Working short-staffed, not having enough supplies, and challenging resident and staff behaviors can all lead to frustration, stress, and tension.  When frustration, stress, and tension are high - a perfect storm is created. This storm is the possibility for bullying, eating our young, and lateral workplace violence to occur.  During this webinar, we will identify what bullying and lateral violence are - and what can be done to reduce the risk of this in the workplace through self-care and stress-reduction techniques.  This webinar event will also explore the benefits of an employee assistance program. There will also be time for Q & A.  

Objectives:  After attending this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe what bullying and lateral workplace violence are.
• Identify methods to create a safe environment.
• Discuss methods to reduce stress and improve self-care that can be implemented today.
• Explore the benefits of an employee assistance program in reducing stress, frustration, burnout, bullying, and lateral violence.

This webinar is available to AHCA/NCAL provider members only.

The webinar will be recorded and available for access after the live event. 

Follow the Instructions Below to Register: 

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Email educate@ahca.org if you need assistance with registering. 

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Follow these three easy steps below! 

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• Members will need to log in using their existing AHCA/NCAL username and password first. 
• Once you are logged in to the website you will be able to register by clicking the green register button at the top of the page. 
• If you have forgotten your password click here. 
• If you are new to the site, you can create an account here. Answer all fields on the create an account page- especially locating your company name. You can search by name or zip code. After creating an account, you will be able to register for the webinar. 

Need further assistance? Email educate@ahca.org

Since March 2020, States ceased Medicaid eligibility determinations and have been unable to disenroll any Medicaid beneficiaries from the Medicaid program.  The freeze on redeterminations and prohibition on disenrollment were based upon federal statutory requirements States had to meet to receive the increased federal Medicaid funding of 6.2% over the course of the pandemic.  Now, with the Public Health Emergency (PHE) ending, States are returning to “regular” Medicaid redeterminations schedules. 

Why This Matters

• States – State Medicaid Agencies have over 87 million redeterminations to conduct before May 2024.  Most states have not conducted redeterminations in over three years.  Over that period, beneficiary information has become out of date (contact information, financial information, etc.) and State Agencies have had significant staff turn over and shortages.  In many States, their State and/or County eligibility units may have few or no staff with redetermination expertise.  Despite CMS guidance and support, this could result in notable breaks in Medicaid coverage; and
• Providers – If a beneficiary loses Medicaid eligibility, Medicaid payments stop, and beneficiaries have very clear protections in federal law for when these breaks occur despite the loss of Medicaid payments.  Additionally, while at first glance waves of nursing facility (NF) and assisted living (AL) Medicaid redeterminations may seem of little concern, it is probable that the following are problematic: a) staff turnover in NF and AL business offices resulting in little to no Medicaid redetermination experience; and b) while older adult and persons with disabilities functional criteria to meet Medicaid Levels of Care are highly unlikely to change, the people involved with managing their finances likely have changed. 

For a more in depth discussion of Medicaid Unwinding, click here.

AHCA/NCAL Resources

The Association has prepared an array of resources aimed at supporting NFs and ALs to manage significant numbers of Medicaid Redeterminations.  Working with partner organizations, AHCA/NCAL has developed three modules and related tools. 

Disclaimer – Of note, these materials do not constitute business or legal guidance.  They are for general education and planning efforts, only.  For in depth support, please contact your information technology contractor, third party consultants or attorneys.

Course Outline:

• Module 1:  Medicaid Unwinding – Provider Action Steps and Tools
• Module 2: Financial Care Plan Development and Management
• Module 3:  Medicaid Application Development and Submission

This course is free to AHCA/NCAL members only. 

Follow the instructions below to register. 

• To avoid technical problems, use Google Chrome. 
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Need further assistance? Email educate@ahca.org

A certificate of completion will be available upon completion. There are no CEs available for this training. 

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We need to contact CMS and weigh in on proposals they are writing for minimum staffing requirements in skilled nursing facilities. 

Presenters: Mark Parkinson, President and CEO, and Matthew Smyth, Senior Director, Grassroots Program.

This webinar is available to AHCA/NCAL members only. The webinar will be recorded and available for access after the live event. 

Follow the Instructions Below to Register: 

• To avoid technical problems, use Google Chrome. 
• Members will need to log in using their existing email and password first. 
• Once you are logged in to the website you will be able to register by clicking the green register button at the top of the page. 
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• If you are new to the site, you can create an account here. Answer all fields on the create an account page- especially locating your company name. You can search by name or zip code. After creating an account, you will be able to register for the webinar. 

Email educate@ahca.org if you need assistance with registering. 

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Healthcare is a heavily regulated industry.  For nursing homes in particular, the requirements are complicated and the inspection process is unique.  Managing life safety compliance can be daunting for even the experienced Facilities Manager.  The learning curve for someone new to the industry can be overwhelming.  This educational webinar walks through the CMS nursing home life safety inspection process, provides an overview of the applicable codes and standards, addresses how to access and navigate the codes, identifies CMS survey tools and reports, and discusses some of the most commonly cited life safety deficiencies.   

This webinar is available to both AHCA/NCAL members and non-members.

Cost: Free to AHCA/NCAL Members

$65 for Non-members 

Follow the Instructions Below to Register: 

• To avoid technical problems, use Google Chrome. 
• Members will need to log in using their existing email and password first. 
• Once you are logged in to the website you will be able to register by clicking the green register button at the top of the page. 
• If you have forgotten your password click here. 
• If you are new to the site, you can create an account here. Answer all fields on the create an account page- especially locating your company name. You can search by name or zip code. After creating an account, you will be able to register for the webinar. 

Email educate@ahca.org if you need assistance with registering. 

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Respiratory viruses are more common during the winter months. Our elderly residents, particularly those with multiple medical conditions, are at risk for developing serious illnesses or exacerbations of their other illnesses, being hospitalized, or even dying. Increases in Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses are occurring in the general population, with some hospitals in communities nearing or at capacity. This webinar will feature expert speakers to discuss strategies to help prepare for respiratory season, as well as action steps providers can take to protect their residents and staff.  

This webinar is available to AHCA/NCAL members only. 

The webinar will be recorded. All registrants will be notified when the recording is made available. 

Follow the Instructions Below to Register: 

• To avoid technical problems, use Google Chrome. 
• Members will need to log in using their existing email and password first. 
• Once you are logged in to the website you will be able to register by clicking the green register button at the top of the page. 
• If you have forgotten your password click here. 
• If you are new to the site, you can create an account here. Answer all fields on the create an account page- especially locating your company name. You can search by name or zip code. After creating an account, you will be able to register for the webinar. 

Email educate@ahca.org if you need assistance with registering. 

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