Presenter: Julie Staal, CHDS
Bio: Julie Staal, CHDS, is a senior quality analyst in HIM Document Integrity at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, MI. She has 20 years of experience in healthcare documentation including transcription and editing of dictation, auditing of clinician-created documentation, training, resource development, and process improvement.
Session Description:
In follow up to our Plexus series, “Insight into Integrity,” this webinar will take an in-depth look at the skills needed to be a successful Document Integrity auditor, the training process, as well as the need for ongoing development. We will explore implementation of such a program including the selection process, assessment tools, training and mentoring methods. We will also interview a seasoned auditor who has been through this process.
Learning Objectives
1. Roles within Document Integrity – Auditor/Analyst (interview), Senior auditor/analyst, mentors
2. Qualifications/Interviewing for the right candidate
3. Training – beginner to seasoned
4. Quality Assessment tools
5. Competencies