[PKG_PH2B] Initial 16HR [Phase Two] Training Curriculum for Administrators & Alternates of Hospice Services Providers
Use this package to complete the next phase of the 24HR Initial training requirement | for Hospice Providers. [Revised 4/15/2021]
Summary: This specially-priced curriculum was created by TAHC&H education and regulatory staff
to satisfy TX §558.259( d ), the Initial 16 hour training requirement for a new administrator or alternate administrator of a hospice provider type.
Curriculum Description: The curriculum includes fourteen (14) programs
selected by TAHC&H education and regulatory staff to satisfy TX §558.259( d ), the Initial [16 Hr] training requirement for a new
administrator or alternate administrator. It also delivers $62.50 in savings compared to ordering the 14 programs separately.
This curriculum must be completed within the 12-month period following designation
as an administrator or alternate. This curriculum was created for hospice provider types.
Each new administrator & alternate administrator must
subscribe individually to this curriculum. A subscription provides six (6) months of program access.
Programs can be viewed 24/7, from home or office, unlimited times prior to the subscription expiration.
Successful completion of an online post-test generates a printable certificate
displaying the registered individual's name, program number and title with reference to
the specific regulatory citation and date of completion. Access to the HCIN Learning Gateway continues
even after a subscription access period expires providing easy access to training records and completion certificates at any time.
HCSSA Topic Requirements for Hospice
All Required Topic(s) are addressed by these Programs:
§558.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention [Program 3458]
§558.259[d][2]legal issues regarding advance directives [Program 468]
§558.259[d][3]client rights, including the right to confidentiality [Program 468]
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities [Programs 672, 674, 1582, 2662, 3117, 3140, 3144, 3147, 3365]
§558.259[d][5]complaint investigation and resolution [Program 468]
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation [Program 1581]
§558.259[d][7]abuse, neglect, and exploitation [Program 468,3572]
§558.259[d][8]infection control [Program 468,3573]
§558.259[d][9]nutrition [Program 772]
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
16.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
5.5 Contact Hr(s) Total
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.
INCLUDED IN THIS CURRICULUM ARE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:
Click Links to see descriptive details for each program.
[468] Administrator Training: Initial Training Requirements
Program Details
[672] Survey Strategies and Plans of Correction
Program Details
[772] Nutrition at End-of-Life
Program Details
[1351] Enterprise Risk Management for Home Care & Hospice
Program Details
[1581] Emergency Preparedness: Developing a “Plan That Will Stand"
Program Details
[2170] Hospice Clinical Documentation: Painting the Picture for Payment
Program Details
[2662] Achieving Efficiencies in Back Office Staffing & Structure
Program Details
[3117] Ensure Appropriate Setting Selection by Working with Hospital Discharge Planners
Program Details
[3122] HIPAA Compliance for Hospice Agencies
Program Details
[3140] Advanced Concepts in Employment Law: Doing the Labor and Employment Compliance Dance
Program Details
[3365] Creating a QAPI Culture of Leadership in Hospice
Program Details
[3458] Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Program Details
[3572] Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation: Agency Investigations
Program Details
[3573] Infection Control
Program Details
[PKG_PH2B] Initial 16HR [Phase Two] Training Curriculum for Administrators & Alternates of Hospice Services Providers
$440.00
[PKG_PH2C] Initial 16HR [Phase Two] Training Curriculum for Administrators & Alternates of Licensed HH Providers
Use this package to complete the next phase of the 24HR Initial training requirement | for Licensed HH Providers [Revised 4/145/2021]
Summary: This specially-priced curriculum was created by TAHC&H education and regulatory staff
to satisfy TX §558.259( d ), the Initial 16 hour training requirement for a new administrator or alternate administrator of a licensed home health provider type.
Curriculum Description: The curriculum includes thirteen (13) programs
selected by TAHC&H education and regulatory staff to satisfy TX §558.259( d ), the Initial [16 Hr] training requirement for a new
administrator or alternate administrator. It also delivers a $40 savings compared to ordering the 14 programs separately.
This curriculum must be completed within the 12-month period following designation
as an administrator or alternate. This curriculum was created for licensed home health provider types.
Each new administrator & alternate administrator must
subscribe individually to this curriculum. A subscription provides six (6) months of program access.
Programs can be viewed 24/7, from home or office, unlimited times prior to the subscription expiration.
Successful completion of an online post-test generates a printable certificate
displaying the registered individual's name, program number and title with reference to
the specific regulatory citation and date of completion. Access to the HCIN Learning Gateway continues
even after a subscription access period expires providing easy access to training records and completion certificates at any time.
HCSSA Topic Requirements for Licensed HH Svcs Providers
All Required Topic(s) are addressed by these Programs:
§558.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention [Program 458]
§558.259[d][2]legal issues regarding advance directives [Program 468]
§558.259[d][3]client rights, including the right to confidentiality [Program 468]
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities [Programs 672, 674, 1582, 2662, 3113, 3117, 3140, 3144, 3147]
§558.259[d][5]complaint investigation and resolution [Program 468]
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation [Program 1581]
§558.259[d][7]abuse, neglect, and exploitation [Program 468,3572]
§558.259[d][8]infection control [Program 468,3573]
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
16.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
4.0 Contact Hr(s) Total
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.
INCLUDED IN THIS CURRICULUM ARE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:
Click Links to see descriptive details for each program.
[468] Administrator Training: Initial Training Requirements
Program Details
[672] Survey Strategies and Plans of Correction
Program Details
[1581] Emergency Preparedness: Developing a “Plan That Will Stand"
Program Details
[1582] Financial Reporting Overview
Program Details
[2662] Achieving Efficiencies in Back Office Staffing & Structure
Program Details
[3113] Creating an Effective Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program
Program Details
[3117] Ensure Appropriate Setting Selection by Working with Hospital Discharge Planners
Program Details
[3140] Advanced Concepts in Employment Law: Doing the Labor and Employment Compliance Dance
Program Details
[3144] Innovating Change: Recent Changes & Recommendations for Nursing Peer Review Compliance
Program Details
[3147] Business Continuity and Data Protection
Program Details
[3458] Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Program Details
[3572] Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation: Agency Investigations
Program Details
[3573] Infection Control
Program Details
[PKG_PH2C] Initial 16HR [Phase Two] Training Curriculum for Administrators & Alternates of Licensed HH Providers
$440.00
[PKG_PH2D] Initial 16HR [Phase Two] Training for Administrators & Alternates of Medicare CHHA Providers
Use this package to complete the next phase of the 24HR Initial training requirement | for Licensed & Certified Providers | [Revised 4/145/2021]
Summary: This specially-priced curriculum was created by TAHC&H education and regulatory staff
to satisfy TX §558.259( d ), the Initial 16 hour training requirement for a new administrator or alternate administrator of a licensed and certified
(i.e. Medicare certified) home health provider type or those applying for Medicare certification.
Curriculum Description: The curriculum includes fourteen (14) programs
selected by TAHC&H education and regulatory staff to satisfy TX §558.259( d ), the Initial [16 Hr] training requirement for a new
administrator or alternate administrator. It also delivers a $40 savings compared to ordering the 14 programs separately.
This curriculum must be completed within the 12-month period following designation
as an administrator or alternate. This curriculum was created for licensed and certified
(i.e. Medicare certified) home health provider types or those applying for Medicare certification.
Each new administrator & alternate administrator must
subscribe individually to this curriculum. A subscription provides six (6) months of program access.
Programs can be viewed 24/7, from home or office, unlimited times prior to the subscription expiration.
Successful completion of an online post-test generates a printable certificate
displaying the registered individual's name, program number and title with reference to
the specific regulatory citation and date of completion. Access to the HCIN Learning Gateway continues
even after a subscription access period expires providing easy access to training records and completion certificates at any time.
HCSSA Topic Requirements for Licensed & Certified HH Svcs Providers
All Required Topic(s) are addressed by these Programs:
§558.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention [Program 3458]
§558.259[d][2]legal issues regarding advance directives [Program 468]
§558.259[d][3]client rights, including the right to confidentiality [Program 468]
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities [Programs 672, 1582, 2662, 3113, 3117, 3140, 3144]
§558.259[d][5]complaint investigation and resolution [Program 468]
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation [Program 1581,3135]
§558.259[d][7]abuse, neglect, and exploitation [Program 468,3572]
§558.259[d][8]infection control [Program 468,3573]
§558.259[d][10]the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) [Program 715]
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
16.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
4.0 Contact Hr(s) Total
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.
INCLUDED IN THIS CURRICULUM ARE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:
Click Links to see descriptive details for each program.
[468] Administrator Training: Initial Training Requirements
Program Details
[672] Survey Strategies and Plans of Correction
Program Details
[715] Orientation to Comprehensive Assessment, OASIS & Outcomes
Program Details
[1581] Emergency Preparedness: Developing a “Plan That Will Stand"
Program Details
[1582] Financial Reporting Overview
Program Details
[2662] Achieving Efficiencies in Back Office Staffing & Structure
Program Details
[3113] Creating an Effective Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program
Program Details
[3117] Ensure Appropriate Setting Selection by Working with Hospital Discharge Planners
Program Details
[3135] Understanding & Applying the State & Federal Requirements for EP
Program Details
[3140] Advanced Concepts in Employment Law: Doing the Labor and Employment Compliance Dance
Program Details
[3144] Innovating Change: Recent Changes & Recommendations for Nursing Peer Review Compliance
Program Details
[3458] Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Program Details
[3572] Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation: Agency Investigations
Program Details
[3573] Infection Control
Program Details
[PKG_PH2D] Initial 16HR [Phase Two] Training for Administrators & Alternates of Medicare CHHA Providers
$440.00
[PKG_PH2A] Initial 16HR [Phase Two] Training Curriculum for Administrators & Alternates of Personal Assistance Services Providers
Use this package to complete the next phase of the 24HR Initial training requirement | for PAS Providers. [Revised 4/15/2021]
Summary: This specially-priced curriculum was created by TAHC&H education and regulatory staff
to satisfy TX §558.259( d ), the Initial 16 hour training requirement for a new administrator or alternate administrator of a personal assistance services (PAS) provider type.
Curriculum Description: The curriculum includes fourteen (14) programs
selected by TAHC&H education and regulatory staff to satisfy TX §558.259( d ), the Initial [16 Hr] training requirement for a new
administrator or alternate administrator. It also delivers $47.50 in savings compared to ordering the 14 programs separately.
This curriculum must be completed within the 12-month period following designation
as an administrator or alternate. This curriculum was created for PAS provider types.
Each new administrator & alternate administrator must
subscribe individually to this curriculum. A subscription provides six (6) months of program access.
Programs can be viewed 24/7, from home or office, unlimited times prior to the subscription expiration.
Successful completion of an online post-test generates a printable certificate
displaying the registered individual's name, program number and title with reference to
the specific regulatory citation and date of completion. Access to the HCIN Learning Gateway continues
even after a subscription access period expires providing easy access to training records and completion certificates at any time.
HCSSA Topic Requirements for Personal Assistance Services Providers
All Required Topic(s) are addressed by these Programs:
§558.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention [Program 3458]
§558.259[d][2]legal issues regarding advance directives [Program 468]
§558.259[d][3]client rights, including the right to confidentiality [Program 468]
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities [Programs 672, 674, 1582, 2009, 2173, 2512, 2662, 3106, 3445, 3140]
§558.259[d][5]complaint investigation and resolution [Program 468]
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation [Program 1581]
§558.259[d][7]abuse, neglect, and exploitation [Program 468,3572]
§558.259[d][8]infection control [Program 468,3573]
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
16.25 Clock Hr(s) Total
Continuing Education for Nurses
5.25 Contact Hr(s) Total
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.
INCLUDED IN THIS CURRICULUM ARE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:
Click Links to see descriptive details for each program.
[468] Administrator Training: Initial Training Requirements
Program Details
[672] Survey Strategies and Plans of Correction
Program Details
[1581] Emergency Preparedness: Developing a “Plan That Will Stand"
Program Details
[1582] Financial Reporting Overview
Program Details
[2009] Bigger and Better Customer Service: Winning and Keeping Clients in Today's Market
Program Details
[2173] Coordination of Care: Ensuring Effective Communication with ALL of Your Clients' Service Providers
Program Details
[2512] Administrator’s Role in Risk Management
Program Details
[2662] Achieving Efficiencies in Back Office Staffing & Structure
Program Details
[3106] Achieving Regulatory Efficiencies
Program Details
[3140] Advanced Concepts in Employment Law: Doing the Labor and Employment Compliance Dance
Program Details
[3445] The NEW ERA of Compliance for Personal Assistance Services: QAPI/COVID-19
Program Details
[3458] Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Program Details
[3572] Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation: Agency Investigations
Program Details
[3573] Infection Control
Program Details
[PKG_PH2A] Initial 16HR [Phase Two] Training Curriculum for Administrators & Alternates of Personal Assistance Services Providers
$440.00
[PKG_PH1] Initial 8HR [Phase One] Training Curriculum for New TX HCSSA Administrators & Alternates
Initial Phase One - satisfies the initial 8HR requirement - For All Provider Types - Revised Nov2019
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
8.75 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
5.75 Contact Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Social Workers
1.0 SWCEU
CE Approval Statements:
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of HCSSA Administrator Training by the
Texas Health and Human Services / Department of Aging and Disability Services. All programs in this curriculum meet educational training requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association -
Approver, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
· 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.
Summary: This curriculum provides six (6)
programs produced by TAHCH & HCIN to specifically satisfy TX §558.259( c ), the Initial 8 hour training requirement prior to designation as a new
administrator or alternate administrator. This curriculum is applicable to ALL HCSSA license types.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[c][1]information on the licensing standards for an agency [Program 3300]
§558.259[c][2]information on the state and federal laws applicable to an agency [Programs 3130,3300,3142,3143,1354], including:
§558.259[c][2](A)Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 142, Home and Community Support Services,
and Chapter 250, Nurse Aide Registry and Criminal History Checks of Employees and Applicants
for Employment in Certain Facilities Serving the Elderly or Persons with Disabilities
§558.259[c][2](B)Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 102, Rights of the Elderly
§558.259[c][2](C)Americans with Disabilities Act
§558.259[c][2](D)Civil Rights Act of 1991
§558.259[c][2](E)Rehabilitation Act of 1993
§558.259[c][2](F)Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
§558.259[c][2](G)Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements
Curriculum Description: This curriculum provides six (6)
programs produced by TAHC & HCIN to address TX §558.259( c ), satisfying the Initial 8 hour training
requirement prior to designation as a new administrator or alternate administrator.
It provides 8.75 hours of credit; new administrators receive
even more useful information than is required by the
minimum standard of the regulation through this high-quality TAHCH & HCIN training.
Each new administrator & alternate administrator candidate must
subscribe individually to this curriculum. A subscription provides sixty (60) days of program access.
Programs can be viewed 24/7, from home or office, unlimited times prior to the subscription expiration.
Successful completion of an online post-test generates a printable certificate
displaying the registered individual's name, program title & number along with
the specific regulatory citation and date of completion.
PROGRAMs INCLUDED IN THIS INITIAL PHASE ONE CURRICULUM:
[3130] Navigating and Understanding the Importance of Employment Law
How understanding these laws can reduce your legal risk.
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hrs
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets initial education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[c][2] information on the state and federal laws applicable to an agency, including:
§558.259[c][2](C)Americans with Disabilities Act
§558.259[c][2](D)Civil Rights Act of 1991
§558.259[c][2](E)Rehabilitation Act of 1993
§558.259[c][2](F)Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Program Description: In this presentation employment lawyers Angelo Spinola and Melissa Judd
from Littler Mendelson guide you through the alphabet soup of employment law and explain how understanding these laws can reduce your
legal risk. You will gain an understanding of recent legislative and litigation trends – including recordkeeping, time keeping systems,
off-the-clock work, independent contractors, and best practices for disciplining and terminating employees. You will also learn how to
identify problems and solutions, and use the resources available to you to keep your business on the right track.
Program Learning Outcome:
Participants will identify how to remain in compliance with wage and hour laws.
TAHCH Faculty/Presenter: Angelo Spinola & Melissa Judd, 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.
About the Presenter:
Melissa Judd Shareholder with Littler Mendelson, is an ardent advocate, offers candid advice,
and helps devise business-oriented solutions to maximize positive results and mitigate risk for her clients. Melissa represents and counsels management clients in
connection with a wide array of labor and employment matters arising under federal and state laws. She provides advice to her clients regarding best employment
practices and on various employment concerns to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with federal, state, or local laws, including
resolving wage-and-hour concerns and conducting effective investigations related to employee misconduct or allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.
[3300] HCSSA Regulatory Compliance for Administrators [New | Nov2019]
An extensive 2-part presentation of Texas Chapter 97 Licensing Standards for Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs).
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
Part 1: 1.75 Clock Hr(s)
Part 2: 2.0 Clock Hr(s)
Total : 3.75 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
Part 1: 1.75 Contact Hr(s)
Part 2: 2.0 Contact Hr(s)
Total : 3.75 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.11.2021
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets initial education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is approved as a provider of nursing continuing
professional development by the Texas Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[c][1]information on the licensing standards for an agency
§558.259[c][2]information on the state and federal laws applicable to an agency, including:
§558.259[c][2][A]the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 142, Home and Community Support Services,
and Chapter 250, Nurse Aide Registry and Criminal History Checks of Employees and Applicants for
Employment in Certain Facilities Serving the Elderly or Persons with Disabilities
§558.259[c][2][B]the Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 102, Rights of the Elderly
§558.259[c][2](C)Americans with Disabilities Act
§558.259[c][2][G]the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements
§558.259[d][2]legal issues regarding advance directives
§558.259[d][3]client rights, including the right to confidentiality
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][5]complaint investigation and resolution
Program Description: This is rich-media capture of an
interactive presentation of Texas Chapter 97 Licensing Standards for Home and Community Support
Services Agencies (HCSSAs), which reviews required topics such as the Texas Health and Safety Code,
Chapter 142, and its intent as it relates to HCSSA licensing standards that must be met by an
administrator or alternate administrator. This presentation covers the administrator’s responsibilities related to:
advance directives
client rights
complaints
other state and federal statutes and regulations such as:
Chapter 250
Nurse Aide Registry
Criminal History Checks of Employees
Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 102, Rights of the Elderly
Revised rule changes
policy interpretation
application of the regulations by surveyors for compliance
Program Learning Outcome:
Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and apply the Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSA) licensure regulations to their daily practice to improve agency processes and client outcomes.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Rachel Hammon,BSN, RN, Executive Director for TAHC&H / Jennifer Elder, Home Care Regulatory
& Policy Manager for TAHC&H
About the Presenter: Rachel Hammon received her Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing
from the University of Texas in Austin. She has 23 years of experience in nursing with 19 years’ experience in the home health industry.
During her employment with a home health agency, she served in many roles, which gave her a diverse knowledge of the industry. At the
Texas Association for Home Care and Hospice Rachel assisted member agencies with compliance with state and federal laws, served as a
liaison with state and federal government officials and on the Nurse Practice Advisory Committee for the Board of Nurse Examiners. As
the Executive Director, Rachel is responsible for implementing the mission of the association which is to advocate for ethical practices,
quality, and economic viability of licensed providers of home and community support services in Texas. As part of that advocacy she
routinely works with legislators and state agency staff on legislation and policy that affects the home care industry.
About the Presenter: Jennifer Elder started with TAHC&H in September 2019. Her experience includes
Home Health and Hospice Administration, DME Management and Home Care Consulting. Prior to coming to TAHC&H she worked as a consultant from 2012–2017 for
home health and hospice agencies and DME agencies throughout Texas. She has hands on experience in the home care industry with the ADR process,
QAPI programs, Marketing and Business Development, Licensing, Accreditation, Plans of Correction and Informal Dispute Resolutions, Human Resources,
Policy Development and Strategic Planning. Jennifer has been in the home care industry since 2007.
[2249] Introduction to DADS Regulatory Responsibility & The Regulatory Survey Process
An
introduction to DADS regulatory responsibilities, the survey process, QAPI,
IRoD, enforcement actions and civil money penalties...perfect for new agency
administrators and start-ups.
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Initial Education
0.75 Clock Hrs
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets initial 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:This program provides an introduction to DADS regulatory responsibilities,
the survey process, how to recognize deficient practices, how your agency's Quality Assessment and
Performance Improvement [QAPI] is factored into any decision to cite
non-compliance, and the enforcement process including the Informal Review of
Deficiencies [IRoD] and administrative penalties.
Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to:
Describe DADS' Regulatory Services responsibility
Identify the 6 tasks in the survey process
Explain the importance of the Quality assessment and Performance Improvement Program and who is responsible for its implementation
TAHCH Faculty/Presenter: Chavez, Yolanda [DADS]
About the Presenter: Yolanda Chavez, BSN, RN, is a HCSSA Policy Specialist for the
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services [DADS/HHS]. In this role Yolanda reviews, provides analysis of and response to state and federal regulatory inquiries.
[3142] Advanced Concepts in Compliance: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 [HIPAA] – A hard pill to swallow
Refresh your memory, get up to date with recent developments and identify strategies to mitigate your risks.
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.13.2020
Continuing Education for Social Workers
1.0 SWCEU
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets initial education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of social work education by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners, approved provider #1230.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[c][2]information on the state and federal laws applicable to an agency
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Program Description: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 [HIPAA] is no longer a minor!
More than 21 years have passed since it became law and it is still a compliance headache for healthcare providers.
Never fear…compliance is achievable! Refresh your memory, get up to date with recent developments and identify strategies to mitigate your risks.
Program Learning Outcome:
Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by adhering to the HIPAA
Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Audit Program in an effort to protect patient privacy.
TAHCH Faculty/Presenter: Luis J. Acevedo, Acevedo & Edwards, PLLC
About the Presenter:
Luis J. Acevedo, Esq. has substantial experience in executive management of
large healthcare corporations, as well as extensive knowledge of Health Law including licensing, access, regulation, compliance, Stark Law,
anti-kickback and e-health. He offers impressive experience in healthcare transactions, corporate and business counseling.
Mr. Acevedo has used his extensive background to help health care clients with sales and transactions,
to resolve internal conflicts, as well as conflicts with government agencies.
[3143] All in a Day’s Work… “Surveyor is in the Lobby!”
Master your administrative responsibilities before a surveyor appears in the lobby!
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Initial Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.13.2020
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets initial education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[c][2]information on the state and federal laws applicable to an agency
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§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.
[1354] Financial Responsibilities of the Texas HCSSA Administrator
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Initial Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets initial education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[c][2]information on the state and federal laws applicable to an agency
§558.260[a][7]financial management
This program covers a variety of topics to provide administrators with knowledge and tools to
improve their financial oversight responsibilities. Topics include:
cash management techniques for home care
banking relationships
use and control of bank accounts
employer implications of health care reform
compliance dates
small vs. large employer
penalties
employer subsidies
tax credits
required disclosures
TAHCH Faculty/Presenter: Sheldon J. Berman
About the Presenter: Sheldon J. Berman, CPA, CVA,
Principal, Simione Consultants, LLC. Shelly Berman is a Principal for
Simione Consultants and is responsible for the firm’s Merger &
Acquisition Department which includes the supervision and review of merger
& acquisition activity for home care, hospice and private duty providers.
Shelly has extensive expertise in the valuations of health care and in particular home health care
including, but not limited to, providers of skilled nursing and rehabilitation,
home infusion, respiratory, hospice, private duty and medical equipment
suppliers. These companies include all auspices of the health care industry.
He has performed valuation assignments including merger & acquisition appraisals, sales and
divestitures, fairness opinions, shareholder transactions, litigation support
and appeared as an expert witness in court proceedings.
[PKG_PH1] Initial Phase One Curriculum [8HRs] for New Administrators and Alternates - Revised Nov2019
$240.00