ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION

Continuing Education is perfect for a (1) designated Administrator or Alternate who must comply with TAC §558.260, and (2) a prior administrator or alternate not currently designated but maintaining compliance with TAC §558.260, and (3) anyone who wants to improve their knowledge on a broad range of topics specific to TX HCSSAs.

Continuing Education programs are added throughout the year soon after TAHC&H conferences/events conclude. All programs are à la carte, that is, you have the flexibility to browse and order programs that suit your specific needs and are applicable to your role and responsibility.


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Preparing Your PAS Personnel Files for a Successful Survey

[3755] Preparing Your PAS Personnel Files for a Successful Survey
Guides 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! Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for PAS Providers package. Order PKG6986 to get all 5! Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | May 11, 2023 Program Description: 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! 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): Valerie Cornett, Chief of Strategy and Innovation, MAC Legacy About the Presenter(s): Valerie Cornett is the Chief of Strategy and Innovation for MAC Legacy and Home Health and Hospice Consulting Company. Over the last 26 years, Valerie has developed a well-rounded understanding of the home health and hospice industry. Her diverse resume provides her with a unique insight and ability to communicate with clinicians, operators, and finance professionals. Valerie is a strong behind-the-scenes problem solver. Her passion is realizing a vision and seeing it through to completion. [3755] Preparing Your PAS Personnel Files for a Successful Survey

Speaker
Cornett, Valerie
Model
3755

$37.50

1.25 Hrs
Preparing Your Team for Your Absence: Lessons from CEO Jeff Salter's 9500-Mile Bike Ride

[3792] Preparing Your Team for Your Absence: Lessons from CEO Jeff Salter's 9500-Mile Bike Ride
Learn from their successes and mistakes to better prepare your team for any length of time away. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access Presentation Date | August 31, 2023 Program Description: Does your business feel like it has you in shackles? Can't get away for a weekend? How about 4 months out of the office? During this session you will hear from Jeff Salter, CEO and Ian Klaes, VP of Caring Senior Service on how a 53 location system was able to thrive while the founder went on a 4 month, 9500 mile bike ride around the country. While Ian called it Jeff's "Vacation", Jeff was riding 8-10 hours every day while camping out most nights on the road to raise funds and awareness to the needs of seniors. Hear from both Jeff and Ian on their experiences, including Jeff's rigorous daily routine and Ian's challenges of managing the business in Jeff's absence. Learn from their successes and mistakes to better prepare your team for any length of time away. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jeff Salter, CEO, Caring Senior Services About the Presenter(s): Jeff Salter began his career in senior care in 1991 working for a home health care agency in Odessa, TX. He started his own company 4 months later serving seniors that needed additional non-medical care to remain at home. Jeff expanded the business to include other locations in Texas - Midland, McAllen, Corpus Christi, San Antonio and Austin. After operating for 12 years he began offering franchises in 2003, and today Caring Senior Services is in 20 states with over 50 locations. Jeff’s company continues to add locations through addition of franchises and corporate locations, and his existing offices benefit from focused efforts in marketing and sales. Caring Senior Service was named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, by the Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 as well as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States as named by Inc. Magazine. [3792] Preparing Your Team for Your Absence: Lessons from CEO Jeff Salter's 9500-Mile Bike Ride

Speaker
Salter, Jeffrey
Model
3792

$30.00

1.0 Hr
Preventing Common Citations: What to Expect During a PAS Survey or Investigation

[3751] Preventing Common Citations: What to Expect During a PAS Survey or Investigation
Helps the agency administrator prepare for surveys and investigations by strengthening the understanding of State licensing standards and expectations. Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for PAS Providers package. Order PKG6986 to get all 5! Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | May 11, 2023 Program Description: Providing personal assistance services is challenging, but especially so in a post-public health emergency environment. This session highlights the areas of noncompliance that were frequently cited for personal assistance services (PAS) agencies in Texas during state fiscal year 2022. The presenter provides tips to prevent citations, documentation requirements, and discuss ways to self-assess performance. This training will help the agency administrator prepare for surveys and investigations by strengthening the understanding of State licensing standards and expectations. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §558.260[a][5]quality improvement Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.0 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 05.11.2025 Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151 Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation. Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.” Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Rosalind Nelson-Gamblin, Independent Healthcare Consultant, Former Senior Policy Specialist at HHSC About the Presenter(s): Rosalind Nelson-Gamblin recently retired from a 33-year career in state government at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, where she was a senior policy specialist for regulation of the home health, hospice, and personal assistance services industry including supportive palliative care, assisted living, and day activity and health services. In her state career, she analyzed state and federal legislation for impact to providers and consumers, promulgated and interpreted state regulations, developed and delivered continuing education and training to providers and surveyors, and provided regulatory guidance to both industry representatives and leaders and state of Texas surveyors and investigators. Rosalind is also a subject matter expert for federal standards and possesses a keen understanding of accreditation for home health and hospice care. Rosalind is well-versed in the regulations for the settings where home care is delivered including nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, intermediate care facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities, and independent living settings. Rosalind has been a public speaker for home care and hospice since 2000; and she is now an independent healthcare consultant. [3751] Preventing Common Citations: What to Expect During a PAS Survey or Investigation

Speaker
Nelson-Gamblin, Rosalind
Model
3751

$30.00

1.0 Hr
Preventing The Revocation Of Your Agency From The Medicare Program

[3647] Preventing The Revocation Of Your Agency From The Medicare Program | Tips on Avoiding an Adverse Action and on Responding to Such an Event
A 2022 TAHC&H Member Webinar - Now Available to All! Presentation Info: TAHC&H Virtual Event | 2022 Monthly Member Webinars | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | August 3, 2022 Program Description: Two years ago, the number of reasons that CMS can cite when revoking a Medicare provider’s billing privileges was greatly expanded. Since that time, CMS contractors have been aggressively revoking providers on a near-constant basis. How can your agency avoid being revoked? How should your agency respond if your billing privileges are terminated or revoked? What impact can these actions have on a home health or hospice agency? In this webinar, attorneys Jennifer Papapanagiotou and Ashley Morgan will discuss the current revocation actions being pursued by the government how your agency can reduce its risk of being subjected to such an adverse action. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management §558.260[a][7]financial management Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.0 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 08.03.2024 Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151 Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation. Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.” Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jennifer Papapanagiotou and Ashley Morgan | Liles Parker Attorneys & Counselors at Law About the Presenter(s):
Jennifer Papapanagiotou's practice focuses on compliance, regulatory and transactional matters for a wide array of health care providers, including home health and hospice agencies. She has extensive experience in analyzing proposed and existing business arrangements for compliance with federal and state fraud and abuse laws, and drafting a wide variety of legal agreements. Ms. Papapanagiotou is knowledgeable in all aspects of state licensing for home health and hospice providers, and in Medicare and Medicaid enrollment, including initial enrollment, changes of ownership and appeals of revocation actions. Finally, she assists clients with compliance plans, forming new businesses, and addressing Medicare and Medicaid program coverage and reimbursement issues. About the Presenter(s):
Ashley Morgan is an Associate Attorney in Liles Parker’s Washington, DC office where she focuses her practice on regulatory health care compliance matters, fraud and abuse, and reimbursement issues. Ashley represents health care providers across the country in connection with a wide variety of health law issues including coverage disputes, documentation concerns, compliance, medical board complaints, and exclusion / termination issues. Ashley has worked with an assortment of providers including dentists, home health companies, hospice agencies, primary care and specialty physicians, mental health professionals, physical therapists, and licensed acupuncturists. Ashley has handled claims disputes with major payors including Medicare, Medicaid, various BlueCross BlueShield entities, and UnitedHealthcare. She has extensive experience working on administrative appeals of large alleged extrapolated overpayments assessed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) contractors including, Zone Program Integrity Contractors (ZPICs), Unified Program Integrity Contractors (UPICs), and Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) and by private payors. Ashley has also successfully defended providers against medical board and nursing board complaints. Ashley is a Certified Medical Compliance Officer and helps clients implement effective compliance programs and provides counsel on mandatory state and industry-specific policies and procedures. In this capacity, Ashley provides on-site walk-throughs to review OSHA compliance and performs training for staff members on HIPAA and other mandatory compliance regulations. Ashley is also a Certified Professional Coder in addition to a Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist and conducts GAP Analyses of provider’s medical record documentation to determine areas for improvement with any CMS or private payor documentation requirements. [3647] Preventing The Revocation Of Your Agency From The Medicare Program | Tips on Avoiding an Adverse Action and on Responding to Such an Event

Speaker
Liles Parker Attorneys
Model
W3647

$30.00

1.0 Hr
Producing Single-Digit Readmissions in your Agency

[3860] Producing Single-Digit Readmissions in your Agency
Case studies outline how to start on the path to single-digit readmissions in your agency. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | 55th Annual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access Presentation Date | September 10, 2024 Program Description: Volume to Value (V2V) reforms have rewired the Home Health model in terms of care development and delivery since the introduction of PDGM. Along these lines, Value-based Purchasing was installed for Home Health, connecting payment levels to outcomes for the first time in our industry. A review of the requirements for the VBP bonus reveals outcomes rarely seen to date in HHCAPS, Readmission, Timeliness, and Clinical Outcomes. In addition, HH Readmissions must be in the single-digits if a Provider hopes to qualify for the VBP bonus, and most Providers post readmit levels in the mid-teens. Case studies will outline how to start on the path to single-digit readmissions in your agency. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management §558.260[a][7]financial management Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.0 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 9.10.2026 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): Arnie Cisneros, Owner and President; and Kimberly McCormick, Executive Clinical Director; Home Health Strategic Management (HHSM) About the Presenter(s): Arnie Cisneros is the President of Home Health Strategic Management; he has 30+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist across the care continuum, and he serves as a Post-Acute Consultant for multiple Health Systems and HH Providers. He is renowned for his adaptation of traditional Healthcare operations to address ongoing CMS reforms. About the Presenter(s): Kimberly McCormick RN/BSN, a highly accomplished clinical consultant in the Home Health industry, is Executive Clinical Director for Home Health Strategic Management. Her 28 years’ experience in Home Health, 8 spent as Administrator of a Home Health Agency, has given her the experience and the knowledge to provide unrivaled insight into the home care arena. Kimberly has established herself as a national expert in the area of Utilization Management and Operation Excellence in Home Health services. During her time as Administrator, she achieved deficiency-free surveys by The Joint Commission, deficiency-free Department of Health & CMS surveys, and a 0.42% error rate on an ADR audit. Kimberly is a contributing author on the HHSM newsletter and is presenting nationally on home care topics and care models proposed by CMS and MedPac for the future of the Home Health industry. [3860] Producing Single-Digit Readmissions in your Agency

Speaker
Cisneros, Arnie | McCormick, Kim
Model
3860

$30.00

1.0 Hr
Protecting Your Hospice Practice through Effective Documentation

[3052] Protecting Your Hospice Practice through Effective Documentation Education-Training Credits: 1.25 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Summary:Advice for improving hospice doumentation. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management Faculty: Diane Datz Program Description: In hospice we are told to "paint the picture" of the patient's condition to authenticate eligibility for admission and recertification. But, do we really understand how to paint the picture? Most survey deficiencies can be traced to faulty documentation. Strategies to improve documentation include specific verbiage to meet regulatory standards and a toolbox filled with descriptive and comparative words and phrases. This presentation equips you to document assessments. Presentation Date: 08.10.2017 Learning Outcomes(s): Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by utilizing the covered material to avoid the most common documentation compliance deficiencies. About the Presenter:
Diane Datz has been a hospice nurse and chaplain for over twenty years. She is a certified CHAP and ACHC consultant and is currently the hospice regulatory specialist and Hospice Program Director for HealthCare ConsultLink. Her duties include education and training to hospice agencies, and maintaining regulatory compliance for HealthCare ConsultLink's hospice policy and procedure manuals. Diane is on the Boards of Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization and ABODE: Contemplative Care for the Dying. In addition to her hospice commitment, Diane is an ordained priest in The Old Catholic Church. [3052] Protecting Your Hospice Practice through Effective Documentation

Speaker
Datz, Diane
Model
3052

$37.50

1.25 Hrs
QAPI for PAS Agencies

[3752] QAPI for PAS Agencies
Helps the agency conduct QAPI activities in ways that are efficient and that result in confident, successful surveys. Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for PAS Providers package. Order PKG6986 to get all 5! Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | May 11, 2023 Program Description: 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. 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): Kay Hollers, RN, MPH | Independent Consultant| HealthCare ConsultLink About the Presenter(s): Kay Hollers is well known to TAHCH audiences as she has been an active member or associate member since her return to Texas in 1985. Kay holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas with a major in Nursing and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Texas School of Public Health. She also earned a post-master’s Specialist Certification in Health Care Evaluation from Wayne State University College of Nursing in Detroit. Kay taught Public Health Nursing at Michigan State University and has practiced in and consulted with home health and hospice agencies large and small, public and private. She currently is a consultant with HealthCare Consultlink. Kay likes to share her experiences and knowledge with audiences and has been a frequent presenter for TAHCH conferences and seminars. [3752] QAPI for PAS Agencies

Speaker
Hollers, Kay
Model
3752

$37.50

1.25 Hrs
QAPI Performance Improvement Project – Are You in the Driver’s Seat?

[3126] Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Performance Improvement Project – Are You in the Driver’s Seat?
How to stay in the driver's seat w/ CoP required Performance Improvement Project. 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 1.5 Clock Hrs Social Worker 1.5 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][5]quality improvement Program Description:Learn how to stay in the driver’s seat with the CoP required Performance Improvement Project. Keep your project in “drive” and avoid the potholes and detours that can cause your project to be become neutral or even go in reverse. Learn about the purpose and components of the Performance Improvement Project (PIP) and how to stay in compliance. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by implementing performance improvement projects to remain in compliance with the updated Medicare Conditions of Participation while promoting optimal patient outcomes. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Linda Parker, RN, BSN, COS-C, HCS-D, Education Coordinator, HealthCare ConsultLink About the Presenter:
Linda Parker’s career in home health began in 1976 as a field nurse. She has been a part of the HealthCare ConsultLink team for over 17 years and is certified in OASIS (COS-C), ICD-10 Coding (HCS-D) and has a love for Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI). Her passion for quality care has led her to work directly with agencies as a consultant and educator so that the quality of care, as well as patient outcomes, are improved. She has been a keynote speaker for HealthCare ConsultLink at sponsored Administrator Trainings with focus on QAPI, Conditions of Participation, OASIS and ICD-10-CM. [3126] Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Performance Improvement Project – Are You in the Driver’s Seat?

Speaker
Parker, Linda
Model
3126

$45.00

1.5 Hrs
QAPI: Closing the Loop on Agency Performance

Presentation Info: Presentation Date: November 14, 2017 TAHC&H Event: HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.00 Clock Hrs CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §97.260[a][5]quality improvement Program Description: All agencies believe they provide quality service in an effective, efficient, and economically sound manner. But proving and backing up the assertions requires a Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program that quantifies results in a measurable way. This program reviews the regulatory requirement for QAPI program including selection of committee members, development of an effective QAPI policy and plan, minimal requirements set forth by the state, and activities that can be performed, measured, and quantified from point to point of review. It also provide updates for the new QAPI condition and agency requirements applicable to Medicare certified home health agencies to be implemented on January 8, 2018. The presenter also provides a sample policy and procedure guide for the new requirements. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by choosing quality projects that produce measurable outcomes to enhance patient care. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Jan Spears, Chief Executive Officer of MJS & Associates, LLC About the Presenter:
Jan Spears is Co-owner and Chief Executive Officer of MJS & Associates, LLC. She has more than 30 years’ experience in the health care field. Ms. Spears has owned and operated a multimillion dollar home health care company as well as consulted for over 300 homecare providers in 25 states. As a full time consultant for the past 15 years, Ms. Spears has successfully merged clinical and financial strategies into successful operational plans for numerous providers nationwide. Jan serves as a Medicare coverage expert for health care facilities who are undergoing audits by federal contractors through all levels of appeals. She has authored several publications and heads a team of more than 25 consultants at MJS & Associates, LLC. [3107] QAPI: Closing the Loop on Agency Performance

Speaker
Spears, Jan
Model
3107

$30.00

1.0 Hr
RAC Scrutiny, Audit Findings from RAC-like Surveys

RAC Scrutiny, Audit Findings from RAC-like Surveys Summary: Learn what's coming in RAC audits. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities Faculty: Cisneros, Arnie Program Description: This program helps you prepare for audit scrutiny. The presenter has had a front-row seat as audits performed by Fiscal Intermediaries served as a warm-up for the RAC (Recovery Audit Contractor) era. Having analyzed audited cases from multiple agencies in multiple states, this program describes denied care in clinical terms that can help providers identify claim concerns that exist in their programs. Specific dissections of partial denials illustrate areas where clinical improvements can help agencies re-wire care delivery for future stability and success. This program is important for all levels of home health professionals. Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to: Identify the challenges facing the Home Health industry as they confront more stringent regulatory constraints and audits Discuss methods employed by other provider types to adapt care to meet requirements of reforms in their care delivery Evaluate findings from Home Health audit/denial patterns experienced in other states to determine care modifications required for the audits Outline action plans required for homecare providers to survive these challenges About the Presenter: This program is presented by Arnie Cisneros, PT, Owner and President of HomeHealth Strategic Management. Arnie is renowned for his adaptation of traditional care philosophies to address current and future healthcare initiatives. A practicing clinician, Arnie provides working level insight into program development and care consultation for providers. He authors "Home Health Forum", a bi-weekly column addressing homecare issues and is a contributor to "The Remington Report", Caring, and Decision Health publications. He presents nationally on topics including S.U.R.C.H. - UR for Home Health, OBQI case Conference, and PPS/P4P strategies. Education-Training Credits: 1.5 Hrs HCSSA Administrator/Alternate [1518] RAC Scrutiny, Audit Findings from RAC-like Surveys

Speaker
Cisneros, Arnie
Model
1518

$45.00

1.5 Hrs
Raising the Bar: Mastering QAPI in Your Agency

[3850] Raising the Bar: Mastering QAPI in Your Agency
Designed for agency administrators, quality coordinators, and managers who want to make their QAPI program work for them! 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 | All HCSSAs Program Description: QAPI isn't just a checkbox in compliance - it's a catalyst for improvement. This program is for ALL HCSSA agencies to learn the essential components required by regulations and explore recommended practices for elevating care standards for your agency's success. QAPI processes can appear complex and overwhelming, but we will break steps down into a manageable strategy tailored to your specific needs and goals. This program is designed for agency administrators, quality coordinators, and managers who want to make their QAPI program work for them! 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 1.25 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.25 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): 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. [3850] Raising the Bar: Mastering QAPI in Your Agency

Speaker
Amheiser, Jennifer
Model
3850

$37.50

1.25 Hrs
Reading the Tea Leaves – Home Health at a Critical Juncture!

[3119] Reading the Tea Leaves – Home Health at a Critical Juncture!
Focus on evolution from fee-for-service to system based on delivery of value. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Duane Blackwell, CEO, National Home Health Analytics Presentation Info: Presentation Date: August 8, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 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: The home health industry is at a critical juncture in its evolution from fee-for-service (FFS) to a healthcare system based on the delivery of value. This program includes discussion and review of Medicare Home Health claims data and how it supports the arguments that will be made. The presenter starts with a quick look at the current state of the industry and some of the new delivery models that are requiring reassessment of how home health is delivered (ACOs, Bundled Payments, etc...) There is a review and trend of the relevant claims data metrics for the US, Texas, and several local Texas markets. Included is a discussion on the ongoing processes employed by Accountable Care Organizations and hospital systems of vetting post-acute care (PAC) providers for inclusion in preferred provider narrow networks. The program concludes with a look at some "inconvenient truths" surrounding the growing impact and influence of Medicare Advantage on the home health industry. Program Learning Outcome: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to: Indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by utilizing publicly available data to enhance care delivery processes. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Duane Blackwell, CEO, National Home Health Analytics About the Presenter:
Duane Blackwell has been in home health since August, 1997 when he was hired as CEO of Thompson Home Health, a multi-provider Louisiana-based home health company. At that time, the industry was undergoing a dramatic transition from a cost-based system to prospective payment. Duane’s previous career in commercial banking seemed a good fit for what was to be a tectonic shift in the way home health was delivered. In 2003, he assisted in the successful sale of Thompson to an equity investment firm, staying on as CEO for five years following the sale. In 2008, Duane established SOSO Solutions, LLC, a consulting practice focused primarily on the serving needs of post-acute care providers, including home health and hospice companies. SOSO’s areas of focus include strategic planning, financial management, the management of change, and sales and business development. SOSO continues to serve a client base centered in the Gulf South.. In 2015, Duane partnered with Dr. Cordt Kassner and Dr Warren Hebert to establish National Home Health Analytics; a Medicare Clams and Cost Report research and consulting company focused on delivering industry transparency. A native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Duane earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Southern Mississippi. [3119] Reading the Tea Leaves – Home Health at a Critical Juncture!

Speaker
Blackwell, Duane
Model
3119

$45.00

1.5 Hrs
Reading the Tea Leaves | Top Ten Risks Your Home Health Agency / Hospice will Face in 2023?

[3651] Reading the Tea Leaves | Top Ten Risks Your Home Health Agency / Hospice will Face in 2023?
A 2022 TAHC&H Member Webinar - Now Available to All! Presentation Info: TAHC&H Virtual Event | 2022 Monthly Member Webinars | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | December 7, 2022 Program Description: There are likely challenges and risks facing your home health agency and / or hospice in the upcoming year. What are the chances that your agency will be audited? What are the administrative enforcement remedies currently being pursued by CMS program integrity contractors? How should your agency respond? In this webinar, attorneys Richard Pecore and Leonard Schneider will discuss ways your agency can reduce its level of risk. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management §558.260[a][7]financial management Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Richard Pecore and Leonard Schneider | Liles Parker Attorneys & Counselors at Law About the Presenter(s):
Richard Pecore is a licensed Texas attorney with over 20 years of experience. Mr. Pecore is a graduate of the University of Texas and South Texas College of Law Houston. Mr. Pecore joined Liles Parker as an associate attorney in January 2012 and became a partner with the firm in February 2016. Mr. Pecore has worked on a variety of health care related matters, and the past 6 years focusing on Medicare and Medicaid administrative provider appeals and creating provider regulatory compliance plans. Since joining Liles Parker, Mr. Pecore has focused on “big box” Medicare and Medicaid overpayments. He has successfully defended overpayment cases ranging in value from $15,000 to $6 million dollars. Mr. Pecore is a Certified Medical Compliance Officer with PMI, is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association. Mr. Pecore lives in Kingwood, Texas. About the Presenter(s):
Leonard Schneider ’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation. He has also been selected to serve as City Attorney for a number of cities and municipalities. In this capacity, he has performed a wide range of legal services, ranging from contract drafting and administration to affirmative civil litigation on behalf of his municipal clients. Mr. Schneider has extensive experience ensuring that applicable statutory and regulatory requirements are met by municipalities. Since joining Liles Parker, Mr. Schneider has expanded his practice to also include a wide variety of health law matters and cases. Mr. Schneider also served as the Assistant District Attorney for Galveston County in Texas. In this role, he prosecuted both felony and misdemeanor criminal cases and honed his litigation skills with significant time before a judge and jury. While he seldom prosecutes criminal cases in his current role, his experience in this field has afforded him a strong skill set in working with criminal law. Mr. Schneider is also responsible for litigation brought by or against the cities he represents, often managing teams of attorneys brought in specifically for each case. In this way, he keeps his litigation skills fresh. His criminal and civil litigation trial experience allows him to give practical and timely advice to clients in civil matters, including business litigation, contracts, breach of contracts, collections, elections, and economic development. In addition to practicing law, he has authored and presented papers on corporate law issues, landlord/tenant arrangements, evictions, economic development, and city council meetings. He also currently instructs business students on ethics and business law as an adjunct professor at two universities. [3651] Reading the Tea Leaves | Top Ten Risks Your Home Health Agency / Hospice will Face in 2023?

Speaker
Liles Parker Attorneys
Model
W3651

$30.00

1.0 Hr
Red Flags and the New Home Health PEPPER Reports

[3694] Red Flags and the New Home Health PEPPER Reports
PEPPER identifies your agencies’ bad behavior...shows how you may be red flagging yourself to CMS and OIG! Presentation Info: TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access Presentation Date | September 1, 2022 Program Description: Have you checked your PEPPER? Did you even know you have a PEPPER? CMS uses PEPPER as a guide for auditing and monitoring efforts. Although it does not identify improper payments, it can be used to identify practices that may lead that way. Petria will assist you in utilizing the PEPPER for identifying and correcting behaviors around the Review Choice Demo and TPE. PEPPER identifies your agencies’ bad behavior that shows you how you may be red flagging yourself to CMS and OIG. For CY2020 in Texas, only 34% of home health agencies have downloaded their reports. Of the available 1,667 reports available, only 571 reports have been downloaded. Nationwide the download rate is 48%. 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. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Petria McKelvey, CEO, Precision Medical Billing About the Presenter(s):
Petria McKelveyPetria’s expertise lies in hands on experience of billing for numerous home health and hospice agencies throughout the years. She has been in the home health and hospice industry’s for over 21 years and has owned and operated Precision Medical Billing for the past 17 years. She has supervised, hired, and trained 100s of medical billing staff and speaks regularly at home health association conferences. [3694] Red Flags and the New Home Health PEPPER Reports

Speaker
McKelvey, Petria
Model
3694

$30.00

1.0 Hr
Refocus to SUCCEED

[3274] Refocus to SUCCEED
This is the moment for industry and agency leadership to prepare and to shine. NOW AVAILABLE: RELEASED 9/6/2019 This program was presented on 08/27/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice 50th Annual Meeting in Grapevine . It is one of 17 presentations captured and produced for online access. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: August 27, 2019 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Grapevine 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: §97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §97.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies §97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting Program Description: The home health care industry is at the door of regulatory and financial redesign. This is the moment for industry and agency leadership to prepare and to shine. Focus will be key. Reframing agency self-awareness, and the degree to which each agency is willing to be unflinching in that assessment process, will determine the successful organizations in the coming years. This program provides metrics used in industries that have experienced change to determine what can help your organization. Viewers will learn the difference between the tired annual agency evaluations and using new techniques to measure operational effectiveness including defining assessment metrics that clearly show the agency’s strengths and weaknesses. When done you will understand how a clear focus drives a strong plan and allows flexibility in meeting the coming changes. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by implementing techniques to measure operational effectiveness to discover the agency’s strengths and weaknesses. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Donna Floyd, RN, BSN, Crag Business Group About the Presenter:
Donna Floyd has been a Registered Nurse for over thirty years and has extensive health care experience in management of national, regional and start-up organizations, including home health agencies. She is accomplished in the areas of program and policy development, staff education and competency development. Donna’s broad span of experience ranges from successfully holding positions as Agency Administrator, Clinical Nurse Manager, and corporate VP of Program Development to leading organizations in successfully achieving growth and national accreditation. She has provided leadership in the Home Care Association of Colorado as a liaison to the Department of Public Health survey department and served` as a member of the Education Committee. Donna has extensive experience with home health agencies and licensure rules in multiple states as well as having contacts in a variety of state departments of health. [3274] Refocus to SUCCEED

Speaker
Floyd, Donna
Model
3274

$30.00

1.0 Hr
Regulations for Supportive Palliative Care in the Home Care Setting

[3701] Regulations for Supportive Palliative Care in the Home Care Setting
Dives into current regulations and guidance for home health and hospice agencies. Presentation Info: TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access Presentation Date | August 30, 2022 Program Description: This presentation by Rosalind Nelson-Gamblin, Senior Policy Specialist, Long-Term Care Regulation, HHSC, delves into the topic of Supportive Palliative Care in the Home Care Setting. Rosalind presents the definition of supportive palliative care and current regulations and guidance for home health and hospice agencies. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Rosalind Nelson-Gamblin, Senior Policy Specialist, Long-Term Care Regulation, HHSC About the Presenter(s):
Rosalind Nelson-Gamblin is a senior policy specialist for home and community support services agencies and assisted living facilities in Texas for Long-Term Care Regulation, in the Policy and Rules unit. She has 33 years of experience in state government developing public policy, promulgating rules, and interpreting state and federal legislation. [3701] Regulations for Supportive Palliative Care in the Home Care Setting

Speaker
Nelson-Gamblin, Rosalind [HHS]
Model
3701

$30.00

1.0 Hr
Responding to a Potential Privacy or Security Breach | Internal and External Strategies

[W3641] Responding to a Potential Privacy or Security Breach | Internal and External Strategies
A 2022 TAHC&H Member Webinar - Now Available to All! Presentation Info: TAHC&H Virtual Event | 2022 Monthly Member Webinars | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | March 16, 2022 Program Description: Over the last year, the HHS Office of Civil Rights has aggressively pursued and publicized alleged HIPAA breach violations and the alleged failure of health care providers to meet their patient “Right of Access” obligations. The penalties assessed have been significant and the collateral damage to an organization’s reputation can be long-lasting. In this session, we will discuss these timely enforcement issues and cover ways that your home health or hospice agency can reduce its level of risk. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management 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 03.16.2024 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): Michael Cook and Regina Morano | Liles Parker Attorneys & Counselors at Law About the Presenter(s):
Michael Cook has more than 38 years’ experience representing health clients of all kinds in regulatory, reimbursement, fraud and abuse, compliance, business, strategic planning,and public policy matters, with a strong emphasis on post-acute providers. At the beginning of his career, Michael also was an attorney with the Office of General Counsel at the United States Department of Health and Human Services where he represented the federal regulators of the Medicare and Medicaid programs on matters of the highestlegal and political senstivity. He recently received the honor of Fellow from the American Health Lawyers Association. In addition to his health care practice, Michael serves as a strategic health care advisor to a start-up company that has developed a health care related product to protect seniors from fractured hips. He was appointed by Governor McAuliffe to serve on the Board of the Department of Medical Assistance Services that advises Virginia’s Medicaid program, has served as a health care advisor to a number of candidates for state and national office, and recently received the Albert Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award fromMarquis Who’s Who. He frequently lectures on topics of interest to health care providers and earlier this year presented on the topics of “Internal Investigations” for health care companies at the 2019 American Health Lawyers Association conference on Medicare and Medicaid Payment Issues and moderated a panel of State Medicaid Directors on the changing face of their Medicaid programs in post-acute care for the AHLA Long-Term Care and the Law conference. About the Presenter(s):
Regina Morano J.D., CHC is a healthcare regulatory attorney and compliance executive with more than two decades of experience in both the private and public sectors. Ms. Morano began her healthcare career as a Jesuit Volunteer and founding staff member of Baltimore’s Health Care for the Homeless Program, and has served in key legal and compliance positions with leading healthcare and regulatory organizations. Ms. Morano focuses her practice on regulatory compliance matters involving hospitals, physician practices, laboratory and interventional pain providers, workers compensation regulations, and strategic implementation of corporate integrity agreements for healthcare providers who have been subject to government enforcement. She has been certified in healthcare compliance since 2007. [W3641] Responding to a Potential Privacy or Security Breach | Internal and External Strategies

Speaker
Liles Parker Attorneys
Model
W3641

$30.00

1.0 Hr
Rethink Everything: How the Toughest	Times are an Opportunity to Make Big Changes

[3678] Rethink Everything: How the Toughest Times are an Opportunity to Make Big Changes
Explores areas that are ripe for disruption and offers ideas for big and small changes. Presentation Info: TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access Presentation Date | August 30, 2022 Program Description: The pandemic has taken some trends in the home care industry and brought them into full relief. Successful leaders will be those willing to question everything and make the changes that in the past would have seemed too disruptive. Pay structures, staff ratios, office space, client and staff relationships: Everything is on the table. In this presentation Brett Brier and CollBallweg explore areas that are ripe for disruption and offer ideas for big and small changes. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 Clock Hr(s) Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Brett Brier, VP of Business Development, CubHub Systems and Cole Ballweg, President, CubHub Systems About the Presenter(s):
Brett Brier Having co-founded a pediatric PDN company and run the day-to-day operations for many years, Brett understands that Cole’s ideas are sometimes great, but are often focused on tomorrow’s problems and not enough on what people are doing right now. Brett leads the business development and onboarding teams because he understands what it takes to make things work for different organizations operating in unique ways. About the Presenter(s):
Cole Ballweg Cole’s idea for CubHub was to fix a problem he saw with the current pediatric homecare systems being used in pediatric nursing and therapy: None of them prepared his Pediatric Homecare company for where the market was going. His primary job is to take what he learns about building and leading teams, operations, and the future of healthcare to guide the development of a system that sets innovative companies apart from a crowded field. [3678] Rethink Everything: How the Toughest Times are an Opportunity to Make Big Changes

Speaker
Ballweg,Cole + Brier,Brett
Model
3678

$45.00

1.5 Hrs
Rethinking Wound Care & Pressure Ulcer Prevention

[3286] Rethinking Wound Care & Pressure Ulcer Prevention
PDGM expands skilled nursing care...why it’s extremely important to manage wounds efficiently and effectively. TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/28/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice 50th Annual Meeting in Grapevine. It is one of 17 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 28, 2019 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Grapevine 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: §97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management §97.260[a][7]financial management Program Description: With Pressure Ulcer (PU) prevalence rates between 2.9% and 19.1% in home care, it’s extremely important to manage wounds efficiently and effectively. In addition, with the coming changes of PDGM, home care providers will be forced to expand into more skilled-nursing activities, such as wound care. Amy Cassata, VP Clinical at Swift Medical, has implemented hundreds of wound care programs and shares her best practices over the years, including clinical best practices, technology recommendations, and change management techniques. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by implementing evidence-based guidelines in wound care and pressure ulcer prevention to maximize the best possible patient outcomes. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Amy Cassata, RN, WCC, VP Clinical Operations, Swift Medical About the Presenter:
Amy Cassata has over 15 years of post-acute care clinical experience as well as experience overseeing departmental budgets, clinical operations, staffing resources and major EHR configurations in a wide range of health care facilities and projects. Amy’s unique blend of clinical skills and digital implementation knowledge has helped her transform facilities into world-class leaders in the adoption of digital health innovations like Swift Skin and Wound. [3286] Rethinking Wound Care & Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Speaker
Cassata, Amy
Model
3286

$45.00

1.5 Hrs
Review of Top Ten Violations for LHH & PAS & Preparing for Survey

[3679] Review of Top Ten Violations for LHH & PAS & Preparing for Survey
Not just a review of the top 10 violations...but how to make that important connection between regulations and the needed documentation AND how to prep for a survey! Presentation Info: TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access Presentation Date | August 30, 2022 Program Description: This presentations by Rosalind Nelson-Gamblin, Senior Policy Specialist, Long-Term Care Regulation, HHSC, discloses the most frequently cited state licensing standards for home health and personal assistance services. You will see how to make a connection between the regulations and the need for documentation during a state licensing survey. You will also be able to use the information to make self-determination of non-compliance. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Rosalind Nelson-Gamblin, Senior Policy Specialist, Long-Term Care Regulation, HHSC About the Presenter(s):
Rosalind Nelson-Gamblin is a senior policy specialist for home and community support services agencies and assisted living facilities in Texas for Long-Term Care Regulation, in the Policy and Rules unit. She has 33 years of experience in state government developing public policy, promulgating rules, and interpreting state and federal legislation. [3679] Review of Top Ten Violations for LHH & PAS & Preparing for Survey

Speaker
Nelson-Gamblin, Rosalind [HHS]
Model
3679

$30.00

1.0 Hr
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