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.
Legal Decisions & Care Options for Medically Complex Individuals Transitioning Medicaid Program
[3360] Legal Decisions and Care Options for Medically Complex Individuals Transitioning Medicaid Programs
Legal decisions and care options for teens and young adults with
disabilities who are aging out of pediatric Medicaid programs.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 2/12/2020 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Winter
Conference in Denton. It is one of 18 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: February 12, 2020
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Winter Conference | Denton
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.
Program Description: This session is a panel discussion of experts on legal decisions and care options for teens and young adults with
disabilities who are aging out of pediatric Medicaid programs. Each person’s rights for personal autonomy, liberty, freedom and dignity is one that is to be respected and supported.
By law, each adult or emancipated minors presumed to be competent to make decisions for him/herself. Many families need guidance and education to navigate this pathway successfully
with their loved one. Knowing what options are available to families for their loved ones is a difficult path to manage, but with the information provided in this session, agency
leaders will know what resources are available and how to guide families to the legal path that is best for them.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Terry Anstee, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Texas; Courtney Carey, MS, QIDP, TxCG, Director of Provider Services - Denton County MHMR Center, Travis Weaver, JD, The Weaver Firm
About the Presenters:
Terry Anstee is a staff attorney at Disability Rights Texas, the federally-funded protection and
advocacy organization charged with protecting the rights of persons with disabilities in Texas. In this role, Terry has represented many children in fair hearings on
a variety of Medicaid issues, including Comprehensive Care Program services and Medically Dependent Children Program services. Terry is also a Registered Nurse and
his nursing experience helps him to understand client’s medical issues and clinical records. He has dealt with Health and Human Services, Texas Medicaid and Health
Partnership, and Medicaid Managed Care organizations on a variety of issues and their obligations under the law.
Courtney Carey received her BSW from Tarleton State University and her MS in Long Term Care, Senior Housing and Aging Services
from the University of North Texas. Courtney is also a Texas Certified Guardian. She has worked for Denton County MHMR for almost 18 years with both the Mental Health and
IDD services. Courtney is the Administrator of Provider Services which encompasses the Denton County Guardianship Program and the Home and Community Based Services (HCS)
Medicaid Waiver Program. Both are a provider of last resort for Denton County.
Travis Weaver is an attorney with Travis Firm Attorneys in Rhome, Texas who provides his community with deep legal knowledge
and strong personal commitment to helping obtain nursing home benefits, protect assets through a will, claim ownership of inherited property or cash, and negotiate
business transactions. Travis works in partnership with his father, Rick Weaver, an attorney with more than 30 years of experience and outstanding credentials including:
Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
[3360] Legal Decisions and Care Options for Medically Complex Individuals Transitioning Medicaid Programs
- Speaker
- Anstee,T & Carey,C & Weaver,T
- Model
- 3360
$37.50
From Hospice Referral to Discharge – How to Mitigate Your Risk and Collect Your Money
[3290] From Hospice Referral to Discharge – How to Mitigate Your Risk and Collect Your Money
A review of patient billing & clinical qualifications from referral to notice of election to certification/recertification to discharge.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/29/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice 50th
Annual Meeting in Grapevine. It is one of 17 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive 24/7 on-demand access from
both home and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: August 29, 2019
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Grapevine
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:
§97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§97.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: In this program the presenters - one is a hospice regulatory expert, one is a hospice billing expert -
review patient billing and clinical qualifications from referral to notice of election (NOE) to certification/recertification to discharge.
Also examined are requirements for each of these steps.
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an
intent to change their practice by identifying areas of financial impact related to billing and clinical documentation.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Kerry Arp, RN, BSN, Vice President of Consulting Services, HealthCare ConsultLink &
Jill Schuerman, Founder and CEO, Schuerman Business Consulting, LLC
About the Presenter:
Kerry Arp has over 18 successful years of experience within the Medical Field specializing in
Practice Management, Team-Building, Program Development, Healthcare Compliance (CHAP/JCAHO), Risk Management, Community Relations, Training, Budgeting,
Talent Management, Quality Control and Client/Patient/Provider Relations. She is Vice President of Consulting Services for HealthCare ConsultLink
with oversight of Home Health and Hospice Consultants in Education, Recruitment, Orientation, Training, and Regulatory Guidance. Kerry also involved
in customer education related to outsourcing in Home Health and Hospice for Agency Start Up, Mock Survey, QAPI, ADR/UPIC, Accreditation information,
and education to agencies, and she provides subject matter expertise in Hospice regulations.
About the Presenter:
Jill Schuerman has over 14 years in hospice, serving as regional and national
Director of Reimbursement overseeing billing/collections for 17 agencies in 6 states, and collaborating with the Compliance officers in the
review of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and changes and the creation of related Policy and Procedures.Currently, Ms. Schuerman is the
Founder and CEO of Schuerman Business Consulting, LLC., which provides outsourced billing services, billing training, and billing due
diligence audits for hospice agencies. She has been an Associate Member of TAHCH since starting her business in 2016, as well as a member
of the Palmetto Home Health and Hospice Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group, and a Patron Member and Board Member of the
Texas New Mexico Hospice Organization. Ms. Schuerman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, and is a frequent speaker on hospice billing topics.
[3290] From Hospice Referral to Discharge – How to Mitigate Your Risk and Collect Your Money
- Speaker
- Arp, Kerry & Schuerman, Jill
- Model
- 3290
$37.50
Home Care's Trilogy: CAHPS, Quality and Customer Service
[1514] Home Care's New Trilogy: CAHPS, Quality and Customer Service Subscription Type: Individual Faculty: Ashe Thanks to the new CMS mandated CAHPS survey, patient satisfaction, quality and customer service has moved to the forefront of successful home care agency management. Learn why CAHPS will shape your future, what strategies lead to better quality outcomes and what the role of customer service will be inpatient satisfaction, home health quality and profitability. Get insights into the five measures that will be included in Home Health Compare and how to improve your performance with each of them. With over twenty-five years providing patient satisfaction and customer services and in reviewing the scores of millions of patients, Fazzi Associates provides real life examples of what works, what doesn't work and what you can do immediately to improve your CAHPS scores. This program is presented by Tim Ashe, RN, MS, MBA, partner and director, Fazzi National Operational Consulting Services. Education-Training Credits: 1.25 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
- Speaker
- Ashe, Tim
- Model
- 1514
$37.50
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
- Speaker
- Attaya, Chris
- Model
- 3813
$45.00
Deep Dive: Hospital Readmissions Data Helps Agencies Reduce Rates Further
[3057] Deep Dive: Hospital Readmissions Data Helps Agencies Reduce Rates Further
Education-Training Credits:
1.5 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
Summary: What data shows about hospital readmissions.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Faculty: Chris Attaya
Program Description: Home Health offers hospitals one of the best
strategies to reduce 30-day readmissions, but are we living up to the challenge? With the negative reimbursement impacts to
hospitals and a likely HHA pay-for-performance measure, agencies need to continually look at their data to understand the
relationships of patient characteristics and the utilization of services provided to improve their scores. Using data from the
SHP (Strategic Healthcare Programs) database, we will analyze the different characteristics and agency profiles behind
hospital readmissions. The data provided during this session will help agencies focus and refine efforts that lead to better
performance. This session will:
Identify how HHA’s should use the CMS hospital readmission penalty criteria to position their value proposition
Identify the characteristics of patients that are readmitted to the hospital
Analyze readmission rates between different agency types
List three definite red flags that put patients at high risk of readmitting within 30 days of discharge from the hospital
Presentation Date: 08.10.2017
Learning Outcomes(s): Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their
practice by recognizing characteristics of patients at high risk of hospital readmission and identifying optimal utilization of services to promote positive patient outcomes.
About the Presenter:
Chris Attaya Christopher Attaya joined SHP in 2014 after spending
28 years in executive and consulting positions within the Home Health and Hospice industry. In his role as Vice President of Product Strategy, 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.
[3057] Deep Dive: Hospital Readmissions Data Helps Agencies Reduce Rates Further
- Speaker
- Attaya, Chris
- Model
- 3057
$45.00
Preparing for Medicare Home Health Value-Based Purchasing
[3680] Preparing for Medicare Home Health Value-Based Purchasing
An analysis of Texas agencies overall
performance compared to providers in other states and insight into what to expect in the next phase of HHVBP to ensure success.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2022
Program Description: After the five-year Medicare Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Demonstration came to an
end on December 31, 2020, CMS got busy digging into the data from across the nine HHVBP demonstration states. CMS has determined HHVBP saved money and
should be expanded nationwide in 2023. Join Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) data guru Chris Attaya for an analysis of Texas agencies overall
performance compared to providers in other states. Additionally, viewers will gain insight into what to expect in the next phase of HHVBP to ensure 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][6]risk assessment and management
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 08.31.2024
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): Chris Attaya, MBA, Vice President, Product Strategy, Strategic Healthcare Programs
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.
[3680] Preparing for Medicare Home Health Value-Based Purchasing
- Speaker
- Attaya, Chris
- Model
- 3680
$30.00
Managing Utilization under PDGM with Star Ratings in Mind
[3275] Managing Utilization under PDGM with Star Ratings in Mind
A review of how agency outcomes affects star ratings under PDGM.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/27/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice 50th
Annual Meeting in Grapevine. It is one of 17 presentations captured and produced for online access. 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 27, 2019
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Grapevine
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§97.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description:In this program the presenters review how agency outcomes affects star ratings under PDGM.
A case study is presented focusing on care of the patient with a specific primary diagnosis and
differences between caring for the patient under PPS versus PDGM. Key areas of focus will be managing
inappropriate LUPAs under PDGM, cost effective approaches for improving functional status of patients
under PDGM, and recommended metrics to track under PDGM.
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively participate in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change
their practice by implementing effective clinical approaches to contribute to improved patient outcomes under the Patient Driven Groupings Model.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Christopher Attaya, Strategic Healthcare Programs & Sue Payne, RN, MBA, Corridor
About the Presenter:
Christopher 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.
About the Presenter:
Sue Payne joined the Corridor team in December 2016 as part of the Transpirus
acquisition where she served as the Senior Vice President of Clinical Services. In her role, Sue is responsible for clinical quality and business review
to assure client satisfaction. She also serves as the Corporate Compliance Officer.
Sue has over 25 years in home care operations and strategic leadership. Prior to her role at Corridor, Sue was the Vice President of Home Health at
Advanced Home Care and at Life Care at Home, both of which are multi-state home care providers. Prior to that, she was the Administrative Director at
Bon Secours Home Care which is a multi-site hospital based home care agency. She has experience with hospital based, long term care and privately held home
care companies. Sue was the recipient of the 2011 Leadership Award from the Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina. She has presented
nationally at Press Ganey, Visiting Nurses Association of America, American Congress of Healthcare Executives, and State Associations on topics such as
preventing avoidable readmissions, value based purchasing, staffing retention and early careerist mentoring. She currently serves as a VNAA board member
and is on the VNAA Governance Committee.
Sue has a B.S degree in Nursing from Radford University, a M.B.A from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and holds Certification in
Home Health/Hospice from the National Association of Home Care.
[3275] Managing Utilization under PDGM with Star Ratings in Mind
- Speaker
- Attaya, Chris & Payne, Sue
- Model
- 3275
$45.00
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
Rethink Everything: How the Toughest Times are an Opportunity to Make Big Changes
[3678] Rethink Everything: How the Toughest Times are an Opportunity to Make Big Changes
Explores areas that are ripe for disruption and offers ideas for big and small changes.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 30, 2022
Program Description: The pandemic has taken some trends in the home care industry and
brought them into full relief. Successful leaders will be those willing to question everything and make the changes that in the
past would have seemed too disruptive. Pay structures, staff ratios, office space, client and staff relationships: Everything is
on the table. In this presentation Brett Brier and CollBallweg explore areas that are ripe for disruption and offer ideas for big and small changes.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 08.30.2024
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): Brett Brier, VP of Business Development, CubHub Systems and Cole Ballweg, President, CubHub Systems
About the Presenter(s):
Brett Brier Having co-founded a pediatric PDN company and run the day-to-day operations for many years,
Brett understands that Cole’s ideas are sometimes great, but are often focused on tomorrow’s problems and not enough on what people are doing right now. Brett leads the
business development and onboarding teams because he understands what it takes to make things work for different organizations operating in unique ways.
About the Presenter(s):
Cole Ballweg Cole’s idea for CubHub was to fix a problem he saw with the current pediatric
homecare systems being used in pediatric nursing and therapy: None of them prepared his Pediatric Homecare company for where the market was going. His primary job
is to take what he learns about building and leading teams, operations, and the future of healthcare to guide the development of a system that sets innovative companies apart from a crowded field.
[3678] Rethink Everything: How the Toughest Times are an Opportunity to Make Big Changes
- Speaker
- Ballweg,Cole + Brier,Brett
- Model
- 3678
$45.00
Working Through the Complaint Process with Medicaid Managed Care
[3367] Working Through the Complaint Process with Medicaid Managed Care
Extremely helpful... TX HHSC explains the process for the complaint process and how to handle with the MCOs...
NOW AVAILABLE: RELEASED 03/02/2020 This program was presented on 2.12.2020 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Winter Conference in Denton.
It is one of 18 presentations captured and produced for online access.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: February 12, 2020
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Winter Conference | Denton
Subscription Type: Individual
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hrs
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Program Description: TX HHSC staff provide a robust discussion of the complaint process related to
Texas Medicaid Managed Care Organizations. Every wonder what happens when you lodge a complaint with HHS? What if an MCO states they did not
receive your complaint, then what? What are agency’s rights and the MCO’s timelines for follow up on a complaint? This session
addresses these questions and many more common issues experienced by providers when lodging complaints both with MCOs and HHSC.
Agencies will find this session extremely helpful with HHSC explaining the process for the complaint process and how to handle with the MCOs.
HHSC provides guidance on the steps and timeframes to assist agencies with completing a complaint and also advises on agency rights when filing complaints.
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will be able to identify the process and steps on how to lodge a complaint with HHS and describe how to complete the process timely.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Camisha D. Banks, CTCM, Director of Provider and Client Services, Managed Care Compliance and Operations, Medicaid and CHIP Services; Michael Osborne, Senior Manager, Medicaid and CHIP Services
About the Presenters:
Camisha D. Banks is currently serving as Managed Care Compliance & Operation’s (MCCO) Interim Assistant Director.
Camisha is currently the MCCO Director of Provider and Client Services over the managed care complaints, trending and reporting, as well as call centers for transportation and pharmacy.
She has worked in several capacities of the Medicaid program for more than 25 years, and began her state career in 2007 as a Health Plan Specialist in MCCO (formerly Health Plan Management).
Since that time, Camisha has served in increasing responsible positions as a health plan manager and as a senior manager overseeing several of the complex Managed Care Organizations (MCOs).
Michael Osborne has 25 years of State Service with The Texas Department of Health and the Health and Human Services Commission. He has 17 years
with the Vendor Drug Program, assisting with pharmacy providers with Point of Sale claims and software issues. Michael also has 8 years with Managed Care Compliance and Operations,
Senior manager of Research and Resolution. He coordinates complaints, from various stakeholders, against the MCOs to ensure the timely delivery of contracted services and benefits to members and reimbursement to the providers.
[3367] Working Through the Complaint Process with Medicaid Managed Care
- Speaker
- Banks, C & Osborne, M [TX HHSC]
- Model
- 3367
$30.00
HHS Licensing via TULIP: Licensure Application/Renewals/Access/Payment Portal
[3520] HHS Licensing via TULIP: Licensure Application/Renewals/Access/Payment Portal
In this rich-media training presentation Texas HHSC personnel provide useful information on TULIP to clarify use of this portal for TX HCSSAs.
Hello There! Are you a Nurse Aide or a Medication Aide looking for TULIP?
If so, you are NOT at the Texas HHS TULIP Portal; however here is some info for you!
Effective July 5, 2023, Nurse Aides (NAs) and Medication Aides (MAs) are now
required to use the new credentialing system in the Texas Unified Licensure
Information Portal (TULIP) for licensing certification or permitting activities. PL 2023-14
The original grace period was through October 31st, however, there was a significant
backlog due to identified system issues which led to an extended grace period. All NAs
certifications and MA permits active on June 16, 2023, will be considered active until
April 30, 2024.
Nurse aides renewing their certification are required to complete 24 hours of inservice education every 2 years. NAR Approved In-Service Education Programs has a list of approved programs. Nurse aides may complete 12 of the required 24 hours of in-service education in a healthcare entity other than a facility licensed or certified by HHS, the Texas Department of State Health Services or the Texas Board of
Nursing.
Effective July 5, 2023, HHSC will not accept or process paper forms that are emailed, mailed or faxed to HHSC.
So, click the following link to go to the Texas HHSC TULIP Online Licensure Application System
The official pages of the TX HHSC and TULIP portal display FAQs and TX HHSC contact info for your questions and inquiries.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Spring Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 12, 2021
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: The web-based system for Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Unified Licensure Information Portal (TULIP),
was designed for licensed long-term care providers. HHSC presents useful information to clarify use of this portal and provides information on the use of this system including but not limited to the following:
access to licensure information
licensure application and renewals
updates to the licensure information
user manual resource
payment portal use
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Trent Banks, HHSC Regulatory Services
About the Presenter(s):
Trent Banksis currently the Manager of Licensing and Certification with
Long-term Care Regulatory Licensing and Credentialing for the Health and Human Services Commission. He has served as the Home Health (HCSSA) Manager,
an Investigator VI (Team Lead) with Professional Credentialing Enforcement Unit, Regulatory Services Division with Health Human Service Commission.
He previously served as an Investigator IV in the PCEU at the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). Prior to that, he was an investigator
at the Texas Department of Juvenile Justice’s Office of Inspector General. Trent was previously a Youth Rights Specialist in the Office of General
Counsel at the Texas Youth Commission where he worked to ensure the Rights and Safety of juvenile offenders. Trent has a bachelor’s degree in
International Studies from Southwest Texas State University.
[3520] HHS Licensing via TULIP: Licensure Application/Renewals/Access/Payment Portal
- Speaker
- Banks, Trent [TX HHSC]
- Model
- 3520
$30.00
THMP PEMS | Provider Enrollment and Management System
[3579] THMP PEMS | Provider Enrollment and Management System
An explanation of this new system and provider responsibilities.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 17, 2021
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
0.75 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:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Program Description: The Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership’s (TMHP) Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) is
coming soon. TMHP's Israel Barco explains this new system and provider responsibilities. Provider enrollment functions will be available through PEMS,
and providers must use the new system to enroll in Texas Medicaid. The new system will be the single tool for provider enrollment, reenrollment,
revalidation, and maintenance requests (maintaining and updating provider enrollment record information).
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Israel Barco and Yolanda Brown, THMP
About the Presenter(s):
Israel Barco is a TMHP Provider Relations Representative, in billing and education for The Texas Medical Center,
Gulf Coast Region. As a Provider Relations Representative, hisob is to provide Billing and provider education and ensuring that every Texan from oldest to tiniest Texan are receiving care without delay. He has 30 years of billing and revenue cycle experience with extensive knowledge in Medicaid education.
About the Presenter(s):
Yolanda Brown is the TMHP Provider Relations Retention and Recruitment Rep for Houston Region.
As a Provider Relations Representative, she is responsible for ensuring that a strong provider network is available to provide endless client care. She has 10 years of
extensive knowledge of the Provider Enrollment process working as a Provider Enrollment Specialist, validating, and processing Medicaid Applications.
[3579] THMP PEMS | Provider Enrollment and Management System
- Speaker
- Barco, Isreal
- Model
- 3579
$22.50
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
- Speaker
- Barerra, Ron
- Model
- 3311
$45.00
Anatomy of the Cash Crunch; Solutions for Home Health Challenges with PDGM – Part 1
[3371] Anatomy of the Cash Crunch; Solutions for Home Health Challenges with PDGM – Part 1
Gain insight on the vital parts and pieces to improve
performance with the new payment requirements.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 2/13/2020 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Winter
Conference in Denton. It is one of 18 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: February 13, 2020
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Winter Conference | Denton
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
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: The new cash reality under PDGM has home health agencies eager to determine if their
well-laid plans have created effective change to strengthen clinical and financial operations. Gain insight on the vital parts and pieces to improve
performance with the new payment requirements. From revenue validation to organizational processes, Ron Barrera will diagnose and provide a treatment
plan to manage cash flow and achieve greater efficiency.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Ron Barrera, Managing Director, Simione Healthcare Consultants LLC
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.
[3371] Anatomy of the Cash Crunch; Solutions for Home Health Challenges with PDGM – Part 1
- Speaker
- Barerra, Ron
- Model
- 3371
$45.00
Operations, Budgeting, and Cash Flow Under PDGM
[3316] Operations, Budgeting, and Cash Flow Under PDGM
Identify key steps to ensure a smooth and comprehensive assessment of financial needs for home health operations under PDGM.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 11/13/2019 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.
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
2.0 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: Budget planning is an important priority every year, but it takes on
new significance with PDGM in 2020. PDGM critical metrics will be key not only to managing your operations, but also for
projecting your financial outcomes. This budget presentation will identify key steps to ensure a smooth and comprehensive
assessment of financial needs for home health operations under PDGM.
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and
indicate intent to change their practice by identifying key steps to ensure a comprehensive assessment of financial needs for home
health operations under PDGM to ensure continued operation and that contribute to improved patient outcomes.
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.
[3316] Operations, Budgeting, and Cash Flow Under PDGM
- Speaker
- Barerra, Ron
- Model
- 3316
$60.00
C2C QIC Appeal Demo Phone Discussion & Reopening Process
[3517] C2C QIC Appeal Demo Phone Discussion & Reopening Process
Medicare Providers: an overview of the PAE Telephone Discussion process as well as the reopening
process.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Spring Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 12, 2021
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: CMS uses Telephone Discussions to give Part A East providers the opportunity to provide
verbal testimony through a phone discussion that could possibly result in a favorable outcome. After success with the discussions in DME, in April 2019,
CMS expanded the appeals Demonstration to Part A East. C2C will provide an overview of the PAE Telephone Discussion process as well as the reopening
process which allows potential cases to be remanded back from the ALJ and reopened at the reconsideration level.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Emily Barnes, Education & Outreach Specialist,C2C Innovative Solutions, Inc.,
the Part A East Qualified Independent Contractor (QIC) and Charles Canaan, Palmetto GBA.
About the Presenter(s):
Emily Barnes received a Bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration in 2002,
followed by a Masters’ degree and Specialist degree in Education Leadership. Prior to joining C2C Innovative Solutions, Inc. in 2015, Emily worked in the public
sector for 14 years, including an administrative roll for 5 of those years. Emily currently meets with CMS, OMHA, and the MACs regularly to present updates and
information regarding the Part A East Appeals Demonstration. For the last six years, Mrs. Barnes has been the Education & Outreach Specialist, sharing the
Telephone Discussion Demonstration at numerous conferences, state association meetings, national presentations and Jurisdiction Council advisory meetings.
Mrs. Barnes brings a wealth of information and over 15 years’ experience to C2C Innovative Solutions, Inc.
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.
[3517] C2C QIC Appeal Demo Phone Discussion & Reopening Process
- Speaker
- Barnes, Emily & Canaan, Charles
- Model
- 3517
$30.00
Communicating with Influence to Grow Your Business
[3618] Communicating with Influence to Grow Your Business
With improved communication, you can benefit sales, patient relationships and team dynamics.
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][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers
Program Description: Setting the bar for your communications strategy begins with leadership and, when done strategically,
spreads throughout the organization. With improved communication, you can benefit sales, patient relationships and team dynamics. Learn how to structure what you say to influence others.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Laura Barnett, VP of Interoperability Sales, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s):
Laura Barnett serves as a Vice President of Interoperability Sales. In this role, she drives the growth of Axxess’ partnerships
and integrations to cultivate our partners and clients’ success. Prior to this role, she served on both the marketing and communications teams at Axxess.
Before joining Axxess in January 2018, Laura previously served as the Vice President at communications consulting firm Spaeth Communications, where she helped execute
the communications plan for the largest political action committee supporting Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign. At Spaeth, Laura also coached C-level executives
on media training and presentation skills. Prior to that, she handled communications for commercial law firm Gray Reed & McGraw LLP., and a suburban Dallas school district.
Laura also spent eight years as a news anchor and managing editor for KTXS-TV in Abilene, Tex.
Laura is actively involved in the community as a member of the 2022 class of Leadership Dallas. She is also a sustaining member of the Junior League of Collin County and
as a member of the City of McKinney Animal Services Facility committee. She is also the Vice President of Communications for the Dallas Alumnae of Sigma Kappa. Laura graduated
from the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism.
[3618] Communicating with Influence to Grow Your Business
- Speaker
- Barnett, Laura
- Model
- 3618
$30.00
Social Media in the Workplace: Practical & Legal Considerations in Drafting Social Media Policy
Social Media in the Workplace: Practical and Legal Considerations in Drafting a Social Media Policy Summary: Consider this program a "must view" for all owners, administrators and human resource professionals in homecare. There is much more to social media than meets the eye...and this program provides the details. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies Faculty: Barron, David & Wilson, Charles Unless you've had your head stuck in the sand, you've seen the impact social media has in the world today. From Hollywood to the office cubical, everyone is talking about social media. Whether you like it or not, many of your customers, employees, and business partners are spending large amounts of time on Facebook, Myspace, Twitter and other social media sites and are talking about your company, your employees, and the workplace. Many companies have not developed a comprehensive policy to address this dramatic (and likely enduring) change in how people communicate and interact. This program covers what every employer should consider in drafting an effective and realistic social media policy. Are you responsible for what your employees say on Facebook? Can you/should you limit employee participation on social media? Is it ok for supervisors to "friend" their employees? Is there any liability for management monitoring employee social media sites? Is this an invasion of privacy? Do you need to seek permission? What are the legal issues under union, wage and hour, and other areas of employment law arising from the social media phenomenon? Search the web and you will find many articles (like this one) warning businesses of the pitfalls of social media - for example; how easy you can be sued if using information gained through social media for a hiring decision. You will find answers to these questions plus many other informative and practical suggestions to help your company manage both the pitfalls and opportunities associated with social media in the workplace. This is a MUST VIEW for every agency owner, administrator and HR manager. Program Goal: This program allows the viewer to understand the top ten issues affecting the use of social media in the workplace and how to develop appropriate operational policies to guide its use in the workplace. About the Presenters: David Barron, JD joined the Cozen O’Connor Law Firm in 2011 from Epstein Becker Green Wickliff & Hall. He is a member in the Houston office, focusing his litigation practice on labor and employment law. David assists his clients with all their labor and employment needs including representing clients at trials involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, collective action overtime claims, and whistle-blower suits before a variety of state and federal courts. David has been board certified in Labor and Employment law since 2002. He has been named a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star in Texas Monthly magazine since 2005. Charles Wilson, JD is a member of the Cozen O’Connor’s Labor and Employment Practice Group in the firm's Houston office. He joined the firm in 2011 from Epstein Becker Green Wickliff & Hall. Charles, who is board certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, represents employers in complex litigation and trials arising from claims of wage and hour violations, employee raiding, race discrimination, racial profiling, retaliation (including whistle blowing), harassment and disability discrimination. Education-Training Credits: 1.5 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate [PGM1804] Social Media in the Workplace: Practical and Legal Considerations in Drafting a Social Media Policy
- Speaker
- Barron, David & Wilson, Charles
- Model
- 1804
$45.00
Home Health Emergency Preparedness
[3759] Home Health Emergency Preparedness
Outlines the required components, steps and timelines needed to ensure agencies are survey ready.
Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for Licensed & Certified Providers package.
Order PKG6993 to get all 5!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 10, 2023
Program Description: An Emergency Preparedness program that includes all required elements will result in a survey free of E-tags and an agency prepared to deal with all possible hazards! This
session outlines the required components, steps and timelines needed to ensure agencies are survey ready related to the Emergency Preparedness Conditions of Participation. This
session will address all required components of a compliant Home Health Emergency Preparedness Program that meets regulatory guidelines and all elements needed to have an
effective Emergency Preparedness Program.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 05.10.2025
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Victoria Barron, MBA, BSN, RN, COS-C, Clinical Consultant, Healthcare Provider Solutions
About the Presenter(s): Victoria Barron is a Registered Nurse who joined Healthcare Provider Solutions in December 2021 as a Clinical Consultant.
As part of the HPS clinical consulting team, Victoria provides support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies nationally to achieve regulatory compliance. With more than 38
years of nursing and healthcare experience, the majority of Victoria’s career has been in the home services arena including home health, hospice, home care, and home infusion where she
has served in various roles. In home health and hospice, Victoria has served as agency administrator, interim administrator, clinical director, CHAP surveyor, mock surveyor, QAPI team
member and consultant. In private duty she has served as agency administrator, and in home infusion as marketing director and infusion Registered Nurse. Victoria is a licensed Multistate
Registered Nurse and is a CHAP certified Home Health and Hospice Consultant.
[3759] Home Health Emergency Preparedness
- Speaker
- Barron, Victoria
- Model
- 3759
$30.00
HOS Hospice Emergency Preparedness
[3769] HOS Hospice Emergency Preparedness
Outlines the required components, steps and timelines needed to ensure agencies are survey ready.
Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for Hospice Providers package.
Order PKG6997 to get all 5!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 11, 2023
Program Description: An Emergency Preparedness program that includes all required elements will result in a survey free of E-tags and an agency
prepared to deal with all possible hazards! This session outlines the required components, steps and timelines needed to ensure agencies are survey ready related to the Emergency Preparedness Conditions of Participation.
It also addresses all required components of a compliant Hospice Emergency Preparedness Program that meets regulatory guidelines and includes all required elements to be an effective Emergency Preparedness Program.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 05.11.2025
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Victoria Barron, MBA, BSN, RN, COS-C, Clinical Consultant, Healthcare Provider Solutions
About the Presenter(s): Victoria Barron is a Registered Nurse who joined Healthcare Provider Solutions in December 2021 as a Clinical Consultant.
As part of the HPS clinical consulting team, Victoria provides support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies nationally to achieve regulatory compliance. With more than 38
years of nursing and healthcare experience, the majority of Victoria’s career has been in the home services arena including home health, hospice, home care, and home infusion where she
has served in various roles. In home health and hospice, Victoria has served as agency administrator, interim administrator, clinical director, CHAP surveyor, mock surveyor, QAPI team
member and consultant. In private duty she has served as agency administrator, and in home infusion as marketing director and infusion Registered Nurse. Victoria is a licensed Multistate
Registered Nurse and is a CHAP certified Home Health and Hospice Consultant.
[3769] HOS Hospice Emergency Preparedness
- Speaker
- Barron, Victoria
- Model
- 3769
$30.00
