Course Code: REL-ACU-0-FINAC
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the purpose and general process of The Joint Commission, DNV, and ACHC accreditation for hospitals.
Identify ways in which The Joint Commission, DNV, and ACHC accreditations impact an accredited organization’s financial bottom line.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction to Accreditation and Finance
Overview of Accreditation and Finance
Accrediting Bodies
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Financial Impact of Accreditation
Overview
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jan Wooles, CPA, MBA, FHFMA
Ms. Wooles is an independent consultant with JD Wooles Consulting. She is a Certified Public Accountant with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, as well as a Fellowship certification in the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). Ms. Wooles has a background in healthcare financial management in multi-site hospital systems, long term care retirement communities, and regional clinical laboratories. She has expertise in a broad spectrum of financial processes, including accounting, payroll, financial forecasting, budget administration, audit and financial reporting.
Reviewer: Sarah Hunter RN, SCRN, CNRN, CMSRN
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administration; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs), Hospitals: Psychiatric.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.