CCS-HH: Clinical Care Specialist – Home Health:
The most comprehensive certification track to demonstrate proficiency in home health leadership and advanced clinical positions is here! The Clinical Care Specialist - Home Health Certification is a highly respected indicator of expertise in the provision of Medicare Certified Home Health. It is the gold-standard certification to obtain toward career growth within the home health industry.
Individuals who obtain this certification possess the expertise and qualities needed to be successful in several advanced home health positions including, but not limited to: field-based case managers, preceptors, educators, clinical managers, quality managers, directors and administrators.
Individuals who obtain this certification demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
- Best practice care management of patients
- Integration of analytics in patient care
- Risk- Driven Care Planning
- Federal Regulatory Compliance
- Home Health Conditions of Participation
- Data-informed education and coaching abilities for staff/peers
- Utilization management
- PDGM concepts
- Financial advocacy for patients and agency
- HHVBP
- OASIS foundations
- Quality Improvement/ QAPI
- Efficiency in home health operations/ care provision
- Documentation
Your journey toward becoming a CCS-HH begins with self-study of WellSky’s 8-module Home Health Case Management Series. Upon completion and passing of the post test, you will earn a micro-credential and digital badge as a steppingstone preparing you for the full CCS-HH exam!
Following self-study, you will be led through virtual presentations from industry experts over the span of 5 modules to gain more advanced knowledge and understanding.
You will then have access to a practice exam, and ultimately- the opportunity to earn the CCS-HH by sitting for and passing the expert-developed CCS-HH certification exam.
Included in the CCS-HH Bundle:
1. Road Rules for Today's Home Health Case Management:
ANCC Contact Hours = 6
- Module 1: Context-Evolving Healthcare Delivery and Person-centered Care at Home, Driving Toward Quadruple Aim
- Module 2: Case Management Defined - Driving Value in Home Health
- Module 3: Part 1 & 2: KPI/KPB Equation
- Module 4: Point of Care Documentation and Visit Tips
- Module 5: Tech Advancing Advocacy - Telehealth, Virtual Visits and Analytics
- Module 6: Part 1 & 2: Overview: Reimbursement and PDGM
- Module 7: Part 1 & 2: General Overview Regulations Module
- Module 8: Pulling It All Together - Care Planning
2. CCS-HH Training Series:
ANCC Contact Hours = 6.5
- Session 1: Best Practice Case Management
- Session 2: Data Informed Practice and Analytics
- Session 3: Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
- Session 4: Quality Improvement and Performance Metrics
- Session 5: Reimbursement Processes and Efficiency
3. Practice CCS-HH Exam:
- 45 Question practice exam (optional).
4. CCS-HH Certification Exam:
- 90 Questions
- 2 Hours
- Advanced
WEB BROWSER REQUIREMENTS
Moodle will operate using the browsers listed below, but typically runs best in the latest versions, so you may want to consider upgrading your browser to the most recent version.
The WellSky Learning Center requires an up-to-date web browser and supports the current versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft EDGE.
We do not not support Internet Explorer, as Microsoft has ended support for that browser.
- Internet Connection of 15mbs Download or Better
- Exceptions in Pop-Up Blocker https://learning.wellsky.com
- Note: You may find it helpful to have more than one browser installed on your computer. If you run into problems using Moodle, moving to another browser may resolve your issues.
REQUIRED BROWSER SETTINGS
The following browser settings should be selected:
- Enable Cookies
- Do not block pop-up windows
- Note: In some browsers, you can make an exception for Moodle if you don't want to use these settings for all websites.
RECOMMENDED BROWSER ADD-ONS
The following add-ons may need to be installed if your browser is not already configured with them:
- Adobe PDF Reader and PDF browser plugin will let you view PDFs in a browser window without opening a separate program.
- Download Adobe Acrobat Reader at http://get.adobe.com/reader/. The download includes the browser plugin. To install this plugin, just follow prompts.
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EXAM Requirements (PROCTORED EXAMS ONLY)
As part of the launch process for a live proctored testing session, you will be prompted to download and run a LogMeIn (LMI) Rescue applet file. This will display a chat box allowing you to communicate with your proctor. If prompted, be sure to click “open” or “allow” to give the file permission to run. When the chat box says “waiting,” it means that you are in the queue waiting for your proctor.
Review the following requirements for your camera, operating system, upload/download speeds, RAM, ports, microphones and browsers. Also included is a list of technology not currently supported by ProctorU.
| TYPE | MINIMUM | RECOMMENDED |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Connection | Wifi Connection | Wired Connection |
| PC Users | Windows 8 (Windows 10 S mode is not supported) | Windows 10 (10 S mode is not supported) |
| Mac Users | MacOS 10.13 (Oldest Still Maintained Version) | MacOS 10.15 |
| CPU | more than 2 core CPU less than 85% CPU Usage | more than 4 core CPU less than 50% CPU Usage |
| Webcam | 640x480 resolution | 1280x720 resolution |
| Internet Download Speed | 1 Mbps | 12 Mbps |
| Internet Upload Speed | 1 Mbps | 3 Mbps |
| RAM | 4 GB less than 95% Ram Usage | 16 GB less than 90% Usage |
| Connectivity Ports | 1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP | 1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP |
| Screen Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 and above |
| Chromebook Users (Only for Automated Proctoring. Is not Supported for Live Proctoring) | Chrome device is running the latest version of Chrome OS. | Chrome device is running the latest version of Chrome OS. |
Additional Requirements:
- A functioning microphone (some web cameras have them built-in); microphone should not be part of headphones
- Headphones are generally not permitted, check with your testing organization to determine if headphones are permitted
- A compatible browser: Google Chrome (preferred) or Mozilla Firefox
Not Supported:
- Microsoft Edge browser
- Google Chromebooks (for Live Proctoring only)
- Tablets (Nexus, iPad, Tab, Note, etc.)
- Smartphones
- Linux operating systems
- Windows 10 in S mode or Surface RT
- Connecting from within a virtual machine. You will be asked to reconnect using your host operating system to take your exam
- Apple Boot Camp
- Remote Access Software
- Inactive Version of Windows and Test Builds/Test Mode
Minimum Requirements:
- Internet Connection: Wifi Connection
- PC Users: Windows 8 (Windows 10 S mode is not supported)Mac Users: MacOS 10.13 (Oldest Still Maintained Version)
- CPU: more than 2 core CPU less than 85% CPU Usage
- WebCam: 640x480 resolution
- Internet Download Speed: 1 Mbps
- Internet Upload Speed: 1 Mbps
- RAM: 4 GB less than 95% Ram Usage
- Connectivity Ports: 1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP
- Screen Resolution: 1366 x 768
- Chromebook Users: (Only for Automated Proctoring. Is not Supported for Live Proctoring) Chrome device is running the latest version of Chrome OS
Additional Requirements:
- A functioning microphone (some web cameras have them built-in)
- A compatible browser: Google Chrome (preferred) or Mozilla Firefox
Not Supported:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer, Apple Safari
- Google Chromebooks (for Live Proctoring only)
- Tablets (Nexus, iPad, Tab, Note, etc.)
- Smartphones
- Linux operating systems
- Windows 10 in S mode or Surface RT
- No running inside a virtual machine. You will be asked to reconnect using your host operating system to take your exam
- Inactive Version of Windows and Test Builds/Test Mode
All courses and tests are accessible for 1 year from the date of purchase.