Committed to the long-range success of our clients, KS Consulting integrates the highest standards of quality and integrity into comprehensive solutions and customizes services to reflect the individual dynamics and goals of the organizations and individuals we serve. Our consulting services and strategy development covers a wide range of topics including:

• Business and Marketing Plans
• Operating and Employee Manuals
• Interim Management
• Systems Analysis, Process and Data Management
• Organization Efficiency Analysis
• Compliance, Licensure, and Accreditation
• Community Assessment and Feasibility

Our comprehensive consulting services support:

Home Care and Private Duty
Home Health Agencies
Hospice
Assisted Living and Adult Family Homes

Home Care and Private Duty
KS Consulting offers guidance for existing and startup agencies through the entire process of business development or transition. To keep an agency in compliance and headed for success, we provide clearly written, easy-to-use policy and procedure manuals, complete with the associated forms necessary for day-to-day operations. In addition, we can assist in the selection of appropriate scheduling and billing software programs, train staff in the fundamentals of personal care services with related competency testing, and help develop marketing plans and materials that will make you known and respected in your area. Our consultation also includes help with structuring services to meet all state licensure and payer contract requirements as well as providing access to continuing education materials for on-going staff updates and competency.
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Home Health Agencies
KS Consulting works with new and existing licensed and Medicare Home Health Agencies. Working with internal staff, we identify ways to effectively manage the per episode reimbursement of Medicare from initial referral to final payment of service. We review systems and clinical staff competency relative to the OASIS case management and provide training to improve quality outcome measures. To assist new providers and existing agencies during times of transition, we offer interim management services and recruitment assistance for permanent staff.

Our strategic analysis of agency services and market position helps determine options for growth and/or diversification. During the consultation process, we review options for computer software and the need for upgrade versus more effective implementation of existing software. We provide a step-by-step process for new agency startup including state licensure and Medicare certification. Working closely with key personnel and support staff, we guide staff through the preparation for an accreditation survey and related quality improvement requirements.
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Hospice
KS Consulting principals work closely with organizational leadership to review existing organizational practices and systems and identify areas of fiscal and management concern. We conduct a thorough review of the effectiveness of the interdisciplinary team model as well as the utilization of volunteers, spiritual counselors and bereavement services. We also assess the utilization of the medical director and pharmacy services in pain and symptom management. Working within organizational goals, we help identify and implement strategies to increase timely referral for service and length of stay. As part of our fiscal overview, we can help develop approaches to expanding the level of donations and bequests from families and the community. From an operational viewpoint, we provide interim management and leadership training in hospice service delivery and review the attributes of an integrated model with a home health program versus a separate service unit for hospice.
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Assisted Living and Adult Family Homes
KS Consulting provides guidance in the establishment of policies and procedures to manage the health care needs of residents. We can help train facility staff in the assessment of resident needs and establish a system for maintaining individual service plans. We can help establish the necessary interagency agreements for timely access to health care services in the community. We work closely with staff to develop effective communication skills for interaction with residents and their families and develop guidelines for the level of care the facility is qualified to safely provide. In addition, we help organizations prepare for annual licensure survey and follow up plans of correction as well as providing short-term services.
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