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Facility Assessment Elements (Phase II) - § 483.70 Administration_Tool
Contains 2 Component(s)Purpose & Intent of § 483.70: Facilities need to know themselves, their staff, and their residents.
Purpose & Intent of § 483.70: Facilities need to know themselves, their staff, and their residents.
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LTC Survey Process Updates “Hot Topics” with Food, Nutrition and Dining
Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 02/21/2018Learn how to be prepared for successful management of Food, Nutrition and Dining with the LTC Survey Process.
The new survey process has been in place since November 2017 and encompasses extensive changes to survey procedures, survey forms, F-tags, and survey guidance for food, nutrition and dining. This webinar will present the most current revisions to the LTC requirements of participation and survey process. In addition to sharing critical resources for success, recent “hot topics” emerging from LTC Surveys related to Food, Nutrition and Dining will be presented. Learn how to be prepared for successful management of Food, Nutrition and Dining with the LTC Survey Process.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the most current key changes in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revised Requirements for Participation for Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing facilities.
- Describe the focus revisions to SOM and “Hot Topic” areas related to the Appendix PP for food/nutrition/dining.
- Identify resources to assist in facility implementation of food, nutrition and dining for regulatory compliance with the new LTC Survey Process.
Presenter: Brenda Richardson, MA, RDN, LD, CD, FAND
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Reimbursement Policy Trends and AHCA FY18 Work Planning
Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 02/20/2018AHCA staff and Reimbursement Cabinet leadership will provide an overview and outlook on key topics such as CMS’ Medicare PPS proposal, the Resident Classification System Version 1, next steps for BPCI-Advanced, ACO trends with a focus on Next Generation ACOs, and managed care state of play. AHCA staff also will discuss essential capacities for bearing risk among these payment arrangements.
AHCA staff and Reimbursement Cabinet leadership will provide an overview and outlook on key topics such as CMS’ Medicare PPS proposal, the Resident Classification System Version 1, next steps for BPCI-Advanced, ACO trends with a focus on Next Generation ACOs, and managed care state of play. AHCA staff also will discuss essential capacities for bearing risk among these payment arrangements.
Speakers:
Mike Cheek
SVP, Reimbursement Policy
AHCANarda Ipakchi
Sr. Director of Managed Markets
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Water Safety and Reducing the risk for Legionella
Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 01/31/2018Legionella prevention and water safety
Legionnaires’ disease is caused by a type of bacterium called Legionella. Those at risk include persons who are at least 50 years old, smokers, or those with underlying medical conditions such as chronic lung disease or immunosuppression. Outbreaks have been linked to poorly maintained water systems in buildings with large or complex water systems including hospitals and long-term care facilities. Transmission can occur via aerosols from devices such as showerheads, cooling towers, hot tubs, and decorative fountains. CMS expects Medicare certified healthcare facilities to have water management policies and procedures to reduce the risk of growth and spread of Legionella and other opportunistic pathogens in building water systems. This webinar will review the necessary steps to take and resources available to support your efforts in developing these prevention and management systems and processes.
Speaker:
Nimalie D. Stone, MD, MSMD, MS
LTC Team Lead, Prevention and Response Branch
Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion
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Preliminary BPCI-Advanced Observations and Options
Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 01/31/2018In January, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the long-awaited second phase to the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) program. Called BPCI-Advanced, the effort eliminates the current models, which focus on specific provider types, including Model 3 targeted to post-acute care (PAC) providers. BPCI-Advanced establishes a single bundling program with specific provisions aimed at physicians.
In January, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the long-awaited second phase to the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) program. Called BPCI-Advanced, the effort eliminates the current models, which focus on specific provider types, including Model 3 targeted to post-acute care (PAC) providers. BPCI-Advanced establishes a single bundling program with specific provisions aimed at physicians.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand CMMI’s Priorities in BPCI-Advanced
- Learn About Key Elements of the Program
- Gain Insights on Possible Options for PAC Providers
Speakers: Mike Cheek, AHCA SVP for Reimbursement Policy, Fred Bentley, VP Avalere Health, Nanci Wilson, Plum Health
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Pressure Ulcer/Injury: Regulatory Impact in Skilled Nursing/ Long Term Care
Contains 2 Component(s)Jeanine Maguire, Senior Director of Skin Integrity and Wound Management at Genesis Healthcare leads the following presentation as a review of the new F686. This review is based on the actual components of the F686; as well as recommendations from best practice guidelines, and from her 20 plus years experience as a wound specialist.
Jeanine Maguire, Senior Director of Skin Integrity and Wound Management at Genesis Healthcare leads the following presentation as a review of the new F686. This review is based on the actual components of the F686; as well as recommendations from best practice guidelines, and from her 20 plus years experience as a wound specialist.
Jeanine Maguire, MPT, CWS
Senior Director, Skin Integrity & Wound Management
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Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facilities: An Overview and Challenges Facing Pediatric Administrators
Contains 2 Component(s)There are over 2300 beds dedicated to medically fragile children in a variety of congregate settings throughout the United States. This presentation explores the variety of settings, the population served, and the challenges that are encountered by Pediatric Long-Term Care Administrators. Challenges include reimbursement, regulatory, and political/cultural issues.
There are over 2300 beds dedicated to medically fragile children in a variety of congregate settings throughout the United States. This presentation explores the variety of settings, the population served, and the challenges that are encountered by Pediatric Long-Term Care Administrators. Challenges include reimbursement, regulatory, and political/cultural issues.
Holly Jarek DSc, N.H.A
Vice President of Seven Hills Pediatric Center
Ms. Jarek is the Vice President and Administrator of Seven Pediatric Center in Groton, Massachusetts. Seven Hills Pediatric Center is a skilled nursing facility that provides comprehensive, compassionate care to children and young adults with severe developmental delays and complex medical needs. Holly is currently responsible for 83 residents and 220 employees at the Center.
Holly also oversees the operation of two additional affiliates of the Seven Hills Foundation. Seven Hills Pediatric Center is a 12-bed group home for children with medical fragility and. Children’s Aid and Family Service’s which provides child care services to families in North Central Massachusetts.
For the last ten years, Ms. Jarek has been a member of the Massachusetts Board of Nursing Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Team which assists substance addicted nurses to safely return to the healthcare environment. She is also Vice President of the Pediatric Complex Care Association, an organization of pediatric long-term care providers from across North America. She currently chairs the Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disability chapter of the American Health Care Association
Ms. Jarek is a graduate of Boston University’s School of Nursing, Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs in Child Health Nursing. She has over 45 years experience working with medically fragile children and young adults.
She holds a Doctorate of Science in Health Services Administration from the University of Alabama Birmingham. Her doctoral candidate focused on the “Administrative Challenges in Pediatric Long Term Care”.
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Choosing an Assisted Living Community - A Consumer's Guide
Contains 5 Component(s)This brochure developed by the NCAL Customer Relations Committee helps potential residents and their loved ones understand what assisted living is and considerations to make when choosing an assisted living community.
This brochure developed by the NCAL Customer Relations Committee helps potential residents and their loved ones understand what assisted living is and considerations to make when choosing an assisted living community.
Additional Contents:
- Checklist for Consumers and Prospective Residents: Share this checklist with potential residents and their loved ones to help them make the best choice.
- Assisted Living Cost Calculator: Family and prospective residents may use this worksheet in estimating the monthly cost of needed services.
- Final Checklist Prior to Signing the Service Contract: This checklist is provided to the family and prospective resident as a final tool once an assisted living community has been chosen. Use this as a reminder for issues that need to be addressed and fully understood.
- NCAL Brochure Order Form: Member providers may request complimentary, professionally-printed copies of brochures developed by NCAL.
NCAL Customer Relations Committee
The NCAL Customer Relations Committee aims to strengthen the public’s awareness and perception of the assisted living profession, as well as enhance the assisted living experience for potential and current residents and their loved ones. The committee identifies and develops education for consumers and other health care providers about the profession, as well as resources for assisted living providers to encourage person-centered care.
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The Power of Ethical Marketing
Contains 2 Component(s)Effective marketing will directly impact the success of your assisted living community; yet, ethical marketing will surely impact its reputation within the larger community. All communications must be approached with one goal in mind – to provide the consumer with honest, clear, and consistent information. This NCAL guide will help assisted living and residential care community staff be successful and ethical in their marketing practices.
Effective marketing will directly impact the success of your assisted living community; yet, ethical marketing will surely impact its reputation within the larger community. All communications must be approached with one goal in mind – to provide the consumer with honest, clear, and consistent information. This NCAL guide will help assisted living and residential care community staff be successful and ethical in their marketing practices.
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Preparing Residents for Moving Out of Assisted Living Residences
Contains 3 Component(s)Preparing and supporting residents when they move out reduces their stress and anxiety. Assisted living community staff can help relieve the stress inherent in any move—and particularly for frail residents—by following a clear set of policies and procedures created by the community. This guide will explain the strategies involved in successfully transitioning a resident move-out during non-medical, non-emergency situations. This guide assumes that the assisted living community has exhausted the coordination of outside consultant care allowed under state regulations. While this document provides guidance, its content is not to be considered “standards of care.”
Preparing and supporting residents when they move out reduces their stress and anxiety. Assisted living community staff can help relieve the stress inherent in any move—and particularly for frail residents—by following a clear set of policies and procedures created by the community. This guide will explain the strategies involved in successfully transitioning a resident move-out during non-medical, non-emergency situations. This guide assumes that the assisted living community has exhausted the coordination of outside consultant care allowed under state regulations. While this document provides guidance, its content is not to be considered “standards of care.”
Additional contents:
- In-Service Training - Preparing Residents for Moving Out: This PowerPoint can be used to train staff on move-out criteria at employee orientations, periodic in-services, and/or staff meetings. NCAL suggests reviewing slides and script before conducting this in-service to ensure it complies with state regulations and your company’s policies.
- NCAL Brochure Order Form: Member providers may request complimentary, professionally-printed copies of brochures developed by NCAL.
