Policy: RMC must uphold a high level of coding accuracy expectations to meet internal standards, JCAHO and Medicare standards, and other regulatory expectations. In order to assure compliance with these standards, each coder will be audited on a quarterly basis by review of a random sample of their work. The following quality standards are expected: A random sample of 20 charts will result in a 94% or higher accuracy rate.Coders in their first six (6) months will remain on probation and will be expected to reach a 94% accuracy rate by the end of the probation period.Coders in their probation period are expected to reach at least an 80% accuracy rate leading to the 94% standard at the end of six (6) months. A continuous improvement is expected over the duration of the probationary period.A coder not meeting the quality standard will be put on a continued education plan developed by the Coding Manager.The Coding Manager will work with the coder on a regular basis to monitor training and improvement;The next quarterly audit should show improvement up to the 94% standard;If a coder does not meet the standard in two consecutive audits, they will be put on probation for three (3) months. The next audit, after the three (3) month probation must convey the 94% standard or the coder will be subject to termination. Part I: Begin a Word document and answer the following question: Based on this information, what information should you collect to comply with the policy? Part II: Create an Excel spreadsheet - Enter the 4th Quarter audit summary information that the previous manager left for you into your spreadsheet, along with the information below that you found in previous audit files. You will need to construct one bar chart showing the history for each of the coders. CODER QUARTER 1 QUARTER 2 QUARTER 3 1 82% 86% 94% 2 96.8% 98% 95.2% 3 92% 97% 96.9% 4 92% 94% 94% 5 87% 91% 89% 6 94.9% 95.2% 94.9% 7 NA NA NA 8 97.2% 94% 96% Once you have created a bar chart that shows the four (4) quarters of audit results, copy and paste it into your Word document for this assignment, labeled Part II. Part III: You have collected information from each of the coders file and prepared a table to remind you of their employment status. CODER LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT NOTES 1 1 year 2 7 years 3 4 years 4 11 years 5 1 year 2ND Probation 6 2 years 7 42 days Address weak areas 8 2 years Sudden drop Now you must make some decisions based on the data that you have. Which coders are concerns and why? List each one that you are concerned with and be specific about the part(s) of the policy in question.Which coder(s) require an education plan?Do any coders need to be placed on probation?Do any coders need to be considered for termination?Are any coders in their probationary period in jeopardy of not meeting the probationary expectations? Submit your assignment as one document containing Parts I – III.