Report Writing for Medical Records

Course number: RW202

Overview Learn how to create reports of medical records data and client demographics, such as:
- Statistical Reports,
- Missing Progress Notes for billable services,
- Audit of Required Forms,
- Audit of case reviews: Case Loads,
- Required Data elements and consistency of data, and
- ‘State/County/Federal’ reporting requirements.

Prerequisites Thorough knowledge of your agency’s client data tracking and reporting needs. Operational knowledge of BTI/HSS Client Master Maintenance and the CDS Description File.

Intended Audience Medical Records Supervisors, Clinical Directors, Auditing/Quality Assurance Staff, MIS Staff, and personnel responsible for client reporting requirements.

Content Intermediate

Agenda Day One:
* Overview of BTI/HSS reports
* Understanding BTI Data Files
- Client Master Files and the data entry screens with which they are associated
- Description Master File and its categories
- User-Defined Screens and Client Data in Files
- Client Data System (CDS) Master Files
Day Two
* Creating Reports of Client Information with Query/400
- The Basics of Query using the “Client Master File”
- Working with more than one file
* Query Workshop
Day Three
* Creating Databases with Report Utility
- What is Report Utility?
- What is an extract file?
- Why do we use these extracts?
- Creating a Basic Client Demographic Extract
* Using Query/400 with Extract Files
* Report Utility Workshop
- Creating your own Report Utility extract
Day Four
* Cross-Tabulations
- What are they are and how to create them
* Packaging queries and extracts into one program
- Run Lists
* Modifying existing menus to include your reports
- Menu Design
* Workshop -- Working on your individual reporting needs.

Private Consultation is available following the course to assist with individual needs. Extra fees apply.

Logistics • Courses are held at BTI’s office in Vineland, New Jersey.
• Beverages and lunch are provided for each full classroom day.
• Morning and evening meals are the responsibility of attendees.
• We are within convenient driving distance from both Philadelphia and Atlantic City airports and attractions.
• Attendees are responsible for providing their own hotel and travel accommodations.
• A listing of local hotels, restaurants, and directions will be provided upon course registration.
• We reserve the right to cancel or change scheduled course dates based on minimum attendance requirements.

Availability Course dates will be scheduled upon request.

Cost $ 425 Individual
$ 375 Two or More

Private Consultation is available following the course for $500 / day.