Chart Audits for Nonmedical QMP – 2 CEUs

This online course provides a dive into Chart Audits as essential components of a home care agency’s Quality Management Program (QMP). Participants will learn how to conduct systematic and regulatory-compliant audits, use collected data to identify trends and improve care quality, and prepare for surveyor evaluations with confidence.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Define chart audits and their role in data collection for quality management.
• Identify regulatory requirements and best practices for quarterly and annual evaluations.
• Understand the audit sampling process and criteria for selecting client records.
• Demonstrate how to analyze and present audit findings using reports, graphs, and trends.
• Apply audit results to enhance compliance, staff training, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare for surveyor requests and effectively communicate agency performance.

Course Content

This Certificate Workshop includes a six-part curriculum covering:
✔ Understanding Chart Audits – Purpose, process, and compliance expectations.
✔ Data Collection & Compliance – How audits support Chapter 26 regulations and QMP.
✔ Audit Sampling & Best Practices – Selecting the right records and ensuring consistency.
✔ Analyzing & Presenting Data – Creating spreadsheets, charts, and year-over-year comparisons.
✔ Addressing Deficiencies & Training Needs – Using findings to improve documentation and staff knowledge.
✔ Surveyor Readiness & Reporting – How to confidently respond to surveyor inquiries.

Workshop Materials & Certification

Participants will receive:
📂 Chart Audit Checklist – A standardized form for conducting audits.
📊 Audit Data Tracking Template – Tools to organize and analyze compliance data.
📜 Certificate of Completion – Earn 2 CEUs after completing the workshop and competency evaluation.

Join us in mastering Chart Audits & Data Collection to elevate your agency’s compliance, efficiency, and quality of care.