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Advanced Concepts in Employment Law: Doing the Labor and Employment Dance

[3140] Advanced Concepts in Employment Law – Doing the Labor and Employment Compliance Dance
Guides you through the steps every company can take to reduce its legal risk. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: November 13, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston 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][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting Program Description: Wage and hour compliance remains a particularly challenging area for home care agencies to master and presents one of the highest risks of legal liability. This presentation guides you through the steps every company can take to reduce its legal risk. You will gain an understanding of the home care practices targeted in recent lawsuits and government investigations – including: live-in and 24-hour shifts background check protocols pay per visit rate manipulation claims timekeeping procedures When completed, you will be able to identify potential problems and with a better understanding of the compliance materials available in the home care toolkit to assist with your plan for improvement. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will identify how to remain in compliance with wage and hour laws. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Angelo Spinola, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson; About the Presenter:
Angelo Spinola regularly represents employers across the country in collective, class, and hybrid actions brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act and various state wage and hour laws. Appearing on behalf of employers in federal and state courts and administrative tribunals throughout the United States, Angelo has litigated all types of discrimination cases, including age, disability, race, national origin, sex, harassment and retaliation. Additionally, Angelo regularly assists employers to promote an issue-free work environment through counseling, training and other preventive strategies. He also conducts training on employment-related issues for management personnel, lawyers and human resources professionals and is a regular speaker before business organizations and human resource groups on a wide variety of employment law topics. [3140] Advanced Concepts in Employment Law – Doing the Labor and Employment Compliance Dance

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Spinola, Angelo

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Advanced Concepts in Ethical Practices

[3814] Advanced Concepts in Ethical Practices
Business owners and leaders must practice ethically and can’t afford to ignore this informative program. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 7, 2023 Program Description: Heidi Kocher, attorney from Liles Parker PLLC, tackles the sensitive issues of ethical practices in the healthcare industry. Heidi addresses fraudulent business behaviors, both operationally and clinically, as well as issues surrounding upcoding, staffing ratios, clinicians not turning in notes and lastly, agencies being compliant with their compliance plan, etc. Business owners and leaders must practice ethically and can’t afford to ignore this informative program. 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][4]ethics Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.0 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 11.07.2025 Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151 Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation. Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.” Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Heidi Kocher Esq. , J.D., M.B.A., C.H.C. Liles Parker PLLC About the Presenter(s): Heidi Kocher is a partner with Liles Parker and has over 20 years of experience in health care legal and compliance-related issues, representing all kinds of health care providers of all size. Her experience includes serving as a chief privacy officer and interim chief compliance officer at a medical device manufacturer. She also served as an outside compliance expert to a hospital and a clinical laboratory that were under Corporate Integrity Agreements. She has significant reimbursement experience, responding to and defending audits, addressing coverage policy issues, challenging denials, recoupments, and loss of billing privileges, obtaining HCPCS codes, and other reimbursement related issues. Her experience also includes implementing Corporate Integrity Agreements, guiding clients through voluntary self-disclosures and seeking advisory opinions from the OIG. In acknowledgement of her expertise, Ms. Kocher has served as a lecturer in the Biomedical Engineering department at the University of Texas at Dallas. Ms. Kocher is licensed in Texas and Maryland and Certified in Healthcare Compliance. [3814] Advanced Concepts in Ethical Practices

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Kocher, Heidi

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Kocher, Heidi

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Advanced Concepts in Ethics: Resourceful Leadership

[3310] Advanced Concepts in Ethics: Resourceful Leadership
This presentation teaches Administrators how, and where, to locate community resources for their patients/clients, how to utilize community resources in an ethical way, as well as how to train field staff, to recognize issues in the home care setting that might warrant the use of community resources. TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 11/12/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Administrator Program Conference in Houston. It is one of 20 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: November 12, 2019 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Administrator Program | Houston 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][4]ethics §558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers Program Description:Home Health agencies have a duty of care for the patients/clients they serve. A duty of care refers to the obligation to take responsible care to avoid injury to a person whom, it can be reasonably foreseen, might be injured by an act or omission. Omission is often the area that puts agencies at greatest risk. A clinician didn’t know how to meet a need, therefore, they overlook that it exist. In home health, the care you provide must be looked at through a multidisciplinary lens where multiple complex issues will arise. As an Administrator, there will be times you are dependent on outside resources, and community partners, to solve a need. It is also important to understand ethical issues associated with using outside resources, including ensuring that there are no “kickbacks” associated with using other community partners. This presentation teaches Administrators how, and where, to locate community resources for their patients/clients, how to utilize community resources in an ethical way, as well as how to train field staff, to recognize issues in the home care setting that might warrant the use of community resources. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and identify ethical issues associated with using community resources and ways to recognize issues in the home care setting that might warrant the use of community resources. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Ricka Willett, BSW, Director of Patient Services, Healing Hands Healthcare, LLC and Summer Napier, RN, BSN, COS-C, HCS-C, CEO, Healing Hands Healthcare, LLC About the Presenters:
Ricka Willett is the Director of Patient Services at Healing Hands Healthcare, LLC. Ricka previously spent 7+ years as a hospital social worker prior to joining the home health industry. Ricka is the head of the Business Development team where she has been highly successful in facilitating organic growth, as well as, in expanding the organizations foot print into new territories. Ricka is an active member in both the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice, as well as the National Association of Home Care & Hospice, where she participates on multiple committees. Ricka has a Bachelors in Social Work, and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration in Healthcare Management. Summer Napier is the founder, and CEO, of Healing Hands Healthcare, LLC, Healing Hands Primary Home Care, LLC, and Little Black Bag House Calls, LLC. Summer has more than 10 years’ experience in home care, with the past 5+ years being in executive level management. Summer oversees the daily operations, growth, profitability, and the execution of the company’s vision. Summer is an active member in both the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice, as well as the National Association of Home Care & Hospice where she participates on multiple committees, as well as the Private Duty Advisory Board. Summer is certified as a Home Care Specialist in Compliance, as well as a Home Care Clinical Specialist in Oasis. She has a Bachelors in Science of Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration in Healthcare Management. [3310] Advanced Concepts in Ethics: Resourceful Leadership

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Willett, Ricka & Napier, Summer

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Advanced Concepts in Finance

[3564] Advanced Concepts in Finance
This presentation outlines key principles for participation and consensus with financial goals, excellence in documentation, and how everyone can contribute to an effective budget and plan. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 16, 2021 Program Description: A good budget is the foundation of any strong financial plan. It requires a range of perspectives within home care and hospice organizations to set realistic (not optimistic) plans. Budgeting exercises must consider team functions and goals, allowing necessary time to gain input and share an understanding of how the budget can foster consistent operational performance. This presentation outlines key principles for participation and consensus with financial goals, excellence in documentation, and how everyone can contribute to an effective budget and plan. 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 1.5 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): 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. [3564] Advanced Concepts in Finance

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Knight, Amy

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Advanced Concepts in Finance | Financial Considerations When Buying or Selling an Agency​

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Taylor, Amy

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Advanced Concepts in Finance: Principles for Budgeting

[3311] Advanced Concepts in Finance: Principles for Budgeting
This presentation outlines key principles for participation and consensus with financial goals, excellence in documentation, and how everyone can contribute to an effective budget and plan. TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 11/12/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Administrator Program Conference in Houston. It is one of 20 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: November 12, 2019 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Administrator Program | Houston 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][7]financial management Program Description: A good budget is the foundation of any strong financial plan. It requires a range of perspectives within home care and hospice organizations to set realistic (not optimistic) plans. Budgeting exercises must consider team functions and goals, allowing necessary time to gain input and share an understanding of how the budget can foster consistent operational performance. This presentation outlines key principles for participation and consensus with financial goals, excellence in documentation, and how everyone can contribute to an effective budget and plan. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by identifying how a realistic budget can enhance operational and clinical performance. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Ron Barrera, Managing Director, Simione Healthcare Consultants About the Presenters:
Ron Barrera serves as a Managing Director at Simione Healthcare Consultants, drawing on more than 30 years of progressive financial, operational and strategic experience as a home health and hospice executive, consultant and interim leader. He spearheads team consulting efforts in finance to support clients with financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, accounts receivable management, benchmarking, strategic planning, transition of new acquisitions, purchasing and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement issues. A resident of Alpharetta, Georgia, Ron previously served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas in Dallas/Fort Worth, and also served as a vice president of operations for a large for-profit home health agency. In his role as a consultant, he has assisted organizations in achieving enterprise wide goals for transformation and performance improvement, enhancing back office processes, systematizing end-to-end departments and their deliverables, and developing shared service functions. As a highly experienced interim leader, Ron has served as executive director and chief financial officer, managing financial, operational and reimbursement functions for providers ranging in size from $25M to $280M+ in annual revenue. An active member of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice, and the Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association, Ron is a seasoned speaker for state and national associations. He graduated with a B.B.A. in accounting from Lamar University. [3311] Advanced Concepts in Finance: Principles for Budgeting

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Barerra, Ron

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Advanced Concepts in Finance: Revenue Cycle Management

[3134] Advanced Concepts in Finance: Revenue Cycle Management
You can’t afford to ignore this presentation as it dissects the home health revenue cycle. TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 11/12/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Administrator Program in Houston. It is one of 15 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: November 12, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.75 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: Management of the home health revenue cycle is an evolving challenge and must be effective. Cash flow optimization efforts must be balanced against compliance threats. The complexity of the revenue cycle continues to change with the onslaught of new payers. When processes are not effectively managed the agency’s cash flow can suffer significantly. The CMS Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) initiative and the possible implementation of the Review Choice Demonstration has heightened the potential risks of poor revenue cycle or documentation management practices. You can’t afford to ignore this presentation as it dissects the home health revenue cycle. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively participate in the learning activity and apply best practices for documentation management processes. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, CEO, Healthcare Provider Solutions About the Presenter:
Melinda Gaboury with more than 27 years in home care, has over 17 years of executive speaking and educating experience, including extensive day to day interaction with home care and hospice professionals. She routinely conducts Home Care and Hospice Reimbursement Workshops and speaks at state association meetings throughout the country. Melinda has profound experience in Medicare PPS training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews and due diligence. ZPIC, RA, ADR & TPE appeals with all Medicare MACs have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving on the NAHC/HHFMA Advisory Board as ex-officio and is Associate Director on the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health Pocket Guide to OASIS-C2: A Reference for Field Staff. [3134] Advanced Concepts in Finance: Revenue Cycle Management

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Gaboury, Melinda

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Advanced Concepts in Finance: The Science of a Successful Budget

[3714] Advanced Concepts in Finance: The Science of a Successful Budget
How to master the components of a successful operating budget. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 15, 2022 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 a world where cuts to payments and everchanging regulations dictate how your agency operates, budgeting your revenues as well as expenses has never been more important. In order to budget properly in the current healthcare environment, collaboration between the clinical and fiscal teams is a MUST! In this presentation, you will master the components of a successful operating budget by understanding how to use their cost report and clinical documentation to leverage a financial competitive advantage. Being aware of financial implications before admitting a patient can help to put your agency on the path to success. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Natalie Alexander, Manager, WIPFLI About the Presenter(s):
Natalie Alexander joined the Healthcare division of Mueller Prost in 2016 as an intern. She specializes in preparing cost reports and reimbursement with Home Health and Hospice agencies. Natalie works closely with Hospice providers to plan for their yearly Hospice caps. Before Natalie was involved with Home Health and Hospice, she worked with Skilled Nursing Facilities and Home Offices preparing Medicare and Medicaid Cost Reports. She has worked closely in the following states: Texas, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas. With her experience, she is responsible for data gathering and analysis, completion of cost reports, and training new team members and interns. With Natalie’s passion for healthcare, she has become a resource that clients rely on. [3714] Advanced Concepts in Finance: The Science of a Successful Budget

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Alexander, Natalie

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Advanced Concepts in Finances: Advanced Reporting for Non-Financial People

[3461] Advanced Concepts in Finances: Advanced Reporting for Non-Financial People
Importance of training clinical, operational, financial aspects... Presentation Info: TAHC&H Virtual Event | Administrator Program | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 17, 2020 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][7]financial management Program Description: A solid foundation of business knowledge through the multi-faceted changes agencies have had to endure this year, is the key to surviving. Businesses have had to morph practices to comply with multiple regulatory changes and temporary waivers. This program will stress the importance of the most effective utilization of training your staff from clinical, operational, financial aspects and review how the intake/referrals process plays into the business practice. 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. [3461] Advanced Concepts in Finances: Advanced Reporting for Non-Financial People

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Knight, Amy

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Advanced Concepts in Infection Control

[3716] Advanced Concepts in Infection Control
a focus on the latest practices and guidance as well as how to develop these advanced concepts into your infection prevention program. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 15, 2022 Program Description: During the last two years, the world has experienced the devastation of an infectious disease. It made health care workers and provider organizations rethink infection control practice. Everyday practice became more sophisticated and will continue to stay at a heightened level as the country and world see increases in Ebola, Polio, RSV, Influenza and COVID-19. This session will focus on the latest practices and guidance as well as how to develop these advanced concepts into your infection prevention program. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.259[d][8]infection control §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.5 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 11.15.2024 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): 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. [3716] Advanced Concepts in Infection Control

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Citarella, Barbara

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Advanced Concepts in Infection Control | A Comprehensive Infection Pgm to Prevent Transmission

[3567] Advanced Concepts in Infection Control | A Comprehensive Infection Program to Prevent Transmission of Infectious Diseases
Steps you, as an administrator or leader in the agency, need to ensure is taking place to meet regulatory guidance, and keep your staff and clients safe. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 16, 2021 Program Description: A comprehensive infection prevention and control (IPC) program is part of the Conditions of Participation, Emergency Preparedness, and OSHA surveys. COVID made agencies acutely aware of the potential gaps in their infection control and prevention programs. In this presentation learn what basic steps you, as an administrator or leader in the agency, need to ensure is taking place to meet regulatory guidance, and keep your staff and clients safe. Before COVID- reared its ugly head, the CDC noted in an Emerging Infectious Disease article that home-based nurses or caregivers have the opportunity to spot signs of infection during wound care, respiratory care, infusion therapy, enteral therapy, and urinary tract care. From basics of teaching proper techniques, to monitoring, to contact tracing, we discuss ways to combine several of your activities to decrease the amount of work needed to meet regulatory guidelines. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.259[d][8]infection control §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and 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): J’non Griffin RN, MHA, HCS-D,HCS-C,HCS-H,COS-C | SimiTree Healthcare Consulting About the Presenter(s):
J’non Griffin is a 34 year veteran of home care as an RN. She received her Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration in 2005. She has experience as a field nurse, director and executive with home health and hospice agencies, both large and small. J’non is certified as a Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D), Certified in OASIS competency, COS-C, Certified in Homecare Coding Specialist-Hospice (HCS-H), Home Care Specialist-Compliance (HCS-C)and is an AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM trainer/ambassador. J’non is an accredited ACHC and CHAP consultant. She has presented several webinars and has been a nationally recognized speaker on a variety of subjects. [3567] Advanced Concepts in Infection Control | A Comprehensive Infection Program to Prevent Transmission of Infectious Diseases

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Griffin, J'non

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Advanced Concepts in Leadership: Testing Leadership

[3454] Advanced Concepts in Leadership: Testing Leadership
Learn about the traits and practices of successful leaders. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Virtual Event | Administrator Program | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 10, 2020 Program Description: Everyday is a new adventure in home care but this year has tested home health and hospice leaders in ways that could have never expected. While each of us can think of a leader that has positively impacted our care, rarely do we have the opportunity to take a deep dive into what traits successful leaders share, the tools that are leveraged by successful leaders and how successful leaders maintain themselves to ensure that they are performing at the level required to be successful. This session is intended to teach Administrators the traits of successful leaders, how strategic planning and change management promote the success of leaders and the organizations that they lead and how self-care is a fundamental for leaders in home care. 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) Social Work Continuing Education 1.0 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. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Zaundra Ellis | Hospice Product Manager, Axxess About the Presenter(s):
Zaundra Ellis leverages her many years of expertise in the hospice industry to create a software that is easy to use and allows clients to be clinically, administratively and financially compliant. Prior to joining Axxess, Zaundra served as the Executive Director and Regional Director for Kindred Hospice and Heart to Heart Hospice agencies across Texas. In this role she oversaw an inpatient hospice facility, created and implemented a companywide QAPI program for an organization that served more than 2,500 patients, and used her experience to create operations that improved compliance and maximized reimbursements. Zaundra is an active member of the Texas Association of Home Care and Hospice and has served on multiple committees including the Education, Hospice and Medicare/Medicaid committees. [3454] Advanced Concepts in Leadership: Testing Leadership

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Ellis, Zaundra

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Advanced Concepts in Operations

[3566] Advanced Concepts in Operations
Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 16, 2021 Program Description: Coming Soon! 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 1.25 Clock Hr(s) Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. About the Presenter(s):
Melinda Gaboury, with more than 28 years in home care, has over 18 years of executive speaking and educating experience, including extensive day to day interaction with home care and hospice professionals. She routinely conducts Home Care and Hospice Reimbursement Workshops and speaks at state association meetings throughout the country. Melinda has profound experience in Medicare PDGM training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews and due diligence. UPIC, RA, ADR &TPE appeals with all Medicare MACs have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving on the NAHC/HHFMA Advisory Board and Work Group and is Associate Director on the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide toOASIS-D1. [3566] Advanced Concepts in Operations

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Gaboury, Melinda

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Advanced Concepts in Risk Management | What Providers Need to Know

[3894] Advanced Concepts in Risk Management
Gain a better understanding of the law and updates and how to navigate the specifics of Texas and Federal law on the subject. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | Administrator Program | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access Presentation Date | September 11, 2024 Program Description: This presentation covers the Texas Advance Directives Act as it applies to Home Care, Hospice and providers in general. It covers necessary policies and procedures as well as risk management. At the end of the session, you will have a better understanding of the law and updates and how to navigate the specifics of Texas and Federal law on the subject. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][2]legal issues regarding advance directives §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 1.25 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.25 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 11.11.2026 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): Troy Brooks, Of Counsel, Degan, Blanchard & Nash About the Presenter(s): Tro Brooks is a former Assistant General Counsel for the Texas Department of Human Services (now the Texas Health and Human Services Commission). He has been representing healthcare providers in private practice since 2004. He routinely advises clients on compliance with state and federal regulations, the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, HIPAA, and general business law. He is of Counsel with Degan, Blanchard & Nash in their New Orleans office. [3894] Advanced Concepts in Risk Management

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Advanced Concepts in Risk Management: Advance Directives – What Providers Need to Know

[3808] Advanced Concepts in Risk Management: Advance Directives – What Providers Need to Know
Covers the Texas Advance Directives Act as it applies to Home Care, Hospice and providers in general. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 6, 2023 Program Description: In this presentation Troy Brooks covers the Texas Advance Directives Act as it applies to Home Care, Hospice and providers in general. He covers necessary policies and procedures as well as risk management. Participants will have a better understanding of the law and updates and how to navigate the specifics of Texas and Federal law on the subject. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][2]legal issues regarding advance directives §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 1.25 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.25 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 11.06.2025 Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151 Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation. Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.” Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Troy Brooks, Attorney, Degan, Blanchard & Nash About the Presenter(s): Troy Brooks, a former Assistant General Counsel for the Texas Department of Human Services, the predecessor agency of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has practiced almost exclusively in the area of non-acute long term care throughout the country. Mr. Brooks has been practicing for over 20 years. He began as a judicial clerk for the Honorable B. Dexter Ryland, Chief Judge of Louisiana’s 9th Judicial District Court. Mr. Brooks is now with Degan, Blanchard & Nash and his practice provides a full range of services for healthcare providers throughout the country. From defending a provider from Medicare, Medicare or licensure enforcement to handling mergers and acquisitions, Mr. Brooks’ practice covers a wide range of areas impacting healthcare providers. [3808] Advanced Concepts in Risk Management: Advance Directives – What Providers Need to Know

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Advanced Concepts in Technology: Artificial Intelligence

[3813] Advanced Concepts in Technology: Artificial Intelligence
Learn more about what and how AI will revolutionize how we work today. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 7, 2023 Program Description: Artificial Intelligence or AI is all the rage today. Some say it is more transformative than the internet. What is it really and how will it likely impact our industry? Watch Chris Attaya and learn more about what and how AI will revolutionize how we work today. 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) 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): Chris Attaya, MBA, Vice President, Product Strategy, Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) About the Presenter(s): Chris Attaya joined SHP in 2014 after spending 28 years in executive and consulting positions within the Home Health and Hospice industry. In his role, he is responsible for product development and client relationships to help organizations achieve increased operational and financial performance through the use of SHP’s industry leading analytics platform and benchmark data. Prior to SHP, Chris was the CFO at the VNA of Boston and had worked at Partners Health Care at Home as CFO and CEO. He received a B.A. in Public Health from Tufts University and an M.B.A. from the Graduate School of Management at Boston University concentrating in Health Care Finance. [3813] Advanced Concepts in Technology: Artificial Intelligence

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Advanced Concepts in Training Requirements | More Than Just a Checklist

[3568] Advanced Concepts in Training Requirements | More Than Just a Checklist
A summary of the required training for all Home & Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSA) to assure that employees, contractors and volunteers receive the right training at the right time. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 16, 2021 Program Description: This presentation provides a summary of the required training for all Home & Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSA). The administrator must assure that employees, contractors and volunteers receive the right training at the right time. Despite the difficulty of this undertaking, this presentation encourages you to embrace training as a an opportunity to improve performance, business alignment, value, and retention. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §558.260[a][5]quality improvement Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) 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): Valerie Cornett, MS, Chief of Strategy and Innovation, MAC Legacy About the Presenter(s):
Valerie Cornett is the Chief of Strategy and Innovation for MAC Legacy. Valerie has been in the home health and hospice industry since 1995, and brings many distinctive qualities to the team. She has served in many roles over the years spanning from education to operations to finance. Her leadership experience will help agencies not only meet their goals, but also solve a myriad of challenges. Valerie looks forward to building relationships with providers and other vendors to strengthen the industry. [3568] Advanced Concepts in Training Requirements | More Than Just a Checklist

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Affordable Care Act [ACA] & Employer Mandate: The Numbers Count!

[2607] Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Employer Mandate- The Numbers Count! Education-Training Credits: 1.50 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Summary: Find out what numbers in the ACA can impact your agency. 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: Haff, Alicia Program Description: The US Treasury Department published final regulations implementing Employer Shared Responsibility Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for 2015. The final rules provide, for 2015, that an employer responsibility provision will generally apply to larger firms with 100 or more full-time employees starting in 2015 and employers with 50 or more full-time employees starting in 2016. This program addresses the transition provisions, and clarifies whether employees of certain types or in certain occupations are considered full-time, including volunteers. It provides information about the employer responsibility provisions in 2015 such as who must offer coverage to at least 70 percent of full-time employees as one of the conditions for avoiding an assessable payment, rather than 95 percent which will begin in 2016. Alicia also discusses the full-time employee status determination and an optional look-back measurement method to make it easier to determine whether employees with varying hours and seasonal employees are full-time, help clarify the method and the alternative monthly method of determining full-time status, and review the final rules which provide safe harbors that make it easy for employers to determine whether the coverage they offer is affordable to employees and next steps for simplifying employer information reporting. Presentation Date: 8.21.2014 Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to: Recognize that knowledge is power when understanding the employer mandate. Identify which employer size “sandbox” applies to your organization.  Identify which employees must be offered coverage in 2015 to avoid costly penalties.  Design a recordkeeping system to track employer mandate requirements.  About the Presenter:
Alicia J. Haff, JD, has practiced law in Texas since 1997, having obtained her Bachelor of Arts in History from Trinity University in 1992 and her Juris Doctorate from the University Of Texas School Of Law in Austin. From 1997 until 2010, Alicia spent her time litigating employment disputes, commercial matters and personal injury claims. Healthcare issues and specifically, the Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, have become Alicia’s passion. To that end, she obtained her Texas General Lines License in 2007 and thereafter, obtained her Certified Health Care Specialist designation and is certified as a Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Professional. As part of her consulting practice, Alicia is retained on a regular basis by clients to advise on the intricacies of the Affordable Care Act and clients’ need to come into compliance with the law and surrounding regulations. [2607] Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Employer Mandate- The Numbers Count!

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All in a Day’s Work… “Surveyor is in the Lobby!”

[3143] All in a Day’s Work… “Surveyor is in the Lobby!”
Master your administrative responsibilities before a surveyor appears in the lobby! TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 11/13/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Administrator Program in Houston. It is one of 15 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: November 13, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston 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][2]development and interpretation of agency policies §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting Program Description: Administrators of home health and hospice agencies are responsible for implementing and supervising the administrative policies and operations of the agency AND for supervising the provision of all services to agency clients on a day-to-day basis. The time to ensure that you have mastered these responsibilities is not when the surveyor is in the lobby! This discussion of Chapter 97 rules can potentially improve your survey outcomes and increase the likelihood of sustained success for surveys to come. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by ensuring that agencies’ clinical practices and documentation are in compliance with the Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSA) licensure regulations to ensure successful surveys and optimal patient care. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Dana Madison, RN, BSN, MBA, Administrator/Owner, BSA Compassion Home Care; Mary Helen Tieken, RN, BSN, President, Nurses in Touch, Inc. About the Presenter:
Dana Madison is the Administrator / Co-Owner of BSA Compassion Home Care in Amarillo, Tx as well as the Alternate Administrator / Co-Owner of two PAS agencies in Lubbock and Amarillo. Dana's health care experience includes working as a RN for 39 years, hospital administration for 2 years, Practice Manager of a physicians' practice for 8 years and a home health administrator and owner for 24 years. Dana received her BSN from Texas Women's University in Denton and a MBA in Health Care Administration from the University of Dallas. Dana served as the President of the Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice from 2010-2012 and currently serves as the Treasurer for the Board of TAHCH. About the Presenter:
Mary Helen Tieken is the Owner/Administrator of Nurses In Touch, Inc., a licensed and certified home health and hospice agency she established in 1990 in Floresville, Texas. She has been a registered nurse for 32 years with a background in Oncology, Neurology, and Urology, and has spent the last 27 years in home health and hospice. [3143] All in a Day’s Work… “Surveyor is in the Lobby!”

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