[3762] LicHH Infection Control: Regulations and Best Practices
Best practices to ensure a clean deficiency-free survey.
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Presentation Info:
- TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
- Presentation Date | May 10, 2023
Program Description: This session will explore the common deficiencies related to infection control in the state of Texas, review the state regulations and offer best practices to ensure a
clean deficiency-free survey related to infection control. Also considered is guidance from OSHA in meeting all standard requirements, concluding with practices
for tracking and infection resolution.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
- §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
- §558.259[d][8]infection control
- §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
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Tony Meluzio, Senior Content Manager, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s): Tony Meluzio is the Senior Content Manager for Axxess, the leading technology innovator for healthcare at home.
Tony is responsible for the design and development of the Axxess Training and Certification Program. During his tenure, he has been able to advance Axxess’ educational products all
while decreasing seat time for training while improving outcomes.
Tony comes to Axxess with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare space, with a primary focus on home health. He spent 10 years at the LHC Group beginning his career as a
clinician and then advancing to corporate training where he designed and developed workforce management solutions, decreased onboarding time and turnover, created OASIS training,
clinical specialty programs and survey readiness education. Tony also served as a consultant to other teams in the organization, detailing how to better deliver content and improve
employee engagement. Since 2018, he has served as a professional consultant for EMR system optimization, survey readiness and documentation review.
Tony is a volunteer WVU Extension Master Gardener Program, where he leads community education efforts related to agricultural practices, sustainable living, raised bed gardening
and a seed bank. He is also active in his local rotary chapter and the Pay It Forward Program, where he helps collect and distribute gently used items to people in need.
Tony holds degrees in physical therapy and healthcare administration from Fairmont State University and a master’s degree in instructional design and technology from West Virginia University.
[3762] LicHH Infection Control: Regulations and Best Practices
