Becky Slagell
Division Vice President of Coding, CDI and HIM at ScionHealth- Claim this Profile
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Dorothy Fanning BSN RN CCDS
It was a pleasure to work with and for Becky during the past five years. She is very knowledgeable with both Case Management and CDI. She has an excellent way of imparting her knowledge and mentoring new CDI specialists. Her commitment to quality care includes quality documentation which ensures the care provided is the best possible.
Dorothy Fanning BSN RN CCDS
It was a pleasure to work with and for Becky during the past five years. She is very knowledgeable with both Case Management and CDI. She has an excellent way of imparting her knowledge and mentoring new CDI specialists. Her commitment to quality care includes quality documentation which ensures the care provided is the best possible.
Dorothy Fanning BSN RN CCDS
It was a pleasure to work with and for Becky during the past five years. She is very knowledgeable with both Case Management and CDI. She has an excellent way of imparting her knowledge and mentoring new CDI specialists. Her commitment to quality care includes quality documentation which ensures the care provided is the best possible.
Dorothy Fanning BSN RN CCDS
It was a pleasure to work with and for Becky during the past five years. She is very knowledgeable with both Case Management and CDI. She has an excellent way of imparting her knowledge and mentoring new CDI specialists. Her commitment to quality care includes quality documentation which ensures the care provided is the best possible.
Credentials
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CCDS
Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement SpecialistsMay, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
CPHQ
National Association for Healthcare QualityNov, 1991- Nov, 2024 -
RHIT
American Health Information Management AssociationSep, 1984- Nov, 2024
Experience
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ScionHealth
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Division Vice President of Coding, CDI and HIM
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Jun 2022 - Present
Provides oversight for the Coding, CDI (clinical documentation integrity) and HIM (health information management) functions for the specialty and community levels of care. Manages policy development and execution of processes that support standardization, centralization, and collaboration among coding, CDI and HIM employees. Assures that the Coding, CDI and HIM programs provide consistent, closely monitored processes that result in timely, accurate concurrent coding and DRG migration. Oversees the monitoring and evaluation processes and physician education necessary to sustain ongoing compliance to all policies, rules and regulations specific to documentation integrity and ICD 10 Coding. Partners with clinical and financial operators to assure the clinical pictures of all patients are thoroughly and accurately documented in the medical record resulting in appropriate coding assignment and reimbursement.
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Kindred
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Division Vice President, Coding and CCDI
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Nov 2017 - Jun 2022
Directs the Coding and CCDI (Clinical Coordination and Documentation Improvement) program for the Hospital Division, a department of over 50 employees; providing direct supervision to the Directors of Coding and CCDI Operations. Partners with the senior leaders of clinical operations and the district and hospital operators to assure that the coding and CCDI program complies with regulatory and hospital standards of practice. Assures that the Coding and CCDI program provides consistent, closely monitored processes that result in timely, accurate concurrent coding and DRG migration. Assures compliance with applicable regulatory and compliance requirements related to medical coding.
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Division Vice President - Case Managment
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Nov 2013 - Nov 2017
Responsible for the oversight in the development, implementation, standardization and monitoring of the hospital division case management processes and clinical coordination documentation programs. Medical staff credentialing, coding management & compliance, denial management and health information management are direct reports to this position.
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Senior Director of Enterprise Utilization Management to Compliance
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Apr 2013 - Nov 2013
Worked with the four divisions (hospital, rehabcare, nursing center, home health/hospice) to identify opportunities to strengthen utilization management programs and oversight of programs. In collaboration with division representative, design and implement mandatory education programs. Sitting member of the each division's oversight committee.
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Regional Senior Director of Case Management
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Aug 2009 - Apr 2013
Was responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of the central region case management and clinical documentation programs, including related training and consulting with regional, district and facility case managers, division, regional and facility management, interdisciplinary teams and physicians.
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District Director of Case Management and Clinical Documentation Improvement
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Sep 2008 - Aug 2009
Provided oversight in the following processes for the 6 hospitals in the IL/WI District: 1)Ensured strong CM/discharge planning process that promoted timely quality care services and resource efficiency. 2)Ensured monitoring processes in place to assess for appropriate documentation that would provide accuracy and specificity of principal diagnosis and comorbidities/complications present on admission; thus leading to improved delivery of patient care services. 3)Developed, and enhanced as necessary, processes that ensured documentation of new and/or more specific diagnoses. Continued to place emphasis on the importance of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) functions including their identification of query opportunities in their area of expertise. 4)Acted in a consulting capacity at IDT meetings to ensure ongoing engagement by all members to focus on patient’s current condition and plan of care specific to there area of expertise. 5)Acted as hospital to physician liaison to promote ongoing communication regarding the specificity patient conditions, discharge goals and supporting documentation needs through ongoing chart review. 6)Provided ongoing/routine communication with district team and all CEO’s regarding CM/CDI “successes” and “opportunities for improvement” specific to their hospital. 7)Ensured timely completion of facility and corporate reports by all Lead Case Managers.
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Area Director of Clinical Documentation Improvement
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Feb 2008 - Sep 2008
Authored a new CDI process utilizing an "interdisciplinary team approach" that incorporated concurrent quality improvement and risk prevention monitoring and was charged with implementing this initiative to the "alpha sites" in the 6 hospitals within the IL/WI District.
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Director of Quality & Risk Management
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May 2006 - Feb 2008
Responsible for coordinating hospital-wide quality improvement activities. Analyzed and interpreted data and presented to staff, physicians, committees/teams, Regional Quality Council and the Governing Board through the use of both narrative and graphic reports. Facilitated several teams and educated staff on the quality improvement process and team development. Was responsible for the preparation and coordination of the triennial Joint Commission surveys as well as ensuring ongoing compliance through periodic performance review initiatives. Also coordinated state and other regulatory surveys. Assisted in the orientation of new DQM’s from various Kindred hospitals in the Midwest Region. Worked in conjunction with Case Management/Social Services to ensure there was an effective “Working DRG Process” in place. Was a member of the Administrative Team and was actively involved in the Strategic Planning process. Also performed Risk Management duties. Directly supervised the following positions: Administrative Secretary, Director of Case Management, Education Coordinator, Infection Control Practitioner, Medical Records Coordinator, and Radiology technicians.
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Assistant Administrative Officer/Director of Quality Management
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Sep 2004 - May 2006
Responsible for assisting the CEO in the operation of the hospital and assumed that role in her absence. Participated in planning and creating the hospital’s strategic, operational, service design and other organizational plans and policies to achieve the mission and vision of the hospital. Set objectives, developed plans, staffed, and directed activities in the following assigned departments/areas: Human Resources, Medical Records, Plant Services, Quality Management, Radiology, and Staff Education. In addition, oversaw the hospital-wide quality improvement and risk management activities with the assistance of the Clinical Analyst.
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Chief Operations Officer
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Sep 2003 - Sep 2004
Was responsible for overseeing the operations of the hospital. Was the direct supervisor for the Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Respiratory/Laboratory, Director of Rehabilitation Services, Director of Pharmacy, Dietitians, Food Service Supervisor and Radiology Technician.
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Director of Quality Management
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Nov 1996 - Sep 2003
Responsible for coordinating hospital-wide quality improvement activities. Analyzed and interpreted data and presented to staff, physicians, committees/teams, Regional Quality Council and the Governing Board through the use of both narrative and graphic reports. Facilitated several teams and educate staff on the quality improvement process and team development. Was responsible for the preparation and coordination of the triennial Joint Commission surveys. Assisted in preparation and coordination of state and other regulatory surveys. Assisted in the orientation of new DQM’s that are from various Kindred hospitals in the Midwest Region. Worked in conjunction with Case Management/ Utilization Review to ensure there is an effective process under the upcoming Long Term Acute Prospective Payment System. Was a member of the Administrative Team and actively involved in the Strategic Planning process. Also performed Risk Management duties. Directly supervised the following positions: Education Coordinator, Dietitians, Food Service Supervisor, Director of Pharmacy, Utilization Review Coordinator/Internal Case Manager, Social Services/ Discharge Planning Director, Infection Control Practitioner, and Medical Records Coordinator/Quality Analyst.
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Provena Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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500 - 600 Employee
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Performance Improvement Director/Systems Manager
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Jan 1994 - Nov 1996
Coordinated medical staff and integrated quality improvement activities. Created various narrative and graphic reports and presented them to appropriate hospital and corporate committees. Was responsible for coordinating the use and training of the MIDAS Quality Management computer for data input and analysis. Worked with the Utilization Management staff to identify and concurrently monitor various quality indicators. Responsible for the preparation and coordination of the triennial Joint Commission surveys.
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Assistant Director of Medical Records/Quality Assurance Coordinator
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Jan 1985 - Jan 1994
Supervised the Department Manager, DRG Coordinator (and served as her back-up), and Secretary/Librarian to assure the clerical and technical functions coordinated in an effective manner. Developed quality control mechanisms to ensure information management accuracy. As Quality Assurance Coordinator, ensured that there was a Quality Assessment and Improvement Program implemented which involved the participation of all health care employees and Medical Staff. Coordinated the preparation in all departments for JCAHO and maintained standards of: ACOG, AHIMA, IHA, IDPH and PRO/QIO on a continuing basis. Supervised the Quality Assessment staff to assure materials were correctly prepared for the appropriate committees and/or reviews.
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DRG Coordinator/Coding Supervisor
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May 1984 - Jan 1985
Supervised and trained Medical Record Coders while keeping informed of all coding updates. Educated physicians on the quality and financial impact of DRG’s with emphasis on the importance of supporting medical record documentation. Developed a “working DRG” of all inpatients in coordination with the Utilization Review staff. Prepared all medical records for PRO reviews.
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Education
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University of Saint Francis
Masters, Health Administration -
College of DuPage
Associate's, Health Information Management -
Luther College
Bachelor's, Biology