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.
[1543] Workplace Violence:Prevention & Solutions - Personal Safety in High Risk Situations
Subscription Type:
Individual
Faculty: Rosner
This program is part of the Workplace Violence : Prevention & Solution series,
developed specifically for home care and hospice personnel. This program goes beyond the Personal Safety program,
delivering valuable information about self defense usage that may be required, especially in high risk locations or situations.
Joe Rosner explains and displays techniques for defense against physical altercations and protection from weapons.
The psychology of attackers is discussed and outlines are given to provide the viewer with the best information on how to NOT become a victim of crime.
This program is presented by Joe Rosner, Director of Best Defense USA, and a nationally recognized
expert on safety and self-defense for real estate, homecare and hospice professionals.
Education-Training Credits:
1.0 Hr HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
[1542] Workplace Violence:Prevention & Solutions - Policy & Plan Solutions
Subscription Type:
Individual
Faculty: Rosner
Part of the Workplace Violence : Prevention & Solution series,
this program is specifically designed for home care and hospice administrators, owners, human resource, management,
and supervisory personnel. In it Joe Rosner presents workplace violence situations that can impact your agency, tips for
avoidance, and suggestions on how to handle violent or dangerous interactions in the workplace. Throughout this program
Joe presents guidance for organizational managers on development of new workplace violence and personal safety policies
and plans (or guide in updating existing policies and plans) with over dozens of plan suggestions and applicable rationale
narrative. If your agency does not yet have a workplace violence plan this program is a "must-have." For those that do,
it provides a refresher on the importance of maintaining your plan - and may even provide many new suggestions to
enhance the safety of your most important asset - your workers.
This program is presented by Joe Rosner, Director of Best Defense USA, and a nationally recognized
expert on safety and self-defense for real estate, homecare and hospice professionals.
Education-Training Credits:
1.0 Hr HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
[3547] Workplace Violence: Planning, Protecting & Preventing
How you can keep your workplace free from violence...
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | 52nd Annual Meeting & Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 14, 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][6]risk assessment and management
§558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers
Program Description: As leaders, you have probably asked yourself how you can keep your workplace free from violence in order to safeguard your employees.
Have you played out your plan in your mind?
Have you role played the plan with your staff?
Is your plan part of your emergency preparedness plan?
Learn about some recent legislative pushes to require agencies to comply with a prevention plan. Join Grace as she shares her
workplace violence experiences and discusses the factors that should be considered as you plan, protect and try to prevent workplace violence.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Grace Werckle, BSN, RN, Home Care Education Nurse Manager, Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice
About the Presenter(s): Grace Werckle worked in the Homecare Industry for over 25 years prior to joining the TAHCH staff. She has had the wonderful
opportunity to serve in multiple roles at Home Health Agencies fulfilling positions varying from Administrator to DON/Clinical Supervisor to Case Management to Field RN. With this, Grace was able
to provide focus and specialty in QA, OASIS and Compliance and enjoyed learning and held both OASIS and Coding certifications in the past years. Grace received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing
degree from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, Texas and currently works with Texas Association for Homecare and Hospice in the Home Care Education Nurse Manager role.
[3547] Workplace Violence: Planning, Protecting & Preventing
[3127] Wound Management: A Clinical Perspective
Provides knowledge of the current evidence-based standard of care management guidelines
for Wound Care.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/09/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care
& Annual Conference in Frisco. It is one of 16 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive
24/7 on-demand access from both home and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: August 9, 2018
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco
Subscription Type: Individual
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hrs
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][5]quality improvement
Program Description:This program provides subscribers
with knowledge of the current evidence-based standard of care management guidelines in the area of Wound Care. Understanding wound
management guidelines allows care providers to make appropriate decisions for their patients to ensure optimal outcomes. Management guidelines include:
Pressure Ulcers
Diabetic Ulcers
Arterial and Venous Ulcers
Burns
Wound Care for Hospice patients
Program Learning Outcome:
Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by applying
evidence-based wound management protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Furqan Khan, APRN, ACNS-BC, MSN, CWCN, WCN-C and Ket Harris Davis, APRN, FNP-C, DNP
About the Presenter: Furgan (Alex) Khan started his career in 1996 as a U.S. Army Nurse and was assigned to Brooks Army Medical Center Burn unit
at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Khan completed his Master's degree in Nursing from Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia and
Post Master's from University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Khan has 20+ years of experience in Wound management in different clinical
settings. Mr. Khan currently works as an Advanced Practice Nurse and delivers care to clients at home, in clinic, nursing home and in assisted living facilities.
About the Presenter: Dr. Ket Davis is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana. She received her Bachelors of Nursing Science degree from
Grambling State University in 2004. She attended Grambling State University from 2010-2012 where she completed her Master of Nursing Science with a concentration in Family Practice.
She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner since 2012. Dr. Davis relocated to Fort Worth, Texas in 2012 where she became staff at the John Peter Smith Hospital from 2012-2013.
She later began working at Metrocare University in 2013. Dr. Davis went on to finish her doctorate training at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in 2017.
Dr. Davis currently provides comprehensive medical care & wound care services to the clients at home, in her clinic, in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
[3127] Wound Management: A Clinical Perspective
[3500] Wrapping Your Arms Around RAP Requirements for 2021 and Beyond
Learn what is needed for filing a RAP and the penalty calculation for untimely RAPs
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
1.5 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: Still questioning how your agency may be impacted by the full RAP requirements for 2021?
In this presentation Melinda Gaboury provides you with the opportunity to learn what is needed for filing a RAP and the penalty calculation for untimely RAPs.
Don't miss out on an outline of the NOA timing parameters along with operational processes for being effective with RAP submissions.
Program Learning Objective(s): Coming Soon
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 to OASIS-D1.
[3500] Wrapping Your Arms Around RAP Requirements for 2021 and Beyond