January 27, 2016: Navigating Bundled Payment Programs: Lessons Learned
Presenter: Kathleen Weissberg from Select Rehabilitation
Considering the magnitude of participation by skilled nursing facilities in bundled payment arrangements and available data, we have an opportunity to look retrospectively at what has worked well in bundled arrangements and what areas may require improvement. Using this information and “lessons learned” from participation, SNF providers can look to the future of health care delivery with a more positive outlook for success.
This training program will review the background and rationale behind bundled payments. Using available data, this session provides lessons learned from the initiative and strategies and tactics for participating in bundled payment initiatives.
Click here to register – Deadline is January 22, 2016.
February 18, 2016: System Improvement Webinar Series: Safety and Supervision (F323)
Presenter: Liz Davidson from LeadingAge Iowa
F323, Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices, is one of the most frequently cited deficiencies nationally. The intent of the requirement is to ensure that the long-term care (LTC) provider maintains an environment free from hazards and provides appropriate supervision for each resident to prevent avoidable accidents. Implementation of key systems and processes can avert potential accidents, improve quality of care, and boost compliance with the regulation. The implementation of key systems and processes helps improve the quality of care delivered and increase compliance.
Registrants for this webinar will be given the opportunity to submit questions on the topic in advance of the program.
Click here to register – Deadline is February 15, 2016.
March 2, 2016: Interdisciplinary Approach to Continence Improvement
Presenter: Kathleen Weissberg from Select Rehabilitation
All health care disciplines have a role in skilled intervention to treat continence. This webinar provides an overview of anatomy and physiology of normal voiding as well as normal function related to continence. Different types of incontinence are identified and assessment/treatment strategies are offered for each. This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to continence improvement and demonstrates roles of each team member. Emphasis is placed on the role of nursing in completing an assessment of voiding, identifying triggers and bladder stimulants, voiding habits and patterns, and implementing individualized care approaches. Restorative and compensatory strategies for continence management are reviewed as well as the unique role of physical/occupational therapy in this program. Documentation and care planning related to behavioral aspects of continence improvement are reviewed.
Click here to register – Deadline is February 29, 2016.
March 17, 2016: Differentiating Stage 2 Pressure Ulcers from Moisture Associated Skin Damage
Presenter: Pamela Scarborough from AMT
This webinar is designed to provide you with knowledge to assist you and your skin team in recognizing the differences between moisture associated skin damage (MASD) and stage 2 pressure ulcers, which often look very similar. Content will also include considerations for putting together a functional plan of care for your patients/residents for the prevention and treatment of MASD.
Click here to register – Deadline is March 14, 2016.