RBC Limited's Latest Products
#800- The Ultimate Family Survival Guide
RBC Limited has created a single planning resource to assist in the identification, prioritization & customization of family survival plans and strategies during & after an emergency. Coordinated family plans ensure family safety and peace of mind no matter where each family member lives or works. This valuable resource provides ready access & immediate guidance for specific emergencies, and a color-coded guide by topic to reference during an emergency. It also includes an area to enter your personal emergency numbers (relatives, Veterinarian, Doctors, etc.). The Ultimate Family Survival Guide is perfect not only for your patients, but ideal for you, your family, your management team & office personnel, & is available for only $29.99. ISBN: 0-9771060-0-4
#800- The Ultimate Family Survival Guide $29.99 plus s&h (& applicable sales tax for NY state residents; Please call 845-889-8128 to place any tax exempt orders).
Survival Guide Order Form Sample Guide Page
#800A- The Ultimate Family Survival Guide (West Coast Version)
This West Coast version of the Ultimate Family Survival Guide contains information on Wildland & Forest fires, as well as mudslides & landslides. ISBN: 0-9771060-1-2
#800A- The Ultimate Family Survival Guide (West Coast) $29.99 plus s&h (& applicable sales tax for NY state residents; Please call 845-889-8128 to place any tax exempt orders).
DII™ or Data Integrity Index™ is an indicator that correlates with the accuracy and consistency of an agency’s OASIS generated data. Read more about it below.
If interested in submitting data to RBC Limited, the questionnaire (in postcard form) is available below.
RBC Limited can help your company with HIPAA compliance and at a reasonable price. The products we have developed will assist with education as well as policies, procedures, forms and job descriptions.
HIPAA Product List (Word) HIPAA Product List (PDF)
This set of actual policies and procedures was written to be industry specific and are compliant with the HIPAA-Administrative Simplification-Privacy Rule. These policies and procedures can be individualized to the organization’s own work flow processes and are ready for immediate use. There are 21 polices and procedures which cover all the HIPAA patient’s privacy rights, privacy complaint process, and more.
#702A- HIPAA Policies- Hard copy. $75.00 plus s&h. Approximately 36 pages.
These 11 forms can help you document your compliance with the HIPAA-Administrative Simplification-Privacy Rule and go hand in hand with the HIPAA Policies and Procedures. Included in this package are the Privacy Officer Job Description/ Evaluation, Business Associate Addendum, Privacy Notice and logs for accounting, complaints and request for amendment, plus much more
#703A- HIPAA Forms- Hard copy. $75.00 plus s&h. Approximately 20 pages.
#703B- HIPAA Forms on CD-Rom. $50.00 plus s&h.
#704A- Get both HIPAA Policies & Forms in hardcopy for only $110.00 plus s&h!
#704B- HIPAA Forms & Policies on one CD-Rom. $95.00 plus s&h.
All three handbooks meet HIPAA training requirements and are health care and role specific. Each handbook contains pre-test, post-test, statement of compliance and a certificate to documentation compliance with HIPAA training requirements. The Trainer’s Guide which was developed to be utilized in conjunction with RBC Limited’s other HIPAA Handbooks (Professional, Para-Professional, or Administrative) provides cues for areas of discussion, questions and examples.
#705A- HIPAA Education for the Professional Clinical Staff. $125.00 plus s&h.
#705B- HIPAA Education for the Paraprofessional Clinical Staff. $125.00 plus s&h.
#705C- HIPAA Education for Administrative Staff. $125.00 plus s&h.
#705E- HIPAA Education Handbook Set (Professional, Paraprofessional & Administrative Staff, plus Free Trainer's Guide!). $375.00 plus s&h.
Sample from Education Handbooks
#700- Better known as the Privacy Gap Analysis, this day on-sight provides you with objective, expert feedback as to where your agency’s privacy gaps are. Helps in development of an action plan or as an evaluation of Privacy initiatives already in place. Includes written report. $3000.00 per day/per site plus travel expenses. Signed contract is required. Please call or email for more information. (845) 889-8128 or rbc@netstep.net
RBC Limited has HIPAA training programs to meet all of your training needs. Sessions are role specific to ensure staff understanding of the HIPAA rule as well as their own responsibility under HIPAA. Programs available target Professional, Paraprofessional, Administrative-office, or Leadership staff. Available in full day or half day sessions and include training materials.
#701A- ½ day clinical staff (training materials)- $1000.00 plus travel expenses.
#701B- ½ day administrative staff (training materials)- $1000.00 plus travel expenses.
#701C- Full day/same day (½ day clinical & ½ day administrative staff— training materials & HIPAA forms)- $1800.00 plus travel expenses.
Signed contract is required. Please call or email for more information. (845) 889-8128 or rbc@netstep.net
#706- Train the Trainer
This full day on-site training for training and Leadership staff provides the basis for HIPAA understanding and effective methods for the provision of role specific train for the rest of your staff. Includes all three training handbooks, the trainer’s guide, HIPAA resources and a CD-Rom PowerPoint training slide presentation. $2000.00 per day plus travel expenses.
Signed contract is required. Please call or email for more information. (845) 889-8128 or rbc@netstep.net
#707- Training for the Privacy Officer
Individualized training to meet your Privacy Officer’s needs. Begins with a pre-test and development of an education plan prior to on-site training. Includes training materials, resources, and training specific for the Privacy Officer. $2000.00 per day plus travel expenses.
Signed contract is required. Please call or email for more information. (845) 889-8128 or rbc@netstep.net
#600- Emergency Disaster Preparedness Manual
This manual was developed and written by the only experts on home care emergency disaster planning. It will cover biological, radiological and chemical disasters as well as natural disaster planning. Great tools for agency assessment and includes the famous home care and hospice grid for the homeland security alert system. This two volume manual, which is updated annually, will be able to add to your existing plan or if you don’t have an existing plan, there is one in the manual. Updated for 2006 to include information on SARS, Pandemic Influenza & Tsunamis. $265.00 plus s&h. Approximately 420 pages.
EDP Manual Table of Contents EDP Manual Sample Pages
#600- Emergency Disaster Preparedness Manual (Hardcopy)- $265.00 plus s&h.
#600A- Emergency Disaster Preparedness Manual on CD-ROM- $225.00 plus s&h.
#601- Emergency Disaster/All Hazards Planning 2006 Update Package
This package updates all previous versions of the EDP/AHP Manual to the current (March 2006) version. It includes revisions, omissions & the entirely new Chapter 10 "On the Horizon" which focuses in on Pandemic Flu, Tsunamis and SARS. $50.00 plus S & H. Approximately 166 pages.
#602- Pandemic Operational Planning & Infection Control Handbook for Home Health and Hospice
This publication was created to serve as a guide for home and hospice providers to use in their influenza pandemic preparedness planning. Home health agencies' and hospices' ability to contribute in a positive way by caring for an increased number of patients while controlling the spread of infection will be dependent largely upon their level of knowledge and their readiness to coordinate with other vital services in the community. The Pandemic Operational Planning and Infection Control Handbook for Home Health and Hospice, which is comprised of information collected from a variety of government resources, will provide answers and tools necessary to address the many questions providers have about pandemic preparedness. $80.00 plus S & H.
#603- Home Health Care Emergency Disaster Resource Guide
A comprehensive guide for coping with natural and manmade disasters produced with homecare agencies and hospices in mind. Produced by one of the most respected authorities in the field, Barbara Citarella of RBC Limited discusses the impact of hurricanes Rita and Katrina, 9/11 and pandemic with practical advice for home care agencies and the personnel they employ. $80.00. plus S & H.
#604- Combination Set
Save $20.00 when purchasing this combination set of #602- Pandemic Operational Planning and Infection Control Handbook for Home Health and Hospice & #603- Home Health Care Emergency Disaster Resource Guide. Cost is only $140.00 (normally $160.00).
OASIS Products
#650- OASIS Standardization Tool Kit
Revised for 2008 to meet OASIS B1 (effective 2008) and 2008 PPS changes- This OASIS toolkit is a great resource for those agencies seeking best practice. It will provide the basic tools to begin OASIS inter-agency standardization. This kit consists of a case study, inter-rater reliability tool, education handouts, agency risk assessment and much, much more. $250.00 plus s&h. Approximately 478 pages.
OASIS Standardization Table of Contents OASIS Tool Kit Sample
#650A- OASIS Standardization Tool Kit on CD- ROM- $200.00, plus s & h.
#652- OASIS 22 MO Item Standardization Set
Revised for 2008- A package of five laminated sets (3 double sided sheets). A great tool for your staff to use in the field or in the office completing documentation. There are two or three standard questions for each of the 22 OASIS MO Items. $100.00 plus s&h.
OASIS
Standardization Set Sample
#653- On Site OASIS Standardization Training
RBC Limited, has been providing OASIS Standardization training since the introduction of OASIS in 1997. The focus of the education sessions is to assist agencies with inter-agency standardization among each and every clinician. We have provided education to agencies across the country. This session is the foundation for outside inter-rater reliability testing, the objective corroboration of standardization. Cost is $2000.00 per day plus travel expenses.
Signed contract is required. Please call or email for more information. (845) 889-8128 or rbc@netstep.net
#654- OASIS Inter-rater Reliability Testing
This is onsite OASIS reliability testing by an expert clinician. This clinician will make joint visits with agency staff and evaluate the OASIS results. This is the only way to standardize practice to ensure an accurate case mix index. The price is $2000.00 per day plus travel.
Signed contract is required. Please call or email for more information. (845) 889-8128 or rbc@netstep.net
#651- OASIS Standardization Video
This video was developed to be used in conjunction with our tool kit. It will assist agencies with the standardization process. The cost is $50.00 plus s&h.
#649- OASIS Home Care Visit (DVD)
This OASIS Home Visit is an educational tool for ongoing refinement of an integrated OASIS home visit. Clinical practice in the home health setting is an art and a science. Integrated assessment strategies, including clustering OASIS assessment items, is vital for the timely but accurate completion of the OASIS assessment. This DVD may be utilized by agencies as a joint home visit to apply, discuss and clarify specific updated definitions of the “OASIS Chapter 8: Item-by-Item Tips”. The cost is $50.00 plus s & h.
# 680- Adverse Events Tool Kit
This tool kit will provide audit tools for all 13 potential adverse event outcomes, provide guidelines for the summary and assist your agency with a performance improvement action plan tool. A quick simple and easy to use guide for everyone in your agency. Price is $160.00 plus s & h.
Adverse Events Table of Contents
# 236- 2008 Updated JCAHO Policies
RBC Limited has updated policies that are compliant with JCAHO standards, which become effective January 1, 2008. The JCAHO updates include revisions in the National Patient Safety Goals and in standards found in the Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services; Management of Human Resources; and Infection Control chapters. The policies address such key focus areas as CLIA Waived Testing; orientation and competencies; and planning for an influx of infectious patients and include a formula for surge capacity as well as an updated Notice to the Public. $50.00 plus S&H (& applicable sales tax for NY state residents; Please call (845) 889-8128 to place any tax exempt orders)
Home Health Regulations Made Easy
#237- Home Health Regulations Made Easy (NGS)
Now updated for 2008, "Home Health Regulations Made Easy- NGS" is a practical resource that provides easy access to industry regulations and clarification by Medicare (CMS) and National Government Services (NGS), formerly UGS. Includes key summary points for each home health topic including updated information regarding: Homebound Status, Medical Necessity, Reasonable & Necessary, Care & Service, Place of Residence, Injections, Therapies, Foot Care, plus other pertinent clinical topics. Specific collection of industry examples cited by CMS and NGS when clarifying industry regulations. Price is $79.99, plus s & h.
Sample Table of Contents & Cover Page are listed below:
#238- Home Health Regulations Made Easy (Palmetto)
This version provides easy access to industry regulations and clarification by Medicare (CMS) and Palmetto GBA). Price is $79.99, plus s & h.
#235- Home Health Regulations Made Easy (Cahaba)
Now updated for 2008, this version provides easy access to industry regulations and clarification by Medicare (CMS) and Cahaba GBA). Price is $79.99, plus s & h.
2008 Home Health PPS Audit & Education Package
#660- 2008 Home Health PPS Audit & Education Package
A practical audit & education resource that prepares leadership & staff for PPS revisions for 2008. Includes tools for auditing and educational purposes such as:
− Early Episodes of Care − Cost of Error
− OASIS Correction Tool − NSR Calculation Tool
− Late Episode of Care − MO230 & MO240 Scoring Guide
− HHRG/Case-Mix/Pay Rate − …and more
Field tested and has proven to be a valuable resource for agency staff who grapple with understanding and implementing the PPS revisions effective January 1, 2008. Price is $129.00, plus s& h.
2008 Audit Package Table of Contents Audit Package Order Form
#660- 2008 Home Health PPS Audit & Education Package (Hard Copy)- $129.00 plus s&h.
#660A/661- 2008 Home Health PPS Audit & Education Package (CD-ROM)- $110.00 plus s&h.
Home Health ICD-9-CM Coding Series
The home health industry’s prospective payment system has made OASIS and ICD-9-CM coding critical to ensure accurate reimbursement and drive quality outcome improvement. Experts and regulators agree that specialized home health training to integrate coding and documentation processes ensures agency and clinician accuracy when completing the OASIS assessment. This series of educational offerings will provide a comprehensive overview of updated ICD-9-CM changes, with specific application to home health and case-mix diagnoses. Coding mandates, exceptions and practices will be reviewed in the home health context. Coding inconsistencies and common diagnoses pitfalls as well as tips for OASIS documentation to reinforce coding specifications will enhance accurate code selection. This series provides the incremental building blocks to accurate ICD-9-CM coding — the critical element to accurate agency reimbursement and accurate quality outcomes.
Price includes handout materials with Code Tools, Audit Forms and Medicare Reference Materials. Each item below listed is available in DVD and CD-ROM (audio only) format.
#655- Beginners
A Beginner’s Primer to ICD-9-CM Coding for Home Health (Approximately 80 minute audio/video recording - includes handout materials with Code Tools, Audit Forms and Medicare Reference Materials).
#655- Beginners (DVD)- $150.00 plus s&h.
#655A- Beginners (CD-ROM, audio only)- $110.00 plus s&h.
#656- Intermediate
ICD-9 & OASIS Coding: Improving Accuracy To Reflect Excellence (Approximately 80 minute audio/video recording - includes handout materials with Code Tools, Audit Forms and Medicare Reference Materials).
#656- Intermediate (DVD)- $150.00 plus s&h.
#656A- Intermediate (CD-ROM, audio only)- $110.00 plus s&h.
#657- Advanced
Beyond the Basics ICD-9-CM Coding for Advanced Home Care Coders (Approximately 80 minute audio/video recording - includes handout materials with Code Tools, Audit Forms and Medicare Reference Materials).
#657- Advanced (DVD)- $150.00 plus s&h.
#657A- Advanced (CD-ROM, audio only)- $110.00 plus s&h.
#658- Rehab Coding
(Approximately 80 minute audio/video recording - includes handout materials with Code Tools, Audit Forms and Medicare Reference Materials).
#658- Rehab Coding (DVD)- $150.00 plus s&h.
#658A- Rehab Coding (CD-ROM, audio only)- $110.00 plus s&h.
#659- ICD-9-CM Coding Set
The set contains #655- Beginners, #656- Intermediate, #657- Advanced & #658- Rehab Coding in one package. Handout CD-ROM is also included.
#659- ICD-9-CM Coding Set (DVD)- $600.00 plus s&h.
#659A- ICD-9-CM Coding Set (CD-ROM, audio only)- $440.00 plus s&h.
CMS Updated Risk Adjustment: Home Health Compare
This is a practical resource for the updates to the risk adjustments of Home Health Compare Outcome Measures published by CMS in July. It was developed as a reference guide and includes teaching tools as well as audit tools to enhance understanding of the risk adjustment items for 11 out of the 12 Home Health Compare Outcome Measures. Opportunities for enhanced reimbursement under Pay for Performance are based on Quality Outcomes. This product is utilized by agencies as education and training for Leadership, Quality Improvement, and Clinical Staff to ensure accurate risk adjustment of Home Health Compare Quality Outcomes. $149.00, plus s & h. Approximately 149 pages.
#662- CMS Updated Risk Adjustment (Hard Copy)- $149.00 plus s & h.
#662A- CMS Updated Risk Adjustment (CD-ROM)- $99.00 plus s & h.
The online store is available. An order form has also been included for email and fax orders. If you have any questions, please contact us at (845) 889-8128 or via email at rbc@netstep.net