Gerontological nursing competency is fundamental to operating successfully within a value based purchasing reimbursement structure. This webinar will discuss how specialized training such as the Gero Nurse Prep course improves nursing competence, improves clinical outcomes and prepares nurses for board certification in gerontological nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Our quality-focused webinar will discuss quality initiatives in Medicaid. Included will be potential performance measure development in both fee-for-service and managed care environments. This webinar will also include Value-Based Purchasing, and the technical assistance AHCA/NCAL can provide. Learning Objectives: -Learn about key Medicaid VBP rate elements -Understand how state affiliates and AHCA have advocated for VBP programs with state Medicaid agencies -Learn about AHCA VBP support

The purpose of this 1 hour webinar is to review the Examiner program, the timeline and process for the 2019 Quality Award review cycle, discuss the different Examiner roles, and answer any questions viewers may have.

On this webinar, we will break down the commonly cited barriers preventing assisted living communities from participating in the program and talk about the many free resources available to help assisted living providers succeed. We will also hear from the two 2018 Gold recipient assisted living organizations about their journey, including how they did it and how it benefited their organization. Join us to learn how the Quality Award program can help you succeed!

The AL Cost Calculator is a new, online tool available exclusively to members of NCAL. This enhanced resident assessment tool will allow assisted living providers to assess how costs are allocated across residents. Member providers will be able to harness this information to make targeted staffing decisions across their entire organizations. Join us for this live release event to learn more about how the AL Cost Calculator can benefit your organization and for an on-screen demo on how to use this new member tool.