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.
[3745] Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) - Implementation for Home Health & Hospice
Describes the process for setting up a CDI in your agency to improve multiple aspects of your agency's operation.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 9, 2023
Program Description: CDI is rapidly making its way into the home health and hospice industry! The onslaught of medical reviews resulting in denial of
payment, significant overpayments, and even suspension of payments has pointed out one clear fact - a Clinical Documentation Improvement Program is tantamount to survival. The name is new;
the process is not. Agencies have been doing many pieces of CDI for years but have failed to formalize it into a robust CDI Program. Improving documentation to support skilled need,
coding, outcomes, quality initiatives, reimbursement is ongoing and is distributed among many roles in the office. But the time to formalize the program is NOW!
This presentation describes the process for setting up a CDI in your agency with the purpose being to improve patient outcomes, prevent denials, maintain survey readiness, improve the
integrity of documentation and coding process to ensure accurate reimbursement, protect the agency from liability and claims errors, improve Agency Star Ratings,
Value Based Purchasing Outcomes, and CAHPS while maintaining peace of mind in the agency's overall operation. CDI can be a part of the QAPI program, but
CDI goes beyond the QAPI program involving metrics, financials and operations in addition to clinical functions tracked in QAPI.
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 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): M Jan Spears, CPCO, MJS & Associates, LLC
About the Presenter(s): Jan Spears is Co-owner and Chief Executive Officer of MJS & Associates, LLC. She has more than 35 years’ experience in
health care administration and regulatory and reimbursement areas of practice. Ms. Spears has owned and operated a multimillion dollar home health care company as well as consulted for more
than 300 homecare providers in 25 states in the past 20 years. Ms. Spears has successfully merged clinical and financial strategies into successful operational plans for numerous
providers nationwide. She serves as a Medicare coverage expert for health care facilities who are undergoing audits by federal contractors through all levels of appeals. Since
2015, Spears has also provided testimony as a Medicare reimbursement and billing expert at criminal trials for physicians, home health and other provider types involved in
Medicare fraud litigation, including the largest physician fraud case in U.S. history. She has authored several publications including most recently the development of
process and forms for complying with upcoming pre-claim review initiatives. Always the advocate for home health and hospice and as a certified educator in the state,
Spears is a frequent guest speaker at stakeholder association meetings in Texas and surrounding states where she provides practical guidance to people in the
trenches of the health care.
[3745] Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) - Implementation for Home Health & Hospice
[3803] Complaint Investigation and Resolution
Covers client rights, including the right to confidentiality and Agency Responsibilities for complaints and for advance directives.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 7, 2023
Program Description: This program covers client rights, including the right to confidentiality and Agency Responsibilities for complaints and for advance directives.
Viewers will learn to improve the effectiveness and consistency of managing complaints and how to use quality assessment/performance improvement (QAPI) to manage and reduce such complaints, develop person-centered
approaches and explain how perception can be an ally or foe in reducing client complaints.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][3]client rights, including the right to confidentiality
§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 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): Rosalind J. Nelson-Gamblin, RJNG Health Care Consulting, LLC
About the Presenter(s): Rosalind J. 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.
[3803] Complaint Investigation and Resolution
[3747] Demystifying Value Based Partnerships for Medicaid Providers
Pulls back the veil to help you understand the who, what, when, where, and why!
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
1.5 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][7]financial management
§558.260[a][9]community resources
Program Description: Since 2018 Value Based Partnerships have been spoken of in hushed and confused tones.
This presentation pulls back the veil to help you understand the who, what, when, where, and why. Vicki Neidermeyer and Lauren Tobey
from Helping Restore Ability, have been working with multiple managed care organizations over the past 5 years and are ready to give you an inside look at what they've learned.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Lauren Tobey, Chief Impact Officer, Helping Restore Ability and Vicki Neidermeyer, CEO, 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.
About the Presenter(s): Vicki Neidermeyer Since earning her Master’s degree in Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis), Vicki has
spent her entire life working to provide services and support to people of all ages with disabling conditions. Vicki has provided leadership as the CEO of HRA for 21
years, and during that time she has been recognized by her peers and honored with awards for her inspiring drive and determination to enhance our community. Her
vision is that nursing homes will no longer be needed, as services are developed and available for everyone to remain in their homes as long as possible, and
that no Texan will lack the resources they need to live a full and independent life.
[3747] Demystifying Value Based Partnerships for Medicaid Providers
[3805] Emergency Preparedness – Develop and Maintain a Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Compliance
Learn the elements required in the emergency preparedness and response plan outlined in TX Regs.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 7, 2023
Program Description: Emergency Preparedness is an essential part of providing quality care to patients and ensuring your agency is
prepared when an emergency event strikes. You will learn the elements required in the emergency preparedness and response plan as outlined in the Texas licensing regulations and discover
how to be compliant with Emergency Preparedness including:
policies and procedures
risk assessment
communication plan
training and testing
documentation of any actual events
This program also includes strategies for ongoing compliance for survey readiness.
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 11.07.2025
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): Lisa McClammy, BSN, RN, COS-C, HCS-D, HCS-O, Senior Clinical Education Consultant, MAC Legacy
About the Presenter(s): Lisa McClammy has more than 26 years of diverse nursing experience. Her experience includes Director of Customer Success for
a Home Health Software Company and Director of Patient Care and Alternate Administrator for a home health agency, which gives her a unique perspective and understanding of the challenges home care
agencies face. Her clinical and consulting experience in the home care industry is the foundation for a variety of education topics presented to agencies, state associations, webinars, and workshops.
Lisa is a CHAP and ACHC certified consultant.
[3805] Emergency Preparedness – Develop and Maintain a Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Compliance
[3748] Owning Your Outcomes
Tips, strategies and best practices...
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 9, 2023
Program Description: This presentation covers tips, strategies and best practices of understanding, gathering and improving
your outcomes related to HH-CAHPS reports, STAR rating, OASIS E quality measures and how these connect to VBP/PDGM.
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 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): Tammy Ross, MHA, BSN, Senior VP of Professional Services, AXXESS and Mike Carr, Senior Product Manager, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s): Tammy Ross is the Senior Vice President of Professional Services at Axxess, the leading home healthcare technology company.
She oversees the professional services division at Axxess with a focus on practical operational solutions for the home health, home care, and hospice sectors of the post-acute care industry
using technology. Prior to joining Axxess, Tammy served as an executive consultant at Fazzi and Associates, where she used her years of home health leadership experience to assist
clients with clinical and operational strategic planning and development.
About the Presenter(s): Mike Carr is the Senior Product Manager for our Axxess Certification product. His clinical expertise and industry
knowledge has been critical to the development and implementation of the Axxess Certification program. Mike joined Axxess in 2018 through the acquisition of Home Health Gold. Mike had
worked directly for Home Health Gold for more than a decade where he served in a variety of roles, including business development, sales, product enhancement, implementation, and
clinical training. Mike has been intimately involved in the design, development, and creation of Axxess Certification and now oversees an international team of engineers and support personnel.
[3748] Owning Your Outcomes
[3828] RN Delegation for Home and Community Support Services Agencies [HCSSAs]
Appropriate for administrators at all experience levels and with all categories of HCSSA licensure; provides definitions, resources, and toolbox documents to assist in demystifying RN Delegation regulations in the home care setting.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Virtual Event | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | June 27th, 2023
Presentation Track | ALL HCSSA PROVIDER TYPES
Program Description: Both HCSSA administrators and registered nurses are often confused by the regulatory compliance requirements for delegation
by a registered nurse in the varied settings where home care is delivered. This program provide definitions, resources, and toolbox documents to assist in demystifying RN Delegation regulations in the home care setting.
Although not a prerequisite, attendees are asked to read rules at...
22 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 224
relating to Delegation of Nursing Tasks by Registered Professional Nurses to Unlicensed Personnel for Clients with Acute Conditions or in Acute Care Environments
22 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 225
relating to RN Delegation to Unlicensed Personnel and Tasks Not Requiring Delegation in Independent Living Environments for Clients with Stable and Predictable Conditions
This program is appropriate for administrators at all experience levels and with all categories of HCSSA licensure.
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
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 06.27.2025
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.
[3828] RN Delegation for Home and Community Support Services Agencies [HCSSAs]
[3742] The Home Health Final Rule – Surviving the Attack on Rates
A deep dive into the current rates and all changes related to the home health final rule and how to survive.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 9, 2023
Program Description: This presentation digs deep into the current rates and all changes related to the home health final rule
and how agencies should adjust their practices to survive the 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
§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 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): Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, Healthcare Provider Solutions
About the Presenter(s): Melinda Gaboury , with more than 28 years in home care, has over 18 years of executive speaking and
educating experience, including extensive day to day interaction with home care and hospice professionals. She routinely conducts Home Care and Hospice Reimbursement
Workshops and speaks at state association meetings throughout the country. Melinda has profound experience in Medicare PDGM training, billing, collections, case-mix
calculations, chart reviews and due diligence. UPIC, RA, ADR & TPE appeals with all Medicare MACs have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry.
She is currently serving on the NAHC/HHFMA Advisory Board and Work Group and is Associate Director on the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors. Melinda is
also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-D1.
[3742] The Home Health Final Rule – Surviving the Attack on Rates
[3784] Jurisdiction M [JM] Home Health Hot Topics
Provides focus on improper payment and denials and providing tips on how to prevent them.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 30, 2023
Program Description: During this 2 hour presentation Charles Canaan discusses improper payment and denials and give tips on how to prevent them. Focus is provides on:
Home Health Referral Process
Case Studies
Home Health Nursing Documentation
Psychiatric Care Policy
Improper Payments
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
2.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
2.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 08.30.2025
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): Charles Canaan, RN, Senior Provider Relations Consultant, Provider Outreach & Education, Palmetto GBA
About the Presenter(s): Charles Canaan has over 30 years of diverse nursing experience in a variety of healthcare settings,
to include inpatient, outpatient, home and organizational settings. His education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Old Dominion University in Norfolk,
Virginia and a Master of Public Health Degree in Health Promotion and Education from the University of South Carolina and a Coding for Health Care Professionals Certificate
from Trident technical College. He currently provides education and consultation to Medicare providers with learning needs.
[3784] Jurisdiction M [JM] Home Health Hot Topics
[3793] Jurisdiction M [JM] Hospice Hot Topics
Current trends and issues in hospice.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2023
Program Description: During this 2 hour presentation Charles Canaan discusses discusses current trends and issues with Medicare Hospice including...
Hospice Compliance Program
Eligibility Case Studies
Documenting Hospice Appropriateness for Recertification
Improper Payments
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
2.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
2.0 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): Charles Canaan, RN, Senior Provider Relations Consultant, Provider Outreach & Education, Palmetto GBA
About the Presenter(s): Charles Canaan has over 30 years of diverse nursing experience in a variety of healthcare settings,
to include inpatient, outpatient, home and organizational settings. His education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Old Dominion University in Norfolk,
Virginia and a Master of Public Health Degree in Health Promotion and Education from the University of South Carolina and a Coding for Health Care Professionals Certificate
from Trident technical College. He currently provides education and consultation to Medicare providers with learning needs.
[3793] Jurisdiction M [JM] Hospice Hot Topics
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[3801] HCSSA Regulatory Compliance for Administrators [Nov2023]
An extensive presentation of Texas Chapter 97 Licensing Standards for Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs).
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 6, 2023
Program Description: This is a 2-part, rich-media capture of the TAHC&H live training
presentations specifically focused on Texas Chapter 97 Licensing Standards for Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs).
It covers topics outlined in the HCSSA Licensure rule related to information on licensing standards and applicable state or Federal Laws, including, required content from
Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 250 and Chapter 142 and its intent as it relates to licensing standards that must be met by administrators.
Additional topics addressed include Nurse Aide Registry and Criminal History Checks of Employees and Applicants for Employment in Certain Facilities
Serving the Elderly or Persons with Disabilities; Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 102, Rights of the Elderly; and OSHA.
This program [3801] is a component of the
Initial Phase One training curriculum for new HCSSA Administrators and Alternates. Existing Administrators and Alternates can also
use this program [3801] as a component of their annual continuing education. Upon successful completion, three (3) completion certificates are available for you to document this training:
TX HCSSA Administrator Hrs referencing applicable §558.259 topics [Certificates used for Initial Training]
TX HCSSA Administrator Hrs referencing §558.260 (a)(1) topic [Certificates used for annual Admin CE]
Nurse CE Hrs
HCSSA Rule Reference(s) | Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[c][1]information on the licensing standards for an agency
§558.259[c][2]information on the state and federal laws applicable to an agency, including:
§558.259[c][2][A]the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 142, Home and Community Support Services,
and Chapter 250, Nurse Aide Registry and Criminal History Checks of Employees and Applicants for
Employment in Certain Facilities Serving the Elderly or Persons with Disabilities
§558.259[c][2][B]the Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 102, Rights of the Elderly
§558.259[c][2](C)Americans with Disabilities Act
§558.259[c][2][G]the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements
§558.259[d][2]legal issues regarding advance directives
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
Part 1: 1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Part 2: 2.0 Clock Hr(s)
Total : 3.5 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
Part 1: 1.5 Contact Hr(s)
Part 2: 2.0 Contact Hr(s)
Total : 3.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.06.2025
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: Jennifer Elder, Home Health Regulatory and Policy Manager, TAHC&H | Grace Werckle, BSN, RN,
Home Care Education Nurse Manager, TAHC&H
About the Presenter: Grace Werckle is the Home Care Education Nurse Manager for TAHC&H. Prior to joining the TAHCH staff, Grace worked in the Homecare
Industry for over 25 years. She has had the wonderful opportunity to serve in multiple roles at Home Health Agencies fulfilling positions varying from Administrator/Alternate
Administrator to DON/Supervising Nurse/Clinical Supervisor to Case Management to Field RN. With this, Grace earned extensive experience in Licensed and Certified, Licensed Home
Health and Personal Assistance Services licensure categories. Grace specialized in QA and Documentation including certifications of COS-C for OASIS and HCS-D for Coding Compliance
and has worked under The Joint Commission, CHAP and AHCH accreditations. She 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.
About the Presenter: Jennifer Elder started with TAHC&H in September 2019 as the Home Care Regulatory and Policy Manager and is
now the Director of Regulatory Affairs. 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.
[3801] HCSSA Regulatory Compliance for Administrators [Nov2023]
[PKG6997] Survey Preparedness Workshop for Hospice Providers | A 5 Program Package
This was created specifically for Hospice providers - delivering key components for survey success!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 11, 2023
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
5.5 Clock Hr(s) (Total of all 5 programs)
Continuing Education for Nurses
5.5 Contact Hr(s) (Total of all 5 programs)
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.
There are five (5) Programs included in this Package:
[3766] HOS| HOS Can Your Hospice Documentation Survive a Medical Review Audit?
Program Description: With an increase in TPE, UPIC and SMRC audits agencies need to ensure each chart can stand alone when audited.
We know the #1 reason hospice agencies fail audits, have claims denied and have to pay money back is when the terminal diagnosis is not substantiated at admission and throughout
the benefit period. Jennifer Prescott RN, MSN, CDP
Founder/COO of Blue Water Homecare and Hospice, outlines the keys to success for hospice documentation for each discipline to support clinical eligibility based on LCD’s
(Local Coverage Determination) and Medicare Conditions of Participation. It is a fun and fast paced session sharing tips and tricks for improving overall documentation,
plans of care, and IDG documentation. [View more details for this program HERE]
[3767] HOS | HOS QAPI - Make A Compliance Program Prepare You for Surveys
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. [View more details for this program HERE]
[3768] HOS | HOS Infection Control
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. [View more details for this program HERE]
[3769] HOS | HOS Hospice Emergency Preparedness
Program Description: An Emergency Preparedness program that includes all required elements will result in a survey free of E-tags and an agency
prepared to deal with all possible hazards! This session outlines the required components, steps and timelines needed to ensure agencies are survey ready related to the Emergency Preparedness Conditions of Participation.
It also addresses all required components of a compliant Hospice Emergency Preparedness Program that meets regulatory guidelines and includes all required elements to be an effective Emergency Preparedness Program. [View more details for this program HERE]
[3770] HOS | HOS What to expect with Hospice Surveys & New Hospice Guidelines
Program Description: CMS has updated the surveyor protocols and trainings for hospice under direct pressure from the OIG. These surveys are intended on insuring all hospices are providing the
quality of care that we all want in our industry- but it still may increase the difficulty we find with the survey process to ensure full compliance. These rules are being
applied whether you are surveyed by your state, or by an accrediting organization such as Joint Commission, CHAP or ACHC. This session reviews the changes, but even more
importantly provides insights on how to best prepare for these new interview questions, home visit observations and high risk record review areas. Bonus: Tools will be
provided for your own preparation and success! [View more details for this program HERE]
[PKG6997] Survey Preparedness Workshop for Hospice Providers | A 5 Program Package
[PKG6993] Survey Preparedness Workshop for Licensed & Certified Providers | A 5 Program Package
This was created specifically for L&C providers - delivering key components for survey success!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 10, 2023
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
5.5 Clock Hr(s) (Total of all 5 programs)
Continuing Education for Nurses
5.5 Contact Hr(s) (Total of all 5 programs)
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.
There are five (5) Programs included in this Package:
[3756] L&C | Home Health Top Survey Deficiencies: Be Proactive and Not Reactive
Program Description: In this session the presenter discusses the top CMS survey deficiencies, some examples of what surveyors have found, and what you can
do to be proactive in avoiding them! Medications and coordination of care are among the two most consistent deficiencies found with agencies...and learn what YOU can do on an ongoing basis to avoid these deficiencies.
[View more details for this program HERE]
[3757] L&C | Home Health QAPI
Program Description: An Effective Home Health Quality Program is a key component to a well-run organization! This session will focus on understanding
the home health QAPI CoP and knowing the rules for the condition. It will detail the steps for building a successful QAPI program as well as developing action plans to ensure
your agency’s QAPI program is effective. You will learn how utilizing your home health QAPI program to the fullest will improve your agency's compliance and performance. [View more details for this program HERE]
[3758] L&C | Home Health Infection Control
Program Description: This session reviews all required infection control rules and regulations for a successful licensed and certified agency survey.
Home Health Infection control programs require monitoring, control, surveillance, prevention and education. Noted speaker, Lynn Smith with SimiTree, will help answer these questions: What does a surveyor focus on? What areas
does the surveyor look at regarding infection control? (home visits, policies/procedures, education) What changes are anticipated with the end of PHE ? [View more details for this program HERE]
[3759] L&C | Home Health Emergency Preparedness
Program Description: An Emergency Preparedness program that includes all required elements will result in a survey free of E-tags and an agency prepared to deal with all possible hazards! This
session outlines the required components, steps and timelines needed to ensure agencies are survey ready related to the Emergency Preparedness Conditions of Participation. This
session will address all required components of a compliant Home Health Emergency Preparedness Program that meets regulatory guidelines and all elements needed to have an
effective Emergency Preparedness Program. [View more details for this program HERE]
[3760] L&C | Home Health Plan of Care Deficiencies and Documentation Tips
Program Description: The patient plan of care (POC) is a hotbed of opportunity for surveyors to find deficiencies. As the foundation of every patient’s care, the POC contains orders, medications,
identifiers, frequencies, interventions, goals, certification statement…you get the picture…there are a LOT of areas for error! In this session, we will look at the most common
deficiencies cited and learn ways to avoid them. You will learn tips and helpful items to have in your POCs to save time and avoid those dreaded G-tags! In addition, we will
review examples of documentation statements and narratives that can be customized for your patients. [View more details for this program HERE]
[PKG6993] Survey Preparedness Workshop for Licensed & Certified Providers | A 5 Program Package
[PKG6996] Survey Preparedness Workshop for Licensed Home Health Providers | A 5 Program Package
This was created specifically for Licensed HH providers - delivering key components for survey success!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 10, 2023
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
5.5 Clock Hr(s) (Total of all 5 programs)
Continuing Education for Nurses
5.5 Contact Hr(s) (Total of all 5 programs)
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.
There are five (5) Programs included in this Package:
[3761] LicHH | LicHH Mitigating Non-Compliance: What to Expect During an LHH Survey or Investigation
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.
[View more details for this program HERE]
[3762] LicHH | LicHH Infection Control: Regulations and Best Practices
Program Description: This session will explore the common deficiencies related to infection control in the state of Texas, review the state regulations and offer best practices to ensure a
clean deficiency-free survey related to infection control. Also considered is guidance from OSHA in meeting all standard requirements, concluding with practices
for tracking and infection resolution. [View more details for this program HERE]
[3763] LicHH | LicHH Emergency Preparedness – Every LHHS Should Have a Plan
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. [View more details for this program HERE]
[3764] LicHH | LicHH QAPI - Make A Compliance Program Prepare You for Surveys
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. [View more details for this program HERE]
[3765] LicHH | LicHH Dispelling Urban Legends of Compliant Home Health Plans of Care and Documentation
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. Attending this training will help the agency administrator prepare for
surveys and investigations by strengthening the understanding of State licensing standards and expectations. [View more details for this program HERE]
[PKG6996] Survey Preparedness Workshop for Licensed Home Health Providers | A 5 Program Package
[PKG6986] Survey Preparedness Workshop for PAS Providers | A 5 Program Package
This was created specifically for PAS providers - delivering key components for survey success!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 11, 2023
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
5.5 Clock Hr(s) (Total of all 5 programs)
Continuing Education for Nurses
5.5 Contact Hr(s) (Total of all 5 programs)
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.
There are five (5) Programs included in this Package:
[3751] PAS | Preventing Common Citations: What to Expect During a PAS Survey or Investigation
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.
[View more details for this program HERE]
[3752] PAS | QAPI for PAS Agencies
Program Description: Texas has long mandated Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities for all HCSSAs.
This focus has become sharper during the public health emergency and increased survey deficiencies have been cited in this area. This presentation will help the agency
conduct QAPI activities in ways that are efficient and that result in confident, successful surveys. [View more details for this program HERE]
[3753] PAS | Emergency Preparedness: Every PAS Provider Should Have a Plan
Program Description: As a home care 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 clients in times of emergency. When planning for contingencies, home 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. In this presentation you learn the simple measures that home care providers
can implement to increase the personal readiness of their clients and themselves. Additionally, you 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 clients, their family members, and other caregivers to be prepared, assemble a kit,
make a plan and be informed. [View more details for this program HERE]
[3754] PAS | PAS Reporting Requirements
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.
[View more details for this program HERE]
[3755] PAS | Preparing Your PAS Personnel Files for a Successful Survey
Program Description: Do you find that you are often asking yourself if a document belongs in your employee’s HR file?
Does it belong in the confidential file? Does it need a separate file? How long are you supposed to keep the files?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you do not want to miss noted speaker, Valerie Cornett, as she prepares you for a successful survey related to your personnel files.
This presentation will guide you through the required documents, annual education requirements and evidence needed to assure you are survey ready
and compliant with regulations and Texas Administrative Code, OSHA and much more! [View more details for this program HERE]
[PKG6986] Survey Preparedness Workshop for PAS Providers | A 5 Program Package