Course Code: REL-RTS-0-HUNOMS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 10/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Indicate three ways NOMS data can be utilized to improve patient care and insurance reimbursement.
Identify which SLPs and patients qualify for NOMS reporting.
Recall when to report data and what information must be included.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Value of Outcomes Measurement
Why It Matters
Practical Application in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Outcomes Data in Today’s Healthcare Environment
Standardized Outcome Measures
Introduction to NOMS
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)
Review
Summary
Section 3: How to Use NOMS
Registering as a NOMS Participant
Data Collection
Data Submission
Vignette: Revisit Paul and the Denials
Review
Summary
Section 4: How to Use NOMS Data
Outcome Reports
Anticipated Functional Improvement
Linking Cost to Gains
Documentation and Treatment Planning
Using Data Trends
Professional Advocacy
Vignette: Another Look at Paul and the Dysphagia Denials
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for Aegis Therapies, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Speech and Language Pathologists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.