This four-module course is designed to improve person-centered care for post-acute care (short stay) residents under the PDPM payment system.  Since the PDPM model was a wholesale shift in payment and delivery, initial training mechanisms focused on the new system components. Now that those immediate change needs have been adopted, education and training on best practices for implementing person-centered care should be reviewed to fully adopt CMS’s vision for the PDPM model. This course will define person-centered care and show how it is a key feature in PDPM and when implemented can improve care practices that lead to better patient outcomes. 

 Designed to be appropriate for all facility staff, the first 3 modules can be done as a team or individuals.  The final module consists of role-specific course content for either administrators, clinical professionals (Nursing/Rehab therapies), Nursing Assistants, or other essential facility staff.  The presentation modules and accompanying fact sheets, and either team exercise or case studies, are designed to promote team application of the concepts into their clinical practice and to elevate person-centered care throughout the organization.

Course Objectives:  Upon completion, the learner will be able to:

1.  Recognize how person-centered care is the core of the PDPM payment model.

2.  Define the core components of person-centered care.

3.  Consider best practices to incorporate person-centered care into everyday interactions and care plans for short-stay residents.

4.  Identify tools to assess person-centered care practices.

5.  Review the key components of teamwork and communication required for person-centered care.

6.  Review of activities and other programs that can impact facility-wide adoption of person-centered care.

Cost:

$150 AHCA/NCAL Members

$300 Non-members

Discounts are available when registering five or more individuals. 

Continuing Education:

4.50 contact hours for nurses through the Iowa Board of Nursing.

Need assistance? Email educate@ahca.org

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How can an organization register as a group and pay?

AHCA offers the following discount structure for groups: 

• 5-9 - $10 off each
• 10-19 - $15 off each
• 20 or more - $20 off each

Payment for group registration will need to be in the form of a check. To make the payment, follow these instructions:

• Email educate@ahca.org to request a payment form. A representative at this email address will forward to you a payment form and spreadsheet. 
• Both payment form and spreadsheet detailing individual registrants should be returned to educate@ahca.org.
• The payment form along with full payment should be remitted to AHCA/NCAL, ATTN: Finance Department, 1201 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005.
• Once payment is confirmed and registrant information has been processed, individual registrants will receive an e-mail from educate@ahca.org with information to access the Training.

Please contact educate@ahca.org if you have any questions.

When purchasing online with credit card, follow the instructions below. Please note, this option is for groups with less than 5. The discount noted above will not apply. 

Please use Google Chrome for the best user experience. One individual can purchase multiple registrations for more participants by adding them to their cart during the checkout process. Please note, for this option to work, every participant will need to have an ahcancalED account first. 

To add several participants, please click the green button in the cart that says: 

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You will then be able to search for more than one participant using their email address. If the person making payment should not have access to the course, then you can remove yourself by clicking the red "remove" button by your name.

*Payment Tip: The price of the training will be based on each registrant’s member type (member or non-member). please be sure when you are paying with a credit card the bill-to and shipping address are the same* 

If you need assistance, please email educate@ahca.org

This course is free and was designed to meet the critical staff shortages occurring as a result of COVID-19. You will need to register and create an account using your name and e-mail. Once you have created your account, you may complete the course on your own time, stopping as needed, and then rejoining the class wherever you left off. 

Completion of this training is intended to prepare you to develop, manage and maintain a surge plan. 

Key Takeaways 

• Types of Surge (Begins at 9-minute mark) 
• Components of a Surge Plan (Begins at ~10:48 minute mark) 
  • Space – Structure  
  • Staff – Identifying staff requirements 
  • Stuff – Equipment and Supplies Needed 
  • Systems – Policies and Procedures to keep residents and staff safe 
  • Safety – Providing a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors 
• How to Develop your Surge Plan (Begins at ~16:55 minute mark)  
  • Understand the lifecycle of a surge event 
  • Include Infectious Disease Expert when developing plans, team effort to develop 

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Fairport, NY 14450

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As concerns arise with the emerging 2019 Coronavirus, officially named COVID-19, AHCA/NCAL is working nationally with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to ensure our members receive necessary supplies and guidance to prevent the spread of this disease.

This resource is free and open to AHCA/NCAL members in addition to the public. Membership to AHCA/NCAL is not required to access the materials however, you will need to create an account to identify your personal access to the materials. Learn how to create an account on the GETTING STARTED page. If you need additional assistance, please email educate@ahca.org.

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Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) Version 2

$450 AHCA/NCAL Members | $650 Non-Members   REGISTER HERE

AHCA Infection Preventionist Specialized Training (IPCO) is a specialized course of study for healthcare professionals who desire to serve as Infection Preventionists (IPs) as established in the CMS Reform of Requirements of Participation for Long Term Care Facilities. Through this program, individuals will be specially trained to effectively implement and manage an Infection Prevention and Control Program in a nursing center.

It addresses both clinical and organizational systems, processes and cultural aspects of infection prevention and control which are fundamental to effectively leading and administering a center’s Infection Prevention & Control program. 

5 ANCC approved contact hours and 22 NAB approved CEs are available upon completion.

Infection Prevention & Control in the Post-COVID-19 World

$199 AHCA/NCAL Member | $249 Non-Member    REGISTER HERE 

Intended for Nurses, Administrators, Nursing Home Leadership/Management (Clinical & Non-Clinical Leaders). 3 NAB approved CEs are available upon completion.

3 NAB approved CEs are available upon completion and 3 contact hours for nurses through the Iowa Board of Nursing.

Infection Prevention and Control Core Practices for Managing COVID-19

Free to AHCA/NCAL members   REGISTER HERE 

This package includes six action briefs that focus on five key areas in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Action briefs are designed to be quick references to help long-term care providers with meaningful implementation and tips. Please reach out to AHCA/NCAL at covid19@ahca.org with any questions.

Basics of Infection Prevention & Control in the Post-COVID-19 World

Free to AHCA/NCAL members & general public    REGISTER HERE 

This course is appropriate for all people who work in nursing homes.

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Visit this website daily for the latest information that AHCA/NCAL has to share with our members about COVID-19. As concerns arise with the emerging coronavirus, officially named COVID-19, we are working nationally with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to ensure our members receive necessary supplies and guidance to prevent the spread of this disease.

Post-acute and long-term care facilities provide care and services to vulnerable populations who may become critically ill when steps are not taken to reduce the risk of waterborne diseases. Healthcare facilities are integral to the health and well-being of the communities and residents they serve. In order to maintain daily operations and care services, healthcare facilities need to develop an effective water management plan to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a total or partial interruption of the facility’s normal water supply. The water management course will provide post-acute and long-term care facilities with information on what a water management plan is, how to identify the elements of an effective water management program, and how to develop and maintain a comprehensive water management program in your facility. 

Audience: appropriate for both NF, as is required by regulation, and as best practices for AL.

Module Outcomes:

1. Describe what a water management plan is.
2. Identify elements of an effective water management program.
3. Discuss how to develop and maintain a comprehensive water management program for your facility.

Registration is free to AHCA/NCAL members.

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Learn how to use LTC Trend Tracker as one of your tools for Quality Improvement. In these videos, you will learn how to utilize and modify the skilled nursing dashboard, provide an overview of several key LTC Trend Tracker features & reports, and uploading skilled nursing data. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn how to utilize and customize the skilled nursing dashboard
2. Select benchmark groups to best demonstrate your facility’s strengths
3. Understand the measures and upload data

Speaker:

Lonnita Myles, MBA, Manager, Quality & LTC Trend Tracker, AHCA

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How to Register in ahcancalED 

Easy as 1, 2, 3 !

Step 1	Go to the ahcancalED site at https://educate.ahcancal.org/and log in using the orange button in the upper left hand corner. Use your usual user name and password that you would use for LTC Trend Tracker or the AHCA NCAL website.   Don’t have one or can’t remember? Click the log in button and follow the directions found under the search button that reads-“If you need help retrieving your Username or Password, click here”. *Please note* you must add your member facility name to your login Once you are in and can see your name in the upper left hand corner, you are ready to go.
Step 2	From the home page click on a category (Resources, Training, Webinars or Trending Now) For this demonstration, let’s try hovering over Webinars until upcoming webinars displays.  Under “upcoming webinars” go to a product in which you are interested. Click on the title. You’ll be redirected to the site where you can register for the product. This allows you to view the overview, handouts or resources associated with that product.
Step 3	Almost there! Click the green “register” button. Fill out the registration details and voila! The products are yours to use indefinitely and can be found in your dashboard. FYI: after registering, you will be automatically notified when the recording of the webinar is ready. Need further help? Email us at educate@ahca.org We’ll walk you through it.

General Description: 

Learn how to use LTC Trend Tracker as one of your tools for Quality Improvement. In these videos, you will learn how to utilize and modify the assisted living dashboard, customize the assisted living quality measures report, and upload assisted living data. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn how to utilize and customize the assisted living dashboard
2. Learn how to customize and run an assisted living quality measures report  
3. Understand the measures and upload data

Speaker:

Lindsay Schwartz, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Workforce & Quality Improvement, NCAL

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This PowerPoint presentation will provide the necessary information to inspect doors for safety. Take the quiz to demonstrate competency in this area.

These materials have been updated as of 5/25/18

Email educate@ahca.org if you need assistance.

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