LicHH Mitigating Non-Compliance: What to Expect During an LHH Survey or Investigation

[3761] LicHH Mitigating Non-Compliance: What to Expect During an LHH Survey or Investigation
Prepare for surveys and investigations by strengthening the understanding of State licensing standards and expectations.

Presentation Info:

• TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
• Presentation Date | May 10, 2023

Program Description: Home health and its regulation in Texas is a changing landscape and the recently published common state violations for state fiscal year 2022 reflect the challenges faced by agencies. This session will highlight the frequently cited areas of noncompliance for licensed home health agencies in Texas. In a review of the frequent citations, the presenter will list possible mitigation strategies, required documentation, and pressure points for self-assessment. This training will help the agency administrator prepare for surveys and investigations by strengthening the understanding of State licensing standards and expectations.

HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:

• §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
• §558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
• §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
• §558.260[a][5]quality improvement

Education-Training Credits:

• TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
• 1.0 Clock Hr(s)

TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Rosalind Nelson-Gamblin, Independent Healthcare Consultant, Former Senior Policy Specialist at HHSC

About the Presenter(s): Rosalind Nelson-Gamblin recently retired from a 33-year career in state government at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, where she was a senior policy specialist for regulation of the home health, hospice, and personal assistance services industry including supportive palliative care, assisted living, and day activity and health services. In her state career, she analyzed state and federal legislation for impact to providers and consumers, promulgated and interpreted state regulations, developed and delivered continuing education and training to providers and surveyors, and provided regulatory guidance to both industry representatives and leaders and state of Texas surveyors and investigators.

Rosalind is also a subject matter expert for federal standards and possesses a keen understanding of accreditation for home health and hospice care. Rosalind is well-versed in the regulations for the settings where home care is delivered including nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, intermediate care facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities, and independent living settings.

Rosalind has been a public speaker for home care and hospice since 2000; and she is now an independent healthcare consultant.

[3761] LicHH Mitigating Non-Compliance: What to Expect During an LHH Survey or Investigation