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.
Destination Documentation: Surviving Medicare Denials & Audits
[2739] Destination Documentation: Surviving Medicare Denials & Audits
Education-Training Credits:
1.50 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
Summary: Focus on 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][7]financial management
Faculty: Warfield, Jennifer
Program Description: Agencies are constantly at risk of audits, denials,
sanctions and or penalties for missing or inadequate documentation. This program will help you learn to avoid pitfalls of poor
documentation, recognize areas which are likely to trigger an audit and detect items that frequently contradict care deemed to be
reasonable and necessary. Additionally, you will learn ways to safeguard your agency by properly responding to ADR’s and audits. Presentation Date: 08.13.2015
Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to:
Describe documentation areas likely to trigger an audit
List OASIS items that frequently contradict care that is reasonable and necessary
Identify ways to safeguard your agency from audits and denials
About the Presenter:
Jennifer Warfield As a well-known homecare coding and OASIS specialist with
extensive nursing experience, Jennifer Warfield is an informational ally for hundreds of home health agencies across the country. Certified as an official
ICD-9 and ICD-10 trainer, Jennifer provides education on important industry topics, including coding, OASIS and documentation. Her passion for being an
educational resource keeps her traveling across the country to agencies and associations, conducting educational workshops and speaking at numerous home
care conferences. Her expert knowledge plays an integral role in the development of OASIS Analysis Plus, PPS Plus Software’s OASIS analysis software.
Jennifer received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, a home care coding
specialist – diagnosis certification from the Board of Medical Specialty Coding in Gaithersburg, Maryland and earned her Certificate for OASIS Specialist-Clinical
from the OASIS Certificate & Competency Board in New Iberia, Louisiana. She is author of two ICD-9 coding guidebooks, Tips, Tricks & Tidbits for Home Health
Professionals, and is currently serving as the education director at PPS Plus Software in Biloxi, Mississippi.
[2739] Destination Documentation: Surviving Medicare Denials & Audits
- Speaker
- Warfield, Jennifer
- Model
- 2739
$45.00
Developing and Implementing Your Emergency Preparedness Plan
[3295] Developing and Implementing Your Emergency Preparedness Plan
How to develop an effective Emergency Preparedness Plan...ideal for all provider types!
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 10/09/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Fall
Conference in Grapevine. It is one of 4 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: October 9, 2019
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Fall Conference | Grapevine
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.75 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
§97.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Program Description:This workshop will be presented by a panel of home health, hospice, community care, and
pediatric providers to discuss how to develop an effective Emergency Preparedness Plan with a focus on
assessing hazard vulnerability, infection control, continuity of operations, and much more!
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to
change or enhance their practice by identifying specific actions agencies must take before and after developing an emergency preparedness plan.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Charlene Drake, Area VP, PCS Operations, Texas Home Health of America;
Kristen Robison, RN, Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health; Brandis Wilmore, Owner, Be Healthy at Home, Inc.; Amy Ives, BSN, RN, CHPN, Hospice Director, Peterson Hospice
About the Presenters:
Charlene Drake is an experienced professional with over 25 years in the health care industry.
She currently serves as Area Vice President for PCS focusing on Community relations with Texas Home Health, an AccentCare Company.
Charlene has been employed with Texas Home Health for over 20 years and has served in many capacities including PCS and Home Health.
Charlene is the mother of four and grandmother of 6 who loves travel and New York theater.
About the Presenters:
Kristen Robison has been an RN since 2006 and has worked in pediatric home health since 2003.
She is currently the VP of Governmental Affairs for Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health. She has served as Chair of the TAHCH Pediatric Committee for the last 3 years.
She has also served the last 2 years on the TAHCH board of directors in the Pediatric auspice and was recently elected President-elect. Kristen is a strong advocate for home health and hospice providers and the clients they serve.
About the Presenters:
Brandis Wilmore is the founder and Administrator of Be Healthy at Home, a licensed and certified home health agency located in Buda, TX.
Her background is emergency medicine where she started her career as an EMT in Austin. She continued her education in the field of nursing and worked in many areas of the acute system which eventually lead her to home health.
She is a graduate of Texas State University in San Marcos with a focus in Business Administration. She currently sits on the Board for TAHCH and represents Small Agency. She also is the Chair for the Medicare/Hospice Committee.
Brandis is currently the disaster coordinator for her agency and works closely with her local CERT team to anticipate and act on her emergency preparedness plan for her clients and staff.
About the Presenters:
Amy Ives has been a nurse for 23 years with the last 8 in the hospice arena. She is currently the Director for Peterson Hospice in Kerrville, Texas.
She has served as a member of the TAHC Hospice Committee for 5 years, and also as chair of the Hospice Committee for the past year.
[3295] Developing and Implementing Your Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Speaker
- Drake, Robison, Wilmore, Ives
- Model
- 3295
$52.50
Developing Clinical Competencies for a Pediatric Home-Based Therapy Program
[PGM1953] Developing Clinical Competencies for a Pediatric Home-Based Therapy Program
Summary: All about
successful competencies for pediatric rehab therapists.
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: Baker, Cortney & Williams, Belinda
Program Description:
This programs explores the development and execution of competency programs for pediatric rehab therapists (OT, PT & ST) in a home-based setting.
You'll get a look at how two agencies have successfully met the challenge and how you can accomplish the same for your peds program.
Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to:
Discuss Rule 97.245 (b) (2) (B) regarding staff competencies in order to facilitate alignment of agency practices
Describe interview approaches that help determine experience level and overview of skill sets
Explain orientation and assessment processes to establish current competency and training needs
Compare specific competencies essential to each discipline
Discuss means of ongoing assessment to help insure competent staff are treating patients
Describe minimum documentation competencies to reflect that competent care was provided
Analyze two mentoring models that protect the agency while supporting staff during the training phase
About the Presenters: Speech-language pathologist Cortney Baker, MS, CCC/SLP,
is the owner of KidsCare Therapy, a pediatric home care agency in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Cortney has been in health care for 10
years with experience as both a clinician as well as Administrator. At KidsCare Therapy, she has been integral in building the clinical
development programs. Cortney currently oversees the daily operations of the agency and has served on the Pediatric Committee for TAHCH
since the inception of the committee.
Belinda Williams, OTR, has more than 25 years of experience in a variety of health care settings including psych, geriatric, acute and
pediatric. To date she has specialized in pediatric care for more than 15 years and still enjoys evaluating and treating.
Belinda recently completed certification in AOTA’s Fieldwork Educator Certificate Program and is matriculating toward a double MBA
in Leadership and Healthcare Administration. She has facilitated trainings for Texas OT Association, TOTA Trinity North District,
TWU, the Infant Mental Health Advocacy Conference, school districts and numerous organizations purposed for the betterment of children’s
physical and mental health.
As Executive Director of Education and Quality Assurance for THERAPY 2000, she has developed an advanced care team to enhance rehab
services by direct care, peer mentoring and implementation of a competency driven education program which supports the core objective
of quality care.
Education-Training Credits:
1.25Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
[PGM1953] Developing Clinical Competencies for a Pediatric Home-Based Therapy Program
- Speaker
- Baker, Cortney & Williams, Belin
- Model
- 1953
$37.50
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Digesting the Alphabet Soup of HH Reimbursement [Part One] - PDGM from Soup to Nuts
[3834] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Part One] - PDGM from Soup to Nuts
Here is your chance to improve both top line and bottom-line
revenue with the tips provided.
This program is also available in a two-program package at a special price. [PKG7165]
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Fort Worth | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 22, 2024
Presentation Track | Medicare Home Health
Program Description: Medicare Home Health reimbursement (PDGM)is one of the most complicated payment systems in health care delivery continuum.
PDGM has been the biggest change the home health industry has experienced in 20 years. With 432 ways to be paid using Home Health Resource Groups (HHRG’s) and multiple payment determinants,
it is not a wonder that owners, operators, and managers are having difficulty digesting this alphabet soup! This program breaks PDGM down to soups and nuts so that organizations can thrive with the recommended best practices presented.
By mastering PDGM, organizations are well positioned in its ability to focus on necessary changes in preparing for Value Based Purchasing (VBP). Here is your chance to improve both top line and bottom-line
revenue with the tips provided.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.25 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.22.2026
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): Tammy Ross, MHA, BSN, Senior VP of Professional Services, AXXESS and Mike Carr, Senior Product Manager, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s):
Tammy Ross is the Senior Vice President of Professional Services at Axxess, the leading home healthcare technology company.
She oversees the professional services division at Axxess with a focus on practical operational solutions for the home health, home care, and hospice sectors of the post-acute care industry
using technology. Prior to joining Axxess, Tammy served as an executive consultant at Fazzi and Associates, where she used her years of home health leadership experience to assist
clients with clinical and operational strategic planning and development.
About the Presenter(s):
Mike Carr is the Senior Product Manager for our Axxess Certification product. His clinical expertise and industry
knowledge has been critical to the development and implementation of the Axxess Certification program. Mike joined Axxess in 2018 through the acquisition of Home Health Gold. Mike had
worked directly for Home Health Gold for more than a decade where he served in a variety of roles, including business development, sales, product enhancement, implementation, and
clinical training. Mike has been intimately involved in the design, development, and creation of Axxess Certification and now oversees an international team of engineers and support personnel.
[3834] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Part One] - PDGM from Soup to Nuts
- Speaker
- Carr, Mike | Ross, Tammy
- Model
- 3834
$37.50
Digesting the Alphabet Soup of HH Reimbursement [Part Two] - Satisfy Appetite for VBP Success
[3835] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Part Two] - Satisfying Your Appetite for VBP Success
With these expert tips and best practices, you will establish a clear path to VBP success.
This program is also available in a two-program package at a special price. [PKG7165]
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Fort Worth | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 22, 2024
Presentation Track | Medicare Home Health
Program Description: With proposed regulatory cuts of 2.2 percent on average for 2024 and another VBP 5% of revenue at risk for outcomes with VBP,
organizations must focus on operational efficiencies that will mitigate losses imposed due to the evolving reimbursement landscape. There will be winners and losers with Value Based Purchasing (VBP).
With these expert tips and best practices, you will establish a clear path to VBP success.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.22.2026
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): Tammy Ross, MHA, BSN, Senior VP of Professional Services, AXXESS and Mike Carr, Senior Product Manager, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s):
Tammy Ross is the Senior Vice President of Professional Services at Axxess, the leading home healthcare technology company.
She oversees the professional services division at Axxess with a focus on practical operational solutions for the home health, home care, and hospice sectors of the post-acute care industry
using technology. Prior to joining Axxess, Tammy served as an executive consultant at Fazzi and Associates, where she used her years of home health leadership experience to assist
clients with clinical and operational strategic planning and development.
About the Presenter(s):
Mike Carr is the Senior Product Manager for our Axxess Certification product. His clinical expertise and industry
knowledge has been critical to the development and implementation of the Axxess Certification program. Mike joined Axxess in 2018 through the acquisition of Home Health Gold. Mike had
worked directly for Home Health Gold for more than a decade where he served in a variety of roles, including business development, sales, product enhancement, implementation, and
clinical training. Mike has been intimately involved in the design, development, and creation of Axxess Certification and now oversees an international team of engineers and support personnel.
[3835] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Part Two] - Satisfying Your Appetite for VBP Success
- Speaker
- Carr, Mike | Ross, Tammy
- Model
- 3835
$30.00
Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement | Two Program Package
[PKG7165] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Two Program Package]
Speciaally-priced package: PDGM from Soup to Nuts & Satisfying Your Appetite for VBP Success
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Fort Worth | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 22, 2024
Presentation Track | Medicare Home Health
This is a specially-priced package of two (2) programs. You can order the package or order each program individually.
[PGM3834] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Part One] - PDGM from Soup to Nuts
[PGM3835] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Part Two] - Satisfying Your Appetite for VBP Success
[PGM3834]
Program Description: Medicare Home Health reimbursement (PDGM)is one of the most complicated payment systems in health care delivery continuum.
PDGM has been the biggest change the home health industry has experienced in 20 years. With 432 ways to be paid using Home Health Resource Groups (HHRG’s) and multiple payment determinants,
it is not a wonder that owners, operators, and managers are having difficulty digesting this alphabet soup! This program breaks PDGM down to soups and nuts so that organizations can thrive with the recommended best practices presented.
By mastering PDGM, organizations are well positioned in its ability to focus on necessary changes in preparing for Value Based Purchasing (VBP). Here is your chance to improve both top line and bottom-line
revenue with the tips provided.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.25 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.22.2026
[PGM3835]
Program Description: With proposed regulatory cuts of 2.2 percent on average for 2024 and another VBP 5% of revenue at risk for outcomes with VBP,
organizations must focus on operational efficiencies that will mitigate losses imposed due to the evolving reimbursement landscape. There will be winners and losers with Value Based Purchasing (VBP).
With these expert tips and best practices, you will establish a clear path to VBP success.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.22.2026
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): Tammy Ross, MHA, BSN, Senior VP of Professional Services, AXXESS and Mike Carr, Senior Product Manager, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s):
Tammy Ross is the Senior Vice President of Professional Services at Axxess, the leading home healthcare technology company.
She oversees the professional services division at Axxess with a focus on practical operational solutions for the home health, home care, and hospice sectors of the post-acute care industry
using technology. Prior to joining Axxess, Tammy served as an executive consultant at Fazzi and Associates, where she used her years of home health leadership experience to assist
clients with clinical and operational strategic planning and development.
About the Presenter(s):
Mike Carr is the Senior Product Manager for our Axxess Certification product. His clinical expertise and industry
knowledge has been critical to the development and implementation of the Axxess Certification program. Mike joined Axxess in 2018 through the acquisition of Home Health Gold. Mike had
worked directly for Home Health Gold for more than a decade where he served in a variety of roles, including business development, sales, product enhancement, implementation, and
clinical training. Mike has been intimately involved in the design, development, and creation of Axxess Certification and now oversees an international team of engineers and support personnel.
[PKG7165] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Two Program Package]
- Speaker
- Carr, Mike | Ross, Tammy
- Model
- PKG7165
$67.50 $60.00
Discover the BIG Secrets of Successful Leaders in Private Duty
[PGM2012] Discover the BIG Secrets of Successful Leaders in Private Duty Home Care Summary: Discover the key initiatives and metrics that separate the "leaders" from all others. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers §558.260[a][10]marketing Faculty: Marcum, Aaron Program Description: What does it take to become a “Leader” in the private duty home care industry? This program answers this question by exploring the 2012 Private Duty Home Care Benchmarking Study completed by Home Care Pulse. The program presents and breaks down 5 key areas “Leaders” tend to excel at and why. Learn how to think more like a Leader and win BIG in your market place. Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to: Discuss leaders’ strong client satisfaction standards Describe how leaders focus on relationship building Explain how leaders drive employee satisfaction Discuss leaders’ techniques to staff efficiently Describe how leaders consistently adhere to a solid sales strategy About the Presenter: Aaron Marcum is a former successful private duty home care owner and the founder and CEO of Home Care Pulse, the leading organization specializing in capturing and measuring client and employee satisfaction for the private duty home care industry. Home Care Pulse works with hundreds of home care agencies improve quality, increase client referrals, and promote and drive more business. Aaron’s company, Home Care Pulse is also responsible for conducting and administering the 2010, 2011, and 2012 Private Duty Home Care Benchmarking Studies, in partnership with the National Private Duty Association (NPDA). Since 2004, Aaron has been a popular national speaker in the home care industry due to his knack for measuring performance and his hands on experience as a private duty home care owner. Education-Training Credits: 1.0 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate [PGM2012] Discover the BIG Secrets of Successful Leaders in Private Duty Home Care
- Speaker
- Marcum, Aaron
- Model
- 2012
$30.00
Diversity and Inclusion: A Learning Curve in the Process of Change
[3426] Diversity and Inclusion: A Learning Curve in the Process of Change
The world is on the cusp of change and the future requires leadership.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | 51st Annual Meeting & Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 25, 2020
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][9]community resources
Program Description: Identifying the need to be diverse can be eye-opening in multiple ways.
Diversity encaptures more than inclusion. Diversity measures our ability to share differences, build relationships, and be creative thinkers.
Identifying healthy solutions to diversity requires a deeper understanding of the many definitions available. The workforce is the breeding ground of innovation,
collaboration, and cultural sensitivity. While training and mentorship expedite professional development, engaging the workforce’s ideas, energy, and insight
leads to improved customer experience, faster innovation, and greater retention rates. As efforts increase for diversity positions and initiatives,
inclusivity is the foundation upon which culture is built to last. The world is on the cusp of change and the future requires leadership.
What role will you play? It’s time to RESET!
Program Learning Objective(s): Participants will actively engage in a discussion of diversity and inclusion by
identifying biases that contribute to the lack of diversity, list active approaches to defer anger and anxiety, describe effective strategies for
managing difficult conversations, explain how communication can reduce conflict and promote positive change, emotions, compassion, and acceptance.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Anita Foster, MSW, Ph.D., Master Caregivers
About the Presenters:
Anita Foster A Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership qualifies Dr. Anita as an expert
in management and leadership. An undergraduate and a Master’s in Social Work adds to her educational advancement and knowledge of the social effects of equality.
As a Certified Professional Coach, Dr. Anita is also qualified as a motivator for professional and individual growth, intelligence, professionalism, ethical values,
leadership skills, and educational creativity. These are a few of the extraordinary attributes Dr. Anita exhibits as a speaker, teacher, mentor, trainer, coach, and
motivator. With over 25 years of leadership experience, Dr. Anita believes inclusion starts with diversity. In-Depth knowledge of federal and state regulations allow
Dr. Anita to train on policy and procedures at multiple levels. A resume holding positions of administrator, director, owner, and operator of several organizations
across her career makes Dr. Anita’s character and personality can be defined as an overall professional in leadership, management, and simply hands-on in employee oversight.
[3426] Diversity and Inclusion: A Learning Curve in the Process of Change
- Speaker
- Foster-Horne, Anita
- Model
- 3426
$30.00
Documenting Functionality
[3544] Documenting Functionality
How to document the patient’s condition to justify home health services.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | 52nd Annual Meeting & Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 14, 2021
Program Description: How do you tell your patient’s story? How do you show someone is homebound and has a skilled need?
How do you document the patient’s ability to perform ADLs? This session will answer these questions by discussing the Going Beyond Diagnosis concept and
how to document the patient’s condition to justify home health services.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.50 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): 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.
[3544] Documenting Functionality
- Speaker
- Canaan, Charles [Palmetto]
- Model
- 3544
$45.00
DOL and TWC Issues for Homecare Employees
[3687] DOL and TWC Issues for Homecare Employees
A comprehensive review of labor laws affecting you agency.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Program Description: This session covers the basic requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act for paying minimum wage and
overtime, as well as exemptions from those laws, as well as recordkeeping, legal issues for wage deductions, best practices for drafting enforceable wage agreements,
paying employees on time, and minimizing the risk of wage claims. The speaker will also discuss advanced wage and hour law topics, including minimum wage for the
final pay period, how to deal with non-return of company property, the most common pitfalls under the FLSA, and how to handle final pay legally. Finally, the
session will address what to do when an audit or wage claim investigation happens, how to appeal adverse rulings, how wage judgments can be enforced by legal
authorities, and how to deal with upper management about the importance of following good advice for compliance with the laws.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Tommy Simmons, Legal Counsel for the Commissioner, Texas Workforce Commission
About the Presenter(s):
Tommy Simmons serves as legal counsel for the Commissioner representing employers at the
Texas Workforce Commission, where he advises the Commissioner on final-level unemployment and wage claim appeals, assists business groups with employment-related
legislation, and counsels employers on Texas and federal employment laws. He is the author of the book Especially for Texas Employers and is also the editor of the
Employment Law Handbook of the Texas Association of Business.
[3687] DOL and TWC Issues for Homecare Employees
- Speaker
- Simmons, Tommy
- Model
- 3687
$45.00
Don’t Leave Money on the Table
[3620] Don’t Leave Money on the Table
Healthcare providers need to know and understand the importance of making patients priority #1 when it comes to getting reimbursed
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 23, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: In this day and age of high deductible health plans and insurance companies pushing more and more of the
financial responsibility to patients, healthcare providers need to know and understand the importance of making patients priority #1 when it comes to getting reimbursed.
In this program the presenter provides the guidelines and tools needed to be proactively pursuing payment BEFORE services are done or at the time of service compared to,
in the olden days, of sending a statement a month or 2 after services and been performed.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Petria McKelvey, CEO, Precision Medical Billing
About the Presenter(s):
Petria McKelvey is CEO and Founder of PMB, with 30 years of experience in the medical
billing industry. Petria's expertise runs wide and deep. She has helped hundreds of private practitioners and healthcare organizations solve their billing
challenges and recover millions of dollars in lost revenues. She personally has performed over 1000 audits.
[3620] Don’t Leave Money on the Table
- Speaker
- McKelvey, Petria
- Model
- 3620
$30.00
Driving HHVBP Performance | Focus on HHCAPHS
[3865] Driving HHVBP Performance | Focus on HHCAPHS
This presentation explores actionable tactics that drive better outcomes and optimize performance under the HHVBP model.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | 55th Annual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 11, 2024
Program Description: This presentation delves into the pivotal role that Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) plays
in enhancing the quality and efficiency of home health care services. The primary focus will be on the Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers
and Systems (HHCAPHS) survey, a critical component of the HHVBP model. You will gain insights into:
Understanding the impact of HHCAPHS on HHVBP performance and reimbursement
Strategies to improve HHCAPHS scores and patient satisfaction
Best practices for staff training and patient communication
Analyzing data to identify areas for improvement and implementing effective interventions
It explores actionable tactics that drive better outcomes and optimize performance under the HHVBP model and is designed for home health care providers,
administrators, and quality improvement professionals aiming to excel in the evolving landscape of value-based care.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§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 9.11.2026
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): 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.
[3865] Driving HHVBP Performance | Focus on HHCAPHS
- Speaker
- Lebanion, Brian W
- Model
- 3865
$30.00
Economic Stimulus Package Update
[3507] Economic Stimulus Package Update
The latest developments in the world of PPP Loans...
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 9, 2021
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: In this presentation Amy Knight discusses the latest developments in the world of PPP Loans.
Amy specifically covers the round one loan forgiveness and updates for those with loans less than $150,000 as well as the qualifications for round 2 PPP Loans.
She also reviews how PPP Loan borrowers can also now participate in the Employee Retention Credit as part of the latest COVID Relief Package signed into law on 12/27/2020.
Program Learning Objective(s): Coming Soon
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Amy Knight, CPA, Knight CPA Group
About the Presenter(s):
Amy Knight is a CPA, originally from Oklahoma and
now based in Austin, Texas with over 20 years experience almost exclusively in home health and hospice. Her CPA firm, Knight
CPA Group, has extensive experience with all financial issues pertaining to home health, hospice and other healthcare providers
including cost reporting, accounting & payroll issues that are specific to healthcare providers.
[3507] Economic Stimulus Package Update
- Speaker
- Knight, Amy
- Model
- 3507
$37.50
Effective Drug Regimen Review as a Preventer of Acute Care Hospitalization (ACH)
[3788] Effective Drug Regimen Review as a Preventer of Acute Care Hospitalization (ACH)
Learn how effective management of medications can lower your agency's acute care hospitalization and emergency department use.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 30, 2023
Program Description: Identifying High Risk Drug classes has been a challenge under OASIS E,
but there are many challenges that have been with us since the beginning. Of 366 patients discharged from the hospital with a follow-up PCP appointment within two months:
64% used at least one med not ordered at discharge
73% failed to use at least one med ordered at discharge
32% did not take meds ordered at discharge at all
An effective drug regimen review includes recognizing and mitigating medication issues from the beginning and providing effective
teaching. Learn how effective management of medications can lower your agency's acute care hospitalization and emergency department use.
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
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 08.30.2025
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, Vice President Quality and Education, McBee
About the Presenter(s): Lisa Selman-Holman brings more than 35 years of experience in the home health & hospice industry, specializing
in regulatory compliance, both as an RN and a home care attorney. Lisa founded Selman-Holman & Associates and CoDR (Coding Done Right), a coding outsource and audit company in 2004.
Lisa has a wide range of regulatory experience in home health and has served on numerous committees and task forces. Selman-Holman was recently acquired by McBee in July 2021.
In her role as VP of Education and Quality, Lisa leads the quality audit team to ensure the highest-level of accuracy in coding and clinical documentation internally at McBee
and externally for clients nationwide. She will expand McBee’s educational offerings, including live events and on-demand online trainings through the McBee Post-Acute Academy.
[3788] Effective Drug Regimen Review as a Preventer of Acute Care Hospitalization (ACH)s
- Speaker
- Selman-Holman, Lisa
- Model
- 3788
$30.00
Emergency Preparedness
[3710] Emergency Preparedness
What is required of healthcare providers regarding OSHA, the CMS mandatory vaccination rule, crisis standards
of care as well as Texas licensing regulations.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 15, 2022
Program Description: Emergency Preparedness is a topic we can all relate to in light of the COVID-19 public
health emergency. In this session, learn what is required of healthcare providers regarding OSHA, the CMS mandatory vaccination rule, crisis standards
of care as well as Texas licensing regulations. Discover how to be compliant with policies, staff training, patient education and planning, and disaster exercises.
This presentation will also cover some of the challenges with regard to violence in the workplace.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.15.2024
Social Work Continuing Education
1.5 Hr(s) SWCEU
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Texas Social Worker CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of social work education by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners, approved provider #1230.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Barbara B. Citarella RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, NHDP-BC, President, RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consultants
About the Presenter(s):
Barbara B. Citarella is the founder of the award-winning company RBC Limited, a healthcare and management company
specializing in healthcare operations including value based purchasing, strategic planning, leadership retreats, audits, and compliance with regulatory requirements. She is also the only
recognized expert in disaster preparedness for the home care, long term care and hospice industry. She was a certified instructor at the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for
Domestic Preparedness. Barbara was part of Homeland Security’s committee to re-write the DHS/FEMA Disaster Preparedness Guidelines for People with Special Needs. She also served as
the conference coordinator for The National Pandemic Flu Conference held in Washington, D.C. She was the lead on the first national research project ever conducted on the home care
and hospice industry and its response to the H1N1 Pandemic. Results were published 2011 in the American Journal of Infection Control, a peer reviewed journal. . She is a founding
member of the Mu Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing. She currently serves as a subject matter expert for the Unites States Assistant
Secretary of Preparedness and Response program ASPR TRACIE and her guidance documents have been used during the COVID pandemic by various state governors, the CDC and federal
government agencies.
[3710] Emergency Preparedness
- Speaker
- Citarella, Barbara
- Model
- 3710
$45.00
Emergency Preparedness – Develop and Maintain a Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Compliance
[3805] Emergency Preparedness – Develop and Maintain a Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Compliance
Learn the elements required in the emergency preparedness and response plan outlined in TX Regs.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 7, 2023
Program Description: Emergency Preparedness is an essential part of providing quality care to patients and ensuring your agency is
prepared when an emergency event strikes. You will learn the elements required in the emergency preparedness and response plan as outlined in the Texas licensing regulations and discover
how to be compliant with Emergency Preparedness including:
policies and procedures
risk assessment
communication plan
training and testing
documentation of any actual events
This program also includes strategies for ongoing compliance for survey readiness.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.07.2025
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Lisa McClammy, BSN, RN, COS-C, HCS-D, HCS-O, Senior Clinical Education Consultant, MAC Legacy
About the Presenter(s): Lisa McClammy has more than 26 years of diverse nursing experience. Her experience includes Director of Customer Success for
a Home Health Software Company and Director of Patient Care and Alternate Administrator for a home health agency, which gives her a unique perspective and understanding of the challenges home care
agencies face. Her clinical and consulting experience in the home care industry is the foundation for a variety of education topics presented to agencies, state associations, webinars, and workshops.
Lisa is a CHAP and ACHC certified consultant.
[3805] Emergency Preparedness – Develop and Maintain a Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Compliance
- Speaker
- McClammy, Lisa
- Model
- 3805
$45.00
Emergency Preparedness – Disaster Response, Operation Recovery and Resources
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
1.50 Clock Hrs
Social Worker
1.50 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:
§97.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§97.260[a][9]community resources
Program Description: Over the course of 2017 in Texas experienced devastation
from Hurricane Harvey that damaged building structures and induced record breaking flooding with rainfall from the storm
widespread 15 to 30 inches in one day, with some spots picking up 50 inches or more. 40% of Texas licensed home care agencies
were located in the FEMA affected areas according to TAHC&H's calculation.
In addition to the Texas natural disaster, we experienced active shootings and terrorist events in our country.
Now more than ever, home care agencies must review and test their emergency preparedness plan.
This program brings you up-to-date on the necessity to review your continuity of operations plans, Emergency policies and
procedures, and necessity for developing partnerships with home health care agencies and other health care entities.
Additionally, a HCSSA provider will share their experience on how they implemented their plan during the disaster.
Information about the applicability of the new federal emergency preparedness rules to the plan is also discussed.
Program Learning Outcome:
Learners will apply disaster preparedness rules, regulatory changes, and requirements that are impacting their
daily practice into their disaster preparedness planning and agency operations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Rachel Hammon,BSN, RN, Executive Director, TAHC&H /
Marissa Machado, Chief Operating Officer, TAHC&H / Leann Hubert, Owner, Amazing Grace Hospice
About the Presenter:
Rachel Hammon received her Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing
from the University of Texas in Austin. She has 23 years of experience in nursing with 19 years’ experience in the home health industry.
During her employment with a home health agency, she served in many roles, which gave her a diverse knowledge of the industry. At the
Texas Association for Home Care and Hospice Rachel assisted member agencies with compliance with state and federal laws, served as a
liaison with state and federal government officials and on the Nurse Practice Advisory Committee for the Board of Nurse Examiners. As
the Executive Director, Rachel is responsible for implementing the mission of the association which is to advocate for ethical practices,
quality, and economic viability of licensed providers of home and community support services in Texas. As part of that advocacy she
routinely works with legislators and state agency staff on legislation and policy that affects the home care industry.
About the Presenter:
Marissa Flores Machado is Chief Operation Officer at TAHC&H. Her work
experience in the health home and hospice industry began in 1981. With over 35 years’ of industry experience she recently worked at
DataLogic Software, Inc., an HHSC EVV Vendor, as their Compliance Director. Her previous work experience was at the Texas Department
of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) where she credentialed and licensed HCSSAs; and before that she worked at Girling Health Care, Inc.
in various corporate positions ensuring safety and compliance.
About the Presenter:
Leann Hubert is a graduate from Texas A&M University and has been
a licensed SW since 1994. She has worked in many areas of Social Work to include consulting, Home Health, Long term care, rehabilitative
care as well as hospice, which is where her heart lies. In 2008, Leann’s idea to open Amazing Grace Hospice came to fruition and today
she is the sole owner of the company. She continues to be a play a vital role in the Interdisciplinary Team at Amazing Grace Hospice and
remains actively involved with the healthcare community.
[3102] Emergency Preparedness – Disaster Response, Operation Recovery and Resources
- Speaker
- Hammon, Rachel Machado, Marissa
- Model
- 3102
$45.00
Emergency Preparedness | Play Calling
[3570] Emergency Preparedness | Play Calling
Emergency Preparedness is a "team sport"; learn the requirements and best practices to ensure your
team members understand their roles and execute effectively when an emergency threatens.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 16, 2021
Program Description: Emergency Preparedness is a "team sport". Having an overall "play calling" strategy that favors your agency's
strengths as well as identifies and improves upon your weaknesses is required by CMS regulation. In this presentation, learn the requirements and best practices to ensure your
team members understand their roles and execute effectively when an emergency threatens.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
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): Jennifer Gibson Osburn, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, Director of Education, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
About the Presenter(s):
Jennifer Gibson Osburn is a Registered Nurse with over 27 years of combined home health staff nurse, clinical management,
administration, and technology experience. This diverse background combined with certifications for OASIS and ICD-10 coding knowledge creates a depth of connection to home health staff across the nation.
As a seasoned Medicare regulatory thought leader, Jennifer regularly trains on PDGM, Conditions of Participation, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control, QAPI, Documentation, Coding,
OASIS, agency operations and management. Her heart for teaching and supporting home health professionals has created opportunities to present for The Joint Commission, CHAP, NAHC, and
numerous state home health associations.
[3570] Emergency Preparedness | Play Calling
- Speaker
- Osburn, Jennifer
- Model
- 3570
$45.00
Emergency Preparedness Plan Blueprint | The Necessary Tools for Compliance for LCHHS & HOSPICE
[W3414] Emergency Preparedness Plan Blueprint | The Necessary Tools for Compliance for LCHHS & HOSPICE
EP plan tools for Licensed and Certified Home Health Services & Hospice
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Pandemic Recovery Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 20, 2020
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
2.5 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
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Program Description: Some of the biggest changes in home health and hospice pandemic plans have been presented since the introduction of COVID-19 into our world.
Reframing your Emergency Preparedness Plan is one of the most important steps you can take during a pandemic occurance.
This program provides you with the necessary tools to be compliant with the requirements of both Medicare and Hospice emergency preparedness planning.
The presenter discusses the details of the four (4) phases of emergency planning:
Mitigation - including education & awareness, hazard assessment, vulnerability assessment
Preparedness - including telecommunication plan, training, exercises and building relationships with community partners
Response - including taking quick action to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic human needs and subsistence of the affected population
Recovery - taking actions after an emergency to restore and resume normal operation and rebuilding and repairing with goal of improving conditions and reducing future risks.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Jennifer Gibson Osburn
About the Presenter:
Jennifer Gibson Osburn is a Registered Nurse with over 26 years of combined staff nurse, clinical management, administrator, and technology experience.
She is a certified OASIS specialist and Home Health coder and uses this diverse background to engage attendees across the nation. Past seminar experience includes presentations for The Joint Commission, CHAP, NAHC,
and numerous state home health associations.
As a seasoned Medicare regulatory thought leader, Jennifer regularly trains on PDGM, Conditions of Participation, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control, QAPI,
Documentation, Coding, OASIS, agency operations and management. Her heart for teaching and supporting home health professionals is the foundation on which she has launched a private home health education practice,
Home Centered Insights. She is committed to the success of the home care industry and currently serves TAHCH’s Clinical Practice, Medicare, and Government Affairs committees.
[W3414] The Emergency Preparedness Plan Blueprint | The Necessary Tools for Compliance for LCHHS & HOSPICE
Subscribers to this webinar receive 24/7 on-demand access for three (3) months. When subscribing to this webinar along with other programs totaling 12 hours or more, the access period increases to six (6) months.
- Speaker
- Osburn, Jennifer
- Model
- W3414
$75.00
Emergency Preparedness Plan Blueprint | The Necessary Tools for Compliance for LHHS & PAS
[W3415] Emergency Preparedness Plan Blueprint | The Necessary Tools for Compliance for LHHS & PAS
EP plan tools for Licensed Home Health Services & Personal Assistance Services
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Pandemic Recovery Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 20, 2020
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
2.5 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
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Program Description: Some of the biggest changes in home health and hospice pandemic plans have been presented since the introduction of COVID-19 into our world.
Reframing your Emergency Preparedness Plan is one of the most important steps you can take during a pandemic occurance.
This program provides you with the necessary tools to be compliant with the requirements of both LHHS and PAS emergency preparedness planning.
The presenter discusses the details of the four (4) phases of emergency planning:
Mitigation - including education & awareness, hazard assessment, vulnerability assessment
Preparedness - including telecommunication plan, training, exercises and building relationships with community partners
Response - including taking quick action to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic human needs and subsistence of the affected population
Recovery - taking actions after an emergency to restore and resume normal operation and rebuilding and repairing with goal of improving conditions and reducing future risks.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Jennifer Lopez, BSN, RN
About the Presenter:
Jennifer Lopez is a Clinical Consultant with Lopez Healthcare Consulting while completing her MSN & Family Nurse Practitioner degree.
She has worked in healthcare for over 25 years in many different settings including acute care, physician office, home health care and residential services. She received her LVN from Cooke County College in 1987,
Associates Degree in Nursing from North Central Texas College in 1991 and her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from The University of Texas, Austin in 2003. She is also a Certified Developmental Disabilities Nurse (CDDN).
Her current responsibilities include providing education, training and clinical support for the Home Health and IDD programs in Texas. She also serves as Immediate Past President of the Texas Association of Home Care and Hospice.
Jennifer has a vast range of expertise in the areas of operations, due diligence, QA, clinical, state and federal regulations, compliance and investigations.
Jennifer has a passion to ensure each person cared for receives the highest quality care possible.
[W3415] The Emergency Preparedness Plan Blueprint | The Necessary Tools for Compliance for LHHS & PAS
Subscribers to this webinar receive 24/7 on-demand access for three (3) months. When subscribing to this webinar along with other programs totaling 12 hours or more, the access period increases to six (6) months.
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- Lopez, Jennifer
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- W3415
$75.00
