•All facilities must update processes to respond to coding changes – October 2023.

•Importance of updating documentation tools and manuals for staff.

•All facilities will have external audit activity-New requests, time lines, specific claims audit decisions and additional audits.

•Documentation of competency and responsibility for data formulation and reporting. Tools and formats will be helpful.

Leah Klusch, RN, BSN, FACHCA received her BSN from Capital University in 1969 and continued graduate studies in curriculum at Ohio State University.  She is the Executive Director of the The Alliance Training Center, a non profit educational foundation, providing solutions in the healthcare industry since 1989. Leah is a speaker and trainer, consultant and author, travelling nationally. Leah was awarded the 2011 NADONA Honorary Member of the Year Award from the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care. She has also received her Fellowship from ACHCA in 2009 and received their Education Award in 2011 and 2018. She is also the recipient of McKnight’s Pinnacle Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023.