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Advanced Concepts in Business Operations: Leadership is a Verb

[3133] Advanced Concepts in Business Operations: Leadership is a Verb
Learn how to turn leadership into action. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: November 12, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 2.0 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 §558.260[a][5]quality improvement Program Description: Leadership is more than a title, goal or vision. How do you influence your team every day to create not only the culture that you desire within your organization, but also the process that leads to results? It is imperative that we are up to the moment on the current state of the industry, possess the knowledge base to create effective strategy, and communicate in such a way that we influence our staff to success! Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively participate in the learning activity and identify strategies to become a more effective leader. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Susan Neel, LVN, Vice President of Business Strategy, HealthCare ConsultLink About the Presenter:
Susan Neel is the Vice President of Business Strategy for HealthCare ConsultLink. Throughout her highly successful career, Susan’s roots as a field nurse and Clinical Liaison enabled her to progress through the sales ranks, eventually achieving leadership positions with Gentiva, Girling Healthcare and Traditions Health Care. Early in her career she achieved the Pinnacle Gold award with Gentiva, which recognized her as one of the top three Account Executives in the company. Susan is recognized as an expert in healthcare sales, and she currently consults with home health, hospice and PAS clients throughout the United States. She is also the author and developer of the REACH Sales Training Program, a program designed to energize agencies and equip them with the tools they need to effectively grow their business. [3133] Advanced Concepts in Business Operations: Leadership is a Verb

Speaker: Neel, Susan
Model: 3133

$60.00

Navigating and Understanding the Importance of Employment Law

[3130] Navigating and Understanding the Importance of Employment Law
How understanding these laws can reduce your legal risk. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: November 12, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston Subscription Type: Individual 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 §558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting Program Description: 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. TAHC&H 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. [3130] Navigating and Understanding the Importance of Employment Law

Speaker: Spinola, Angelo & Judd, Melissa
Model: 3130

$37.50

Long Length of Stay Patients: To recertify or not? That is the question!

[3128] Long Length of Stay Patients: To recertify or not? That is the question
Pertinent info to help frame ongoing hospice eligibility determinations in long length of stay (LLOS) patients. TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/09/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Annual Conference in Frisco. It is one of 16 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 9, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 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][2]development and interpretation of agency policies §558.260[a][7]financial management Program Description:In this program the presenter shares pertinent information to help agencies frame ongoing hospice eligibility determinations in long length of stay (LLOS) patients, to utilize this information to inform recertification decisions in LLOS patients, and to appropriately address regulatory concerns and regulatory scrutiny. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by identifying best practices in clinical documentation to inform appropriate recertification decisions in long length of stay patients. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Robert Friedman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Hospice Austin About the Presenter:
Robert Friedman has been a HPM physician for 22 years. He is also a certified Hospice Medical Director and a Fellow with the AAHPM. He has a wide variety of experience in HPM, including his present role as Chief Medical Officer for Hospice Austin. His activities include administrative, regulatory, clinical, and provider supervisory duties, in addition to providing education to staff and the community. He has Hospice and Palliative Care experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Friedman has presented a wide variety of topics over the years. He has significant regulatory experience, including experience with Probe and MIC Audits. He is a member of the NHPCO Regulatory Committee. In addition, he is a Texas & New Mexico Hospice Organization board member, an item writer for the HMDCB, and is actively involved in the Texas MOST Coalition. [3128] Long Length of Stay Patients: To recertify or not? That is the question

Speaker: Friedman, Robert
Model: 3128

$45.00

Wound Management: A Clinical Perspective

[3127] Wound Management: A Clinical Perspective
Provides knowledge of the current evidence-based standard of care management guidelines for Wound Care. TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/09/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Annual Conference in Frisco. It is one of 16 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 9, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 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][5]quality improvement Program Description:This program provides subscribers with knowledge of the current evidence-based standard of care management guidelines in the area of Wound Care. Understanding wound management guidelines allows care providers to make appropriate decisions for their patients to ensure optimal outcomes. Management guidelines include: Pressure Ulcers Diabetic Ulcers Arterial and Venous Ulcers Burns Wound Care for Hospice patients Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by applying evidence-based wound management protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Furqan Khan, APRN, ACNS-BC, MSN, CWCN, WCN-C and Ket Harris Davis, APRN, FNP-C, DNP About the Presenter:
Furgan (Alex) Khan started his career in 1996 as a U.S. Army Nurse and was assigned to Brooks Army Medical Center Burn unit at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Khan completed his Master's degree in Nursing from Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia and Post Master's from University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Khan has 20+ years of experience in Wound management in different clinical settings. Mr. Khan currently works as an Advanced Practice Nurse and delivers care to clients at home, in clinic, nursing home and in assisted living facilities. About the Presenter:
Dr. Ket Davis is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana. She received her Bachelors of Nursing Science degree from Grambling State University in 2004. She attended Grambling State University from 2010-2012 where she completed her Master of Nursing Science with a concentration in Family Practice. She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner since 2012. Dr. Davis relocated to Fort Worth, Texas in 2012 where she became staff at the John Peter Smith Hospital from 2012-2013. She later began working at Metrocare University in 2013. Dr. Davis went on to finish her doctorate training at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in 2017. Dr. Davis currently provides comprehensive medical care & wound care services to the clients at home, in her clinic, in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. [3127] Wound Management: A Clinical Perspective

Speaker: Khan, Furqan & Harris Davis, Ket
Model: 3127

$45.00

QAPI Performance Improvement Project – Are You in the Driver’s Seat?

[3126] Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Performance Improvement Project – Are You in the Driver’s Seat?
How to stay in the driver's seat w/ CoP required Performance Improvement Project. TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/09/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Annual Conference in Frisco. It is one of 16 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 9, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 Clock Hrs Social Worker 1.5 CEU CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· 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[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][5]quality improvement Program Description:Learn how to stay in the driver’s seat with the CoP required Performance Improvement Project. Keep your project in “drive” and avoid the potholes and detours that can cause your project to be become neutral or even go in reverse. Learn about the purpose and components of the Performance Improvement Project (PIP) and how to stay in compliance. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by implementing performance improvement projects to remain in compliance with the updated Medicare Conditions of Participation while promoting optimal patient outcomes. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Linda Parker, RN, BSN, COS-C, HCS-D, Education Coordinator, HealthCare ConsultLink About the Presenter:
Linda Parker’s career in home health began in 1976 as a field nurse. She has been a part of the HealthCare ConsultLink team for over 17 years and is certified in OASIS (COS-C), ICD-10 Coding (HCS-D) and has a love for Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI). Her passion for quality care has led her to work directly with agencies as a consultant and educator so that the quality of care, as well as patient outcomes, are improved. She has been a keynote speaker for HealthCare ConsultLink at sponsored Administrator Trainings with focus on QAPI, Conditions of Participation, OASIS and ICD-10-CM. [3126] Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Performance Improvement Project – Are You in the Driver’s Seat?

Speaker: Parker, Linda
Model: 3126

$45.00

Preparing for HEART – Hospice Evaluation and Assessment Reporting Tool

[3125] Preparing for HEART – Hospice Evaluation and Assessment Reporting Tool
What's happening now with HEART. TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/09/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Annual Conference in Frisco. It is one of 16 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 9, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.25 Clock Hrs Social Worker 1.25 CEU CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· 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[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management Program Description:HEART is a standardized comprehensive assessment tool that CMS will require all Medicare certified hospices to use. While we do not have an exact tool or an exact date of implementation, this program does discuss what is happening now with HEART, how it will be used, what might be in the tool, and a possible timeline. Lessons learned from other provider types about mandated standardized assessments is shared with suggestions for preparation specific to hospices. The presentation incorporates lessons learned so far in the hospice quality reporting program. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by incorporating documentation practices to allow for more detailed clinical data collection to ensure optimal patient outcomes. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Katie Wehri, Healthcare Provider Solutions About the Presenter:
Katie Wehri is Director of Operations Consulting for Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS) She joined HPS in 2017 with more than 25 years in the hospice, home health, private duty and palliative care industries and is certified by the Health Care Compliance Association in health care compliance and health care privacy compliance. She was a provider executive for 13 years and began consulting at the national level in 2009 specializing in regulatory and accrediting organization standards interpretation, all aspects of healthcare provider operations, and compliance. She has worked with multiple state and national associations and has written numerous articles and provided numerous presentations on these topics. [3125] Preparing for HEART – Hospice Evaluation and Assessment Reporting Tool

Speaker: Wehri, Katie
Model: 3125

$37.50

HIPAA Compliance for Hospice Agencies

[3122] HIPAA Compliance for Hospice Agencies
Overview of requirements and applications in hospice setting. TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/09/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Annual Conference in Frisco. It is one of 16 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 9, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.25 Clock Hrs Social Worker 1.25 CEU CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· 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[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management §558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers §558.260[a][9]community resources Program Description:Complying with HIPAA requirements isn’t always easy, and hospices have some unique complications. There are often a number of family members, unique and intricate family dynamics and often stressful family situations; communication amongst staff working remotely but as a team; volunteers; working with records after a patient’s death; etc. This program provides an overview of the HIPAA requirements and application in the hospice setting. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by implementing HIPAA regulations as they pertain specifically to hospice patients. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Katie Wehri, Healthcare Provider Solutions About the Presenter:
Katie Wehri is Director of Operations Consulting for Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS) She joined HPS in 2017 with more than 25 years in the hospice, home health, private duty and palliative care industries and is certified by the Health Care Compliance Association in health care compliance and health care privacy compliance. She was a provider executive for 13 years and began consulting at the national level in 2009 specializing in regulatory and accrediting organization standards interpretation, all aspects of healthcare provider operations, and compliance. She has worked with multiple state and national associations and has written numerous articles and provided numerous presentations on these topics. [3122] HIPAA Compliance for Hospice Agencies

Speaker: Wehri, Katie
Model: 3122

$37.50

Building Workforce Across Generations: Are You Ready to Compete?

[3121] Building Workforce Across Generations: Are You Ready to Compete?
Build a winning strategy in a increasing competitive talent marketplace. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: August 9, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco 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][9]community resources §558.260[a][10]marketing Program Description: For the first time in history, five generations can be found working side by side in the workforce. A talent gap is forming as Baby Boomers age into retirement and Millennials climb the corporate ladder. Recruitment strategies to attract, recruit, retain, and motivate young people need to reply less heavily on traditional pay and benefits, and focus more on creating welcoming cultures. Learn how to build a winning strategy in an increasingly competitive talent marketplace. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by implementing strategies to recruit, retain, and motivate a young workforce. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Adrian Killebrew, Business Development Executive, Axxess About the Presenter:
Adrian Killebrew is a savvy professional whose ability to connect others and build relationships has allowed organizations to establish meaningful business connections nationally. Adrian is a business development executive for Axxess, the fastest growing home healthcare technology company in North America, where he oversees relationships and partnerships with key industry associations, regional consultants, and national vendor partners. Adrian has been delivering organizational management and business development strategies for over 13 years. He brings expertise from the healthcare technology, wireless, and association management industries working for organizations such as Verizon, Dallas Regional Chamber and Axxess. Adrian is currently in the pursuit of a Doctorate in Management with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership. Adrian is also the Founder and Executive Director of IRON Dallas. His personal brand is in lock-step with his commitment to investing in the community. He believes in the power of mentorship and professional development and puts that belief into action. He serves on the board of the Dallas Arboretum, TAHCH’s PAC Council and is actively engaged in mentorship programs with Dallas Regional Chamber Young Professionals, Year Up and Education is Freedom. He is an alum of Leadership Dallas, Dallas 40 Under 40, Mayor’s Star Council and serves as the Vice President of the Dallas alumni chapter of his alma mater, Rhodes College. He is not only committed to his own success, but he is equally committed to the success of others. [3121] Building Workforce Across Generations: Are You Ready to Compete?

Speaker: Killebrew, Adrian
Model: 3121

$30.00

Ensure Appropriate Setting Selection by Working with Hospital Discharge Planners

[3117] Ensure Appropriate Setting Selection by Working with Hospital Discharge Planners
How to help Discharge Planners make fact based transition of care decisions. TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/08/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Annual Conference in Frisco. It is one of 16 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 8, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 Clock Hrs Social Worker 1.5 CEU CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· 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[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers §558.260[a][9]community resources §558.260[a][10]marketing Program Description:Effective hospital discharge planning and transitions of care have real benefits in improved patient outcomes and lower hospitalization rates. Though the American Medical Association and the Joint Commission offer recommendations for discharge planning, there is no universal system used within hospitals. Being able to work with your hospital discharge planners to help them make fact based transition of care decisions, even if it’s not to your practice setting, may influence the rest of patients’ lives. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by utilizing techniques to help discharge planners make fact-based decisions when assisting with transitions of care. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Cheryl A. Acres RN, CCM, CDP About the Presenter:
Cheryl Acres has been an RN since 1978, and a certified case manager since 1998. As of February 2018, she obtained her credentials as a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), and her certification as an Assisted Living Manager (CALM) in Texas. Clinical practice areas have included acute care and home health care, and case management practice has included group health insurance, home health care, Workers’ Compensation, disability management and consulting, with multiple areas of expertise. She founded her company, Comprehensive Care Management LLC in 2007, in order to assist seniors and families to develop a care road map, providing education about illness and services for their aging loved ones, and to aid seniors in maintaining their health, independence, while aging with dignity. [3117] Ensure Appropriate Setting Selection by Working with Hospital Discharge Planners

Speaker: Acres, Cheryl
Model: 3117

$45.00

CLAS Implementation-National Standards for Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services

[3115] Implementation of the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)
Important steps in implementing and sustaining CLAS standards within your organization. TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/08/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Annual Conference in Frisco. It is one of 16 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 8, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 Clock Hrs Social Worker 1.5 CEU CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· 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[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management §558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers Program Description:This program covers important steps in implementing and sustaining the CLAS standards within your organization. You will learn how to manage change by following key strategies for evolving your environment. You will also learn tips to sustain this evolution long term with turnover and the ever-changing rules and regulations of the healthcare industry. A real case example of implementing these standards within a large managed care organization is also presented. By the end of this program, you will be able to identify the key steps in the CLAS Blueprint with ideas on implementing these standards within your organization. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by actively implementing National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services to enhance patient care. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Jillian Hamblin, Chief Operating Officer, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan About the Presenter:
Jillian Hamblin is the Chief Operating Officer of UnitedHealthcare Community & State’s Texas Health Plan. In this role, Jillian oversees health plan operational excellence, project management, appeals and grievances, state inquiries, vendors, and network relations. She is responsible for the overall member experience for Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare-Medicaid Dual Demonstration, and Dual Special Needs Plan members, including the strategy to address Social Determinants of Healthcare. She sponsors initiatives specifically focused on combating homelessness and finding competitive employment in the community. She also serves as the Executive Sponsor for the Project Search program at the Texas Health Plan, a program that provides young adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities internship opportunities on their path to competitive employment. Before assuming this role in December of 2015, Jillian was the Director of Health Services Operations for the Texas Health Plan. Here she focused on process documentation and improvement, creation and implementation of clinical training programs, employee engagement, and innovation. Her innovation skills were rewarded as a finalist in the prestigious UnitedHealth Group Stephen Hemsley Innovation Challenge in 2013. Prior to joining UnitedHealthcare, Jillian was the Director of Account Services for a Specialty Benefit Management vendor that focused on quality, safety, and utilization management for over five million lives across the United States and Puerto Rico. Jillian received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She is very passionate about animal rescue and fostering. She resides in Spring, Texas with her husband, two children, and two dogs. [3115] Implementation of the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)

Speaker: Hamblin, Jillian
Model: 3115

$45.00

Creating an Effective QAPI Program

[3113] Creating an Effective Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program
Strategies for implementing an effective agency-wide QAPI program. TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/08/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Annual Conference in Frisco. It is one of 16 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 8, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.25 Clock Hrs Social Worker 1.25 CEU CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· 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[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies §558.260[a][5]quality improvement Program Description:This program presents the regulatory requirements for Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI), and how to create strategies for implementing the requirements to build an effective agency-wide QAPI program. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by creating strategies to implement the requirements to build an effective agency-wide QAPI program to enhance patient outcomes. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Diane Datz, RN, MA, Hospice Educator and Regulatory Specialist, HealthCare ConsultLink About the Presenter:
Diane Datz has been a hospice nurse and chaplain for twenty-five years. In addition to her nursing credentials, she holds a master’s degree in spiritual psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Sophia University, Palo Alto, California and a certificate in gerontology from Our Lady of the Lake University. Diane has published original end-of-life research in Omega Journal of Death and Dying and is a regular presenter at state and national end-of-life conferences and workshops. Diane also serves as an advisor to TrueSolace, an online platform for grief support. Her volunteer commitments include serving on the Advisory Board of ABODE: Contemplative Care for the Dying in San Antonio, Texas and as a Board member of Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization. Diane co-facilitates meetings for San Antonio Death Café, part of an international movement to encourage public conversations about death and dying. Diane is also an ordained priest in The Old Catholic Church, Province of the United States. She is currently the Hospice Educator and Regulatory Specialist with HealthCare ConsultLink. [3113] Creating an Effective Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program

Speaker: Datz, Diane
Model: 3113

$37.50

Fraud, Abuse & Ethics

[3108] Fraud, Abuse & Ethics
Provides a general overview of healthcare fraud & abuse laws with a practical understanding of how they work. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: November 14, 2017 TAHC&H Event: HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.00 Clock Hrs Social Worker 1.00 CEU CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· 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: §97.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention §97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management Program Description: Medicare certified home health agencies, private duty agencies and hospices are looking for ways to collaborate with other providers, including referral sources. While collaboration may address some difficult problems, the statute and rules regarding fraud and abuse still apply to all provider types. This program provides a general overview of healthcare fraud & abuse laws that affect providers including: False Claims Act Stark & Anti-Kickback Statutes Statistics, investigations, and unethical conduct (including blatant overutilization) is discussed. The program also provides a fundamental understanding of these laws to Home Care administrators using real-life home care examples. These case studies include a range of situations in marketing, delivery of care, and referral arrangements. By discussing these laws in context of common scenarios, this presentation provides a practical understanding of how they work. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by ensuring application of fraud and abuse surveillance within their agency to promote ethical standards of practice. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: William Dombi, JD, President, National Association for Home Care & Hospice About the Presenter:
William Dombi, JD is the President of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice. Bill specializes in legal, legislative, and regulatory advocacy on behalf of patients and providers of home health and hospice care. With nearly 40 years of experience in health care law and policy, he has been involved in virtually all legislative and regulatory efforts affecting home care and hospice since 1975, including the expansion of the Medicare home health benefit in 1980, the formation of the hospice benefit in 1983, the institution on Medicare PPS for home health in 2000, and the national health care reform legislation in 2010. With litigation, Dombi was lead counsel in the landmark lawsuit that reformed the Medicare home health services benefit, challenges to HMO home care cutbacks for high-tech home care patients, lawsuits against Medicaid programs for inadequate payment rates, along with current lawsuits challenging the Medicare home health face-to-face encounter rule and the Department of labor changes to the overtime rules under the Fair labor Standards Act. In addition to litigation, Bill offers extensive community and professional educational services through lectures, publications, teleconferences, and videos. He is the Editor and lead author of Home Care & Hospice Law: A Handbook for Executives, the only comprehensive legal treatise on the topic. His lectures include market trends in home care, compliance, risk management, patient rights, fraud and abuse, health care reimbursement, legislative and regulatory reforms, and legal issues in telehealth services. [3108] Fraud, Abuse & Ethics

Speaker: Dombi, William A
Model: 3108

$30.00

QAPI: Closing the Loop on Agency Performance

Speaker: Spears, Jan
Model: 3107

$30.00

Achieving Regulatory Efficiencies

[3106] Achieving Regulatory Efficiencies
Many tips and ways to streamline and simplify the execution of compliant management. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Kay Hollers Presentation Info: Presentation Date: November 14, 2017 TAHC&H Event: HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.00 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: Today’s Home Care Executive is confronted with myriad regulatory requirements about State and Federal compliance, reimbursement requirements, personnel management, confidentiality and safety requirements, taxation and much more. This presentation focuses on and proposes changes to processes and systems that streamline and simplify the execution of compliant management. Maintaining the focus on efficiencies, the presentation also discusses: appropriate delegation strategic outsourcing time management hints communication techniques useful technological tools Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by implementing efficiencies to streamline operations related to regulatory requirements. About the Presenter:
Kay Hollers, RN MPH COS-C HCS-D is an Independent Consultant for HealthCare ConsultLink and has over 35 years’ experience in administration of and consulting with home health and hospice agencies. She holds a post-Masters certification in Healthcare Evaluation from Wayne State University with emphasis on quality evaluation in healthcare settings and is a frequent presenter to public and private audiences on topics such as OASIS accuracy, care planning, clinical best practices, and QAPI procedures. [3106] Achieving Regulatory Efficiencies

Speaker: Hollers, Kay
Model: 3106

$30.00

Security & Data Loss Prevention: How to Prepare for Ransomware & Other Cyber Attacks

[3105] Security & Data Loss Prevention: How to Prepare for Ransomware & Other Cyber Attacks
A focus on common areas of vulnerability and ways to protect against most attacks. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: November 14, 2017 TAHC&H Event: HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.00 Clock Hrs Social Worker 1.00 CEU CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· 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: §97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management Program Description: The recent ransomware attack, and threats of more to come, have raised questions regarding security and available protection mechanisms. Protecting your health data is more important than ever and failing to do so can come at a hefty price. This program provides focus on common areas of vulnerability and discusses ways to protect against most attacks. Risk of data loss and methods of recovery are also examined. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will identify ways to manage cybersecurity risks in compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of electronic protected health information. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Ricky Smith, President, Innovative Business Technologies About the Presenter:
Ricky Smith is the President of Innovative Business Technologies, a SOC II compliant Cloud Service Provider and Managed IT Service organization that works primarily with healthcare providers. Prior to IBT, Ricky spent 11 years with the homecare and hospice product group of McKesson Information Solutions. As Director of Technical Services, he became passionate about IT’s ability to facilitate patient care. In addition to 19 years in IT health-care, Ricky spent several years as a systems engineer and telecommunications technician in a high-profile financial and chemical engineering sector. Ongoing research on technology trends, as it relates to healthcare providers, allows him to maintain expertise in data security, compliancy, business continuity, and risk analysis. [3105] Security & Data Loss Prevention: How to Prepare for Ransomware & Other Cyber Attacks

Speaker: Smith, Ricky
Model: 3105

$30.00

Marketing in Healthcare: The Can You and Can’t You Dilemma

[3104] Marketing in Healthcare: The Can You and Can’t You Dilemma
The most important presentation on marketing your agency. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Jan Spears Presentation Info: Presentation Date: November 14, 2017 TAHC&H Event: HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.50 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][6]risk assessment and management §558.260[a][10]marketing Program Description: Health care facilities are faced with the need to grow their businesses through the sharing of information about programs and services in an effective manner. But the rules for implementing an effective marketing program in health care are limited by several state and federal laws including the Prohibition of Solicitation Law, the Anti-Kickback Law, Gifts to Beneficiaries, Stark, and other rules implementing by contract and program directives. Failure to comply with these rules can result in disallowance of a referral, monetary penalties, loss of licensure, and yes, even imprisonment in some instances. The presenter explores marketing prohibitions by addressing what an agency “can’t do” under specific regulations as well as activities that the agency “can do” to promote its business in compliance the law. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by implementing marketing practices in compliance with state and federal regulations. About the Presenter:
Jan Spears is Co-owner and Chief Executive Officer of MJS & Associates, LLC. She has more than 30 years’ experience in the health care field. Ms. Spears has owned and operated a multimillion dollar home health care company as well as consulted for over 300 homecare providers in 25 states. As a full time consultant for the past 15 years, Ms. Spears has successfully merged clinical and financial strategies into successful operational plans for numerous providers nationwide. Jan serves as a Medicare coverage expert for health care facilities who are undergoing audits by federal contractors through all levels of appeals. She has authored several publications and heads a team of more than 25 consultants at MJS & Associates, LLC. [3104] Marketing in Healthcare: The Can You and Can’t You Dilemma

Speaker: Spears, Jan
Model: 3104

$45.00

Dept of Labor Initiatives & Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know 2018

[3103] Department of Labor Initiatives and Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know in 2018
A most important and useful review of employment law. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Tommy Simmons Presentation Info: Presentation Date: November 14, 2017 TAHC&H Event: HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.50 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][6]risk assessment and management Program Description: Mr. Simmons provides a survey of the most significant employment-related Texas legislation from 2017, an update on how the Texas Workforce Commission has been ruling on unemployment, wage, and discrimination claims, a summary of increased federal agency enforcement activities in the area of employment law, and highlights of the most important and useful best practices for employers to follow in order to minimize the risk of employment claims and lawsuits. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will identify how to remain in compliance with wage and hour laws. About the Presenter:
William T. (Tommy) Simmons serves as legal counsel for the Commissioner representing employers at the Texas Workforce Commission, where he advises the Commissioner on final-level unemployment and wage claim appeals, assists business groups with employment-related legislation, and counsels employers on Texas and federal employment laws. He is the author of the book, “Especially for Texas Employers,” and is also the editor of the Employment Law Handbook of the Texas Association of Business. In 2012, the Texas Association of Business presented Mr. Simmons with its Lifetime Friend of Employers Award. [3103] Department of Labor Initiatives and Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know in 2018

Speaker: Simmons, Tommy
Model: 3103

$45.00

Emergency Preparedness – Disaster Response, Operation Recovery and Resources

Presentation Info: Presentation Date: November 14, 2017 TAHC&H Event: HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.50 Clock Hrs Social Worker 1.50 CEU CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· 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: §97.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation §97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management §97.260[a][9]community resources Program Description: Over the course of 2017 in Texas experienced devastation from Hurricane Harvey that damaged building structures and induced record breaking flooding with rainfall from the storm widespread 15 to 30 inches in one day, with some spots picking up 50 inches or more. 40% of Texas licensed home care agencies were located in the FEMA affected areas according to TAHC&H's calculation. In addition to the Texas natural disaster, we experienced active shootings and terrorist events in our country. Now more than ever, home care agencies must review and test their emergency preparedness plan. This program brings you up-to-date on the necessity to review your continuity of operations plans, Emergency policies and procedures, and necessity for developing partnerships with home health care agencies and other health care entities. Additionally, a HCSSA provider will share their experience on how they implemented their plan during the disaster. Information about the applicability of the new federal emergency preparedness rules to the plan is also discussed. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will apply disaster preparedness rules, regulatory changes, and requirements that are impacting their daily practice into their disaster preparedness planning and agency operations. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Rachel Hammon,BSN, RN, Executive Director, TAHC&H / Marissa Machado, Chief Operating Officer, TAHC&H / Leann Hubert, Owner, Amazing Grace Hospice 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:
Marissa Flores Machado is Chief Operation Officer at TAHC&H. Her work experience in the health home and hospice industry began in 1981. With over 35 years’ of industry experience she recently worked at DataLogic Software, Inc., an HHSC EVV Vendor, as their Compliance Director. Her previous work experience was at the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) where she credentialed and licensed HCSSAs; and before that she worked at Girling Health Care, Inc. in various corporate positions ensuring safety and compliance. About the Presenter:
Leann Hubert is a graduate from Texas A&M University and has been a licensed SW since 1994. She has worked in many areas of Social Work to include consulting, Home Health, Long term care, rehabilitative care as well as hospice, which is where her heart lies. In 2008, Leann’s idea to open Amazing Grace Hospice came to fruition and today she is the sole owner of the company. She continues to be a play a vital role in the Interdisciplinary Team at Amazing Grace Hospice and remains actively involved with the healthcare community. [3102] Emergency Preparedness – Disaster Response, Operation Recovery and Resources

Speaker: Hammon, Rachel Machado, Marissa
Model: 3102

$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

Clinical Services Mgmnt: What Works to Improve HH Value-Based Purchasing Performance?

[3053] Clinical Services Management: What Works to Improve Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Performance? Education-Training Credits: 1.25 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Summary: Clinical practices that make a difference in HHVBP scoring. 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][5]quality improvement §558.260[a][7]financial management Faculty: Melinda Gaboury Program Description: With Home Health Value Based Purchasing (HHVBP) going strong in the 9 demonstration states it is a forgone conclusion that HHVBP will become a nationwide reality. The core goal of HHVBP is to reach the best practical patient outcome. HHVBP measures focus on clinical outcomes as central components of a performance measurement system. For many years, HHAs have worked to achieve improved patient outcomes, but there was no direct connection to payment. With HHVBP, clinical success for payments can translate to higher Medicare reimbursement. This program is designed to explore the clinical practices that make a difference in HHVBP scoring. When clinical practices work for patients, HHVBP makes them work for a HHAs bottom-line as well. This session will: Identify areas most susceptible to patient outcome improvement Recognize best practices in clinical operations that impact HHVBP scores Identify practical steps towards successful implementation of HHVBP best practices 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 best practices in clinical operations that impact client outcomes and home health Value-Based Purchasing scores. About the Presenter:
Melinda Gaboury is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS), based in Nashville, TN. Melinda Gaboury and Mark Cannon founded the company in April 2001 to provide financial, reimbursement, billing and clinical consulting to the home care and hospice industries. With more than 16 years of executive speaking, educating and most importantly day-to-day experience working with home care and hospice professionals, Gaboury has been a speaker for multiple state and national home care and hospice associations. She is actively conducting Basic and Advanced Home Care and Hospice Seminars throughout the country. She is currently serving on the HHFMA Board and Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors. Gaboury is also the author of the Home Health Pocket Guide to OASIS-C2: A Reference Guide for Field Staff. [3053] Clinical Services Management: What Works to Improve Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Performance?