Fall & Restraint Reduction:
Analyzing 5-Star Falls with Major Injury & Physical Restraint Quality Measures - Applying QAPI Principles to Reduce Falls, Physical Restraint Use, and Improve Fall with Major Injury Quality Measures
This session reviews falls with major injury and physical restraint quality measures that impact the Quality Measure component of the Nursing Home Compare Five-Star Quality Rating system. During the session, we review how these measures are calculated and how they impact your overall Five-Star Quality Rating. The session focuses on best practices for reducing falls with major injury and restraints in your facility and how to improve these measures using a QAPI framework with emphasis on reduction of common MDS coding errors and implementation of a facility specific Five Star road map action plan. Sample tools shared for driving and sustaining Five-Star Quality.
Pressure Ulcers:
Analyzing 5-Star Pressure Ulcer Quality Measures and
Applying QAPI Principles to Improve Pressure Ulcer Quality Measures
This webinar focuses on the importance of pressure ulcer reduction in nursing facilities. Evidence-based practices on pressure ulcer risk assessment, prevention and healing, staging and documentation, and pressure ulcer management are discussed. Tools to assist the facility nursing leadership team in monitoring trends in pressure ulcer rates and incorporating pressure ulcer reduction into the facility QAPI processes are discussed.
Pain:
Analyzing 5-Star Data and Applying QAPI Principles to Improve Pain Quality Measure
This session reviews the pain quality measures that impact the Quality Measure component of the Nursing Home Compare Five-Star Quality Rating system. During the session, we review how these measures are calculated and how they impact your overall Five-Star Quality Rating. The session focuses on best practices for pain management to improve your pain quality measures using a QAPI framework. Sample tools are shared for driving and sustaining Five-Star Quality.
Staffing:
Analyzing 5-Star Data & Applying QAPI Principles to Improve Staffing Ratings/Retention
This webinar focuses on the Staffing component of Nursing Home Compare's 5-Star Rating System. You will learn how the staffing rating is calculated and how it impacts your overall 5-Star rating. Tips on how to analyze your data and develop plans to achieve 5-Star status are discussed, along with application of the elements of QAPI to improve facility 5-Star Ratings and improve staff retention.
Health Inspections:
Analyzing 5-Star Data & Applying QAPI Principles to Improve 5-Star Survey Results
This one hour webinar focuses on the Health Inspections component of Nursing Home Compare's 5-Star Rating System. You will learn how the health inspection rating is calculated and how it impacts your overall 5-Star rating. Tips on how to analyze your data and develop plans to achieve 5-Star status will be discussed, along with application of the elements of QAPI to improve facility 5-Star Ratings and improve regulatory compliance.
SNF QAPI Fundamentals
This 1.25 hour webinar focuses on the fundamentals of QAPI and incorporating the 5 QAPI elements into existing continuous quality improvement (CQI) facility quality programs. Self-assessment for goal setting, the QAPI written plan, policies and procedures, and leadership's role in accountability for QAPI programs are emphasized.
Final Rule: Integrating Phase 2 New RoP into Practice (Parts 1 & 2)
This 2 part webinar (90 minutes each session) focuses on a comprehensive review of the Phase 2 requirements of the new Requirements of Participation (RoP). The content focuses on helping nursing facility staff understand the new RoP that will be effective on November 28, 2017,  and specific actions required to achieve and maintain compliance with the new rules. Self-assessment of policies and procedures, current facility practices, leadership's role in accountability for implementation of the new requirements, and strategic implementation solutions will be emphasized. For each Phase 2 requirement, assessment recommendations, intervention strategies and education topics will be examined. Sample policies, implementation tools and resources included with each webinar purchased.
Recordings Only $149.00
50% Discount Code Available for those
who previously purchased the live event.
Contact your state association at the link below to request discount code.

Don't Miss the Upcoming Sessions in Our 2017 Webinar Series
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Sessions approved by NAB for Administrators, as well as KY Board of nursing, PT, OT, and ST
Date
Contact Hrs
Series Topic
Aug. 9
1.25
Antipsychotics: Analyzing 5-Star Antipsychotic Quality Measures and Applying QAPI Principles to Improve Antipsychotic Quality Measures
Sept. 20
1.25
RoP Infection Control Program Updates and Urinary Tract Infections - Catheter Use: Analyzing 5-Star UTI and Catheter Quality Measures and Applying QAPI Principles to Improve UTI and Catheter Quality Measures
Oct. 11
1.25
Increase in ADL Help, Ability to Move Independently Worsened, & Improvement in Function: Analyzing 5-Star Functional Mobility Quality Measures and Applying QAPI Principles to Improve Functional Mobility Quality Measures
Nov. 7
1.25
Discharge to Community, Hospital Readmissions, and Emergency Room Visits: Analyzing 5-Star Quality Measures & Applying QAPI Principles to Improve Quality Measure Performance & Ensure Compliance with RoP Discharge Planning Requirements
Dec. 20
1.25 Abuse Prevention & Reporting

17.0
Total CEUs for the Webinar Series
Registration and pricing for members and
non-members at the association links below:



On November 28, 2017 Phase 2 of the Requirements of Participation (RoP) go into effect. Proactive can assist your facility in implementing Phase 2 requirements with a strategic plan for timely compliance with Phase 2 in 2017. 
 
We are partnering with multiple state associations to offer a webinar series to ensure you have the information and resources to manage these changes while continuing to drive quality for your residents. Save the dates for the webinars listed. Registration is open through IHCA, KAHCF, MHCA, OHCA, THCA, HFAM and NEHCA. 
Presenter Information:
Amie Martin, OTR/L, CHC, RAC-CT
Clinical Consultant for Proactive Medical Review

Amie Martin is an Occupational Therapist with twenty years of experience serving in long term care leadership and as a clinical program specialist. She is certified in healthcare compliance and has successfully partnered with providers to improve clinical outcomes, compliance programs, medical record documentation, and to reduce error rates under medical review. Amie's recent publications include articles for the American Occupational Therapy Association, American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination, American College of Health Care Administrators, and the American Health Lawyers Association.  
Shelly Maffia, MSN, MBA, RN, LNHA, QCP
Clinical Consultant for Proactive Medical Review

Shelly is a Registered Nurse and Nursing Home Administrator with over ten years of experience serving in long term care leadership and consulting positions, including positions as Director of Nursing, Administrator, and Corporate Nurse Consultant and Training Positions. She earned the QAPI Certified Professional (QCP) credential from the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination (AANAC), which was established to promote the highest standards for QAPI program implementation in the long-term care profession. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and earned a Certificate in Infection Prevention Training in the Long-Term Care Setting. She is an AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS trainer. Shelly has extensive experience providing consultation and leadership support to skilled nursing centers to ensure quality resident care and regulatory compliance. She is experienced in developing clinical training tools, policies, procedures, protocols, and providing training programs on systems, processes, and best practices for long-term care facilities and corporations.
Proactive Medical Review & Consulting assists post-acute care providers in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting measurable care excellence. Proactive specializes in SNF risk assessment, Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) projects, medical record review services and staff development to promote care quality and effective clinical documentation. Proactive offers consulting for Medial Review and Medicare Appeals, and is uniquely positioned to assist SNF providers with therapy oversight and the defense of skilled rehab services through their team that includes Therapist consultants in addition to Nurse, Health Facility Administrator, MDS and SNF/NF billing experts.
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