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.
Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement | Two Program Package
[PKG7165] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Two Program Package]
Speciaally-priced package: PDGM from Soup to Nuts & Satisfying Your Appetite for VBP Success
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Fort Worth | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 22, 2024
Presentation Track | Medicare Home Health
This is a specially-priced package of two (2) programs. You can order the package or order each program individually.
[PGM3834] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Part One] - PDGM from Soup to Nuts
[PGM3835] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Part Two] - Satisfying Your Appetite for VBP Success
[PGM3834]
Program Description: Medicare Home Health reimbursement (PDGM)is one of the most complicated payment systems in health care delivery continuum.
PDGM has been the biggest change the home health industry has experienced in 20 years. With 432 ways to be paid using Home Health Resource Groups (HHRG’s) and multiple payment determinants,
it is not a wonder that owners, operators, and managers are having difficulty digesting this alphabet soup! This program breaks PDGM down to soups and nuts so that organizations can thrive with the recommended best practices presented.
By mastering PDGM, organizations are well positioned in its ability to focus on necessary changes in preparing for Value Based Purchasing (VBP). Here is your chance to improve both top line and bottom-line
revenue with the tips provided.
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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.25 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.22.2026
[PGM3835]
Program Description: With proposed regulatory cuts of 2.2 percent on average for 2024 and another VBP 5% of revenue at risk for outcomes with VBP,
organizations must focus on operational efficiencies that will mitigate losses imposed due to the evolving reimbursement landscape. There will be winners and losers with Value Based Purchasing (VBP).
With these expert tips and best practices, you will establish a clear path to VBP 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][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.22.2026
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Tammy Ross, MHA, BSN, Senior VP of Professional Services, AXXESS and Mike Carr, Senior Product Manager, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s):
Tammy Ross is the Senior Vice President of Professional Services at Axxess, the leading home healthcare technology company.
She oversees the professional services division at Axxess with a focus on practical operational solutions for the home health, home care, and hospice sectors of the post-acute care industry
using technology. Prior to joining Axxess, Tammy served as an executive consultant at Fazzi and Associates, where she used her years of home health leadership experience to assist
clients with clinical and operational strategic planning and development.
About the Presenter(s):
Mike Carr is the Senior Product Manager for our Axxess Certification product. His clinical expertise and industry
knowledge has been critical to the development and implementation of the Axxess Certification program. Mike joined Axxess in 2018 through the acquisition of Home Health Gold. Mike had
worked directly for Home Health Gold for more than a decade where he served in a variety of roles, including business development, sales, product enhancement, implementation, and
clinical training. Mike has been intimately involved in the design, development, and creation of Axxess Certification and now oversees an international team of engineers and support personnel.
[PKG7165] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Two Program Package]
- Speaker
- Carr, Mike | Ross, Tammy
- Model
- PKG7165
$67.50 $60.00
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Emergency Preparedness for Texas HCSSAs [A Four Program Package]
[PKG7361] Emergency Preparedness for Texas HCSSAs [A Four Program Package]
Is Your Agency Ready for all potential Emergencies that can come your way? Take advantage of this specially-priced package [ 6 hours of CE for the cost of 5 hours! ] and you will be able to answer that question!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Fall Virtual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date: October 10, 2024
Package Description:
This is a specially-priced package of four (4) Emergency Preparedness programs specific to and applicable to ALL Texas HCSSAs! Read descriptions below of the four programs included in this package.
[PGM3936] EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS | PART 01 | Hurricanes, Hacks, and Shooters, Oh My!
Program Description:
This is a moderated panel where member agencies share their firsthand experiences in navigating a wide range of emergencies, from active shooter incidents to severe weather events and ransomware attacks,
as well as critical financial challenges. You will gain valuable insights into how these agencies responded to real crises, what worked for them and what didn’t.
Take this opportunity to enhance your own Emergency Preparedness Plan by learning from the lessons and best practices of your peers.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 10.10.2026
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s):
Amy L. Taylor, CPA; Knight Home Care Financial; Lynn Speckels, BSN, RN, HCS-D, CMCO, Hendrick Home Health;
Colleen Woods, MSNED, RN, Senior Consultant, Primary Nurse Planner, JCC; Jonathan Willman, Director of Professional Services & Nursing for Consolidated Home Health
[PGM3937] EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS | PART 02 | Live in the Safe Zone: The Compliance Side of the Emergency Preparedness Plan
Program Description:
Emergency Preparedness compliance is not easy. Have you ever wondered...
Does this apply to our agency?
Do we have to do that?
What if we're a small agency with limited resources?
Should we be monitoring infections?
Do OSHA guidelines apply to us?
Then this session is for you! Navigating the compliance landscape of emergency preparedness is crucial for Home and
Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs) and is not easy. This session dives into the common pitfalls that lead to
citations and explore the often-overlooked compliance elements of your emergency preparedness plan. From documentation to training and everything
in between, make sure your agency is not only prepared for emergencies but also fully compliant with regulatory requirements.
Don’t get caught off guard! Understand what’s expected and avoid those dreaded citations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 10.10.2026
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s):
Colleen Woods, MSNED, RN, Senior Consultant, Primary Nurse Planner, JCC
[PGM3938] EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS | PART 03 | Sliding Into the Financial and Cyber Security Details
Program Description:
This session delves deeper into the critical aspects of financial and cybersecurity preparedness.
Many agencies believe they’re ready for emergencies, but the reality since 2020 has shown that unforeseen challenges, like the recent Change Healthcare attack affecting billing
and payments, can disrupt even the best-laid plans. Having a robust financial contingency plan during an emergency is not just important—it’s vital. How will your agency ensure
payroll is covered? What about protecting your finances from a ransomware attack? It’s essential to evaluate and enhance your emergency preparedness plan to include comprehensive
cybersecurity measures. Ask yourself: are you truly prepared to face a financial or ransomware attack?
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 10.10.2026
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s):
Amy L. Taylor, CPA; Knight Home Care Financial; Lynn Speckels, BSN, RN, HCS-D, CMCO, Hendrick Home Health
[PGM3939] EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS | PART 04 | Home is Where You Win: The Framework of EP Planning
Program Description:
This session guides you through the final steps in crafting a compliant and
actionable Emergency Preparedness (EP) Plan. Regardless of your agency's size, compliance with federal and state requirements is essential.
It examines the critical framework pieces necessary for a robust EP Plan including, but not limited to:
Risk assessment and emergency planning
Policies and procedures
Strong communication strategies
Employee training and testing
Recovery plans
and much more! Ensure your plan has all of the latest updates including the necessary tools, training, and
resources before an emergency strikes. Now is the time to double-check everything to guarantee you are fully prepared for whatever may come!
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 10.10.2026
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s):
Jennifer Osburn, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, Clinical Consultant, Healthcare Provider Solutions Inc.
About the Presenters of Programs in this Package:
About the Presenter(s): Amy L. Taylor
Amy Taylor (formerly Knight) founded Knight Home Care Financial in 2002 with a mission to deliver expert healthcare financial
services and consulting to post-acute and long-term care industries. For 22 years, Amy has been bringing her creative and innovative healthcare accounting solutions to TAHCH, where she was
honored as the 2011 & 2023 TAHCH Associate Member of the Year. Her journey in healthcare finance has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for helping others.
About the Presenter(s): Lynn Speckels
Lynn Speckels is a registered nurse by trade with an accounting background She has 29 years’ experience in the home health
industry from working in the field as a clinician, a case manager, director/vice-president, and then many years of consulting with agencies assisting with Quality Improvement and
Outcome Based Quality Initiatives and Research, Value Based Purchasing, providing overall education individually and at conferences on topics to include ICD10 Coding, OASIS, Documentation,
Regulatory Requirements, and Potential Fraud & Abuse Issues, etc. She currently owns and operates Medical Coding Answers, LLC. a coding and consulting business for home health agencies as
well as serves as an Administrator and Director at Hendrick Home Health, a privately owned hospital based home health agency. Lynn maintains her HCS-D coding certification through the
Board of Medical Specialty Coding and her Certified Medical Compliance Officer (CMCO) certification through Practice Management Institute. Lynn is able to help others in the industry with
a wealth of knowledge learned throughout the years as well as remaining current working hands on in the industry today.
About the Presenter(s): Colleen Woods
Collen Woods 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.
About the Presenter(s): Jonathan Willman
Bio coming soon
About the Presenter(s): Jennifer Osburn
Jennifer Osburn is a Clinical Consultant with Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS). With over 30 years of home health experience, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise which
includes education and training, agency management, quality, clinical case management, and software technology. She is also a credentialed OASIS and ICD-10 Coding expert. Jennifer began her home health
career in a large privately owned agency after transitioning from Medical-Surgical Urology hospital nursing; however, she has worked for all types of agencies in multiple states.
Her love for sharing knowledge and experience led her to clinical consulting, where she enjoys translating technical guidance into information that the busy home health professional can
deploy to improve the efficiency and quality of care being delivered to the patients they serve. Jennifer Osburn has led numerous home health educational seminars for state and national
associations as well as specifically designed education training plans for agencies for the past 12 years. In addition to consulting across the US, she has trained staff for
The Joint Commission and ACHC, has authored numerous industry blogs and articles, and has assisted home health software companies with solutions that ensure compliance with
Medicare guidelines. Her areas of expertise and firsthand experience include OASIS, ICD-10-CM Coding, Case Management, Medicare Home Health Conditions of Participation,
Billing Requirements, Documentation Compliance for Quality and Payment, Emergency Preparedness, Agency Operations, and PDGM.
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
All programs in this package meet continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses Association,
an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion:
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation, the participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias:
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants
may use their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities,
especially in the presence of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the education activity.
The toll-free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
[PKG7361] Emergency Preparedness for Texas HCSSAs [A Four Program Package]
- Speaker
- Multiple Presenters
- Model
- PKG7361
$180.00 $150.00
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
Leadership | 2 Parts | 3 Presentations | 4Hrs for Price of 3Hrs!
[PKG7041] Leadership Training | 2 Parts | 3 Presentations | Specially Priced Package
You asked for it, and we listened! Dedicated leadership training by Rev. Dr. Carla Cheatham. This training will help home care and hospice professionals
harness emotional intelligence, communication and attunement to lead their organizations to sustainable success.
-> SAVE $30
- Speaker
- Cheatham, Rev. Dr. Carla
- Model
- PKG7041
$120.00 $90.00
Leading with Resilience: Navigating Burnout in the C-suite for Peers and Employees
[PKG7161] Leading with Resilience: Navigating Burnout in the C-suite for Peers and Employees [Two Program Package]
Treat yourself to this specially-priced package for owners, administrators, managers.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Fort Worth | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 21, 2024
Presentation Track | Healthcare Leaders C-suite Education
Program Description:"Managers tend to blame their turnover problems on everything under the sun, while ignoring the crux of the
matter: people don't leave jobs; they leave managers”. Travis Bradberry
Burnout for C-suite executives presents unique challenges. The two programs in this specially-priced package explore how burnout specifically manifests in the C-suite,
considering factors like high-stakes decision-making and the struggle to balance personal and professional life. Participants are taught how to recognize
early signs of burnout, both in themselves, their peers and employees.
Specific practical strategies for managing stress and workload, such as effective time management, delegation, and goal setting are reviewed.
These programs also emphasize developing a resilient mindset and enhancing emotional intelligence, which are crucial for coping with pressures and setbacks.
A supportive culture within the workplace is essential. This includes fostering a culture that prioritizes mental well-being and encourages
open communication. The role of the C-suite employee in leading by example is essential. All these topics were reviewed in an interactive fun environment at TAHCH's Winter Conference and are now available online to
help you meet the challenges of burn out in your workplace and your own life.
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][9]community resources
Education-Training Credits: Total: 2.25 Clock Hours CE for Administrators/Alternates | 2.25 Contact Hours CNE
Program 3848 [Part One]
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.25 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.21.2026
Program 3849 [Part Two]
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.21.2026
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Marcylle Combs, MS, RN, BS, CHCE, President, The Marcylle Combs Company and MAC Legacy
About the Presenter(s): Marcylle Combs After over 30 years in home health care and hospice, holding many positions including field nurse, director,
administrator and owner/president of a successful home health and hospice company, Marcylle sold her business to embark on new opportunities. She has since founded 2 companies, serving as
President over both The Marcylle Combs Company as well as MAC Legacy, a real estate development company.
Marcylle is well known in Texas and nationally for her leadership in both the home care and hospice community. She serves on the TAHCH Government Affairs Committee
since the ‘90s and is currently board of directors for The Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association (HHFMA); a professional organization bringing together CFOs, CEOs, COOs and
other financial positions who are employed by the nation’s 25,000 home care and hospice agencies. She also chairs the Women in Leadership and Policy groups for HHFMA. She enjoys speaking
on various subjects such as mentoring, leadership and communication. 10 years ago she founded TwentySix:Twelve.org, a non-profit that is dedicated to helping businesses provide support for
their employees to serve others through mission trips, disaster relief, and in their local communities.
[PKG7161] Leading with Resilience: Navigating Burnout in the C-suite for Peers and Employees [Two Program Package]
- Speaker
- Combs, Marcylle
- Model
- PKG7161
$67.50 $45.00
OASIS-E Training
[3739] OASIS-E Training
McBee Associates Lisa Selman-Holman and Michelle Horner present a review of the changes and clarify the intent and description of each OASIS item change.
-> SAVE $30
- Speaker
- Selman-Holman,L & Horner,M
- Model
- 3739
$270.00 $240.00
