New clinical documentation blog

A new blog launched in August by a clinical documentation specialist provides an often humorous perspective on one hospital’s transition to MS-DRGs. In one of the posts on the blog, called Clinical Documentation, the author details her preparations to develop and deliver a presentation to the physician staff about POA documentation requirements:

Although invitations were sent to the medical staff, lunch and breakfast provided, not one physician showed up. Surprised? Well, I wasn't. Not really. After all, what's in it for them?

One recent post recounts the numerous challenges that the department encountered during the first week of MS-DRGs, such as increased physician queries and dealing with POA requirements.

Along with the humor, and occasional sarcasm, the blog delves into some serious issues. In one post, the author describes how inadequate documentation for cardiac catheterization procedures is likely to reduce hospital revenues by $700,000 per year. It’s worth a read.