ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education is perfect for a (1) designated Administrator or Alternate who must comply with TAC §558.260, and (2) a prior administrator or alternate not currently designated but maintaining compliance with TAC §558.260, and (3) anyone who wants to improve their knowledge on a broad range of topics specific to TX HCSSAs.
Continuing Education programs are added throughout the year soon after TAHC&H conferences/events conclude. All programs are à la carte, that is, you have the flexibility to browse and order programs that suit your specific needs and are applicable to your role and responsibility.
Deciding the Future of Your Agency in a Post-Pandemic Environment
[3681] Deciding the Future of Your Agency in a Post-Pandemic Environment
This session will help you inspire your team, through culture and leadership,
to begin the process of defining what the “new normal” looks and feels like for your organization.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 11, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Program Description: The Public Health Emergency (PHE) due to the COVID-19 Pandemic lasted much longer than anyone anticipated or desired.
Many regulations were adapted to assist agencies as they attempted to continue providing care in extraordinary circumstances. As the industry attempts to return to more normal
operations we have to wonder if it will it ever be truly “normal” again? Do we really want it to be? Some aspects, such as the ability to work remotely, have boosted employee
satisfaction and increased productivity. Is bringing everyone back to in person working situations the best plan? Should we have clinicians back in the office for education,
meetings and case conferences? Will changes impact my current staffing challenges, and how? This session will help you inspire your team, through culture and leadership,
to begin the process of defining what the “new normal” looks and feels like for your organization.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Sherry Teague, MESS, ATC, PTA, HCS-D, HCS-O, K&K Healthcare Solutions and Dr. Tonya Miller, PT, DPT, PhD, TYM Coaching LLC
About the Presenter(s):
Sherry Teague, a native Floridian, is the CFO and co-owner of K&K Health Care Solutions. Sherry has been the driving factor in both
her and Dee’s movement from employment to ownership – first with a contract rehabilitation company (Integrity Rehab, Inc.) that provided physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language
pathology services to local home health agencies in Marion and Citrus counties, and then into their own home health agency, founded in 2003. In 2009, Sherry was honored with the Marion County Chamber
of Commerce “Small Business Person of the Year” Award. Sherry is dedicated to taking the pain out of continuing education for health care clinicians and administration by leveraging technology and
meeting customer needs. Sherry has a strong sense of community service, as evidenced by her volunteer status as an athletic trainer at Citrus High School for over 13 years, as well as her membership
with Rotary International that exemplifies service above self. Sherry received her athletic training certification from Valdosta State University (GA) in 1989, and her Masters in Exercise and
Sport Science degree from the University of Florida in 1991. She completed her A.S. degree at St. Pete Jr. College in St. Petersburg, FL, to become a physical therapist assistant in 1998.
About the Presenter(s):
Dr. Tonya Miller is a national speaker and founder of TYM Coaching. With over 25 years of executive leadership skills and a
PhD in Leadership Studies, Tonya combines real-world experience with academic expertise. From coaching front-line healthcare providers to board room negotiations, Tonya uniquely tailors her
leadership coaching programs to fit any individual or organization. She’s passionate about personal growth and developing strong leadership cores committed to integrity, accountability, and
self-awareness. Managing a healthy personal and professional life is a priority for Tonya. Blending her love for all things nature and fitness, you’ll often spot Tonya running trail races.
Though she’s typically near the back of the running pack, she’ll cross the finish line with a bagful of litter she’s collected along the way. When she’s not outside tidying up her
little corner of the planet, Tonya loves to give back to her community. With a passion for volunteerism, Tonya is a founding member and executive director of a nonprofit summer camp
for ventilator-dependent children.
[3681] Deciding the Future of Your Agency in a Post-Pandemic Environment
- Speaker
- Teague,Sherry & Miller,Dr Tonya
- Model
- 3681
$30.00
Deep Dive into Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP)
[3724] Deep Dive into Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP)
Presents the components of the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) and the financial impact
for hospice providers who do not meet the reporting requirements.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 16, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: This program presents the components of the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) and the financial impact
for hospice providers who do not meet the reporting requirements. You will learn the changes in the HQRP that were finalized in the Hospice FY 2023 payment rule
including the new Hospice Care Index (claims-based) measure, an update on the Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life (HVLDL) measure, STAR rating for the
hospice CAHPS survey and removal of the seven HIS measures from Care Compare. This session will also provide an update on the HOPE tool.
What is HQRP
Quality of Care
Quality of Care - Claim-Based
Family Experience of Care
Quality Data Submission Reporting Requirements
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Leslie Heagy, RN, COS-C, Director of Clinical Services, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
About the Presenter(s): Leslie Heagy is Registered Nurse who joined Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS), as the Clinical Services Manager,
in June 2017. Leslie is part of the clinical consulting team providing support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies across the country to achieve regulatory compliance.
In 2022, Leslie was promoted to Director of Clinical Services over both home health and hospice clinical consulting.
Leslie’s commitment to service and compassionate leadership first took root 21 years ago when she began providing care to patients as a hospice nurse after
receiving her nursing degree from Ivy Tech Community College in Columbus, Indiana. Throughout her nursing career, she has worked in various capacities within the home health,
hospice and private duty industries. Her experience includes successfully opening a Medicare/Medicaid licensed hospice start-up program, leading multidisciplinary teams
in various locations to being part of the team to open a new hospice inpatient unit. She has educated hospitals, skilled facilities, assisted living facilities
and the community on the benefits and requirements for home health and hospice services. Leslie’s extensive Federal and State Regulatory knowledge, along
with her vast clinical experience motivates her to continually seek solutions to the barriers of healthcare in all settings.
Leslie has operational experience in the survey process for Medicare/Medicaid licensed agencies and has assisted agencies in developing/implementing
corrective action plans. Her experience includes clinical consulting, performing clinical chart reviews, onsite billing audit reviews, provider education, developing and
implementing quality and performance improvement programs for home health and hospice agencies.
[3724] Deep Dive into Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP)
- Speaker
- Heagy, Leslie
- Model
- 3724
$30.00
DOL and TWC Issues for Homecare Employees
[3687] DOL and TWC Issues for Homecare Employees
A comprehensive review of labor laws affecting you agency.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Program Description: This session covers the basic requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act for paying minimum wage and
overtime, as well as exemptions from those laws, as well as recordkeeping, legal issues for wage deductions, best practices for drafting enforceable wage agreements,
paying employees on time, and minimizing the risk of wage claims. The speaker will also discuss advanced wage and hour law topics, including minimum wage for the
final pay period, how to deal with non-return of company property, the most common pitfalls under the FLSA, and how to handle final pay legally. Finally, the
session will address what to do when an audit or wage claim investigation happens, how to appeal adverse rulings, how wage judgments can be enforced by legal
authorities, and how to deal with upper management about the importance of following good advice for compliance with the laws.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Tommy Simmons, Legal Counsel for the Commissioner, Texas Workforce Commission
About the Presenter(s):
Tommy Simmons serves as legal counsel for the Commissioner representing employers at the
Texas Workforce Commission, where he advises the Commissioner on final-level unemployment and wage claim appeals, assists business groups with employment-related
legislation, and counsels employers on Texas and federal employment laws. He is the author of the book Especially for Texas Employers and is also the editor of the
Employment Law Handbook of the Texas Association of Business.
[3687] DOL and TWC Issues for Homecare Employees
- Speaker
- Simmons, Tommy
- Model
- 3687
$45.00
Don’t Leave Money on the Table
[3620] Don’t Leave Money on the Table
Healthcare providers need to know and understand the importance of making patients priority #1 when it comes to getting reimbursed
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 23, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: In this day and age of high deductible health plans and insurance companies pushing more and more of the
financial responsibility to patients, healthcare providers need to know and understand the importance of making patients priority #1 when it comes to getting reimbursed.
In this program the presenter provides the guidelines and tools needed to be proactively pursuing payment BEFORE services are done or at the time of service compared to,
in the olden days, of sending a statement a month or 2 after services and been performed.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Petria McKelvey, CEO, Precision Medical Billing
About the Presenter(s):
Petria McKelvey is CEO and Founder of PMB, with 30 years of experience in the medical
billing industry. Petria's expertise runs wide and deep. She has helped hundreds of private practitioners and healthcare organizations solve their billing
challenges and recover millions of dollars in lost revenues. She personally has performed over 1000 audits.
[3620] Don’t Leave Money on the Table
- Speaker
- McKelvey, Petria
- Model
- 3620
$30.00
Emergency Preparedness
[3710] Emergency Preparedness
What is required of healthcare providers regarding OSHA, the CMS mandatory vaccination rule, crisis standards
of care as well as Texas licensing regulations.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 15, 2022
Program Description: Emergency Preparedness is a topic we can all relate to in light of the COVID-19 public
health emergency. In this session, learn what is required of healthcare providers regarding OSHA, the CMS mandatory vaccination rule, crisis standards
of care as well as Texas licensing regulations. Discover how to be compliant with policies, staff training, patient education and planning, and disaster exercises.
This presentation will also cover some of the challenges with regard to violence in the workplace.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Texas Social Worker CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of social work education by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners, approved provider #1230.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Barbara B. Citarella RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, NHDP-BC, President, RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consultants
About the Presenter(s):
Barbara B. Citarella is the founder of the award-winning company RBC Limited, a healthcare and management company
specializing in healthcare operations including value based purchasing, strategic planning, leadership retreats, audits, and compliance with regulatory requirements. She is also the only
recognized expert in disaster preparedness for the home care, long term care and hospice industry. She was a certified instructor at the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for
Domestic Preparedness. Barbara was part of Homeland Security’s committee to re-write the DHS/FEMA Disaster Preparedness Guidelines for People with Special Needs. She also served as
the conference coordinator for The National Pandemic Flu Conference held in Washington, D.C. She was the lead on the first national research project ever conducted on the home care
and hospice industry and its response to the H1N1 Pandemic. Results were published 2011 in the American Journal of Infection Control, a peer reviewed journal. . She is a founding
member of the Mu Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing. She currently serves as a subject matter expert for the Unites States Assistant
Secretary of Preparedness and Response program ASPR TRACIE and her guidance documents have been used during the COVID pandemic by various state governors, the CDC and federal
government agencies.
[3710] Emergency Preparedness
- Speaker
- Citarella, Barbara
- Model
- 3710
$45.00
Employment Law
[3703] Employment Law
Learn the latest about the ADA, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Rehab Act of 1993 and the FMLA of 1993.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 14, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[c][2][C]the Americans with Disabilities Act
§558.259[c][2][D]the Civil Rights Act of 1991
§558.259[c][2][E]the Rehabilitation Act of 1993
§558.259[c][2][F]the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Program Description: This presentation provides an understanding of recent legislative and litigation trends,
as well as best employment practices to follow to minimize the risk of employment claims and lawsuits and keep your agency on the right track.
In addition, agencies will learn the latest with the ADA, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Rehab Act of 1993 and the FMLA of 1993.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Kimberly R. Stuart, Shareholder, Crain, Caton and James
About the Presenter(s):
Kimberly R. Stuart practices appellate law, commercial litigation, and employment and labor law.
As the oldest of her generation in a very large Italian family from Brooklyn (who got to Texas as quickly as she could),
Kimberly learned early that to be heard, you have to get into the action, make your point quickly, and be ready to defend it. Kimberly puts this
experience to use in her practice by dealing with her clients openly and frankly.
Kimberly began her legal career as a briefing attorney to Judge Margaret Garner Mirabal on the Court of Appeals for
the First District of Texas. That experience helped her to identify what it takes to preserve a record at trial and what judges look for in appellate briefing.
Kimberly’s representative employment law experience includes successfully defending employers in FLSA wage actions
and Title VII litigation. She has also effectively represented employees and employers in matters related to covenants not to compete and
fiduciary duties. Additionally, Kimberly has successfully defended her clients, from Fortune 500 companies to sole proprietorships,
in products liability matters including toxic tort defense and appeals. In the area of premises liability, Kimberly won
victories for Fortune 500 companies, such as Walmart and Home Depot, in state and federal appellate courts.
Kimberly knows that the key to a good settlement is strong trial preparation. She prides herself on
building lasting and solid relationships with her clients so she can anticipate their needs
and guide them to the best decision, whether it is to compromise or go the distance.
An important part of Kimberly’s practice is helping her clients avoid litigation altogether through reviewing contracts,
examining trade secret and confidential information protection, conducting self-audits to ensure regulatory compliance, and assisting
clients with best practices training and compliance. In her employment practice outside the courtroom, Kimberly handles all
varieties of employment disputes, including claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination,
breach of contract, and employment-related torts. She drafts, evaluates, and updates personnel handbooks,
workplace policies, employment contracts, and severance agreements.
Kimberly has defended numerous clients in matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
Texas Workforce Commission, and the Department of Labor, as well as other state and federal agencies, resulting in dismissals.
[3703] Employment Law
- Speaker
- Stuart, Kimberly R.
- Model
- 3703
$45.00
End of Pandemic: What Now? A 2-Part Series for Community Care & PAS Providers
[PKG6870] End of Pandemic: What Now? A 2-Part Series for Community Care & PAS Providers
Changes and adptations in homecare in reponse to global pandemic and how to move forward.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 16, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
Part One: 1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Part Two: 0.75 Clock Hr(s)
Total: 1.75 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
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HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.259[d][8]infection control
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Program Description:
Part One: Now that the Texas State of Emergency for the COVID-19 Pandemic has technically ended,
it’s time to look back at the massive effects it had on our industry. In this presentation, we will recap the changes and adaptations that we as home
care providers had to implement during the global event in order to continue to do business, including Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control,
OSHA ETS, CDC requirements, Blanket Waivers, staffing shortages, and government assistance programs.
Part Two: As we in home care always do, we’ve adapted and overcome every challenge thrown at us during the past 2 years and 8 months. In this presentation,
let’s not dwell on the past, but learn from it and move forward with a new level of resilience. We’ll discuss a new way of doing some things, and which protocols are
forever changed, as well as which aspects of the industry can return to a relative “normal”.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Candyce Slusher, LVN, CDCS, Owner of SLUSHER Consulting
About the Presenter(s): Candyce Slusher is a geriatric-focused nurse serving San Antonio since 1995 in multiple settings, specifically PAS since 2004.
As a Home Care Consultant her primary goal is to help agencies provide the highest quality care to seniors in their communities through regulatory compliance, creating a culture of accountability, and simplifying work-flow systems.
[PKG6870] End of Pandemic: What Now? A 2-Part Series for Community Care & PAS Providers
- Speaker
- Slusher, Candyce
- Model
- PKG6870
$52.50
Finding the Value in OASIS E
[3684] Finding the Value in OASIS E
Learn about the link between OASIS-E and HHVBP.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2022
Program Description: In this session, SimiTree’s J'non Griffin demonstrates how OASIS E data
will be used to define your agency’s Home Health Quality Reporting portfolio and performance scoring for Value Based Purchasing. Learn which items
are used in these programs, how the new Social Determinants of Health items will impact your agency, and why accurate data collection is imperative to agency success.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): J'non Griffin, RN, MHA, HCS-D, HCS-C, HCS-H, COS-C, Prinicpal, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
About the Presenter(s):
J'non Griffin is a 34 year veteran of home care as an RN. She received her Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration
in 2005. She has experience as a field nurse, director and executive with home health and hospice agencies, both large and small. J’non is certified as a Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D),
Certified in OASIS competency, COS-C, Certified in Homecare Coding Specialist-Hospice (HCS-H), Home Care Specialist-Compliance (HCS-C) and is an AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM trainer/ambassador.
J’non is an accredited ACHC and CHAP consultant. She has presented several webinars, and has been a nationally recognized speaker on a variety of subjects.
[3684] Finding the Value in OASIS E
- Speaker
- Griffin, J'non
- Model
- 3684
$37.50
Fraud, Waste & Abuse - Recent Developments and Compliance Tips
[3709] Fraud, Waste & Abuse- Recent Developments and Compliance Tips
A review of relevant federal and state laws pertaining to fraud, waste and abuse, recent enforcement activity, and focus on tips for improving agency compliance programs.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 15, 2022
Program Description: Home care and hospice providers face a daunting array of complex laws and regulations,
with non-compliance potentially resulting in a host of criminal charges, civil sanctions and administrative enforcement actions. This session will review
relevant federal and state laws pertaining to fraud, waste and abuse, recent enforcement activity, and focus on tips for improving agency compliance programs.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jennifer Papapanagiotou, Esq. Liles Parker PLLC
About the Presenter(s):
Jennifer Papapanagiotou's practice focuses on compliance, regulatory and transactional matters for a wide array of
health care providers, including home health and hospice agencies. She has extensive experience in analyzing proposed and existing business arrangements for compliance with federal and
state fraud and abuse laws, and drafting a wide variety of legal agreements. Ms. Papapanagiotou is knowledgeable in all aspects of state licensing for home health and hospice providers,
and in Medicare and Medicaid enrollment, including initial enrollment, changes of ownership and appeals of revocation actions. Finally, she assists clients with compliance plans, forming
new businesses, and addressing Medicare and Medicaid program coverage and reimbursement issues.
[3709] Fraud, Waste & Abuse- Recent Developments and Compliance Tips
- Speaker
- Papapanagiotou, Jennifer
- Model
- 3709
$45.00
Grow & Diversify Your Home Care Business
[3663] Grow & Diversify Your Home Care Business
Variety is the spice of life! And for your home care business, diversification could be the key.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 11, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
§558.260[a][10]marketing
Program Description: Variety is the spice of life! And for your home care business, diversification could be the key.
This session examines ways to combat today's financial challenges, as well as the pros, cons, and considerations of adding a new revenue stream,
forming a partnership with a provider already doing it successfully, or expanding services. There is discussion about the attraction of value-based, risk-sharing agreements
with new partners as a means to test the water for both parties.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): J’non Griffin, RN, MHA, HCS-D, HCS-C, HCS-H, COS-C, Principal, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
About the Presenter(s):
J’non Griffinis a 34 year veteran of home care as an RN. She received her Master’s Degree in Health Care
Administration in 2005. She has experience as a field nurse, director and executive with home health and hospice agencies, both large and small. J’non is certified as a Homecare
Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D), Certified in OASIS competency, COS-C, Certified in Homecare Coding Specialist-Hospice (HCS-H), Home Care Specialist-Compliance (HCS-C) and
is an AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM trainer/ambassador. J’non is an accredited ACHC and CHAP consultant. She has presented several webinars, and has been a nationally recognized
speaker on a variety of subjects.
[3663] Grow & Diversify Your Home Care Business
- Speaker
- Griffin, J'non
- Model
- 3663
$30.00
Health Care Fraud and Abuse Issues in Home Based and Community Care
[3612] Health Care Fraud and Abuse Issues in Home Based and Community Care
An overview of health care fraud and abuse issues that are common
in health care, particularly in home based community care.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 23, 2022
Program Description: In this program the presenter provides an overview of health care fraud and abuse issues that are common
in health care, particularly in home based community care. The program emphasizes operational mistakes and pitfalls that lead to False Claims, Anti-Kickback, OIG Exclusionary and Civil Monetary Penalty violations.
The discussion will discuss strategies associated with how such mistakes can be prevented and a review of cases with associated penalties as it relates to similar violations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Richard Y. Cheng, JD, CHC, Weaver Johnston Nelson, PLLC
About the Presenter(s):
Richard Y. Chengis a health care attorney focused on corporate transactions, regulatory and
compliance matters. He represents a variety of health care providers (e.g., nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospices, assisted living facilities), investors
and private equity groups in healthcare purchases/sales, operations and before administrative agencies. He is certified in health care compliance and worked as an
occupational therapist before becoming an attorney.
[3612] Health Care Fraud and Abuse Issues in Home Based and Community Care
- Speaker
- Cheng, Richard Y.
- Model
- 3612
$30.00
Higher-Acuity Home-Based Care Models
[3658] Higher-Acuity Home-Based Care Models
How familiar are you with the upcoming home-based care models of Hospital at Home and Choose Home?
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 11, 2022
Program Description: How familiar are you with the upcoming home-based care models of Hospital at Home and Choose Home?
National speaker Kurt Baumgartel delves into the models and clarifies each one for provider's understanding. These upcoming models are an alternative for some
Medicare patients who opt to be discharged home versus remaining in an institution. Kurt will explain the goal of the models of helping Medicare patients recover
successfully at home and if these care models are a good fit for your agency. Don't be late to the game--come learn about these models now!
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
About the Presenter(s):
Kurt Baumgartel is Executive Vice President of Home-Based Care for Compassus’ care
continuum across Home Health, Home Infusion Palliative and Hospice. He joined Compassus in 2020 at a pivotal period of growth for the company as Compassus and Ascension
became partners in Ascension at Home. Baumgartel has extensive experience leading home health and hospice organizations gained over more than 20 years in leadership in the
health care industry. Previously Baumgartel was chief operating officer of Evolution Health and Ascension at Home. Before that he held executive positions that include
president of Allegheny Health Network’s Home Health and Hospice division, president and chief operating officer of Celtic Healthcare, and president of subsidiary Celtic Living Assistance Services.
Baumgartel is active in several professional associations, has been published in trade periodicals and invited as faculty at professional conferences
on various home health care topics. He completed a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of business. He holds a master’s degree in
Physical Therapy and a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, both from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
[3658] Higher-Acuity Home-Based Care Models
- Speaker
- Baumgartel, Kurt
- Model
- 3658
$30.00
Home Health Final Rule FY2023 | 2 Parts
[PKG6871] Home Health Final Rule FY2023 | 2 Parts
A comprehensive overview of the 2023 Home Health Final Rule
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 16, 2022
Program Description: A 2-Part Program. A comprehensive overview of the 2023 Home Health Final Rule.
Develop an understanding of the final Home Health VBP structure through an overview including historical pilot program results,
finalized timelines, and performance measures. Learn how to leverage data in order to model the overall financial impact on your individual agency.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
Part One: 1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Part Two: 1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Mike Simione, Director, Cost Reports, SimiTree and John Rabbia, PT, DPT, MS, MBA, COS-C, Director, Operations Consulting, SimiTree
About the Presenter(s):
Mike Simione s a Manager with Simione Healthcare Consultants and has been an employee since 2011.
Michael has wide-ranging experience in budgeting, strategic planning, cost reporting, financial, clinical and marketing analytics and benchmarking.
Michael earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry from Bucknell University, graduating magna cum laude and a Master of
Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Quinnipiac University, where he received the Faculty Award for Academic Excellence as the top graduate in his class.
Michael’s extensive work with Simione Healthcare Consultants includes the development of comprehensive financial, clinical,
staffing and marketing analysis tools to improve efficiencies and financial performance for various home health, hospice and private duty companies.
In addition, Michael has in-depth experience providing services for interim management, cost reporting, budgeting, accounting, financial
feasibility studies, competitor analysis, strategic planning and regulatory compliance to both freestanding and hospital-affiliated home health, hospice and private duty organizations.
Michael is one of Simione Healthcare Consultants experts on Value-Based Purchasing, providing in-depth evaluations
and trending of quality initiatives, as well as detailed projections on the potential financial impact to home health organizations.
As an active participant in his profession and community, Michael is a member of the National Association for
Home Care & Hospice, the Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association, the Young Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association and the Arizona Association for Home Care.
About the Presenter(s):
John Rabbia brings over a decade of home health operations leadership experience and provides a
balance of both clinical and operational expertise. As a consultant with SimiTree Healthcare Consulting, John has worked with agencies across the country to
use their data to drive strategic improvement efforts for financial and operational indicators.
[PKG6871] Home Health Final Rule FY2023 | 2 Parts
- Speaker
- Simione, Mike & Rabbia, John
- Model
- PKG6871
$60.00
Home Health Value Based Purchasing | 8 Part Program
[3740] Home Health Value Based Purchasing | 8 Part Program
All about HH VBP in this 7-hour specially-priced program.
-> SAVE $30
- Speaker
- Varies by Program
- Model
- 3740
$210.00 $180.00
Hospice Care Index – Are your Index Values Reflecting the Care that You Provide?
[3685] Hospice Care Index – Are your Index Values Reflecting the Care that You Provide?
Do you know your number and what it means for you?
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2022
Program Description: The Hospice Care Index was added to hospice quality reporting in the fall of 2021 and is
a big move by CMS to claims-based quality measurement in hospice. Now that the HCI is available in agency data and public reporting, hospices must get to
know the background of this new quality reporting measure, what the components of this rating scale are, and the potential impact for you and your agency.
Do you know your number and what it means for you?
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Colleen Bryan, MSNed, RN, Senior Consultant, Primary Nurse Planner; JCC Consulting
About the Presenter(s):
Colleen Bryan has worked in the home care industry since 1996, holding various positions in both home health &
hospice agencies including field nurse, case manager, educator, QA manager, DON and Administrator. Colleen is currently a senior consultant and lead educator with JCC Consulting,
and services home health and hospice agencies in Texas.
Colleen enjoys helping agency leaders navigate the constant changes and challenges in the current home health and hospice industries. She enjoys assisting in the incorporation
of meaningful and impactful changes into their agency’s operations – both administrative and clinical, in order to provide high quality care that is both sustainable while
maintaining regulatory requirements and promoting excellent patient care.
[3685] Hospice Care Index – Are your Index Values Reflecting the Care that You Provide?
- Speaker
- Woods, Colleen
- Model
- 3685
$45.00
Hospice Final Rules FY2023
[3723] Hospice Final Rules FY2023
Provides a detailed analysis of changes and the specifics of implementation.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 16, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[c][2]information on the state and federal laws applicable to an agency
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: The Hospice Final Wage Index & Payment Rule is packed full of changes for 2023.
This program provides a detailed analysis of changes and the specifics of implementation! Preparation for implementation of these changes is necessary,
with the changes including rate adjustments, numerous Hospice Quality Reporting Program changes -listed below- and the update on the HOPE Tool.
Quality Measure Calculated using the Hospice Item Set (HIS)
Quality Measure Calculated using the CAHPS Hospice Survey
Quality Measure Calculated using the Claims-based Hospice Visits in Last Days of Life (HVLDL)
Quality Measure Calculated using the Claims-based Hospice Care Index (HCI)
HQRP Compliance Cycle Quality Data Collection & Submission Requirements
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Leslie Heagy, RN, COS-C, Director of Clinical Services, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
About the Presenter(s): Leslie Heagy is Registered Nurse who joined Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS), as the Clinical Services Manager,
in June 2017. Leslie is part of the clinical consulting team providing support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies across the country to achieve regulatory compliance.
In 2022, Leslie was promoted to Director of Clinical Services over both home health and hospice clinical consulting.
Leslie’s commitment to service and compassionate leadership first took root 21 years ago when she began providing care to patients as a hospice nurse after
receiving her nursing degree from Ivy Tech Community College in Columbus, Indiana. Throughout her nursing career, she has worked in various capacities within the home health,
hospice and private duty industries. Her experience includes successfully opening a Medicare/Medicaid licensed hospice start-up program, leading multidisciplinary teams
in various locations to being part of the team to open a new hospice inpatient unit. She has educated hospitals, skilled facilities, assisted living facilities
and the community on the benefits and requirements for home health and hospice services. Leslie’s extensive Federal and State Regulatory knowledge, along
with her vast clinical experience motivates her to continually seek solutions to the barriers of healthcare in all settings.
Leslie has operational experience in the survey process for Medicare/Medicaid licensed agencies and has assisted agencies in developing/implementing
corrective action plans. Her experience includes clinical consulting, performing clinical chart reviews, onsite billing audit reviews, provider education, developing and
implementing quality and performance improvement programs for home health and hospice agencies.
[3723] Hospice Final Rules FY2023
- Speaker
- Heagy, Leslie
- Model
- 3723
$30.00
Hospice HOT Topics 2023 | 2 Parts
[PKG6878] Hospice HOT Topics 2023 | 2 Parts
Addresses 2 HOT Topics: Hospice Medical Review and Documentation supporting Eligibility.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 16, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
Part One: 1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Part Two: 1.0 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
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HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description:
Part One | Hospice Medical Review in a Medicare Certified World. This program takes agencies through the winding road of Medicare scrutiny.
While billing the Medicare benefit and getting paid relatively easy, there is always a risk of things being reviewed at some point and what can you do to avoid denials.
Participants will be able to define Targeted Probe & Educate (TPE) and outline the structure of how to respond to any level of medical review that may occur, including UPIC, RA, SMRC.
Part Two | Hospice Documentation Supporting Eligibility. Accurate hospice eligibility documentation is critical to fulfilling the CoPs and payment requirements.
The lack of supporting documentation for a terminal prognosis is the number one reason for claim denials under Medical Review.
The clinical documentation must go beyond the LCDs and common tools for documenting eligibility by drilling down to
the details and characteristics that differentiate terminal and chronic patients with the same diagnosis.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Candyce Slusher, LVN, CDCS, Owner of SLUSHER Consulting
About the Presenter(s): Candyce Slusher is a geriatric-focused nurse serving San Antonio since 1995 in multiple settings, specifically PAS since 2004.
As a Home Care Consultant her primary goal is to help agencies provide the highest quality care to seniors in their communities through regulatory compliance, creating a culture of accountability, and simplifying work-flow systems.
[PKG6878] Hospice HOT Topics 2023 | 2 Parts
- Speaker
- Heagy, Leslie
- Model
- PKG6878
$60.00
Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP)
[3611] Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP)
Learn the changes in the HQRP that were finalized in the Hospice FY 2022 payment rule.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 23, 2022
Program Description: This program describes the components of the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) and the financial
impact for hospice providers who do not meet the reporting requirements. You will learn the changes in the HQRP that were finalized in the Hospice FY 2022 payment rule
including the new Hospice Care Index (claims-based) measure, an update on the Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life (HVLDL) measure, STAR rating for the hospice CAHPS
survey and removal of the seven HIS measures from Care Compare. It also provides an update on the HOPE tool.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
About the Presenter(s):
Melinda Gaboury, with more than 28 years in home care, has over 18 years of executive speaking and educating
experience, including extensive day to day interaction with home care and hospice professionals. She routinely conducts Home Care and Hospice Reimbursement Workshops and
speaks at state association meetings throughout the country. Melinda has profound experience in Medicare PDGM training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations,
chart reviews and due diligence. UPIC, RA, ADR & TPE appeals with all Medicare MACs have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently
serving on the NAHC/HHFMA Advisory Board and Work Group and is Associate Director on the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide toOASIS-D1.
[3611] Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP)
- Speaker
- Gaboury, Melinda
- Model
- 3611
$37.50
Hospice VBID - Value Based Insurance Design Model 2022-23
[3693] Hospice VBID - Value Based Insurance Design Model 2022-23
It is important now more than ever to understand the VBID Model for hospice...
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 1, 2022
Program Description: Expanding rapidly, Medicare Advantage networks in twenty-one states and Puerto Rico
are participating in the Value Based Insurance Design Model for hospice. It is important now more than ever to understand the VBID Model for hospice,
how it will impact hospice organizations as well as the ins and outs of working with participating Medicare Advantage Plans. Beginning with the why and
moving through reimbursement, this session will bring the VBID Hospice Component into focus while providing strategies to be successful when partnering with Medicare Advantage plans.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Provider Solutions
About the Presenter(s):
Melinda Gaboury, with more than 28 years in home care, has over 18 years of executive
speaking and educating experience, including extensive day to day interaction with home care and hospice professionals. She routinely conducts Home Care
and Hospice Reimbursement Workshops and speaks at state association meetings throughout the country. Melinda has profound experience in Medicare PDGM training,
billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews and due diligence. UPIC, RA, ADR & TPE appeals with all Medicare MACs have become the forefront of
Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving on the NAHC/HHFMA Advisory Board and Work Group and is Associate Director on the Home Care
Association of Florida Board of Directors. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-D1.
[3693] Hospice VBID - Value Based Insurance Design Model 2022-23
- Speaker
- Gaboury, Melinda
- Model
- 3693
$30.00
Infection Control
[3711] Infection Control
Provides the current and updated regulatory requirements for infection control for HCSSAs.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 15, 2022
Program Description: This presentation provides the current and updated regulatory requirements for infection control for HCSSAs,
as well as practical implementation of the regulations within your agency, including all of the COVID-19 changes. The session offers tips and tools for you to use as you tackle
the ongoing challenge of educating staff, patients and caregivers about this ever-important requirement.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][8]infection control
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jennifer Elder, Director of Regulatory Affairs, TAHC&H and Grace Werckle, BSN, RN, Home Care Education Nurse Manager, TAHC&H
About the Presenter(s):
Jennifer Elder started with TAHC&H in September 2019. Her experience includes Home Health and Hospice Administration,
DME Management and Home Care Consulting. Prior to coming to TAHC&H she worked as a consultant from 2012 – 2017 for home health and hospice agencies and DME agencies throughout Texas.
She has hands on experience in the home care industry with the ADR process, QAPI programs, Marketing and Business Development, Licensing, Accreditation, Plans of Correction and Informal
Dispute Resolutions, Human Resources, Policy Development and Strategic Planning. Jennifer has been in the home care industry since 2007.
About the Presenter(s):
Grace Werckle has worked in the Homecare Industry for over 27 years. She has had the wonderful opportunity to serve in
multiple roles at Home Health Agencies fulfilling positions varying from Administrator to DON/Clinical Supervisor to Case Management to Field RN. With this, Grace was able to provide focus
and specialty in QAPI, OASIS documentation and training and Regulatory Compliance. She has held both OASIS and Coding certifications in the past years.
Prior to joining TAHCH, Grace served as a contributing member and a Committee chair on several committees including Clinical Practice and Medicare/Medicaid and was honored to receive the
Mary Jo Gabbert Nursing Achievement Award. Grace currently serves on the TCNWS Advisory Committee and serves as the Primary Nurse Planner for TAHCH’s Approved Provider Unit. Grace received
her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, Texas and currently works with Texas Association for Homecare and Hospice in the Home Care Education Nurse Manager role.
[3711] Infection Control
- Speaker
- Elder,J & Werckle,G [TAHC&H]
- Model
- 3711
$45.00
