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.
[2181] High Tech Pediatrics at Home - It is More Than ABC's Summary: This program addresses key issues in delivery of compliant and competent pediatric services to medically fragile children. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management §558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers Faculty: Smith, Ellie Program Description: With changes to Medicare, increased fraud scrutiny and desire for increased revenue streams, agencies look to pediatric programs to diversify. Technology is certainly making management of children with Tracheostomies, Ventilator dependence and other complex needs easier, and reimbursement for PDN looks attractive, but liability, regulatory requirements, staff competency, documentation, and care management are necessary at more than basic levels to meet quality of care and safety needs of these medically complex children. This program addresses key issues in delivery of compliant and competent pediatric services to medically fragile children. What are the high risk skills? How do you determine competency? Who are qualified staff? What are key clinical skills to manage trach and vent dependent children at home? What are documentation challenges to address? What is enough supervision for safe delivery of care? How can positive outcomes be best achieved? Would "minimum standards" be enough for your child? Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to: Identify three methods of determining nursing competence. Evaluate the reference for Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSA) minimum standards for licensure relating to staff. Analyze three key elements of a compliant pediatric tracheostomy and ventilator competency program. Identify three areas of high risk in providing pediatric tracheostomy and ventilator care. Demonstrate pediatric nursing ventilator essential skills and competency. Describe three key behaviors to observe during Registered Nurse (RN) supervisory and reassessment visits to children with tracheostomies. Evaluate challenges to implementation of a pediatric ventilator competency program. About the Presenter: Ellie Smith, RN, BSN, LMSW, Owner of Options Home Care Solutions, is an experienced consultant and educator in pediatric nursing clinical skills and home care practice. Over the past 30+ years she has been a part of creating and evaluating pediatric home care programs across the southwest. Her years of experience as a pediatric intensive care and home care clinical educator, home care manager, and consultant provide a rich foundation for her information filled presentations. Ms. Smith has developed and published the Pediatric Skilled Nursing Procedures Manual for Home Health and many other well received tools for successful documentation, clinical competency and quality driven pediatric home care practice. Education-Training Credits: 1.50 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate [2181] High Tech Pediatrics at Home - It is More Than ABC's
$45.00
[3658] Higher-Acuity Home-Based Care Models
How familiar are you with the upcoming home-based care models of Hospital at Home and Choose Home?
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 11, 2022
Program Description: How familiar are you with the upcoming home-based care models of Hospital at Home and Choose Home?
National speaker Kurt Baumgartel delves into the models and clarifies each one for provider's understanding. These upcoming models are an alternative for some
Medicare patients who opt to be discharged home versus remaining in an institution. Kurt will explain the goal of the models of helping Medicare patients recover
successfully at home and if these care models are a good fit for your agency. Don't be late to the game--come learn about these models now!
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
About the Presenter(s):
Kurt Baumgartel is Executive Vice President of Home-Based Care for Compassus’ care
continuum across Home Health, Home Infusion Palliative and Hospice. He joined Compassus in 2020 at a pivotal period of growth for the company as Compassus and Ascension
became partners in Ascension at Home. Baumgartel has extensive experience leading home health and hospice organizations gained over more than 20 years in leadership in the
health care industry. Previously Baumgartel was chief operating officer of Evolution Health and Ascension at Home. Before that he held executive positions that include
president of Allegheny Health Network’s Home Health and Hospice division, president and chief operating officer of Celtic Healthcare, and president of subsidiary Celtic Living Assistance Services.
Baumgartel is active in several professional associations, has been published in trade periodicals and invited as faculty at professional conferences
on various home health care topics. He completed a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of business. He holds a master’s degree in
Physical Therapy and a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, both from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
[3658] Higher-Acuity Home-Based Care Models
$30.00
[2973] HIPAA Compliance - Minimizing Your Risk
Education-Training Credits:
1.5 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
Summary:Learn to be HIPAA compliant and
minimize your agency’s risk and potential liability.
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
Faculty:Acevedo, Luis
Program Description:
Achieving compliance with HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules continues to prove an overwhelming
task for home health and hospice administrators. The recent initiation of compliance audits has
most providers on the edge and running for the hills! Are you ready for an audit? Is policy
development, employee training and technical oversight enough? Learn to be compliant and
minimize your agency’s risk and potential liability. Presentation Date: 11.15.2016
Learning Outcomes(s): Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate
an intent to change their practice by adhering to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach
Notification Audit Program in an effort to protect patient privacy.
About the Presenter:
Luis Acevedo, Esq. with Brooks Acevedo Attorneys at Law,
has substantial experience in executive management of large healthcare corporations, as well as extensive knowledge of Health Law including
licensing, access, regulation, compliance, Stark Law, anti-kickback and e-health. He offers impressive experience in
healthcare transactions, corporate and business counseling. Mr. Acevedo has used his extensive background to help health care
clients with sales and transactions, to resolve internal conflicts, as well as conflicts with government agencies.
[2973] HIPAA Compliance - Minimizing Your Risk
$45.00
[3122] HIPAA Compliance for Hospice Agencies
Overview of requirements and applications in hospice setting.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/09/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care
& Annual Conference in Frisco. It is one of 16 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive
24/7 on-demand access from both home and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: August 9, 2018
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco
Subscription Type: Individual
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hrs
Social Worker
1.25 CEU
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of social work education by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners, approved provider #1230.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers
§558.260[a][9]community resources
Program Description:Complying with HIPAA requirements isn’t always easy, and hospices have some
unique complications. There are often a number of family members, unique and intricate family dynamics and often stressful
family situations; communication amongst staff working remotely but as a team; volunteers; working with records after a
patient’s death; etc. This program provides an overview of the HIPAA requirements and application in the hospice setting.
Program Learning Outcome:
Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by implementing HIPAA regulations as they pertain specifically to hospice patients.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Katie Wehri, Healthcare Provider Solutions
About the Presenter:
Katie Wehri is Director of Operations Consulting for Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS) She joined HPS in 2017 with
more than 25 years in the hospice, home health, private duty and palliative care industries and is certified by the Health Care Compliance Association
in health care compliance and health care privacy compliance. She was a provider executive for 13 years and began consulting at the national level in 2009
specializing in regulatory and accrediting organization standards interpretation, all aspects of healthcare provider operations, and compliance. She has worked
with multiple state and national associations and has written numerous articles and provided numerous presentations on these topics.
[3122] HIPAA Compliance for Hospice Agencies
$37.50
[3528] Hiring Sucks! Let's Do it Better!
Learn how the hiring process starts days before the job ad
posts or the first resume is reviewed
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Spring Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 13, 2021
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.00 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: In this program you will learn how the hiring process starts days before the job ad
posts or the first resume is reviewed. It will delve into the importance of defining what is considered ideal and how to quantify it. It will also
teach why training matters to your hiring team and who should be on it. It will use a book written by Patrick Lencioni to frame the discussion
around the interview process and detail the steps needed to improve your talent management incuding:
Intent matters
Interview Framework: (Humble, Hungry, and Smart)
Gap acknowledgement- What is your process missing and what you need to stop doing?
Key takeaways that you can use to transition your process into a talent retention program
Helpful step by step instructions to create a brand-new process
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Greg Henderson, Whirks
About the Presenter(s):
Greg Hendersonbrings over 20 years of military experience and operational knowledge
into working first-hand with his clients as the HRO Manager at Whirks. He is engaged in helping small business owners establish awe-inspiring organizations by
enhancing their HR solutions to provide purpose, direction, and motivation through an innovative and personable approach. Greg was recently invited to be a
member of the exclusive Forbes Human Resources Council and is a regular editorial contributor for Forbes. Host of a weekly LinkedIn video series called
“From Boots to Loafers”, Greg draws on his past military leadership as a focal point for today’s leaders. Greg has a passion to help small business owners
achieve their goals which continues to fuel Whirks mission for its clients and itself, to get one step better every day. Greg is married to Amanda and
they have 5 children. When he is not in the office, Greg enjoys spending time with his family traveling and going on daily adventures.
[3528] Hiring Sucks! Let's Do it Better!
$30.00
[1514] Home Care's New Trilogy: CAHPS, Quality and Customer Service Subscription Type: Individual Faculty: Ashe Thanks to the new CMS mandated CAHPS survey, patient satisfaction, quality and customer service has moved to the forefront of successful home care agency management. Learn why CAHPS will shape your future, what strategies lead to better quality outcomes and what the role of customer service will be inpatient satisfaction, home health quality and profitability. Get insights into the five measures that will be included in Home Health Compare and how to improve your performance with each of them. With over twenty-five years providing patient satisfaction and customer services and in reviewing the scores of millions of patients, Fazzi Associates provides real life examples of what works, what doesn't work and what you can do immediately to improve your CAHPS scores. This program is presented by Tim Ashe, RN, MS, MBA, partner and director, Fazzi National Operational Consulting Services. Education-Training Credits: 1.25 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
$37.50
[3759] Home Health Emergency Preparedness
Outlines the required components, steps and timelines needed to ensure agencies are survey ready.
Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for Licensed & Certified 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: 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.
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): Victoria Barron, MBA, BSN, RN, COS-C, Clinical Consultant, Healthcare Provider Solutions
About the Presenter(s): Victoria Barron is a Registered Nurse who joined Healthcare Provider Solutions in December 2021 as a Clinical Consultant.
As part of the HPS clinical consulting team, Victoria provides support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies nationally to achieve regulatory compliance. With more than 38
years of nursing and healthcare experience, the majority of Victoria’s career has been in the home services arena including home health, hospice, home care, and home infusion where she
has served in various roles. In home health and hospice, Victoria has served as agency administrator, interim administrator, clinical director, CHAP surveyor, mock surveyor, QAPI team
member and consultant. In private duty she has served as agency administrator, and in home infusion as marketing director and infusion Registered Nurse. Victoria is a licensed Multistate
Registered Nurse and is a CHAP certified Home Health and Hospice Consultant.
[3759] Home Health Emergency Preparedness
$30.00
[PKG6871] Home Health Final Rule FY2023 | 2 Parts
A comprehensive overview of the 2023 Home Health Final Rule
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 16, 2022
Program Description: A 2-Part Program. A comprehensive overview of the 2023 Home Health Final Rule.
Develop an understanding of the final Home Health VBP structure through an overview including historical pilot program results,
finalized timelines, and performance measures. Learn how to leverage data in order to model the overall financial impact on your individual agency.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
Part One: 1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Part Two: 1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
Part One: 1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Part Two: 1.0 Clock Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.16.2024
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
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 John Rabbia, PT, DPT, MS, MBA, COS-C, Director, Operations Consulting, SimiTree
About the Presenter(s):
Mike Simione s a Manager with Simione Healthcare Consultants and has been an employee since 2011.
Michael has wide-ranging experience in budgeting, strategic planning, cost reporting, financial, clinical and marketing analytics and benchmarking.
Michael earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry from Bucknell University, graduating magna cum laude and a Master of
Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Quinnipiac University, where he received the Faculty Award for Academic Excellence as the top graduate in his class.
Michael’s extensive work with Simione Healthcare Consultants includes the development of comprehensive financial, clinical,
staffing and marketing analysis tools to improve efficiencies and financial performance for various home health, hospice and private duty companies.
In addition, Michael has in-depth experience providing services for interim management, cost reporting, budgeting, accounting, financial
feasibility studies, competitor analysis, strategic planning and regulatory compliance to both freestanding and hospital-affiliated home health, hospice and private duty organizations.
Michael is one of Simione Healthcare Consultants experts on Value-Based Purchasing, providing in-depth evaluations
and trending of quality initiatives, as well as detailed projections on the potential financial impact to home health organizations.
As an active participant in his profession and community, Michael is a member of the National Association for
Home Care & Hospice, the Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association, the Young Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association and the Arizona Association for Home Care.
About the Presenter(s):
John Rabbia brings over a decade of home health operations leadership experience and provides a
balance of both clinical and operational expertise. As a consultant with SimiTree Healthcare Consulting, John has worked with agencies across the country to
use their data to drive strategic improvement efforts for financial and operational indicators.
[PKG6871] Home Health Final Rule FY2023 | 2 Parts
$60.00
[3831] Home Health Hot Topics
Covers Medicare HH updates.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Fort Worth | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 21, 2024
Presentation Track | Medicare Home Health
Program Description: This program covers Medicare updates, and include such topics as...
Home Health utilization
Review Choice Demonstration data
Comprehensive Error Rate Testing data
Appeal information
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 02.21.2026
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): 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.
[3831] Home Health Hot Topics
$30.00
[3758] Home Health Infection Control
Reviews all required infection control rules and regulations for a successful licensed and certified agency survey.
Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for Licensed & Certified Providers package.
Order PKG6993 to get all 5!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 10, 2023
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 ?
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 05.10.2025
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): Lynn Smith, RN, MSN, Senior Manager, Compliance and Regulatory, SimiTree
About the Presenter(s): Lynn Smith has over 28 years of clinical, management, and survey experience in the home health and hospice arenas. Lynn’s most recent position prior to joining SimiTree was as a full-time surveyor for home health, hospice, and palliative care for 9 years.
In her role as a Senior Manager, Lynn provides consultation and direction in maintaining agency licensure, accreditation, and coverage compliance requirements. Lynn conducts mock surveys and supports state, federal, and accreditation survey preparedness and plan of correction follow-up. Lynn assists organizations with staff training regarding Medicare eligibility and regulatory requirements and acts as a resource to clients and other SimiTree teams regarding state, federal, and accreditation compliance and regulatory updates.
Lynn is a CHAP Certified Consultant and an ACHC Certified Consultant. Lynn earned her B.S. in nursing from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her M.S. degree in nursing administration from the University of Phoenix.
[3758] Home Health Infection Control
$30.00
[3760] Home Health Plan of Care Deficiencies and Documentation Tips
Learn tips and helpful items to have in your POCs to save time and avoid those dreaded G-tags!
Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for Licensed & Certified 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: 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.
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
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.25 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): Jennifer Amheiser, BSN, RN, Director of Education Services, HealthCare ConsultLink
About the Presenter(s): Jennifer Amheiser has over 29 years of healthcare experience serving in acute care and community settings.
As Director of Education Services at HealthCare ConsultLink, she coordinates the home health, hospice, and PAS educational events and also manages the online educational portal,
EducationLink, set to be launched in a few short months. As a consultant with HCL, she assisted numerous agencies with QAPI processes, emergency preparedness plans, due
diligence surveys, and start-ups. Jennifer especially enjoys educating agencies and helping with measures that directly impact patient care.
[3760] Home Health Plan of Care Deficiencies and Documentation Tips
$37.50
[3757] Home Health QAPI
Steps for building a successful QAPI program as well as developing action plans to ensure effectiveness.
Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for Licensed & Certified Providers package.
Order PKG6993 to get all 5!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 10, 2023
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.
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
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.25 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): Leslie Heagy, RN, COS-C, Director of Clinical Services, Healthcare Provider Solutions
About the Presenter(s): Leslie Heagy is Registered Nurse who joined Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS), as the Clinical Services Manager,
in June 2017. Leslie is part of the clinical consulting team providing support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies across the country to achieve regulatory compliance.
In 2022, Leslie was promoted to Director of Clinical Services over both home health and hospice clinical consulting.
[3757] Home Health QAPI
$37.50
[3756] Home Health Top Survey Deficiencies: Be Proactive and Not Reactive
Learn what YOU can do on an ongoing basis to avoid deficiencies.
Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for Licensed Á Certified 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: 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.
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): J’non Griffin, RN MHA HCS-D, COS-C, HCS-H , Sr. Vice President/Principal-Coding and OASIS Department, SimiTree
About the Presenter(s): J’non Griffin is a 34 year veteran of home care as an RN. She received her Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration in 2005.
She has experience as a field nurse, director and executive with home health and hospice agencies, both large and small. J’non is certified as a Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D),
Certified in OASIS competency, COS-C, Certified in Homecare Coding Specialist-Hospice (HCS-H), Home Care Specialist-Compliance (HCS-C) and is an AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM trainer/ambassador.
J’non is an accredited ACHC and CHAP consultant. She has presented several webinars, and has been a nationally recognized speaker on a variety of subjects.
[3756] Home Health Top Survey Deficiencies: Be Proactive and Not Reactive
$30.00
[3740] Home Health Value Based Purchasing | 8 Part Program
All about HH VBP in this 7-hour specially-priced program.
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$210.00 $180.00
[3120] Home-Based Care and the (Re)emergence of Managed Care: Opportunities and Strategic Imperatives
A high-level overview of strategic imperatives and emerging opportunities.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: August 9, 2018
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco
Subscription Type: Individual
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hrs
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
Program Description: This program provides a high-level overview of the strategic imperatives and
emerging opportunities facing home health, hospice, and other home-based care providers. It explores the paths that CMS,
Medicaid agencies, and other payers are likely to follow in refining and expanding risk-based payment models—both for
post-acute providers as well as their acute care referral partners. Along with the adoption and diffusion of ACOs and
other value-based payment models, it addresses the implications of the expansion in Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed
care for the growth and profitability of post-acute care providers.
Against the backdrop of rising managed care penetration and more risk-based payment models, there is a look at how
demographics and evolving consumer preferences are likely to affect the post-acute care business model. The program
concludes with an exploration of the different business models that leading home-based care organizations are pursuing,
ranging from serving as the high-reliability downstream provider to acting as the comprehensive post-acute care manager for
hospitals and payers.
Program Learning Outcome:
Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by applying strategies to remain competitive as new value-based payment models emerge.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Fred Bentley, Vice President, Avalere
About the Presenter:
Fred Bentley advises clients on health
delivery and payment innovation, providing analytic and strategic insight on issues related to the delivery of care. As an expert in fields
ranging from payer strategy to hospital-physician alignment, and post-acute care, he has worked with providers, including integrated delivery
networks, academic medical centers, post-acute providers, and long-term care organizations as well as national and regional health plans.
Over the past five years, his work has focused on supporting health systems engage in Medicare and Medicaid payment and delivery system transformation initiatives.
Prior to joining Avalere, Fred was a Principal in the Accountable Care Solutions practice at The Chartis Group.
In this role, he worked with leading hospitals and health systems in developing strategic roadmaps to guide their clinical innovation,
population health, and cross-continuum integration initiatives. He also served as a Managing Director with The Advisory Board Company,
managing a team of consultants and analysts who supported provider organizations ranging from physician groups and health systems to post-acute care providers.
Fred holds an MPP and MPH from the University of California, Berkeley and a BA in Political Science from Haverford College.
[3120] Home-Based Care and the (Re)emergence of Managed Care: Opportunities and Strategic Imperatives
$30.00
[3766] HOS Can Your Hospice Documentation Survive a Medical Review Audit?
A fun and fast paced session sharing tips and tricks for improving overall documentation, plans of care, and IDG documentation.
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: 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.
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): Jennifer Prescott, RN, MSN, CDP, Founder, COO, Blue Water Homecare and Hospice
About the Presenter(s): Jennifer Prescott t Home care agency and Hospice in Central Texas. As a seasoned professional with over 25 years
of experience in nursing and clinical operations, Jennifer is known for compassionate care for the elderly and maximizing operational excellence. She most recently served as
Regional Executive Director at Altus Hospice where she increased sales 300% and tripled the average daily census in 2 1/2 years. Before that, Jennifer was Nurse Manager
Operations at Duke University Hospital where she managed the daily operations of three ambulatory clinics serving 36,000 patients per year. During her tenure, initiatives
Jennifer led resulted in a 75% reduction in fall rates during a six month period. Jennifer began her nursing career learning industry best practices at world class Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Jennifer holds a Masters of Science in Nursing from Duke University specializing in Healthcare Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Delaware.
Jennifer proudly serves as an Executive Board Member for Capital Area Parkinson’s Society, and VP of Outreach and Education. She is also on the Executive Board of The Alzheimer's
Association Central Texas Chapter, Advisory Board member at Intuily, and Goodwill Industries Executive Healthcare Advisory Committee. Jennifer is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP). She is based in Austin, TX.
[3766] HOS Can Your Hospice Documentation Survive a Medical Review Audit?
$30.00
[3769] HOS Hospice Emergency Preparedness
Outlines the required components, steps and timelines needed to ensure agencies are survey ready.
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: 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.
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 05.11.2025
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): Victoria Barron, MBA, BSN, RN, COS-C, Clinical Consultant, Healthcare Provider Solutions
About the Presenter(s): Victoria Barron is a Registered Nurse who joined Healthcare Provider Solutions in December 2021 as a Clinical Consultant.
As part of the HPS clinical consulting team, Victoria provides support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies nationally to achieve regulatory compliance. With more than 38
years of nursing and healthcare experience, the majority of Victoria’s career has been in the home services arena including home health, hospice, home care, and home infusion where she
has served in various roles. In home health and hospice, Victoria has served as agency administrator, interim administrator, clinical director, CHAP surveyor, mock surveyor, QAPI team
member and consultant. In private duty she has served as agency administrator, and in home infusion as marketing director and infusion Registered Nurse. Victoria is a licensed Multistate
Registered Nurse and is a CHAP certified Home Health and Hospice Consultant.
[3769] HOS Hospice Emergency Preparedness
$30.00
[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
$30.00
[3767] HOS 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 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: 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
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.25 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): 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.
[3767] HOS QAPI - Make A Compliance Program Prepare You for Surveys
$37.50
[3770] HOS What to expect with Hospice Surveys & New Hospice Guidelines
Reviews the hospice survey changes and provides insight on how to prepare.
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: 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!
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
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.25 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): Annette Lee, RN, MS, HCS-D, COS-C, CEO and Founder, Provider Insights, Inc.
About the Presenter(s): Annette Lee Annette is a registered nurse, with a Master’s in Health Care Administration, practicing since 1990. For over a decade she worked with the CMS Home Health and Hospice intermediary, Cahaba GBA and CGS, where she provided review of, and education on home health and hospice documentation. She worked as a specialist in the Medical Review, Appeals, and Provider Education departments, and assisted with cross-MAC quality assurance and training.
Annette then founded Provider Insights, Inc. providing consultative support and provider education regarding Medicare reimbursement issues and effective documentation strategies, assisting providers across the nation with Survey Preparation, ADRs and appeals. Today she continues to marry together her experience in the “real world” and the inside knowledge of Medicare to ensure providers can meet the requirements of CMS, and ensure compliant, efficient operations.
[3770] HOS What to expect with Hospice Surveys & New Hospice Guidelines
$37.50