CMS Collaborative:  Early Recognition and Management of Sepsis in Nursing Homes

• December 7, 2016:  Noon-4 p.m. CT

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) invites you to participate in a collaborative focusing on early sepsis identification and treatment in nursing homes.

The speaker for this event will be Steven Q. Simpson, MD, professor of Medicine and director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Simpson has initiated a sepsis program in Kansas nursing homes that will be a basis of his presentation. A Kansas nursing home participating in the collaborative will also provide lessons learned from implementation of early sepsis recognition.

Those interested in attending may attend via WebEx or in person at either the CMS regional offices in Kansas City or Chicago. A collaborative discussion will follow at the regional offices to consider barriers and opportunities moving forward. To register, all attendees must download this form (Word) and complete the appropriate section(s) on page two. Note: Only those persons who plan to attend via WebEx need to complete the second section on page two.

Therapy Coding and Billing Changes – Are You Ready?

• December 14, 2016: Webinar 11:30-12:30 pm CST
• Presenter: Catherine Gill, MS, PT, MHA from LW Consulting

Beginning January 1, 2017, the existing physical and occupational therapy evaluation and re-evaluation CPT codes will no longer be accepted by Medicare for Part B services, and 6 new codes will be required in their place. To prevent interruptions in your cash flow due to claims denials, it is important that your key staff know the new billing codes, that software and process are modified to handle the new codes and that therapy services are properly documented to support the new codes.

This presentation, for facility management and billing staff, will explain the changes in the CPT codes and the new documentation requirements that must support the new codes. It will also review steps you should be taking now to prepare for this change, and steps you should be talking after January to ensure the therapy billing that is done is compliant with these new requirements.

Click here to register

MHCA – The Requirements of Participation Workshop

• December 9, 2016:  The Requirements of Participation: Bringing Them to Life in Your Center
• Location:  Stoney Creek Inn, Columbia

This workshop will help your facility prepare to make necessary changes to comply with the new Requirement of Participation (RoP) that will be enforced in three phases (starting Nov 28, 2016, Nov 2017 and Nov 2019). This workshop will include a mix of didactic presentations and multiple interactive exercises using material brought by your facility to help you start to make changes you need to comply with RoP enforced in phase I and II. The session will also include significant time for group discussion and a review of available resources and tools.

Please see the event registration on MHCA website here for more information.

MHCA Webinars

• December 13, 2016:  Infection Control
• January 11, 2016:  Driving Five Star & RoP Implementation through a QAPI Approach: Final Rule: Phase 2 New Requirements of Participation into Practice (Part 1)
• January 18, 2016:  Driving Five Star & RoP Implementation through a QAPI Approach: Final Rule: Phase 2 New Requirements of Participation into Practice (Part 2)
• February 15, 2016:  Driving Five Star & RoP Implementation through a QAPI Approach: SNF QAPI Fundamentals

MLN 26^th Annual Nursing Home Administrators Conference

• March 2-4, 2017:  Annual Nursing Home Administrators Conference
• Location:  Old Kinderhook, Camdenton

The 26th Annual Nursing Home Administrator Conference will provide nursing home administrators with the essential information needed to effectively serve long-term care residents and successfully perform their leadership role and job responsibilities. This program was specifically designed to provide 20 hours of CE credit.

Please see the brochure with registration on MLN’s event page.

MLN 64^th Annual Long-Term Care Convention

• April 11-13, 2017:  Rejuvenate: Compassion, Relationships, Professionalism, Communication, Leadership
• Location:  Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach

Our primary aim during this convention is to provide educational and networking opportunities that help you, our valued members, students, guests, and health care providers, in renewing your commitment to the people you serve. MLN’s commitment to our organizational values of caring, integrity, diversity and excellence, remains constant, championing your efforts to rejuvenate your professional skills and to provide extraordinary service to our communities, residents, and their family members who deserve no less.

Please see the brochure along with registration on MLN’s event page.

CMS Collaborative:  Early Recognition and Management of Sepsis in Nursing Homes

• December 7, 2016:  Noon-4 p.m. CT

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) invites you to participate in a collaborative focusing on early sepsis identification and treatment in nursing homes.

The speaker for this event will be Steven Q. Simpson, MD, professor of Medicine and director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Simpson has initiated a sepsis program in Kansas nursing homes that will be a basis of his presentation. A Kansas nursing home participating in the collaborative will also provide lessons learned from implementation of early sepsis recognition.

Those interested in attending may attend via WebEx or in person at either the CMS regional offices in Kansas City or Chicago. A collaborative discussion will follow at the regional offices to consider barriers and opportunities moving forward. To register, all attendees must download this form (Word) and complete the appropriate section(s) on page two. Note: Only those persons who plan to attend via WebEx need to complete the second section on page two.

Conversations with Carmen

• November 18, 2016:  Vibrant Living for Men, Compliance for Communities
• Guest:  Glenn Blacklock, LNHA, Action Pact Consultant

Known nationally for his work bringing normal life pursuits to nursing home residents, Glenn will guide us in exploring options to help men live more vibrant and satisfying lives. As we know, men tend to get “lost in the shuffle” in the myriad of activity offerings that often seem to be geared toward women. We will discuss how meaningful engagement can’t just be left to activity/recreational professionals anymore. When all individuals in a community share their passions and interests, relationships flourish and spontaneity happens. As we all rethink what we can make happen for men, they often find new purpose and meaning in their lives, and their once-vibrant spirits will rise again. And although we are focusing well-deserved attention on men’s needs here, the principles discussed apply to everyone.

*The discussion will include the new CMS regulation for Activities which goes into effect November 28, 2016.

Please see the Conversations with Carmen event page here for more details including registration.

MU Leadership Development Academy for Long-Term Care

• April 2016 – October 2016:  Kansas City and Springfield

Enrollment is now open for the next professional development certificate program offered by the University of Missouri.  Long-term care can be challenging, but the academy will help you better manage daily crises and get the most out of your employees.  The academy has been proven to increase leadership skills and improve confidence, which will help to create a working environment that encourages teamwork and quality improvement.

Please see the brochure and registration details on the MU Leadership Development Academy’s web page here.

MU Gerontology Update

• December 1-2, 2016:  27^th Annual Gerontology Clinical Update
• Location:  Peachtree Banquet Center, Columbia

This gerontology conference is two days of evidence-based and application-oriented educational programming based on a combination of suggestions from past participants, current literature and hot topics suggested by the conference planning committee.  Experienced gerontology nurses from hospitals, LTC settings, rehabilitation, home and community health, as well as gerontology nursing faculty, a licensed nursing home administrator, social worker and a LTC facility surveyor, have determined the topics for this year’s event.  Every effort has been made to translate the latest evidence into practical and useful knowledge for the gerontology practitioner.

Please visit the MU Gerontology Clinical Update conference page here for more information including the brochure and registration information.

CMS New Regulations Program

• November 16, 2016:  Independence
• November 17, 2016:  Columbia
• November 18, 2016:  St. Louis

At the conclusion of this seminar, each attendee will be able to identify: 1. Analysis of the top 25 issues referenced by CMS in the past 18 month of changes. 2. Discuss what the causative factors are prompting CMS to make each of these changes. 3. Develop specific strategies at the facility level to begin successful implementation of these changes.

Please see the Workshop brochure and more information including registration here.

2017 MANHA Winterfest

• February 8-10, 2017:  Connectivity: The Key to Career Success
• Location:  Ameristar Hotel and Spa, St. Charles

Missouri Association of Nursing Home Administrators is pleased to invite you to attend our midyear conference, Winterfest. 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.

Please see the brochure attached for more information.

Long Term Care Safety Culture Assessment Webinar

• October 18, 2016:  webinar 12:00-1:00 pm CT

The AHRQ Survey of Resident Safety Culture can help nursing homes and assisted living communities identify strengths and opportunities in their culture that supports improvement, including success in QAPI projects. The Center for Patient Safety offers the survey in an online user-friendly format AT NO COST FOR MISSOURI-LICENSED FACILITIES. Two hours of follow-up consultation is also included. The Center will host a free webinar to share more details about the survey and related CPS services.

For more information or to register, click here or contact Kathy Wire at kwire@centerforpatientsafety.org/ (314) 540-4910.

Conversations with Carmen

• October 21, 2016:  The All-New CMS Regulations: A First Look
• Guest Presenter:  Glenn Blacklock

Join culture change expert Carmen Bowman, MHS, on her monthly web talk show. Actually, it’s better than a talk show because you too can join the conversation by asking questions of Carmen and her guests. Carmen’s smart look at culture change focuses on a wide variety of topics. She brings an insider’s view of regulations, and reports on little changes happening in government, in attitude, in practice. Each month she will share culture change news and updates, amusing and heartwarming stories, and interview a guest on a relevant and timely topic.

Please see the Conversations with Carmen Event page here for more information including registration.

MLN Emergencies, Disasters, and Lessons Learned: Are You Really Ready?

• October 25, 2016:  Cape Girardeau
• October 26, 2016:  St. Louis
• November 16, 2016:  Macon
• November 17, 2016:  Jefferson City

This presentation will discuss emergencies, disasters, risk assessment, and lessons learned from case studies. The presentation will provide participants with specific suggestions to help be better prepared in the event a disaster does occur.

Please see the Workshop brochure and more information including registration here.

CNA Nurse Leadership

• November 1-2, 2016:  Lake Ozark

This is a great opportunity to send your CNAs and Nurses (Charge Nurse, DON, etc.) to a conference that not only provides education but also CELEBRATES and INSPIRES them to continue making a difference in the lives of our residents.

Please see the brochure attached for more information.

MALA Level I Medication Aide / Insulin Administration Train the Trainer Workshop

• November 2, 2016 MALA Level I Medication Aide / Insulin Administration Train the Trainer Workshop
• Location: Hyde Park Conference Center, Jefferson City

Please find registration and more information here.