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Contracting with MCOs: Benefit vs. Pitfalls

[2974] Contracting with MCOs: Benefit vs, Pitfalls Education-Training Credits: 1.0 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Summary:The pros and cons of working with MCOs in and out of network. 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][7]financial management Faculty:Spears, Jan Program Description: This program presents the pros and cons of working with MCOs in and out of network. As traditional payor sources implement payment reductions, new payment models or move exclusively to Managed Care, home health agencies are once again looking at the best way to work within the Managed Care arena. Some MCOs can pick and choose their provider networks based upon geographical area, STARs reporting, and pricing models. Medicaid MCOs typically offer below market value contracts. Although the MCO must follow the home health rules, the payer can establish additional requirements such as prior authorization, timeframes for physician signatures, etc. that can be more stringent than the traditional counterpart. The avenues for appeals are cumbersome and often leave the provider “holding the bag.” Learn how to package your agency for quality, cost and satisfaction in advance of seeking contracts with the MCOs in your area. Delivering care in accordance with MCO requirements requires process modifcation for order development, authorization management and billing. In addition, the presenter touches on best practice processes to improve coverage and reduce days outstanding on your claims. Presentation Date: 11.15.2016 Learning Outcomes(s): Participants will actively engage in the activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by delivering care in accordance with Managed Care Organization (MCO) requirements while incorporating best documentation practices in order to ensure coverage and reduce days outstanding on agency claims. About the Presenter:
Jan Spears is Co-owner and Chief Executive Officer of MJS & Associates. 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. [2974] Contracting with MCOs: Benefit vs, Pitfalls

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Spears, Jan
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2974

$30.00

Marketing in Healthcare – Put Your BEST Foot Forward Without Breaking the Law or Bank!

[3138] Marketing in a Healthcare Environment – Putting Your BEST Foot Forward Without Breaking the Law or the Bank!
For the administrator who needs to grow the business in a heavily regulated, highly competitive marketplace. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: November 13, 2018 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston 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][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §558.260[a][10]marketing Program Description: Marketing in healthcare is an increasingly complex and dangerous endeavor. Laws and regulations fail to provide clear guidance as to what the agency can and can’t do as it relates to hiring and training a sales force, developing sales and promotion campaigns using electronic media, participating on community health fairs, and most importantly, making contact with the right people, and competing against the big guys! The best ideas in the real-world sales environment often fail to meet the requirements of the federal and state anti-solicitation laws, safe harbor requirements in the Anti-Kickback Statute, STARK rules, or the Gifts to Beneficiaries limitations, and competitors are only too happy to report any perceived violations to government investigators who will take it seriously! This presentation is designed for the administrator who needs to grow the business in a heavily regulated, highly competitive marketplace while protecting the pocketbook from costly endeavors. Jan will review the regulatory restrictions that impose limitations on the provider, BUT she will also introduce you to 9 successful marketing strategies that are economical, investigator friendly, and owner appreciated. Program Learning Outcome: Participants 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. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Jan Spears, CEO, MJS & Associates, LLC 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. [3138] Marketing in a Healthcare Environment – Putting Your BEST Foot Forward Without Breaking the Law or the Bank!

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Spears, Jan
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3138

$45.00

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

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Spears, Jan
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3104

$45.00

QAPI: Closing the Loop on Agency Performance

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 CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §97.260[a][5]quality improvement Program Description: All agencies believe they provide quality service in an effective, efficient, and economically sound manner. But proving and backing up the assertions requires a Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program that quantifies results in a measurable way. This program reviews the regulatory requirement for QAPI program including selection of committee members, development of an effective QAPI policy and plan, minimal requirements set forth by the state, and activities that can be performed, measured, and quantified from point to point of review. It also provide updates for the new QAPI condition and agency requirements applicable to Medicare certified home health agencies to be implemented on January 8, 2018. The presenter also provides a sample policy and procedure guide for the new requirements. Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by choosing quality projects that produce measurable outcomes to enhance patient care. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Jan Spears, Chief Executive Officer of MJS & Associates, LLC 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. [3107] QAPI: Closing the Loop on Agency Performance

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Spears, Jan
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3107

$30.00

What Financial Reports Really Mean to the Health Care Manager

[2741] What Financial Reports Really Mean to the Health Care Manager Education-Training Credits: 1.25 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Summary: Financial reports for non-financial folks... 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][7]financial management Faculty: Spears, Jan Program Description: Whether you are planning for growth and need capital investment or a business loan, or planning for a sale and need a quick evaluation of your agency’s worth, or if you simply need a measurement of your month-to-month progress, financial reports are the first critical pieces to which you must look. If these reports are prepared internally or from outsourced to an accounting firm, understanding the significance of the information is the responsibility of the owner, administrator and, yes, the clinical management team. This program explains key concepts that your financials might reveal about the agency and covers topics such as.... standard reporting formats and recommended frequencies cash vs accrual options fixed vs variable costs debt to equity ratios break-even points and a brief review of case-mix weights as these affect your revenue performance You will learn some standard formulas that you can apply to trend your financial performance from point to point in your reporting year in key areas such as management of accounts receivables through Days Outstanding calculations. This program is presented in a friendly environment for the non-accounting managers! Presentation Date: 08.13.2015 Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to: Identify two reasons why clinical managers need to understand financial reports Recall the difference between cash versus accrual methods in financial reporting Identify three of the four standard financial reports formats that are products of financial data Calculate Days Sales Outstanding as a component of evaluating accounts receivable stability Identify four components that affect case mix rates for the Medicare home health patient Calculate debt to equity ratio as a component of agency’s liquidity 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. [2741] What Financial Reports Really Mean to the Health Care Manager

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Spears, Jan
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2741

$37.50

Attracting & Retaining Staff: Recruitment & Retention Strategies

[PGM1827] Attracting & Retaining Key Staff: Recruitment & Retention Strategies Summary: How to differentiate your homecare and hospice agency, DIY recruitment strategies, team involvement in recruitment & retention. 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][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers Faculty: Smith, Sandra Program Description: Take control of your recruitment and retention strategies by creating organizational differentiators and creating an “army” of recruiters. This program guides you in creating a strategic recruitment and retention plan that will cut out the middle “men” (expensive newspaper ads, boutique websites and major job boards) and help you reap better results by arming your team with the tools, training and rewards needed to bring needed talent to your homecare and hospice organization. With the right “walk the talk” behaviors, you can also compel top performers to “stay.” Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to: Discuss how and why to embrace agency differentiators Identify reasons to adopt a "DIY" recruitment strategy Identify ways to practice good recruitment and retention "hygiene" Discuss how to use Continuous Performance Improvement to fuel wanted retention About the Presenter: Sandra Smith has specialized in virtually every functional area of human resources management, with a specialty in healthcare, particularly private duty and home health care sectors. Today, as President and CEO of HRpathways+, Ms. Smith speaks at conferences nationwide on a myriad of human resources topics, from clinical onboarding to improving organizational communication to helping clients build a culture that is viewed as "Employer of Choice". In all cases, she develops useful tools and products to help her clients apply what they've learned easily and successfully. Sandra is Certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the Society for Human Resources Management, and as a Master Trainer by Development Dimensions International. Education-Training Credits: 1.0 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate [PGM1827] Attracting & Retaining Key Staff: Recruitment & Retention Strategies

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Smith, Sandra
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1827

$30.00

Taking Your Team from Good to Great: Success Strategies

[PGM1824] Taking Your Team from Good to Great: Success Strategies Summary: How to create an "Employer of Choice" culture and recruit, motivate and retain top performers for your homecare and hospice organization. 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][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers Faculty: Smith, Sandra Program Description: Creating an "Employer of Choice" culture is within every home care & hospice supervisor's reach. If you focus on what top performers want and need, and then deliver those things, you can cultivate a team that is highly engaged, motivated and that looks forward to coming to work every day. This program provides you with a blueprint to help you recruit, motivate and retain top performers for your homecare and hospice organization who are dedicated to achieving their personal best...every day. Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to: Discuss how to build an Employer of Choice Culture Identify ways to foster an environment of honest and regular feedback Discuss the new model of Accountability About the Presenter: Sandra Smith has specialized in virtually every functional area of human resources management, with a specialty in healthcare, particularly private duty and home health care sectors. Today, as President and CEO of HRpathways+, Ms. Smith speaks at conferences nationwide on a myriad of human resources topics, from clinical onboarding to improving organizational communication to helping clients build a culture that is viewed as "Employer of Choice". In all cases, she develops useful tools and products to help her clients apply what they've learned easily and successfully. Sandra is Certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the Society for Human Resources Management, and as a Master Trainer by Development Dimensions International. Education-Training Credits: 1.5 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate [PGM1824] Taking Your Team from Good to Great: Success Strategies

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Smith, Sandra
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1824

$45.00

Business Continuity and Data Protection

[3147] Business Continuity and Data Protection
Essential steps to ensure business continuity and survival. Presentation Info: Presentation Date: November 14, 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][6]risk assessment and management Program Description: 73% of organizations that experienced a systems failure were down for 30 minutes or more! (2017 State of Resilience Report). This presentation communicates business continuity and survival by leading your organization through essential steps. A focus is placed on common areas of vulnerability and ways to protect against most attacks. The presenter examines the risk of data loss and methods of recovery, including concepts of business continuity, disaster planning, and IT strategies you can easily and affordably implement. Program Learning Outcome: Participants will identify ways to manage cybersecurity risks to protect against data loss, identify methods of recovery, business continuity and disaster planning. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Ricky Smith, President, Innovative Business Technologies, Inc. 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. [3147] Business Continuity and Data Protection

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Smith, Ricky
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3147

$60.00

Cyber Related Threats and Managing the Risks

[3374] Cyber Related Threats and Managing the Risks
Learn about the common areas of vulnerability, the impact of data loss, and risk mitigation strategies to help protect your organization. TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 2/13/2020 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Winter Conference in Denton. It is one of 18 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: February 13, 2020 TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Winter Conference | Denton Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 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][6]risk assessment and management Program Description: In the new reality of quickly evolving technology, risks are on the rise. Cyber breaches in the last nine years have resulted in over 2,500 healthcare data breaches involving 500 or more records. Data breaches and the resulting regulatory and legal actions have escalated in healthcare with penalties reaching in the multi-millions. Learn about the common areas of vulnerability, the impact of data loss, and risk mitigation strategies to help protect your organization. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Ricky Smith, Innovative Business Technologies About the Presenters:
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 12 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 20 plus 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. Dave I. Davis Coming Soon [3374] Cyber Related Threats and Managing the Risks

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Smith, Ricky
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3374

$45.00

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

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Smith, Ricky
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3105

$30.00

Steering Clear with Cyber Security During a Public Health Emergency (PHE)

[3439] Steering Clear with Cyber Security During a Public Health Emergency (PHE)
Learn more about the common areas of vulnerability, the impact of data loss, key elements for protecting your organization, and ways to reduce risk. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Virtual Event | 51st Annual Meeting & Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | September 1, 2020 Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 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 §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management Program Description: With COVID-19 on our plate as a priority, have you kept cyber security in mind as well? Our new reality is that security risks are on the rise with data breaches, in the last nine years, affecting over 2,500 healthcare data breaches and more than 500 records. Data breaches and resulting regulatory and legal action have escalated in healthcare with penalties reaching millions in 2019. View Ricky Smith in this presentation to learn more about the common areas of vulnerability, the impact of data loss, key elements for protecting your organization, and ways to reduce risk. Program Learning Objective(s): Participants will actively engage in the discussion and incorporate best practices for identifying key elements for protecting their agencies against data breaches. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Ricky Smith, President, Innovative Business Technologies About the Presenter(s):
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 20 plus 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. [3439] Steering Clear with Cyber Security During a Public Health Emergency (PHE)

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Smith, Ricky
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3439

$45.00

Home Health Infection Control

[3758] Home Health Infection Control
Reviews all required infection control rules and regulations for a successful licensed and certified agency survey. Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for Licensed & Certified Providers package. Order PKG6993 to get all 5! Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | May 10, 2023 Program Description: This session reviews all required infection control rules and regulations for a successful licensed and certified agency survey. Home Health Infection control programs require monitoring, control, surveillance, prevention and education. Noted speaker, Lynn Smith with SimiTree, will help answer these questions: What does a surveyor focus on? What areas does the surveyor look at regarding infection control? (home visits, policies/procedures, education) What changes are anticipated with the end of PHE ? 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 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.0 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 05.10.2025 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): Lynn Smith, RN, MSN, Senior Manager, Compliance and Regulatory, SimiTree About the Presenter(s): Lynn Smith has over 28 years of clinical, management, and survey experience in the home health and hospice arenas. Lynn’s most recent position prior to joining SimiTree was as a full-time surveyor for home health, hospice, and palliative care for 9 years. In her role as a Senior Manager, Lynn provides consultation and direction in maintaining agency licensure, accreditation, and coverage compliance requirements. Lynn conducts mock surveys and supports state, federal, and accreditation survey preparedness and plan of correction follow-up. Lynn assists organizations with staff training regarding Medicare eligibility and regulatory requirements and acts as a resource to clients and other SimiTree teams regarding state, federal, and accreditation compliance and regulatory updates. Lynn is a CHAP Certified Consultant and an ACHC Certified Consultant. Lynn earned her B.S. in nursing from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her M.S. degree in nursing administration from the University of Phoenix. [3758] Home Health Infection Control

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Smith, Lynn
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3758

$30.00

High Tech Pediatrics at Home - It is More Than ABC's

[2181] High Tech Pediatrics at Home - It is More Than ABC's Summary: This program addresses key issues in delivery of compliant and competent pediatric services to medically fragile children. 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 Faculty: Smith, Ellie Program Description: With changes to Medicare, increased fraud scrutiny and desire for increased revenue streams, agencies look to pediatric programs to diversify. Technology is certainly making management of children with Tracheostomies, Ventilator dependence and other complex needs easier, and reimbursement for PDN looks attractive, but liability, regulatory requirements, staff competency, documentation, and care management are necessary at more than basic levels to meet quality of care and safety needs of these medically complex children. This program addresses key issues in delivery of compliant and competent pediatric services to medically fragile children. What are the high risk skills? How do you determine competency? Who are qualified staff? What are key clinical skills to manage trach and vent dependent children at home? What are documentation challenges to address? What is enough supervision for safe delivery of care? How can positive outcomes be best achieved? Would "minimum standards" be enough for your child? Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to: Identify three methods of determining nursing competence. Evaluate the reference for Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSA) minimum standards for licensure relating to staff. Analyze three key elements of a compliant pediatric tracheostomy and ventilator competency program. Identify three areas of high risk in providing pediatric tracheostomy and ventilator care. Demonstrate pediatric nursing ventilator essential skills and competency. Describe three key behaviors to observe during Registered Nurse (RN) supervisory and reassessment visits to children with tracheostomies. Evaluate challenges to implementation of a pediatric ventilator competency program. About the Presenter: Ellie Smith, RN, BSN, LMSW, Owner of Options Home Care Solutions, is an experienced consultant and educator in pediatric nursing clinical skills and home care practice. Over the past 30+ years she has been a part of creating and evaluating pediatric home care programs across the southwest. Her years of experience as a pediatric intensive care and home care clinical educator, home care manager, and consultant provide a rich foundation for her information filled presentations. Ms. Smith has developed and published the Pediatric Skilled Nursing Procedures Manual for Home Health and many other well received tools for successful documentation, clinical competency and quality driven pediatric home care practice. Education-Training Credits: 1.50 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate [2181] High Tech Pediatrics at Home - It is More Than ABC's

Speaker
Smith, Ellie
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2181

$45.00

End of Pandemic: What Now? A 2-Part Series for Community Care & PAS Providers

[PKG6870] End of Pandemic: What Now? A 2-Part Series for Community Care & PAS Providers
Changes and adptations in homecare in reponse to global pandemic and how to move forward. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 16, 2022 Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education Part One: 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Part Two: 0.75 Clock Hr(s) Total: 1.75 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][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation §558.259[d][8]infection control §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting Program Description:
Part One: Now that the Texas State of Emergency for the COVID-19 Pandemic has technically ended, it’s time to look back at the massive effects it had on our industry. In this presentation, we will recap the changes and adaptations that we as home care providers had to implement during the global event in order to continue to do business, including Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control, OSHA ETS, CDC requirements, Blanket Waivers, staffing shortages, and government assistance programs. Part Two: As we in home care always do, we’ve adapted and overcome every challenge thrown at us during the past 2 years and 8 months. In this presentation, let’s not dwell on the past, but learn from it and move forward with a new level of resilience. We’ll discuss a new way of doing some things, and which protocols are forever changed, as well as which aspects of the industry can return to a relative “normal”. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Candyce Slusher, LVN, CDCS, Owner of SLUSHER Consulting About the Presenter(s): Candyce Slusher is a geriatric-focused nurse serving San Antonio since 1995 in multiple settings, specifically PAS since 2004. As a Home Care Consultant her primary goal is to help agencies provide the highest quality care to seniors in their communities through regulatory compliance, creating a culture of accountability, and simplifying work-flow systems. [PKG6870] End of Pandemic: What Now? A 2-Part Series for Community Care & PAS Providers

Speaker
Slusher, Candyce
Model
PKG6870

$52.50

Fraud and Abuse Detection and Prevention in Home Care

[3826] Fraud and Abuse Detection and Prevention in Home Care
Reviews some of the most common schemes to which our seniors may be subjected and discover how to identify these situations so we can detect, stop, report, and prevent further victimization. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 8, 2023 Program Description: We commit to caring for our community’s most vulnerable citizens. We often don’t realize just how vulnerable they are until we come across someone who’s been taken advantage of or abused by someone they trusted. As Administrators and advocates for our clients’ general wellbeing we must educate ourselves, our staff, and our community about detecting and preventing elder fraud and abuse. This program reviews some of the most common schemes to which our seniors may be subjected and discover how to identify these situations so we can detect, stop, report, and prevent further victimization. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention §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 Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.0 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 11.08.2025 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): Candyce Slusher, LVN, CDCS, Owner of SLUSHER Consulting About the Presenter(s): Candyce Slusher is a geriatric-focused nurse serving San Antonio since 1995 in multiple settings, specifically PAS since 2004. As a Home Care Consultant my primary goal is to help agencies provide the highest quality care to seniors in their communities through regulatory compliance, creating a culture of accountability, and simplifying work-flow systems. [3826] Fraud and Abuse Detection and Prevention in Home Care

Speaker
Slusher, Candyce
Model
3826

$30.00

Maintaining Annual Requirements for PAS and Private Duty Agencies

[3664] Don't Scramble When the State Shows Up: Maintaining Annual Requirements for PAS and Private Duty Agencies
Reviews minimum requirements, and presents when it's best for agencies to do more than the minimum! Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | May 12, 2022 Program Description: When keeping up with the daily operations of home care; client management, Covid-19 protocols, and just getting people to show up, the more mundane tasks and less-pressing regulatory requirements can easily take a back seat. We all learned what's required of us when we first opened, but for agencies with no designated compliance officer, some of these necessary items get shoved in the trunk until "State's in the building". This session reviews some of the minimum requirements, and presents when it's best for our agencies to do more than the minimum. 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 Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.0 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 05.12.2024 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): Candyce Slusher, LVN, CDCS, Owner of SLUSHER Consulting​ About the Presenter(s):
Candyce Slusher is a geriatric-focused nurse serving San Antonio since 1995 in multiple settings, specifically PAS since 2004. As a Home Care Consultant her primary goal is to help agencies provide the highest quality care to seniors in their communities through regulatory compliance, creating a culture of accountability, and simplifying work-flow systems. Candyce has been a Master Trainer for the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers, Co-founder of M.U.S.I.C. Project, a 501C3 organization focusing on implementing Music and Memory™ in regional nursing facilities, Volunteer speaker for the Alzheimer’s Association, Board Member, past President for the Alamo Area Home Care Council and Founder of SLUSHER Consulting. [3664] Don't Scramble When the State Shows Up: Maintaining Annual Requirements for PAS and Private Duty Agencies

Speaker
Slusher, Candyce
Model
3664

$30.00

No Client Left Behind: Taking QAPI Seriously in PAS

[3626] No Client Left Behind: Taking QAPI Seriously in PAS
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) is often treated as a chore...but it's so much more than that! Presentation Info: TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | February 24, 2022 Program Description: Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) is often treated as a chore we have to "check off the list" to remain in compliance with regulations. But it's so much more than that. There's a reason that every successful organization in the world uses some version of QAPI as a measuring tool to continue to evolve and adapt in an ever-changing environment. Just because you don't bill medical insurance, doesn't mean that QAPI is less important than it is for home health and hospice. Private Duty agencies have a different, and in some ways deeper obligation to their clientele than medical providers. You're in their homes for extended periods of time, and become involved in many areas of their lives, including their general wellbeing. With this in mind, you'll learn how analyzing QA information and applying improved performance measures to the whole spectrum of service will not only enhance the quality of care you provide, but foster loyalty amongst your clients and employees. 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 Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) 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): Candyce Slusher, LVN, CDCS, Owner of SLUSHER Consulting​ About the Presenter(s):
Candyce Slusher is a geriatric-focused nurse serving San Antonio since 1995 in multiple settings, specifically PAS since 2004. As a Home Care Consultant her primary goal is to help agencies provide the highest quality care to seniors in their communities through regulatory compliance, creating a culture of accountability, and simplifying work-flow systems. Candyce has been a Master Trainer for the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers, Co-founder of M.U.S.I.C. Project, a 501C3 organization focusing on implementing Music and Memory™ in regional nursing facilities, Volunteer speaker for the Alzheimer’s Association, Board Member, past President for the Alamo Area Home Care Council and Founder of SLUSHER Consulting. [3626] No Client Left Behind: Taking QAPI Seriously in PAS

Speaker
Slusher, Candyce
Model
3626

$30.00

PAS Reporting Requirements

[3754] PAS Reporting Requirements
Why capture information about your clients and staff through documentation, and what reporting can and should look like for PAS. Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for PAS Providers package. Order PKG6986 to get all 5! Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | May 11, 2023 Program Description: When operating a PAS home care agency, it can be daunting to figure out which rules apply to your agency, how to modify certain home health statutes that do apply, and to make sense of them for your non-medical business model. This presentation discusses why it is important to capture information about your clients and staff through documentation, and what reporting can and should look like for PAS. 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 Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.0 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 05.11.2025 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): Candyce Slusher, LVN, CDCS, Owner, SLUSHER Consulting About the Presenter(s): Candyce Slusher As a Home Care Consultant her primary goal is to help agencies thrive while providing the highest quality care to seniors in their communities, while educating, empowering and supporting agency owners in all aspects of operations and compliance. [3754] PAS Reporting Requirements

Speaker
Slusher, Candyce
Model
3754

$30.00

Setting and Holding Professional Boundaries in Private Home Care

[3666] Setting and Holding Professional Boundaries in Private Home Care
Reviews what's okay and what's not okay when it comes to staff's relationships with clients, and how to mitigate the potential risks to the agency. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | May 12, 2022 Program Description: When we talk about boundaries in private duty home care, we sometimes cringe. We cringe because we know that even our best staff cross professional boundaries with their clients, and some obliterate boundaries altogether. This happens despite an agency's best efforts to put professional boundary measures in place and communicate about them constantly. When added to the stressors of daily operations, this frustrating topic gets placed at the bottom of the priority list. "It's going to happen anyway, and our efforts backfire, so what can we do about it?" This session reviews what's okay and what's not okay when it comes to staff's relationships with clients, and how to mitigate the potential risks to the agency. 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 §558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.0 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 05.12.2024 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): Candyce Slusher, LVN, CDCS, Owner of SLUSHER Consulting​ About the Presenter(s):
Candyce Slusher is a geriatric-focused nurse serving San Antonio since 1995 in multiple settings, specifically PAS since 2004. As a Home Care Consultant her primary goal is to help agencies provide the highest quality care to seniors in their communities through regulatory compliance, creating a culture of accountability, and simplifying work-flow systems. Candyce has been a Master Trainer for the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers, Co-founder of M.U.S.I.C. Project, a 501C3 organization focusing on implementing Music and Memory™ in regional nursing facilities, Volunteer speaker for the Alzheimer’s Association, Board Member, past President for the Alamo Area Home Care Council and Founder of SLUSHER Consulting. [3666] Setting and Holding Professional Boundaries in Private Home Care

Speaker
Slusher, Candyce
Model
3666

$30.00

Taking the Intimidation Out of RN Delegation for Private Duty and PAS

[3632] Taking the Intimidation Out of RN Delegation for Private Duty and PAS
If you own a PAS in Texas, and you’re not yet providing RN Delegation as a specialty program, then you could be doing your clients a dis-service, or unknowingly breaking the rules. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | February 24, 2022 Program Description: Do you ever worry that your caregivers could be “crossing the line” when it comes to assistance with self-administration of certain medications? Do your staff really provide “hand-over-hand” assistance with eye drops and inhalers? What about those clients who need their oral medications crushed or put in food? If you own a PAS in Texas, and you’re not yet providing RN Delegation as a specialty program, then you could be doing your clients a dis-service, or unknowingly breaking the rules. Our primary goal in PAS is make the lives of our clients and their families simpler. So, if we “draw the line” at those much-needed tasks that must be delegated, then are we really giving them the best service we can? 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][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) 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): Candyce Slusher, LVN, CDCS, Owner of SLUSHER Consulting​ About the Presenter(s):
Candyce Slusher is a geriatric-focused nurse serving San Antonio since 1995 in multiple settings, specifically PAS since 2004. As a Home Care Consultant her primary goal is to help agencies provide the highest quality care to seniors in their communities through regulatory compliance, creating a culture of accountability, and simplifying work-flow systems. Candyce has been a Master Trainer for the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers, Co-founder of M.U.S.I.C. Project, a 501C3 organization focusing on implementing Music and Memory™ in regional nursing facilities, Volunteer speaker for the Alzheimer’s Association, Board Member, past President for the Alamo Area Home Care Council and Founder of SLUSHER Consulting. [3632] Taking the Intimidation Out of RN Delegation for Private Duty and PAS

Speaker
Slusher, Candyce
Model
3632

$30.00

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