Start Date: 9/27/2023 2:00 PM EDT
End Date: 9/28/2023 5:15 PM EDT
Venue Name: Online
Location:
RI United States
Organization Name:
LeadingAge RI
Contact:
September 27 & 28, 2023
Essentials of the LTC Director of Nursing Role - Part 2
In partnership with LeadingAge Iowa
SNF administrators will receive CEUs
Part 2 Session Descriptions:
September 27, 2023
2:00-3:15 p.m. ET
Introduction to the Survey Process
The long-term care survey process can be very time-consuming and stressful for the Director of Nursing while the surveyors are on-site. This session will provide an overview of what to expect during the on-site survey, to prepare both mentally and physically.
- Identify key tasks that surveyors will complete during the on-site recertification survey.
- Understand the process for completing CMS-802 and CMS-672 forms.
- Develop strategies for effective interview skills with LTC surveyors.
3:30-5:15 p.m. ET
MDS Overview, Regulations & Resident Centered Care Planning
A key component of reimbursement, quality measures, and performance indicators is the Minimum Data Set (MDS). The Director of Nursing must have a basic understanding of the MDS process for quality assurance and performance improvement, and be a resource to the MDS Coordinator.
- Differentiate between each MDS Item Set/Section including assessment reference periods.
- Identify where to locate information in the RAI manual as a reference to completing the MDS.
- Develop resident-centered care plans based on the MDS coding.
September 28, 2023
2:00-5:15 p.m. ET (with a 15-minute break)
Regulations Relevant to the Nursing Department Part 1
This session will include strategies for maintaining compliance regarding federal regulations. The following sections from Appendix PP of the State Operations Manual (SOM) will be covered in-depth including regulatory language, developing strategies for strong prevention programs in accordance with interpretative guidance, and examples of non-compliance: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation; Quality of Life; Resident’s Rights; Pharmacy Services; Laboratory, Radiology and Other Diagnostic Services; Dental Services; Specialized Rehabilitative Services. Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement examples will be provided during discussion on each regulation:
- Review the regulations pertaining to the nursing department and resident care, and establish effective compliant programs to prevent resident harm and non-compliance.
- Discuss examples of non-compliance based on previous deficient practices, and develop quality assurance monitors to assure ongoing regulatory compliance.
Who should attend:
LTC Administrators, Directors and Assistant Directors of Nursing, and other nurse leaders. Appropriate for SNF providers.
How to register:
For more information and to register, please see our
Essentials of the LTC Director of Nursing Role - Part 2 program flyer.
