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.
Are You Turning Challenges into Opportunities? Leading through Chaos and Beyond
[3659] Are You Turning Challenges into Opportunities? Leading through Chaos and Beyond
Tools to lead with intention, learn how to recruit and retain during a time of scarcity and
motivate your teams during unsteady times.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 11, 2022
Program Description: The pandemic has been a whirlwind for all leaders as we have had to pivot many times without time to breathe.
Leading teams with less is now the norm. While it is tempting to suggest we are all victims of external forces beyond our control, this is a passive approach that will not
serve our organizations, our clients and our teams. This session will give you tools to lead with intention, learn how to recruit and retain during a time of scarcity and
motivate your teams during unsteady times.
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][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers
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 05.11.2024
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): Jennifer Prescott, RN, MSN, Founder, Blue Water Homecare and Hospice
About the Presenter(s):
Jennifer Prescott is the founder of Blue Water Homecare and Hospice and a Registered Nurse.
She is responsible for the strategic direction, vision and growth of the fastest growing independent Home care agency in Central Texas.
As a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in nursing and clinical operations, Jennifer is known for compassionate
care for the elderly and maximizing operational excellence. She most recently served as Regional Executive Director at Altus Hospice where she increased sales
300% and tripled the average daily census in 2 1/2 years. Before that, Jennifer was Nurse Manager Operations at Duke University Hospital where she managed the
daily operations of three ambulatory clinics serving 36,000 patients per year. During her tenure, initiatives Jennifer led resulted in a 75% reduction in fall
rates during a six month period. Jennifer began her nursing career learning industry best practices at world class Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Jennifer holds a Masters of Science in Nursing from Duke University specializing in Healthcare Leadership and a Bachelor of Science
in Nursing from University of Delaware. Jennifer proudly serves as an Executive Board Member for Capital Area Parkinson’s Society, and VP of Outreach and Education.
She is also on the Executive Board of The Alzheimer's Association Central Texas Chapter. Jennifer is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP). She is based in Austin, TX.
[3659] Are You Turning Challenges into Opportunities? Leading through Chaos and Beyond
- Speaker
- Prescott, Jennifer
- Model
- 3659
$37.50
Building an Engaged and Committed Team that Stays
[3631] Building an Engaged and Committed Team that Stays
Review and discuss strategies used to identify, empower and retain the very best healthcare professionals.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 24, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 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: With an aging population that will require more home care, it is imperative that homecare leaders be
proactive in identifying, recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals that will be committed to the organization’s mission and vision, their teammates and the
industry. By understanding the necessity of a strategic plan to develop an engaged and committed team that stays, with a focus on the development of a strategic
recruitment and retention plan, we will review and discuss strategies used to identify, empower and retain the very best healthcare professionals.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Christina Andrews, Director of Professional Services, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s):
Christina Andrews is Director of Professional Services at Axxess, where she delivers practical
operational solutions to help clients scale operations using technology for home health, home care, hospice and palliative sectors. Prior to joining Axxess, she was
the Senior Manager of Growth Solutions at SimiTree Healthcare Consulting, formerly Simione Healthcare Consultants, LLC. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business
administration with a concentration in marketing from the University of Toledo in Ohio.
[3631] Building an Engaged and Committed Team that Stays
- Speaker
- Andrews, Christina
- Model
- 3631
$37.50
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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.25 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 08.31.2024
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): 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
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
Innovation For Tomorrow's Homecare
[3682] Innovation For Tomorrow's Homecare
Jeff Salter shares how his company has evolved to meet today's
challenges in operating a non-medical homecare business.
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
1.25 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: With over 30 years of helping families achieve their goal of
aging in-place, Caring Senior Service CEO, Jeff Salter, will share key methods of how his company has evolved to meet today's
challenges in operating a non-medical homecare business. For the most part, non-medical homecare changed very little, despite
new challenges. How will your business be competitive in tomorrow's homecare landscape?
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jeffrey Salter, CEO and Founder, Caring Senior Service
About the Presenter(s):
Jeffrey Salter began his career in senior care in 1991 working for a home health
care agency in Odessa, TX. He started his own company 4 months later serving seniors that needed additional non-medical care to remain at home. Jeff expanded
the business to include other locations in Texas - Midland, McAllen, Corpus Christi, San Antonio and Austin. After operating for 12 years he began offering
franchises in 2003, and today Caring Senior Services is in 14 states with nearly 40 locations. Jeff’s company continues to add locations through addition
of franchises and corporate locations, and his existing offices benefit from focused efforts in marketing and sales. Caring Senior Service was named one of
the top 500 franchises in the United States, by the Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 as well as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the
United States as named by Inc. Magazine.
[3682] Innovation For Tomorrow's Homecare
- Speaker
- Salter, Jeffrey
- Model
- 3682
$37.50
Mission Possible - Next Level Business Development Strategies to Grow your Business in 2023
[3707] Mission Possible - Next Level Business Development Strategies to Grow your Business in 2023
Explores the ways to position your organization and team for growth, innovation and next level business development.
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
1.25 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:
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][10]marketing
Program Description: Have you been struggling to scale your business during the time of scarcity and the recession?
Jennifer Prescott RN, MSN, CDP, explores the ways to position your organization and team for growth, innovation and next level business development. This presentation will help you identify the following:
When is it time to grow the footprint of your organization or add additional revenue lines of service?
5 key steps to keeping your team focused on growth opportunities that are best for your business
Best practices for strategic planning for your organization
5 key leadership strategies that will help you improve the culture of your organization
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jennifer Prescott, RN, MSN, Founder, Blue Water Homecare and Hospice
About the Presenter(s):
Jennifer Prescott is the founder of Blue Water Homecare and Hospice and a Registered Nurse.
She is responsible for the strategic direction, vision and growth of the fastest growing independent Home care agency in Central Texas.
As a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in nursing and clinical operations, Jennifer is known for compassionate
care for the elderly and maximizing operational excellence. She most recently served as Regional Executive Director at Altus Hospice where she increased sales
300% and tripled the average daily census in 2 1/2 years. Before that, Jennifer was Nurse Manager Operations at Duke University Hospital where she managed the
daily operations of three ambulatory clinics serving 36,000 patients per year. During her tenure, initiatives Jennifer led resulted in a 75% reduction in fall
rates during a six month period. Jennifer began her nursing career learning industry best practices at world class Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Jennifer holds a Masters of Science in Nursing from Duke University specializing in Healthcare Leadership and a Bachelor of Science
in Nursing from University of Delaware. Jennifer proudly serves as an Executive Board Member for Capital Area Parkinson’s Society, and VP of Outreach and Education.
She is also on the Executive Board of The Alzheimer's Association Central Texas Chapter. Jennifer is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP). She is based in Austin, TX.
[3707] Mission Possible - Next Level Business Development Strategies to Grow your Business in 2023
- Speaker
- Prescott, Jennifer
- Model
- 3707
$37.50
Opportunity Knocks: How an Effective QAPI Program Opens Doors
[3625] Opportunity Knocks: How an Effective QAPI Program Opens Doors
Learn the QAPI Program requirements and how this information tells your agency’s story.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 24, 2022
Program Description: Learn the QAPI Program requirements and how this information tells your agency’s story.
Ensure your quality data matches your mission and purpose. Understand that performance either invites or hinders referrals, reimbursement, and retention.
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): Jennifer Osburn, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, Director of Education, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
About the Presenter(s):
Jennifer Osburn is a Registered Nurse with over 26 years of combined staff nurse, clinical management,
administrator, and technology experience. She is a certified OASIS specialist and Home Health coder and uses this diverse background to engage attendees across the nation.
Past seminar experience includes presentations for The Joint Commission, CHAP, NAHC, and numerous state home health associations.
As a seasoned Medicare regulatory thought leader, Jennifer regularly trains on PDGM, Conditions of Participation, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control, QAPI,
Documentation, Coding, OASIS, agency operations and management. She is committed to the success of the home care industry and currently serves TAHCH’s Clinical
Practice, Medicare, and Government Affairs committees.
[3625] Opportunity Knocks: How an Effective QAPI Program Opens Doors
- Speaker
- Osburn, Jennifer
- Model
- 3625
$37.50
PDGM Deep Dive – Best Practices for Optimal Outcomes (Operations/Payment/Wound Care)
[3616] PDGM Deep Dive – Best Practices for Optimal Outcomes (Operations/Payment/Wound Care)
This presentation will change your agency today and tomorrow.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 23, 2022
Program Description: Prior to the pandemic, most PDGM education focused on billing or coding aspects of the reform,
with little attention to operational and care delivery requirements. As a result, many HH clinicians don’t understand exactly how PDGM works; the Value-based Operational changes,
and the legacy HH approaches that compromise clinical and fiscal outcomes. With most Providers just returning to a pre-2020 level of care, many of these operational requirements remain un-addressed.
This program addresses areas that directly affect quality care outcomes under PDGM, from both a front-line delivery and in-office managerial aspect. Learn how to hardwire for
tangible results, driving costs down and fiscal margins up, while you improve Star Ratings with single digit readmissions. Learn PDGM Strategies to address case-Mix,
POC development and in-episode control and wound management thru Case Studies and Outcome statistics.
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): Arnie Cisneros, P.T., President of Home Health Strategic Management; & Kimberly McCormick, RN, BSN, Executive Clinical Director, Home Health Strategic Management
About the Presenter(s):
Arnie Cisneros is the President of Home Health Strategic Management; he has 30+ years of experience as a
Physical Therapist across the care continuum, and he serves as a Post-Acute Consultant for multiple Pioneer ACO systems.He is renowned for his adaptation of traditional
Healthcare operations to address ongoing CMS reforms.
About the Presenter(s):
Kimberly McCormick is a highly accomplished nurse consultant in the Home Health industry, is
Executive Clinical Director for Home Health Strategic Management. Kimberly served as an Associate Consultant with Home Health Strategic Management for 2 years, during
which she has established herself as an expert in the area of Utilization Management of Home Health services.
[3616] PDGM Deep Dive – Best Practices for Optimal Outcomes (Operations/Payment/Wound Care)
- Speaker
- Cisneros, Arnie | McCormick, Kim
- Model
- 3616
$37.50
Turning Vision Into Value: Top 3 Business Opportunities for Private Duty Agencies
[3692] Turning Vision Into Value: Top 3 Business Opportunities for Private Duty Agencies
Learn the top three business opportunities for Private Duty agencies.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 1, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 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][10]marketing
Program Description: Older Americans with chronic illness and other maladies of aging insist on remaining as
independent as possible and aging in place. This presents the Private Duty arena with enormous opportunities. How can Private Duty agencies set themselves
apart? What innovations have you yet to capitalize on? Industry experts will discuss several opportunities that your organization can take advantage of to
serve your communities better while also increasing the value of your organization and having meaningful positive impacts on your bottom line. This session
will touch on the top three business opportunities for Private Duty agencies and help your organization become a trailblazer.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Sheila Davis, Executive Senior Vice President, Area Operations, Always Best Care Senior Services, LLC
About the Presenter(s):
Sheila Davis is an accomplished Healthcare administration executive with comprehensive experience directing
successful operational strategies and driving academic and research facility. Her background includes extensive years of excellent experience overseeing healthcare operations while
spearheading financial reporting and management, budgeting, staff recruitment, revenue generation, and service line expansion. Ms. Davis was one of HomeCare University’s inaugural
class, earning her certification as a Certified Home/Hospice Care Executive (CHCE). Additionally, she excels at propelling healthcare initiatives and policies while driving optimal
facility efficiency and productivity within multimillion-dollar businesses.
Ms. Davis serves on the NAHC Strategic Planning Committee, Advisory Council, Quality Data Implementation Committee, Rural Advisory Council, Finance Committee &
Home Care Workforce Action Alliance; PDHCA Advisory Board; HCAOA Medical Advisory Board, Quality Data Review Committee & VA Committee; TAHC&H Board of Directors, Government Affairs Committee,
Private Pay Committee, Membership Committee, and Community Care Services Committee. She is also a founding member of the Home Care Action Alliance; member of the Texas State Preventive Health
Advisory Committee (SPHAC); serves on the WellSky Home Client Advisory Board; and is an ACHC Certified Consultant. Ms. Davis is engaged as the Senior Executive Vice President, Area Operations
at Always Best Care Senior Services.
[3692] Turning Vision Into Value: Top 3 Business Opportunities for Private Duty Agencies
- Speaker
- Davis, Sheila
- Model
- 3692
$37.50
Advanced Concepts in Infection Control
[3716] Advanced Concepts in Infection Control
a focus on the latest practices and guidance as well as how to
develop these advanced concepts into your infection prevention program.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 15, 2022
Program Description: During the last two years, the world has experienced the
devastation of an infectious disease. It made health care workers and provider organizations rethink infection control practice.
Everyday practice became more sophisticated and will continue to stay at a heightened level as the country and world see increases
in Ebola, Polio, RSV, Influenza and COVID-19. This session will focus on the latest practices and guidance as well as how to
develop these advanced concepts into your infection prevention program.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][8]infection control
§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 11.15.2024
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): 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.
[3716] Advanced Concepts in Infection Control
- Speaker
- Citarella, Barbara
- Model
- 3716
$45.00
Cleaning out the Home Health Closet - Operational Metrics for Value Era Success with all Payors
[3686] Cleaning out the Home Health Closet - Operational Metrics for Value Era Success with all Payors
Addresses Value-Based operations for
the Impact Act era.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2022
Program Description: Value-Era changes mandated by the Impact Act have prompted an operational upheaval for
HH Providers seeking success under PDGM. Without rewiring for clinical acuity rather than volume as the primary driver of Home Health, traditional
agency operations often fail to achieve efficient, best practice care programs. This progressive presentation addresses Value-Based operations for
the Impact Act era, focusing on specific operational metrics for success. Initially addressing Medicare episodes based on PDGM reforms, this session
also addresses how insight into operational metrics can guide programing for all payors. Start cleaning out your Home Health closet today and
update operations with Value-Based management metrics for 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
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 08.31.2024
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): Arnie Cisneros, PT, President, Home Health Strategic Management and Kimberly McCormick, RN, BSN, Executive Clinical Director, Home Health Strategic Management
About the Presenter(s):
Arnie Cisneros is the most progressive speaker in Home Health today. His legacy as a rehab
provider across the care continuum allows for insight into contemporary healthcare delivery, and he is renowned for his adaptation of traditional care philosophies
to address current and future healthcare initiatives. His refinement of clinical delivery mechanisms, integration of new protocols at the staff level, and
adaptation of traditional care philosophies has helped providers of all sized require care to achieve Medicare compliance. Arnie has also become the leading
clinical authority on the audit scrutiny that has come to the homecare industry, and he is serving as a Post-Acute consultant for CMS Pioneer ACO grant
recipients. He authors the HHSM newsletter and is a contributor to CARING magazine, and Decision Health publications. He presents nationally on homecare
topics and care models proposed by CMS and Med Pac for the future of the Home Health industry.
About the Presenter(s):
Kimberly McCormick a highly accomplished nurse consultant in the Home Health
industry, is Executive Clinical Director for Home Health Strategic Management. Her 24 years’ experience in Home Health has given her the experience
and the knowledge to provide unrivaled insight into the homecare arena. Kimberly has established herself as an expert in the area of Utilization
Management of Home Health services.
[3686] Cleaning out the Home Health Closet - Operational Metrics for Value Era Success with all Payors
- Speaker
- Cisneros, Arnie | McCormick, Kim
- Model
- 3686
$45.00
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
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
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.15.2024
Social Work Continuing Education
1.5 Hr(s) SWCEU
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.
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): 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
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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.15.2024
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): 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
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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 08.31.2024
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): 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
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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.15.2024
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): 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
Rethink Everything: How the Toughest Times are an Opportunity to Make Big Changes
[3678] Rethink Everything: How the Toughest Times are an Opportunity to Make Big Changes
Explores areas that are ripe for disruption and offers ideas for big and small changes.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 30, 2022
Program Description: The pandemic has taken some trends in the home care industry and
brought them into full relief. Successful leaders will be those willing to question everything and make the changes that in the
past would have seemed too disruptive. Pay structures, staff ratios, office space, client and staff relationships: Everything is
on the table. In this presentation Brett Brier and CollBallweg explore areas that are ripe for disruption and offer ideas for big and small changes.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§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
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 08.30.2024
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): Brett Brier, VP of Business Development, CubHub Systems and Cole Ballweg, President, CubHub Systems
About the Presenter(s):
Brett Brier Having co-founded a pediatric PDN company and run the day-to-day operations for many years,
Brett understands that Cole’s ideas are sometimes great, but are often focused on tomorrow’s problems and not enough on what people are doing right now. Brett leads the
business development and onboarding teams because he understands what it takes to make things work for different organizations operating in unique ways.
About the Presenter(s):
Cole Ballweg Cole’s idea for CubHub was to fix a problem he saw with the current pediatric
homecare systems being used in pediatric nursing and therapy: None of them prepared his Pediatric Homecare company for where the market was going. His primary job
is to take what he learns about building and leading teams, operations, and the future of healthcare to guide the development of a system that sets innovative companies apart from a crowded field.
[3678] Rethink Everything: How the Toughest Times are an Opportunity to Make Big Changes
- Speaker
- Ballweg,Cole + Brier,Brett
- Model
- 3678
$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
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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
Part One: 1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Part Two: 1.0 Clock Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.16.2024
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
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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
