Coordinator Competency Checklist

Supervisor evaluation tool for assessing new IRF-PAI coordinator competency at 30, 60, and 90 days

30 DaysFoundation Skills Assessment
Evaluate basic understanding and initial competency in core IRF-PAI tasks
1

IRF-PAI Knowledge

Competency Criteria:

Can explain IRF-PAI purpose, 60% Rule, and CMS-13 conditions without reference materials

Evaluation Method:

Verbal quiz with supervisor (10 questions, 80% passing)

2

Tier Coding Basics

Competency Criteria:

Correctly identifies Tier 1, 2, and 3 comorbidities from medical records with 85% accuracy

Evaluation Method:

Review 10 sample charts, verify tier assignments

3

FIM Scoring

Competency Criteria:

Accurately scores FIM motor and cognitive items within 1 point of expert scoring

Evaluation Method:

Score 5 patient scenarios, compare with expert ratings

4

ICD-10 Coding

Competency Criteria:

Selects appropriate ICD-10 codes for common diagnoses and comorbidities with 90% accuracy

Evaluation Method:

Code 15 diagnoses, verify against coding manual

5

Documentation Review

Competency Criteria:

Identifies missing or insufficient documentation in patient charts

Evaluation Method:

Review 5 charts, list documentation gaps

6

Assessment Timeline

Competency Criteria:

Understands and can explain admission, interim, and discharge assessment timing requirements

Evaluation Method:

Verbal explanation and timeline diagram

7

Software Navigation

Competency Criteria:

Can independently navigate IRF-PAI software and locate all required data entry fields

Evaluation Method:

Demonstrate navigation without assistance

8

Compliance Awareness

Competency Criteria:

Recognizes common audit triggers and red flags in patient records

Evaluation Method:

Identify 8 out of 10 audit triggers in sample scenarios

Evaluation Instructions

Purpose: This competency checklist ensures new IRF-PAI coordinators develop the skills and knowledge required for independent, accurate practice.

Evaluation Schedule: Conduct formal evaluations at 30, 60, and 90 days post-hire. Use this checklist to document competency achievement and identify areas requiring additional training.

Competency Standards: Coordinators must demonstrate competency in ALL listed skills for each period before advancing to the next evaluation phase.

Documentation: Print and complete this checklist for each evaluation period. File in the coordinator's personnel record and provide a copy to the coordinator for professional development tracking.

Action Plans: If competency gaps are identified, develop a specific action plan with timeline, additional training resources, and re-evaluation date.