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Infection Control | Best Practices in a Pandemic World | For LCHHS & HOSPICE

[W3416] Infection Control | Best Practices in a Pandemic World | For LCHHS & HOSPICE
Infection control elements for Licensed and Certified Home Health Services & Hospice Presentation Info: TAHC&H Virtual Event | Pandemic Recovery Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | May 20, 2020 Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.25 Clock Hrs CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.259[d][8]infection control §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management Program Description: In this time of dramatic policy guidance changes related to COVID-19, home care agencies must be able to execute best practices related to Infection Control. The presenter provides a detailed review of both Medicare and Hospice regulations covering the 6 elements of prevention and discusses how Infection control is a mandatory QAPI element of the agency QAPI program. This program brings you the cutting edge elements of: the latest hand hygiene appropriate use of PPE environmental cleaning and disinfection bag technique and equipment cleaning After viewing you will feel empowered on how to redesign, enhance and implement a quality infection control plan. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Barbara Citarella, RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, NHDP-BC, President, RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consultants About the Presenter:
Barbara Citarella is the founder of RBC Limited Healthcare and Management Consultants. Barbara and her team of expert consultants have made the company a national leader in the home care, hospice and outpatient health care industry. She has been instrumental in developing national and state partnerships for the company.With over 25 years of experience, Barbara is internationally known for her expertise in the areas of infection control, leadership and disaster preparedness. As the only recognized expert in the area of home care and hospice disaster planning, she provides education not only to home care and hospice industry but to law enforcement, government agencies, health care providers, private sector, first responders, national and state associations. Barbara was part of the Department of Homeland Security’s committee to rewrite the National Response Plan document and the DHS Disaster Preparedness Guidelines for people with special needs. In addition to her Disaster Planning experience, Ms. Citarella has been instrumental in OASIS training nationwide since 1997. She was the first to incorporate inter-rater reliability testing in the education process for the OASIS tool. She has done research on the preliminary cost of OASIS to the home care industry and presented such findings to United States Congressional members. RBC Limited’s clientele remain in the top 20% of the industry for quality initiatives.She is an internationally known speaker and has presented well over 500 keynote addresses and workshops. [W3416] Infection Control | Best Practices in a Pandemic World | For LCHHS & HOSPICE Subscribers to this webinar receive 24/7 on-demand access for one (1) month. When subscribing to this webinar along with other programs totaling 12 hours or more, the access period increases to six (6) months.

Speaker
Citarella, Barbara
Model
W3416

$37.50

1.25 Hrs
Emergency Preparedness

[3710] Emergency Preparedness
What is required of healthcare providers regarding OSHA, the CMS mandatory vaccination rule, crisis standards of care as well as Texas licensing regulations. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 15, 2022 Program Description: Emergency Preparedness is a topic we can all relate to in light of the COVID-19 public health emergency. In this session, learn what is required of healthcare providers regarding OSHA, the CMS mandatory vaccination rule, crisis standards of care as well as Texas licensing regulations. Discover how to be compliant with policies, staff training, patient education and planning, and disaster exercises. This presentation will also cover some of the challenges with regard to violence in the workplace. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.5 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 11.15.2024 Social Work Continuing Education 1.5 Hr(s) SWCEU Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. Texas Social Worker CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of social work education by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners, approved provider #1230. Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151 Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation. Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.” Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Barbara B. Citarella RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, NHDP-BC, President, RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consultants About the Presenter(s):
Barbara B. Citarella is the founder of the award-winning company RBC Limited, a healthcare and management company specializing in healthcare operations including value based purchasing, strategic planning, leadership retreats, audits, and compliance with regulatory requirements. She is also the only recognized expert in disaster preparedness for the home care, long term care and hospice industry. She was a certified instructor at the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Domestic Preparedness. Barbara was part of Homeland Security’s committee to re-write the DHS/FEMA Disaster Preparedness Guidelines for People with Special Needs. She also served as the conference coordinator for The National Pandemic Flu Conference held in Washington, D.C. She was the lead on the first national research project ever conducted on the home care and hospice industry and its response to the H1N1 Pandemic. Results were published 2011 in the American Journal of Infection Control, a peer reviewed journal. . She is a founding member of the Mu Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing. She currently serves as a subject matter expert for the Unites States Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response program ASPR TRACIE and her guidance documents have been used during the COVID pandemic by various state governors, the CDC and federal government agencies. [3710] Emergency Preparedness

Speaker
Citarella, Barbara
Model
3710

$45.00

1.5 Hrs
Advanced Concepts in Infection Control

[3716] Advanced Concepts in Infection Control
a focus on the latest practices and guidance as well as how to develop these advanced concepts into your infection prevention program. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 15, 2022 Program Description: During the last two years, the world has experienced the devastation of an infectious disease. It made health care workers and provider organizations rethink infection control practice. Everyday practice became more sophisticated and will continue to stay at a heightened level as the country and world see increases in Ebola, Polio, RSV, Influenza and COVID-19. This session will focus on the latest practices and guidance as well as how to develop these advanced concepts into your infection prevention program. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.259[d][8]infection control §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.5 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 11.15.2024 Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151 Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation. Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.” Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Barbara B. Citarella RN, BSN, MS, CHCE, NHDP-BC, President, RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consultants About the Presenter(s):
Barbara B. Citarella is the founder of the award-winning company RBC Limited, a healthcare and management company specializing in healthcare operations including value based purchasing, strategic planning, leadership retreats, audits, and compliance with regulatory requirements. She is also the only recognized expert in disaster preparedness for the home care, long term care and hospice industry. She was a certified instructor at the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Domestic Preparedness. Barbara was part of Homeland Security’s committee to re-write the DHS/FEMA Disaster Preparedness Guidelines for People with Special Needs. She also served as the conference coordinator for The National Pandemic Flu Conference held in Washington, D.C. She was the lead on the first national research project ever conducted on the home care and hospice industry and its response to the H1N1 Pandemic. Results were published 2011 in the American Journal of Infection Control, a peer reviewed journal. . She is a founding member of the Mu Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor Society of Nursing. She currently serves as a subject matter expert for the Unites States Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response program ASPR TRACIE and her guidance documents have been used during the COVID pandemic by various state governors, the CDC and federal government agencies. [3716] Advanced Concepts in Infection Control

Speaker
Citarella, Barbara
Model
3716

$45.00

1.5 Hrs
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