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.
HOS Infection Control
[3768] HOS Infection Control
Presents the current regulatory requirements for infection control for hospice agencies.
Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for Hospice Providers package.
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Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 11, 2023
Program Description: This program presents the current regulatory requirements for infection control for hospice agencies, including practical implementation of the regulations within your
agency. With the cessation of the COVID-19 PHE and the increased oversight on hospice agency operations, agencies must ensure their compliance with all regulations, and
guidelines – including the recently updated State operations manual surveyor guidance. 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][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 05.11.2025
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, Senior Consultant, Lead Educator, JCC Consulting
About the Presenter(s): Colleen Bryan 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.
[3768] HOS Infection Control
- Speaker
- Woods, Colleen
- Model
- 3768
$30.00
Hospice Revenue Cycle – Compliance and Efficiency
[3787] Hospice Revenue Cycle – Compliance and Efficiency
An update on the
latest billing and payment issues while examining best practices for optimizing revenue cycle management and mitigating compliance risks.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 30, 2023
Program Description: An optimized hospice revenue cycle effectively maintains cash flow and minimizes write-offs.
The Hospice Revenue Cycle continues to be threatened by new challenges yearly. New compliance/medical review risks constantly emerge and the hospice billing and
payment landscape continues to evolve. Recently added complexities created by the expanding Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) demonstration project and increasing
medical review audits from all sides are topped off by heightened scrutiny by the Office of Inspector General (OIG). This presentation provides hospices with an update on the
latest billing and payment issues while examining best practices for optimizing revenue cycle management and mitigating compliance risks.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§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][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
About the Presenter(s): Melinda A. Gaboury, with more than 28 years in home care, has over 18 years of executive speaking and educating experience, including extensive day to day interaction
with home care and hospice professionals. She routinely conducts Home Care and Hospice Reimbursement Workshops and speaks at state association meetings throughout the country. Melinda has profound experience in Medicare PDGM training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews and due diligence. UPIC, RA, ADR & TPE appeals with all Medicare MACs have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving on the NAHC/HHFMA Advisory Board
and Work Group and is Associate Director on the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-D1.
[3787] Hospice Revenue Cycle – Compliance and Efficiency
- Speaker
- Gaboury, Melinda
- Model
- 3787
$30.00
Infection Control Updates
[3806] Infection Control Updates
Current and updated regulatory requirements for infection control for HCSSAs.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 7, 2023
Program Description: This program discusses the current and updated regulatory requirements for infection control for HCSSAs, including the impacts of the
multiple changes that have taken place related to COVID-19, the PHE, and the suspension of the PHE. It offers tips and tools for you to use as you tackle the ongoing challenge of staying
compliant while educating staff, patients and caregivers about this critical requirement, including don't miss information from state and federal regulations.
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
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.07.2025
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
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.
[3806] Infection Control Updates
- Speaker
- Woods, Colleen
- Model
- 3806
$30.00
LicHH Emergency Preparedness – Every LHHS Should Have a Plan
[3763] LicHH Emergency Preparedness – Every LHHS Should Have a Plan
Help your patients, their family members, and other caregivers to be prepared!
Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for Licensed Home Health Providers package.
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Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 10, 2023
Program Description: As a home health provider, planning is important because you have to make sure your agency and its staff members have the supplies needed to safely care for your patients in
times of emergency. When planning for contingencies, home health care providers must consider a variety of hazards and events that could impact their patients. Hurricanes,
floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, radiation releases, chemical exposures, seasonal and pandemic influenza, and acts of terrorism are just a few examples. There
are 5 phases of emergency preparedness that must be in place and ready for implementation. Learn the simple measures that home health care provider can implement
to increase the personal readiness of their patients and themselves. Become familiar with existing emergency response plans, processes, and procedures in both the
workplace and community. Once you are armed with the necessary resources, help your patients, their family members, and other caregivers to be prepared, assemble a kit, make a
plan and be informed.
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
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 05.10.2025
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): Sheila Davis, Senior Executive Vice President, Area Operations, Always Best Care Senior Services
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.
[3763] LicHH Emergency Preparedness – Every LHHS Should Have a Plan
- Speaker
- Davis, Sheila
- Model
- 3763
$30.00
LicHH Mitigating Non-Compliance: What to Expect During an LHH Survey or Investigation
[3761] LicHH Mitigating Non-Compliance: What to Expect During an LHH Survey or Investigation
Prepare for
surveys and investigations by strengthening the understanding of State licensing standards and expectations.
Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for Licensed Home Health Providers package.
Order PKG6996 to get all 5!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 10, 2023
Program Description: Home health and its regulation in Texas is a changing landscape and the recently published common state violations for state fiscal year 2022 reflect the challenges faced by
agencies. This session will highlight the frequently cited areas of noncompliance for licensed home health agencies in Texas. In a review of the frequent citations, the presenter
will list possible mitigation strategies, required documentation, and pressure points for self-assessment. This training will help the agency administrator prepare for
surveys and investigations by strengthening the understanding of State licensing standards and expectations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§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][5]quality improvement
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 05.10.2025
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): Rosalind Nelson-Gamblin, Independent Healthcare Consultant, Former Senior Policy Specialist at HHSC
About the Presenter(s): Rosalind Nelson-Gamblin recently retired from a 33-year career in state government at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission,
where she was a senior policy specialist for regulation of the home health, hospice, and personal assistance services industry including supportive palliative care, assisted living, and day activity
and health services. In her state career, she analyzed state and federal legislation for impact to providers and consumers, promulgated and interpreted state regulations, developed and delivered
continuing education and training to providers and surveyors, and provided regulatory guidance to both industry representatives and leaders and state of Texas surveyors and investigators.
Rosalind is also a subject matter expert for federal standards and possesses a keen understanding of accreditation for home health and hospice care. Rosalind is well-versed
in the regulations for the settings where home care is delivered including nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, intermediate care facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities,
and independent living settings.
Rosalind has been a public speaker for home care and hospice since 2000; and she is now an independent healthcare consultant.
[3761] LicHH Mitigating Non-Compliance: What to Expect During an LHH Survey or Investigation
- Speaker
- Nelson-Gamblin, Rosalind
- Model
- 3761
$30.00
LicHH QAPI - Make A Compliance Program Prepare You for Surveys
[3764] LicHH QAPI - Make A Compliance Program Prepare You for Surveys
How to strive to establish a culture of compliance to consistently be ready for a survey at any moment.
Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for Licensed Home Health Providers package.
Order PKG6996 to get all 5!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 10, 2023
Program Description: Providers should strive to establish a culture of compliance to consistently be ready for a survey at any moment. An effective
compliance program can maintain an agency's survey readiness. They drive a provider to establish a culture of proactive adherence to regulations, promote prevention, detection and resolution of conduct that does not conform to
program requirements AND meet survey standards at all times.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§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][5]quality improvement
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 05.10.2025
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): Brian W Lebanion, MBA, CPC, RNC, HCS-O, HCS-D, Healthcare Consulting Manager, Wipfli
About the Presenter(s): Brian W Lebanion has more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry and provides consulting services for all aspects of home
health care and hospice, including operations, reimbursement and education. He specializes in comprehensive consulting services offering clients and providers survey/licensure coaching, clinical review and
training, financial and revenue cycle management, third-party audit response, and quality assurance/performance improvement training.
[3764] LicHH QAPI - Make A Compliance Program Prepare You for Surveys
- Speaker
- Lebanion, Brian W
- Model
- 3764
$30.00
Managed Care Contracting-The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
[3746] Managed Care Contracting-The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Learn important steps for successful insurance contracting and much more!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 9, 2023
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][7]financial management
§558.260[a][9]community resources
Program Description: In this presentation you will learn important steps for successful insurance contracting, how to access your
payor market for open or closed networks, how to request patient authorization while still in credentialing, request rate increases and much more vital information.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Beverly Sepulveda, MBA, BSN, RN, CEO, Founder, Principle Consultant, SynerImages Healthcare Consulting
About the Presenter(s): Beverly Sepulveda is the founder, CEO, and Principle consultant for SynerImages Healthcare Consulting, a national
healthcare and regulatory consulting firm in operation for over 23 years. She holds a Master's in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her nursing specialization
is in quality assurance and accreditation compliance. Ms. Sepulveda's consulting expertise covers a broad array of areas including Home Health Agencies, Therapy clinics, ORFs, CORFs,
Hospitals and the MCO industry. Ms. Sepulveda's company specializes in start-up healthcare business seeking state and federal licensure, cloud-based policies and procedures, on-going
regulatory compliance services and insurance contracting assistance.
Prior to her working for SynerImages, Ms. Sepulveda was the Executive Director for PCA Health plans of Texas [later purchased by Humana] and held senior
management positions with Aetna, CIGNA, and MetLife insurance companies. Her medical experience was at St. David's Hospital, Bellaire Hospital, Critical Care of America Home Health,
North American Medical Management and Princeton Medical Management services.
SynerImages is a Texas-based healthcare consulting firm with offices in Houston and South Texas. In addition to offering home health startup
and compliance services, her firm also facilitates other business needs such coordinating medical equipment inspections, application management services, educational
conferences/webinars and other business operations assistance.
[3746] Managed Care Contracting-The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
- Speaker
- Sepulveda, Beverly
- Model
- 3746
$30.00
Marketing, Recruitment, and Retention – Oh My!
[3827] Marketing, Recruitment, and Retention – Oh My!
Provides focus on strategic moves you can make.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 8, 2023
Program Description: These three words might be some of the scariest for an Administrator in the post-COVID era. The past 3 years have seen
nothing but change and chaos. So how do you continue to move your business forward? This program provides focus on strategic
moves you can make within your organization to continue to see growth, client and employee satisfaction, and increased
health outcomes without breaking the bank.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§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
§558.260[a][10]marketing
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 11.08.2025
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): Lauren Tobey, Chief Impact Officer, Helping Restore Ability
About the Presenter(s): Lauren Tobey has had a passion for non-profit work since early in her college career.
Lauren has provided marketing and programmatic support services in the sectors of education, social services, and now healthcare. After a time living in Colorado and
Virginia, Lauren moved home to Texas and started working in the disability services field and has served as the Director of Development and Marketing and is currently
the Chief Impact Officer at Helping Restore Ability, the largest nonprofit in-home attendant care provider in Texas. Lauren’s work has been recognized in a variety of
publications, formats, and venues. Lauren believes in allowing stories to paint a picture and utilizing the mind’s eye to enhance and promote services. Lauren has a
passion for generational marketing as well as using digital resources to enhance networking relationships.
[3827] Marketing, Recruitment, and Retention – Oh My!
- Speaker
- Tobey, Lauren
- Model
- 3827
$30.00
Medicare Advantage: Digging in the Details
[3791] Medicare Advantage: Digging in the Details
This session will assist with details that are needed for success under Medicare Advantage.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2023
Program Description: Home Health providers are grappling with the shift in the Medicare eligible population into
Medicare Advantage Plans (MA Plans). Providers are asking: What are the implications of current demographic trends? What operational and financial issues should
providers expect as their payer mix shifts to mostly Managed Care? Being successful in this environment of these payer mix changes requires agencies to understand their
costs of treating these patients and other impacts on their operations on an individual contract basis. This session assists with details that are needed for success under Medicare Advantage.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 08.31.2025
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): Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
About the Presenter(s): Melinda A. Gaboury, with more than 28 years in home care, has over 18 years of executive speaking and educating experience, including extensive day to day interaction
with home care and hospice professionals. She routinely conducts Home Care and Hospice Reimbursement Workshops and speaks at state association meetings throughout the country. Melinda has profound experience in Medicare PDGM training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews and due diligence. UPIC, RA, ADR & TPE appeals with all Medicare MACs have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving on the NAHC/HHFMA Advisory Board
and Work Group and is Associate Director on the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-D1.
[3791] Medicare Advantage: Digging in the Details
- Speaker
- Gaboury, Melinda
- Model
- 3791
$30.00
PAS Reporting Requirements
[3754] PAS Reporting Requirements
Why capture information about your clients and staff through documentation, and what reporting can and should look like for PAS.
Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for PAS Providers package.
Order PKG6986 to get all 5!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 11, 2023
Program Description: When operating a PAS home care agency, it can be daunting to figure out which
rules apply to your agency, how to modify certain home health statutes that do apply, and to make sense of them for your non-medical business model.
This presentation discusses why it is important to capture information about your clients and staff through documentation, and what reporting can and should look like for PAS.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 05.11.2025
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): Candyce Slusher, LVN, CDCS, Owner, SLUSHER Consulting
About the Presenter(s): Candyce Slusher As a Home Care Consultant her primary goal is to help agencies thrive while
providing the highest quality care to seniors in their communities, while educating, empowering and supporting agency owners in all aspects of operations and compliance.
[3754] PAS Reporting Requirements
- Speaker
- Slusher, Candyce
- Model
- 3754
$30.00
Pediatric QAPI Compliance - How to Avoid Costly QAPI Fines by Collecting Relevant Pediatric Da
[3749] Pediatric QAPI Compliance - How to Avoid Costly QAPI Fines by Collecting Relevant Pediatric Data
l\Learn the required elements for QAPI documentation, recommendations for
pediatric data collection and how to confirm all performance monitoring is being implemented
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 9, 2023
Program Description: In this presentation you will learn the required elements for QAPI documentation, recommendations for
pediatric data collection and how to confirm all performance monitoring is being implemented. Learn how to document identified areas for performance improvement and write a plan for correction.
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
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 02.09.2025
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): Beverly Sepulveda, MBA, BSN, RN, CEO, Founder, Principle Consultant, SynerImages Healthcare Consulting
About the Presenter(s): Beverly Sepulveda is the founder, CEO, and Principle consultant for SynerImages Healthcare Consulting, a national
healthcare and regulatory consulting firm in operation for over 23 years. She holds a Master's in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her nursing specialization
is in quality assurance and accreditation compliance. Ms. Sepulveda's consulting expertise covers a broad array of areas including Home Health Agencies, Therapy clinics, ORFs, CORFs,
Hospitals and the MCO industry. Ms. Sepulveda's company specializes in start-up healthcare business seeking state and federal licensure, cloud-based policies and procedures, on-going
regulatory compliance services and insurance contracting assistance.
Prior to her working for SynerImages, Ms. Sepulveda was the Executive Director for PCA Health plans of Texas [later purchased by Humana] and held senior
management positions with Aetna, CIGNA, and MetLife insurance companies. Her medical experience was at St. David's Hospital, Bellaire Hospital, Critical Care of America Home Health,
North American Medical Management and Princeton Medical Management services.
SynerImages is a Texas-based healthcare consulting firm with offices in Houston and South Texas. In addition to offering home health startup
and compliance services, her firm also facilitates other business needs such coordinating medical equipment inspections, application management services, educational
conferences/webinars and other business operations assistance.
[3749] Pediatric QAPI Compliance - How to Avoid Costly QAPI Fines by Collecting Relevant Pediatric Data
- Speaker
- Sepulveda, Beverly
- Model
- 3749
$30.00
Prepare for 2024 with a Financial & Operational Perspective of the Hospice Final Rule
[3822] Prepare for 2024 with a Financial & Operational Perspective of the Hospice Final Rule
This program is a MUST for all Hospice staff.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 8, 2023
Program Description: It is crucial for hospice agencies to understand how the Hospice Final Rules impact agency operations both financially and operationally.
The Hospice Final Wage Index & Payment Rule is packed full of changes for 2023-2024 including a projection of 3.1% increase in total hospice payments. However, it is not an overall increase in reimbursement
rates for everyone due to the significant and widely varying changes in the wage index that drives the local rates an agency receives from Medicare. This program also includes strategic
insights with a comprehensive breakdown of the updates to Hospice Conditions of Participation and Hospice Quality Reporting Requirements. See SimiTree’s national speakers, Mike Simione and Laurie Newlun,
as they delve into the conversations that matter. You will gain the knowledge and resources for preparing your agency for the impact of both the value piece and financial piece as well as outline
anticipated actions providers should take now. This program is a MUST for all Hospice staff.
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
§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 11.08.2025
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): Mike Simione, Director, Cost Reports, SimiTree and Laurie Newlun, MSN, RN, CHC, CHPC, Senior Manager SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
About the Presenter(s): Mike Simione is 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): Laurie Newlun joined the team as a Senior Manager in 2021 and provides Compliance, Regulatory and Quality Consulting for home health and
hospice organizations. A Tennessee resident, she has more than 20 years of experience serving home health and hospice organizations and focused expertise in hospice and palliative care across clinical operations,
quality management, and corporate compliance in both hospital and community based settings. Certified in healthcare compliance and healthcare privacy by the Health Care Compliance Association, she is a former
national director of palliative and advanced illness and a hospice accreditation site visitor with the Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP), where she supported hospice initiatives and the development
and implementation of community based palliative care standards.
Prior to serving as vice president of regulatory and clinical compliance for home health and hospice with Healthcare Strategies Inc., Chattanooga, she spent four years as the lead
hospice compliance partner with Ensign Services, San Juan Capistrano, CA and Pennant Services, Eagle, Idaho, where she managed hospice compliance activities for more than 40 agency locations in 12 states.
During seven years with Hospice of Chattanooga, she served as senior vice president of compliance, executive director of palliative care and nurse manager for acute and long-term care services. She also
served as coordinator of both system service excellence and palliative care with Memorial Healthcare System, Chattanooga. At Saint Francis Health System, Tulsa, OK, Laurie spent six years supporting
hospice and palliative care 2 SimiTreeHC.com delivery as a clinical supervisor, branch director of satellite services, and inpatient consultation nurse and coordinator. Laurie’s early nursing experience
includes staff and charge nurse roles at Children’s Medical Center, Tulsa. Prior to earning a master’s degree in nursing from University of Phoenix, Laurie graduated from Oklahoma City University with a B.S.
in health care administration and from Rodgers University with an associate degree of applied since in nursing.
[3822] Prepare for 2024 with a Financial & Operational Perspective of the Hospice Final Rule
- Speaker
- Simione, Mike & Newlun, Laurie
- Model
- 3822
$30.00
Preparing Your Team for Your Absence: Lessons from CEO Jeff Salter's 9500-Mile Bike Ride
[3792] Preparing Your Team for Your Absence: Lessons from CEO Jeff Salter's 9500-Mile Bike Ride
Learn from their successes and mistakes to
better prepare your team for any length of time away.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2023
Program Description: Does your business feel like it has you in shackles? Can't get away for a weekend? How about 4 months out of the office?
During this session you will hear from Jeff Salter, CEO and Ian Klaes, VP of Caring Senior Service on how a 53 location system was able to thrive while the founder went on a 4 month, 9500 mile
bike ride around the country. While Ian called it Jeff's "Vacation", Jeff was riding 8-10 hours every day while camping out most nights on the road to raise funds and awareness to the needs of seniors.
Hear from both Jeff and Ian on their experiences, including Jeff's rigorous daily routine and Ian's challenges of managing the business in Jeff's absence. Learn from their successes and mistakes to
better prepare your team for any length of time away.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jeff Salter, CEO, Caring Senior Services
About the Presenter(s): Jeff 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 20 states with over 50 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.
[3792] Preparing Your Team for Your Absence: Lessons from CEO Jeff Salter's 9500-Mile Bike Ride
- Speaker
- Salter, Jeffrey
- Model
- 3792
$30.00
Preventing Common Citations: What to Expect During a PAS Survey or Investigation
[3751] Preventing Common Citations: What to Expect During a PAS Survey or Investigation
Helps the agency administrator prepare for surveys and investigations by strengthening the understanding of State licensing standards and expectations.
Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for PAS Providers package.
Order PKG6986 to get all 5!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 11, 2023
Program Description: Providing personal assistance services is challenging, but especially so in a post-public health emergency environment. This session highlights
the areas of noncompliance that were frequently cited for personal assistance services (PAS) agencies in Texas during state fiscal year 2022. The presenter provides tips to prevent citations, documentation requirements,
and discuss ways to self-assess performance. This training will help the agency administrator prepare for surveys and investigations by strengthening the understanding of State licensing standards and expectations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§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][5]quality improvement
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 05.11.2025
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): Rosalind Nelson-Gamblin, Independent Healthcare Consultant, Former Senior Policy Specialist at HHSC
About the Presenter(s): Rosalind Nelson-Gamblin recently retired from a 33-year career in state government at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission,
where she was a senior policy specialist for regulation of the home health, hospice, and personal assistance services industry including supportive palliative care, assisted living, and day activity
and health services. In her state career, she analyzed state and federal legislation for impact to providers and consumers, promulgated and interpreted state regulations, developed and delivered
continuing education and training to providers and surveyors, and provided regulatory guidance to both industry representatives and leaders and state of Texas surveyors and investigators.
Rosalind is also a subject matter expert for federal standards and possesses a keen understanding of accreditation for home health and hospice care. Rosalind is well-versed
in the regulations for the settings where home care is delivered including nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, intermediate care facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities,
and independent living settings.
Rosalind has been a public speaker for home care and hospice since 2000; and she is now an independent healthcare consultant.
[3751] Preventing Common Citations: What to Expect During a PAS Survey or Investigation
- Speaker
- Nelson-Gamblin, Rosalind
- Model
- 3751
$30.00
Texas DOL and TWC Issues for Homecare Employees
[3786] Texas DOL and TWC Issues for Homecare Employees
Current issues from Texas DOL and TWC that every employer must know!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 30, 2023
Program Description: This presentation 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
minimizing the risk of wage claims
Also discussed during this presentation are...
advanced wage and hour law topics
minimum wage for the final pay period
how to deal with non-return of company property
most common pitfalls under the FLSA
what happens if an employee works for two or more related companies
how to handle final pay legally
Finally, the session addresses 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.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§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][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Tommy Simmons, Legal Counsel for the Commissioner, Texas Workforce Commission
About the Presenter(s): William T. (Tommy) Simmons serves as legal counsel for Commissioner Aaron S. Demerson, the employer representative on the Texas Workforce Commission,
where he advises the Commissioner on final-level unemployment, tax, and wage claim appeals and discrimination charges, assists business groups with employment-related legislation, and counsels employers on Texas
and federal employment laws. Mr. Simmons has served as legal advisor to the Commissioner representing employers since 1987 and has given over 2400 talks before employer groups. He authored the TWC book Texas
Guidebook for Employers - Especially for Texas Employers, is the assistant editor of the Employment Law Handbook of the Texas Association of Business, and produces mobile and web apps for employers.
[3786] Texas DOL and TWC Issues for Homecare Employees
- Speaker
- Simmons, Tommy
- Model
- 3786
$30.00
The Brilliance of Resilience: How to Navigate Change and Thrive in Work and Life
[3790] The Brilliance of Resilience: How to Navigate Change and Thrive in Work and Life
Nine resilient habits for exploiting uncertainty and thriving in disruption and change.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2023
Program Description: Every person can effectively manage change and help others to do so by developing 9 resilient habits. Change is wearing down a lot of people these days.
It’s intense. More complex than ever. But the world continues to pressure organizations and people to improve performance like never before.We need new solutions.
We need new approaches that energize us and restore spirit and morale in the workplace. Resilience gives us all a needed lift to make us more effective performers, while helping
us be more in confidence in our lives. In this presentation Jeff Vankooten introduces these nine resilient habits for exploiting uncertainty and thriving in disruption and change:
Be Ready Not to Be Ready: Regard setbacks and change as challenges that will offer opportunities and help to bounce back from adversity quicker.
Make Full Use of the Present: Increase flexibility and confidence and acquire a stronger sense of confidence when faced with moments of uncertainty.
Work with the Long View: Improve the ability to understand and solve problems creatively and remain optimistic under pressure.
Let Go of What’s Going Away: Change previous responses to pressure to more effective resilient ones.
Take Time to Focus: Maintain performance and stamina during periods of high demand and be able to think clearly and logically under pressure.
Don’t should on yourself: Staying honest about who you are and being the best you can be to engage stress and grow from setbacks and disruption.
Don’t go it alone: Build strong supportive relationships with colleagues and the members of their teams and know when and where to ask for help when it is needed.Lighten up: Enliven the ability to use humor to maintain morale in others
Practice Bricolage: Use the limited resources you have to accomplish incredible things.
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
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jeff Vankooten, Hospice Chaplain at Brookdale and Faculty Member at The Institute for Life and Care, Motivational Speaker
About the Presenter(s): Jeff Vankooten is an entertaining, informative, and inspirational speaker on the topics of resilience and meaning.
He takes the subject of death that seems morbid and taboo at first glance and turns it on its head to compel people to be inspired to live the deepest, richest, most vibrant life
possible. He has over 35 years experience speaking from the platform and has engaged audiences from non profit to Fortune 500. His primary audience are all those who are on front
lines of wanting to live a life that matters. In addition to speaking, Jeff is a hospice chaplain and keynote speaker.
[3790] The Brilliance of Resilience: How to Navigate Change and Thrive in Work and Life
- Speaker
- Vankooten, Jeff
- Model
- 3790
$30.00
The Building Blocks of a PAS Agency
[3824] The Building Blocks of a PAS Agency
Basics of developing PAS service lines, especially expanding into private pay.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 8, 2023
Program Description: This program touches on the basics of developing PAS service lines, especially expanding into private pay
with a alternate culture to ensure success. Candyce also reviews the definition of what falls under the PAS licensure category and what does not and discusses specialty program options as competitive advantages.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§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][10]marketing
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 11.08.2025
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): 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 my 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.
[3824] The Building Blocks of a PAS Agency
- Speaker
- Slusher, Candyce
- Model
- 3824
$30.00
The Top 5 Hospice Claim Denials and How to Avoid Them
[3821] The Top 5 Hospice Claim Denials and How to Avoid Them
A review of the top hospice claim denials from all Medicare MACs,
OIG & other review contractors.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 8, 2023
Program Description: This program provides a review of the top hospice claim denials from all Medicare MACs,
OIG & other review contractors. Targeted Probe & Educate is in full swing and this program helps navigate the edits and the denial percentages that are being produced.
It is imperative that agencies are prepared to successfully navigate the Medicare medical review process!
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
§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 11.08.2025
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): Leslie Heagy RN, COS-C, Director of Clinical Services, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
About the Presenter(s): Leslie Heagy Leslie Heagy is Registered Nurse who joined Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS),
as the Clinical Services Manager, in June 2017. Leslie is part of the clinical consulting team providing support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies across
the country to achieve regulatory compliance. In 2022, Leslie was promoted to Director of Clinical Services over both home health and hospice clinical consulting.
Leslie has operational experience in the survey process for Medicare/Medicaid licensed agencies and has assisted agencies in
developing/implementing corrective action plans. Her experience includes clinical consulting, performing clinical chart reviews, onsite billing audit reviews,
provider education, developing and implementing quality and performance improvement programs for home health and hospice agencies.
[3821] The Top 5 Hospice Claim Denials and How to Avoid Them
- Speaker
- Heagy, Leslie
- Model
- 3821
$30.00
The Value of Reporting in Value-Based Purchasing
[3794] The Value of Reporting in Value-Based Purchasing
Lisa Selman-Holman reviews reports, forms, tracking/trending data, and strategies to ensure success in VBP.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2023
Program Description: The first Interim Performance Report is out. What does this mean and how do you
use the reports? How are you maintaining and/or improving your Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) outcomes data? Lisa Selman-Holman reviews reports, forms, tracking/trending data, and strategies to ensure success in VBP.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§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][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 08.31.2025
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): Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, Vice President Quality and Education, McBee
About the Presenter(s): Lisa Selman-Holman brings more than 35 years of experience in the home health & hospice industry, specializing
in regulatory compliance, both as an RN and a home care attorney. Lisa founded Selman-Holman & Associates and CoDR (Coding Done Right), a coding outsource and audit company in 2004.
Lisa has a wide range of regulatory experience in home health and has served on numerous committees and task forces. Selman-Holman was recently acquired by McBee in July 2021.
In her role as VP of Education and Quality, Lisa leads the quality audit team to ensure the highest-level of accuracy in coding and clinical documentation internally at McBee
and externally for clients nationwide. She will expand McBee’s educational offerings, including live events and on-demand online trainings through the McBee Post-Acute Academy.
[3794] The Value of Reporting in Value-Based Purchasing
- Speaker
- Selman-Holman, Lisa
- Model
- 3794
$30.00
Time Management for Administrators: Balancing Operations with Compliance
[3797] Time Management for Administrators: Balancing Operations with Compliance
How to manage day-to-day issues while working your compliance program.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2023
Program Description: Administrator’s and Clinical Supervisors never have "enough time". Compliance tends to get pushed to the back burner because it’s
seen as additional work that can be done when all the fires have been put out, until compliance becomes the bonfire we can’t ignore. In this presentation, there is a discussion of the day-to-day issues facing
home-based care agencies, and managing those issues while working your compliance program. Also discussed is how to document efficiently so that completing your compliance is just a matter of running
a report from your EMR. We can’t eliminate emergencies, but we can restructure to stop duplicating work and allow you and your team the one thing more important than coffee; TIME!
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Ann Lozano, CEO, Forte Consulting Group
About the Presenter(s): Ann Lozano started in home health care accidently in 2006 while she was figuring out what to do with a
Political Science and Business degree in San Antonio. Her original plan of becoming Michael J Fox from Spin City didn’t seem to have as much potential as she originally thought.
A part time job in a private pay PAS agency turned into managing a private pay PAS agency which turned into Regional Director for a Medicaid PAS program and then to Administrator
at an adult Home Health Agency. She started her consulting company with her business partner in 2013 and since then has had the opportunity to work with Home Health and Hospice
clients across the US with a focus in Texas.
[3797] Time Management for Administrators: Balancing Operations with Compliance
- Speaker
- Lozano, Ann
- Model
- 3797
$30.00
