Deb Tonack Email & Phone Number

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Provide medical consultation to file handlers regarding likely medical treatment needs/costs for various injury diagnosesProvide medical expertise/information during round table discussions of various claimsProvide ongoing medical reviews of claim files with recommendations for plans of action to facilitate quality recovery/resolution of claimant injuries Have served as member of the Safety and Wellness CommitteesAssisted with initial set up of medical treatment cost database system

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Participated in marketing of the TCU/Acute Rehab Care UnitTook referrals from physicians, nurses, discharge plannersDid chart/file reviews to determine eligibility for admission to TCU or Acute Rehab UnitsWorked with discharge planning to provide for continuity of care requiring skilled or acute levels of rehabilitationCommunicated and educated patients/families/hospital staff about the TCU (Transitional Care Unit-SNF) and/or the Acute Rehab Unit

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Managed a SNF unit with 6-8 staff membersAccomplished admission process for all patients admitted to the SNFProvided Education regarding Medicare coverage and the rehabilitation process in the SNFWorked with payor sources to pre-approve stays in the SNF

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Held multiple nursing job positions while working at Tabitha, initially started as an RN charge nurse for multiple different SNF units of care, coordinating all of the care provided to patients, supervising from 4-8 staff members. Was promoted to RN Evening Shift Supervisor, providing nursing supervision for approximately 7 separate nursing units for a total of 250 patientsWas again promoted to the Director of Medical Records/Medicare Coordinator position-provided supervision to 4-6 unit clerks, as well as a Medical Records Clerk, set up and monitored a Quality Assurance Program to assure adherence to all state/federal SNF regulatory records requirements, coordinated Medicare Part A coverage for all SNF patient admissions and provided periodic medical documentation/reports for continued Medicare Part A coverage