Course Code: REL-PAC-0-FWA
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between fraud, waste, and abuse.
Identify types of fraud, waste, and abuse in the long-term care setting.
Describe actions to take if fraud, waste, or abuse are identified.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Compliance
Medicare Programs
Corporate Compliance Programs
Laws Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Review
Summary
Section 3: Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA)
Fraud
Waste
Abuse
Reference Table
Clinical Scenario
Summary
Section 4: Medical Records and Billing
Medical Records
Billing and Cost Reporting
Review
Summary
Section 5: Reporting and Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Ann Elsasser-Root PT, DPT
Ann Elsasser-Root holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a Geriatric Clinical Specialist with experience in multiple care settings, including skilled nursing, independent living, inpatient rehab, and outpatient orthopedic and neurology. Ann is most passionate about treating older adults to improve their quality of life and maximize functional independence. As a curriculum designer for Relias, she enjoys combining her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.
Subject Matter Expert: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC
Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for the Acute and Post-acute Care verticals at Relias. Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.