Category: Events

Candida auris Information

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The Healthcare-Associated Infections/ Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Program at the Department of Health and Senior Services held a webinar on December 20, 2023 to outline recommended actions resulting from recent cases of Candida auris (C. auris) detected in Missouri. C. auris is considered an urgent threat according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A Health Alert with more information can be found here.

The informational webinar on the emerging C. auris situation in MO has been posted along with the PowerPoint presentations. The recording and PowerPoints can be found here: https://health.mo.gov/data/hai/index.php under the heading “Candida auris Informational Webinar”.

You may also view this C. auris Information Sheet for LTC for more information.

If there are any questions please contact the HAI/AR program at 573-751-6113 or info@health.mo.gov.

Activity Director Workshop

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January 9-February 6, 2024: Online Activity Director Workshop

Activity Director participants will learn how to identify the activity needs of residents as well as designate programs to maintain and/or increase the resident’s capability of activities in daily living.  Upon successful completion of the course, attendees will have met the Missouri State requirements to be an Activity Director in a long term care setting and will receive a Certificate of Attendance from the Missouri Health Care Association.

Social Service Designee

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January 9-February 6, 2024: Online SSD Workshop

Social Service Designee participants will receive insight to the Social Service department of a long term care facility, learn the aging process, the performance skills of the SSD and understand the role and function of the position. Upon successful completion of the course, attendees will have met the Missouri State requirements to be a Social Service Designee in a long term care setting and will receive a Certificate of Attendance from the Missouri Health Care Association.

Deconstructing Immediate Jeopardy & High Risk Tags

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January 9-December 10, 2024: Deconstructing IJ & High Risk Tags (12-Part Webinar Series)

This series is designed to empower nursing home professionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the top risk areas associated with Immediate Jeopardy citations. Drawing from real-life examples of IJ citations, we’ll delve into actionable solutions to prevent these critical citations in facilities.

Participants will dig into the critical issues in nursing homes while exploring strategies to prevent immediate jeopardy citations.

Documentation in Depth

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January 16-December 17, 2024: Documentation in Depth (12- Part Webinar Series)

This monthly series facilitates moving clinical documentation from satisfactory to superior with a focus on defending quality of care and supporting accurate reimbursement. Discussion will include assessment considerations, effective care planning in high-risk areas, reporting daily care and services, and overcoming common barriers. Extensive case studies and documentation examples will be included.

MHCA Behavioral Health: Care Process for Residents with Dementia

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February 8-29, 2024: Behavioral Health: Care Process for Residents with Dementia (4-Part Webinar Series)

Join MHCA as Barbara Speedling, author of “Why is Grandma Screaming?” presents the webinar series, “Behavioral Health: Care Process for Residents with Dementia”. Following this 4-part webinar series participants will be able to describe the importance of a comprehensive holistic assessment and understand the impact of the disease process, the history of lifelong psychosocial issues and coping skills, develop team approaches to non-pharmacological interventions for mood and behavior, and create a satisfying livable environment by understanding the impact of human nature on care relationships, mood, and behavior.

Supplemental Health Care Services Agency (SHCSA) Regulation

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Did you know that you can view the status of a SHCSA application or registration? Our dashboard (link below) shows in real time all SHCSA applications received to date and registrations issued. As a reminder, any agency that operates in Missouri and falls within statute 198.640(6): A supplemental health care services agency is defined as a person, firm, corporation, partnership or association engaged for hire in the business of providing or procuring temporary employment in health care facilities for health care personnel, including a temporary nursing staffing agency as defined in section 383.130, or that operates a digital website or digital smartphone application that facilitates the provision of the engagement of health care personnel and accepts requests for health care personnel through its digital website or digital smartphone application shall register with the department pursuant to statute 198.642.1. Initial registration applications and fees should be received as soon as possible, but before December 31, 2023. Please email SHCSA@health.mo.gov with any questions or concerns.

Here is the link to the dashboard: Agency Registration Status which can be found on our main webpage (https://health.mo.gov/safety/shcsa/index.html).

 

LTCF December 2023 Updates

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Below is important information regarding modifications to the Long-term Care Facility COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Module and the COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Vaccination Module. The changes described below are now visible within the NHSN application. These updates became effective beginning the week of December 17, 2023. Resources on the NHSN LTCF COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Module webpage and the COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Vaccination Modules webpage have been updated, where indicated, with revised forms, instructions, FAQs, and CSV templates.

IMPORTANT UPDATES:

Geolocation

The geolocation function is now available within the application. To complete this item, select the icon on the alerts page that is labeled “Facility Geolocation.”

Point of Care (POC) Test Reporting Tool

No enhancements

State Veterans Homes COVID-19 Event Reporting Tool

No enhancements

COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Pathway Data Reporting

  • Optional Influenza/RSV Tab
  • NEW! Data reported to the optional Influenza/RSV tab can now be viewed as a report/line list by using the Analysis tab within the application. The analysis function is a tool that can be used to view data reported to NSHN. Please note, reporting to the Influenza/RSV tab is OPTIONAL.

COVlD-19/Respiratory Pathogens Vaccination Influenza and RSV Line List Report for Residents

New! You can now use the Influenza / RSV line listing report to review your facility’s data (or your group’s data) submitted for weekly reporting of Influenza and RSV vaccination rates for residents. These data are included in the line list “Line Listing: All COVID-19 Vaccination Cumulative Summary Data – Residents” found under COVID-19 Module > COVID-19 Vaccination in the analysis tab within the NHSN application.

COVlD-19/Respiratory Pathogens Vaccination Summary Form Changes for Healthcare Personnel

New! Form changes take place 1/1/2024 (Quarter 1, 2024)

  • Questions related to COVID-19 primary series vaccination will be removed
  • The question about HCP being up to date with COVID-19 vaccination (formerly Question #4) is moved up on the form to Question #2
  • Questions 3.1-3.3 will now refer to those who are not up to date in Question #2
  • HCP should not be considered up to date for COVID-19 vaccination unless they received the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine

COVlD-19/Respiratory Pathogens Vaccination Trainings

Webinar dates posted below and on the website under the “Announcement Section”

Initial Session

When: January 4, 2024 1:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Updates to Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Healthcare Personnel Summary Form: Long Term Care Component
Register in advance for this webinar: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_3CPOEhCYQp-bEXz1JexBaA

Replay Session

When: January 9, 2024 2:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Updates to Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Healthcare Personnel Summary Form: Long Term Care Component
Register in advance for this webinar: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_woL3InfGQkKXa8mCK26_-w

Replay Session

When: January 16, 2024 1:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Replay: Updates to Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Healthcare Personnel Summary Form: Long Term Care Component
Register in advance for this webinar: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_TZHB8MsHQ0atRx9N3tNRuA#/registration

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

DMH Free Webinars – Tools for Everyone

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January 04, 2024: Registration
January 10, 2024: Registration
January 16, 2024: Registration
January 25, 2024: Registration
January 31, 2024: Registration

Presenters: Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead

Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum, including: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.

Registration is also available on the Upcoming Webinar Webpage.

Medicare from Start to Finish

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January 9, 2024: Live Virtual Workshop
March 12, 2024: In-Seat Workshop
May 14, 2024: In-Seat Workshop
September 17, 2024: In-Seat Workshop
November 12, 2024: Live Virtual Workshop

This workshop will review the SNF QRP reports from CASPER that provides information about the Medicare Part A stays in your SNF. It will also explore factors impacting SNF PPS assessment schedule, PDPM basics, and consolidating billing that can impact the financial facet of the facility. It also explains Medicare eligibility, coverage, and skilling criteria. The completion of the MDS is becoming more difficult and confusing, this workshop will help clear up the confusion surrounding this process. This workshop is geared towards those individuals working in long‐term care who have a leadership role such as ADM, DON, ADON, or MDS Coordinator.

MALA 2024 Train the Trainer Events

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January 10, 2024: 2024 Train the Trainer
March 6, 2024: 2024 Train the Trainer
May 8, 2024: 2024 Train the Trainer
July 10, 2024: 2024 Train the Trainer
September 4, 2024: 2024 Train the Trainer
November 6, 2024: 2024 Train the Trainer

Participants must receive approval in order to attend this workshop. Those wishing to attend must submit the following to MALA at least five days prior to the workshop date:

  • A completed application form
  • Copy of nursing license or a report printed from Nursys
  • Copy of social security card
  • Payment

Upon MALA’s review of your application, you will receive an approval/confirmation letter via email. We must have your email address to send more information prior to the workshop.

RAI Process from Start to Finish

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April 9-10, 2024: In-Seat Workshop
June 18-19, 2024: In-Seat Workshop
August 13-14, 2024: In-Seat Workshop
October 29-30, 2024: In-Seat Workshop
December 10-11, 2024: Live Virtual Workshop

This workshop will look at the RAI process from beginning to end and at each item of the MDS. The MDS is used for both a clinical and a financial assessment and will discuss the rules on scheduling these assessments and meeting the clinical & financial requirements. This includes a basic understanding of PDPM and how it correlates within the RAI process. This virtual workshop reviews how to gain access to and read the MDS reports from CASPER to self-audit your RAI process and look at your QMs. This workshop is designed for the MDS Coordinator and Care Plan Coordinator, or for the DON or ADM who needs a better understanding of the complexity of the RAI Process.

CDC Health Advisory

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Please see the CDC Health Alert, entitled, “Urgent Need to Increase Immunization Coverage for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Immunizations and Use of Authorized/Approved Therapeutics in the Setting of Increased Respiratory Disease Activity During the 2023 – 2024 Winter Season.”

Missouri healthcare providers please contact your local public health agency or the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ (DHSS) Bureau of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention at 573-751-6113 or 800-392-0272 (24/7) with questions regarding this CDC Health Advisory.

LeadingAge Missouri – Management Strategies for Workers Compensation in Today’s Long Term Care Environment

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Learn the elements of Total Safety Management, a comprehensive behavior-based safety program, to reduce employee injury and minimize workers compensation expense. Learn about claims management and the HCFM workers compensation insurance trust.

Details and registration can be found on the links below.

April 10-11, 2024: Management Strategies for Workers Compensation in Today’s Long Term Care Environment
June 12-13, 2024: Management Strategies for Workers Compensation in Today’s Long Term Care Environment
October 9-10, 2024: Management Strategies for Workers Compensation in Today’s Long Term Care Environment

 

Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP)

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New Funding Opportunity Available – Applications accepted until February 26, 2024.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released a New Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to educate and train the health and supportive care workforces to care for older adults by collaborating with community partners.

The Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) aims to have applicants maximize patient and family engagement to address care gaps and improve health outcomes for older adults by integrating geriatrics with primary care and other appropriate specialties using the Age-Friendly Health Systems Framework.

  • Eligible applicants include:
  • Schools of Allopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Public Health, Optometry, Chiropractic, Veterinary Medicine, or Podiatric Medicine
  • Physician Assistant Education Programs
  • Graduate programs for Health Administration or Behavioral Health and Mental Health Practice, including: Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Health care facilities
  • Programs leading to certification as a certified nurse assistant
  • Partnership of a school of nursing and health care facility
  • Partnership of a program leading to certification as a certified nurse assistant, and a health care facility
  • Community-based organizations, if otherwise eligible
  • Tribes, and Tribal organizations, if otherwise eligible

View the grant opportunity for complete eligibility information.

DMH Free Webinars – Tools for Everyone

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December 4, 2023: Registration
December 14, 2023: Registration
December 20, 2023: Registration

Presenters: Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Cana Poteet, Western Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead

Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum, including: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.

Registration is also available on the Upcoming Webinar Webpage.

VOYCE’s Upcoming Education Events

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Community Education In-Person Presentations

January 11, 2024: Nutrition and Dietary Changes as We Age: Feed Your Soul
Location: St. Louis County Library Lewis & Clark Branch

January 23, 2024: Nutrition and Dietary Changes as We Age: Feed Your Soul
Location: St. Louis County Library Grant’s View Branch

Discover the essential elements to guarantee that you or your friends and relatives receive assistance with making healthy choices and access to resources for ongoing support. Enjoy a cooking demonstration, and learn about how nutritional needs, dietary deficiencies, and appetite levels change throughout life.

2024 MANHA Winterfest

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February 14-16, 2024: Unlock the Magic of Mardi Gras
Location: Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia

Missouri Association of Nursing Home Administrators is pleased to invite you to attend the Winterfest Conference and Trade Show. The goal of this conference is to provide long-term care administrators and their staff practical and inspirational education hours along with the opportunity to network and socialize with colleagues. It is also the only MANHA sponsored conference that provides you a chance to view the latest technology, products, and services offered by suppliers.

2024 MANHA Winterfest Attendee Brochure
2024 MANHA Winterfest Registration Information

LTCF October 2023 Post-Release Updates

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Below is important information regarding modifications to the Long-term Care Facility COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Module and the COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Vaccination Module. The changes described below became available beginning the week of October 23, 2023, and are now visible within the NHSN application. Resources on the NHSN LTCF COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Module webpage and the COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Vaccination Modules webpage have been updated, where indicated, with revised forms, instructions, FAQs, and CSV templates.

Geolocation

Please disregard alerts asking you to confirm your facility’s geolocation. The facility geolocation function located on the ‘Facility Info’ page is not operational at this time.

Point of Care (POC) Test Reporting Tool

No enhancements

State Veterans Homes COVID-19 Event Reporting Tool

No enhancements

COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Pathway Data Reporting

New! The LTCF COVID-19 Module was renamed to align with the additional reporting options for Influenza and RSV that became available with the recent NHSN release.

  • The new name: COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Module

New! Influenza/RSV Surveillance Tab (optional)

  • The new tab within the LTCF Surveillance Pathways allows LTCF’s to report newly positive resident cases for Influenza and RSV.
  • This newly added tab is OPTIONAL, but highly encouraged!

Influenza/RSV (optional) **NEW DATA TAB**

New! Influenza/RSV Surveillance Tab (optional)

  • Data entry for this tab is OPTIONAL, facilities may choose when and how often data is reported to this tab. However, it is encouraged to report these data on a weekly basis for any facilities choosing to report.
  • If a facility does choose to enter data, information must be entered for both Influenza and RSV in order for the page to save successfully.

The following data elements are collected for Influenza:

  • Newly Positive Tests for Influenza
  • Vaccination Status of Residents with a Newly Confirmed Influenza Test Result
  • Hospitalizations with a Positive Influenza Test
  • Hospitalizations with a Positive Influenza Test and Up to Date

The following data elements are collected for RSV:

  • Newly Positive Tests for RSV
  • Vaccination Status of Residents with a Newly Confirmed RSV Test Result
  • Hospitalizations with a Positive RSV Test
  • Hospitalizations with a Positive RSV Test and Up to Date

Weekly NHSN COVID-19 Vaccination Data Modules

  • New! The LTCF COVID-19 Vaccination Module was renamed to align with the additional reporting options for Influenza and RSV that became available with the recent NHSN release.
  • The new name: COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Vaccination Module
  • Continue to report weekly COVID-19 vaccination data per CMS requirements.
  • Reference the COVID-19 Key Terms Document for the most recent definition of Up to Date with COVID-19 vaccination for Quarter 4 of 2023
  • New! Tab added: Influenza/RSV Vaccine Reporting (optional)

Weekly Influenza/RSV Vaccination Reporting for Residents (optional) **NEW DATA TAB**

Reporting Influenza/RSV Vaccines for Residents under this tab is OPTIONAL. If a user opts to enter these data, information can be entered for both Influenza and RSV vaccination or only one.

  • COVID-19 vaccination data for residents must be reported first in order to access Influenza/RSV vaccination reporting tab
  • Report Influenza/RSV data by entering it directly into NHSN application or using the CSV file option
  • The Influenza/RSV vaccination tab is set up for weekly reporting, but these data can be reported at the discretion of the user
  • Influenza/RSV vaccination materials and training slides became available through LTCF COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Vaccination website the week of October 23, 2023
  • Person- Level forms for Influenza and RSV will be available in June 2024

Training Slides

Training webinars for the new Influenza/RSV collection tabs for LTCF residents for both the Surveillance Pathways and Vaccination Module were conducted in October 2023. The training slides can be found on the COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Module webpage.

Cancellation

The Office hours that were previously scheduled for November 15 regarding Optional Reporting of Influenza and RSV Cases and Vaccinations for Residents of Long-term Care Facilities has been cancelled. Notification will be sent out once this session has been rescheduled.

*Cancelled*
When: Nov 15, 2023, 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Office Hours: Optional Reporting of Influenza and RSV Cases and Vaccinations for Residents of Long-term Care Facilities

Reminder: Refresher Trainings on Reporting Annual Healthcare Personnel Influenza Vaccination Data

There will be two refresher trainings for long-term care facilities on reporting annual healthcare personnel influenza vaccination data. The deadline to report these data in the NHSN Healthcare Personnel Safety Component for the 2023-2024 influenza season is May 15, 2024.

The trainings will be held on November 21 and November 28. The content for each webinar is the same. The slides that will be presented during the webinars can be accessed here: Healthcare Personnel Safety Component Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Module Influenza Vaccination Summary Long-Term Care Facilities (cdc.gov).

Webinar registration information is listed below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the webinar.

When: Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 1:00 PM ET
Register in advance for this webinar: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_PcTHDlv6SC6xyA1VYUEurQ

When: Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 1:00 PM ET
Register in advance for this webinar: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_lx1CWu4OSTmUDyuPgoo7AA

Additional training materials pertaining to annual healthcare personnel influenza vaccination data are organized under the “Annual” reporting headings on this webpage: HCP Flu Vaccination | HPS | NHSN | CDC.

LTCF October 2023 Pre-Release Updates

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Below is important information regarding modifications to the Long-term Care Facility COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Module and the COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Vaccination Module. The changes described below will become visible within the NHSN application and will take effect beginning the week of October 23, 2023. Resources on the NHSN LTCF COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Module webpage and the COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Vaccination Modules webpage will be updated, where indicated, with revised forms, instructions, FAQs, and CSV templates.

Geolocation

Please disregard alerts asking you to confirm your facility’s geolocation. The facility geolocation function located on the ‘Facility Info’ page is not operational at this time.

Point of Care (POC) Test Reporting Tool

No enhancements

State Veterans Homes COVID-19 Event Reporting Tool

No enhancements

COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Pathway Data Reporting

New! The LTCF COVID-19 Module will be renamed to align with the additional reporting options for Influenza and RSV that will become available with the upcoming NHSN release.

  • The new name: COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Module

New! Influenza/RSV Surveillance Tab (optional)

  • There will be a new tab with the LTCF Surveillance Pathways that will allow LTCF’s to report newly positive resident cases for Influenza and RSV. This newly added tab is OPTIONAL, but highly encouraged!

Influenza/RSV (optional) **NEW DATA TAB**

New! Influenza/RSV Surveillance Tab (optional)

  • Data entry for this tab is OPTIONAL, facilities may choose when and how often data is reported to this tab. However, it is encouraged to report these data on a weekly basis for any facilities choosing to report.
  • If a user does choose to enter data, information must be entered for both Influenza and RSV in order for the page to save successfully.

The following data elements will be collected for Influenza:

  • Newly Positive Tests for Influenza
  • Vaccination Status of Residents with a Newly Confirmed Influenza Test Result
  • Hospitalizations with a Positive Influenza Test
  • Hospitalizations with a Positive Influenza Test and Up to Date

The following data elements will be collected for RSV:

  • Newly Positive Tests for RSV
  • Vaccination Status of Residents with a Newly Confirmed RSV Test Result
  • Hospitalizations with a Positive RSV Test
  • Hospitalizations with a Positive RSV Test and Up to Date

Weekly NHSN COVID-19 Vaccination Data Modules

  • New! The LTCF COVID-19 Vaccination Module will be renamed to align with the additional reporting options for Influenza and RSV that will become available with the upcoming NHSN release.
  • The new name: COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Vaccination Module
  • Continue to report weekly COVID-19 vaccination data per CMS requirements.
  • Reference the COVID-19 Key Terms Document for the most recent definition of Up to Date with COVID-19 vaccination for Quarter 4 of 2023.
  • New! Tab added: Influenza/RSV Vaccine Reporting (optional)

Weekly Influenza/RSV Vaccination Reporting for Residents (optional) **NEW DATA TAB**

Reporting Influenza/RSV Vaccines for Residents under this tab is OPTIONAL. If a user opts to enter these data, information can be entered for both Influenza and RSV vaccination or only one.

  • COVID-19 vaccination data for residents must be reported first in order to access Influenza/RSV vaccination reporting tab.
  • Report Influenza/RSV data by entering it directly into NHSN application or using the CSV file option.
  • The Influenza/RSV vaccination tab is set up for weekly reporting, but these data can be reported at the discretion of the user.
  • Influenza/RSV vaccination materials and training slides will be available through LTCF COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Vaccination website the week of October 23, 2023.
  • Person level forms for Influenza and RSV will be available in June 2024.

Upcoming Trainings

There will be training webinars for the new Influenza/RSV collection tabs for LTCF residents for both the Surveillance Pathways and Vaccination Module. Registration links as well as the accompanying training slides can be found on the COVID-19/Respiratory Pathogens Module webpage. The registration links are also located below:

When: Nov 15, 2023, 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Office Hours: Optional Reporting of Influenza and RSV Cases and Vaccinations for Residents of Long-term Care Facilities (1hr)
Register in advance for this webinar: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_s8SMWxtkS8GrSGn7qiAJbA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

NHSN-ServiceNow is LIVE

Please use NHSN-ServiceNow to submit questions to the NHSN Help Desk. The new portal can be accessed here or through your SAMS account at. After logging into SAMS, the NHSN-ServiceNow link is located at the bottom of the page.

NHSN-ServiceNow should be used in place of nhsn@cdc.gov, nhsntrain@cdc.gov, and nhsndua@cdc.gov. Users will be authenticated using CDC’s Secure Access Management Services (SAMS), the same way you access NHSN. If you do not have a SAMS login, or are unable to access ServiceNow, you can still email the NHSN Help Desk at nhsn@cdc.gov.

Federal Review Course for Nursing Home Administrators

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November 13-14, 2023: Federal Review Course for Nursing Home Administrators Examinees – Hybrid Workshop

The purpose of the Review Course is to help attendees prepare for the nursing home administrators federal licensure exam. Theoretical, philosophical and practical aspects of long-term care administration are discussed. Prior to the workshop, it is essential the attendee understands concepts and principles involved in the long-term care industry.

MHCA’s Building Occupancy in your Assisted Living Center

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November 15, 2023: Building Occupancy in your Assisted Living Center
Presenter: Lou Ann Brubaker – Lou Ann is the President of Brubaker Seminars

Traditional marketing and outreach strategies that once drove ALF move-ins are not as effective in today’s senior care marketplace. Across the country, the remarkable growth of assisted living centers and resident acuity have altered the competitive landscape. Any decline in occupancy is lost revenue that is nearly impossible to make up for. Assisted Living Centers need to be proactive to create a steady stream of inquiries by monitoring 3 data sets that enable more nimble strategies.

DMH Free Webinars – Tools for Everyone

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November 15, 2023: Registration
November 21, 2023: Registration

Presenters: Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Cana Poteet, Western Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead

Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum, including: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.

Registration is also available on the Upcoming Webinar Webpage.