May 25, 2016:  Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, MO

Join us for this session that will cover the beginning-to-end journey between Hospice and Nursing Facilities.  Learn how to know when it’s time for hospice, how hospice can benefit the facility, the resident, and the family. There will be panel discussion on Care Planning and End of Life Decisions, as well as providing grief counseling for family and facility employees.

Please see the brochure attached or visit MHCA’s event page here for more information.

May 4, 2016:  Noon – 1:00 p.m. CT

Attend this free WebEx event to meet with TMF QIN-QIO Readmissions, Medication Safety and Behavioral Health quality improvement consultants who will be available to answer questions and provide technical assistance.  During this monthly Open Forum, your team can network with other providers and TMF QIN-QIO staff, ask questions and problem-solve on topics such as:

• Care Transitions
• Readmissions Reduction
• Medication Safety
• Adverse Drug Events
• Behavioral Health
• Other issues your project may have

Registration is not required for this event.
Day of Event:  Please join 10 minutes prior to the presentation to ensure proper set up.
Call-in Number: 888-884-2150.  An operator will greet you and place you into the conference.
Note:  This open forum will only have audio.  Participants will not need to access a visual component.

May 11, 2016:  Webinar 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT
Presenter:  Kathleen Weissberg from Select Rehabilitation
Registration Deadline is May 6, 2016

What is sexuality and why is it so seldom spoken of when talking about older adults, particularly those in long-term care?  This session explores the perspectives of residents, staff, and family members related to sexuality and intimacy.  Through case studies, it helps staff consider their views, identify barriers, and facilitate solutions and strategies when sexual expression becomes problematic.  Strategies for meeting resident sexuality needs without intercourse are explored.  Sexuality and intimacy as these relate to dementia, issues with consent, problematic behaviors, and the dilemma of “adultery” are addressed.  Finally, concepts important for guiding policy and procedure development are reviewed.

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May 19, 2016:  Jefferson City, MO

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.  The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental Health literacy, helping the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness.

Please visit MALA’s event page for more information and to register.

May 19, 2016:  Webinar Noon – 1:00 p.m. CT
Presenter:  Niki Carver, PharmD, CPPS Pharmacy Director, Arkansas Continued Care Hospital of Jonesboro

In this webinar, Niki Carver, PharmD, CPPS, will discuss adverse drug events (ADEs) related to warfarin, hypoglycemic drugs and opioids, and how they contribute to readmissions; she will also provide recommendations to address key factors contributing to ADEs related to these drugs.  In addition, participants will walk away with practical strategies for enhancing care transitions and preventing medication-related readmissions.  Continuing education credits will not be awarded for this presentation.

Please visit the event page here for more information and to register.

May 25, 2016:  Brooking Park, Chesterfield, MO
May 26, 2016:  Adam’s Mark of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

Workforce is one of the most difficult issues aging service providers face in today’s environment.  LeadingAge Missouri and LeadingAge Kansas are excited to partner to bring you a day of learning and networking around the topic of Workforce.  It is important that we understand the components of this crisis so we can develop practices that support and attract workers who provide excellent care to seniors.  This joint Summit will provide insights and opportunities for discussion about what it takes to position yourself as an employer of choice in your community.  Dr. Robyn Stone, Cara Silletto and Steve Cohen will be a few of our exciting speakers.

Click here for more information
Click here to register online for St. Louis
Click here to resister for Kansas City

June 23, 2016:  2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT
Presenter:  Liz Davidson from LeadingAge Iowa
Registration Deadline is June 21, 2016

The F-tag related to Pressure Ulcers is cited when a facility fails to ensure that a resident who enters the facility without a pressure sore does not develop pressure sores unless the individual’s clinical condition demonstrates that they were unavoidable; and a resident having pressure sores receives necessary treatment and services to promote healing and prevent new sores from developing.  During this webinar, we will take a closer look at the regulatory language included in F314, review the Evidence Based Practice and guidelines supported by the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP), and review actual citations to help leverage a better understanding of how to maintain compliance with this key system.

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August 10, 2016:  Webinar 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT
Presenter:  Kathleen Weissberg from Select Rehabilitation
Registration Deadline is August 8, 2016.

Fall risk assessments are a crucial tool in identifying which residents could be at risk for falling and, therefore, a candidate for a fall prevention program.  Fall risk assessments not only identify residents at risk, but also aid in recognizing the type of intervention that should be utilized.  They also assist in increasing staff knowledge in fall risk prevention and intervention strategies.  This webinar reviews the definition of a fall and intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors related to falls.  Evidence-based assessments demonstrated to be predictive of risk are reviewed as they relate to nursing and therapy practice with elderly clients.  This webinar reviews evidence-based intervention strategies applicable to a balance and fall management program including environmental modification, patient and caregiver education, and balance retraining activities.  Falls management program rationale and implementation is also discussed as well as interdisciplinary techniques and strategies to reduce fall risk in the elderly.

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April 19, 2016:  Quality of Life…It’s What Culture Change is All About

Assisted Living communities have always taken pride in the fact that they are grounded on a social versus a medical model of care. As healthcare has evolved over the past few years, the healthcare needs of AL residents have increased, threatening the social model focus and potentially compromising the focus of the team meeting resident’s quality of life needs. By learning & discussing the 10 Eden Alternative principles, we will explore the fundamentals of how to meet resident and care partners needs in a way that respects individuality and keeps quality of life as the focus.

Please see the attached brochure for details and registration.

April 12, 2016:  Intro to Finance 101

This webinar is designed to give Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living facility leaders an introduction into finance in a way that will enable them to understand how their efforts impact the value and profitability of their facilities.

Please see the attached brochure for details and registration.

April 21, 2016:  Medication Therapy Management: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
Presenter:  Anthony Luedicke, MBA, RPh, Pharmacist, Walgreens

Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to positively impact patient outcomes, adherence rates and reduce readmission rates.  Universally accessible for many patients, pharmacists provide valuable information and follow up after hospital discharge.  Through medication therapy management services, pharmacists can provide an avenue to quantify and track interventions, adherence challenges, potential adverse drug interactions and drug cost saving opportunities.  Continuing education credits will not be awarded for this presentation.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page here.

April 21, 2016:  Ameristar Conference Center, St. Charles, MO
May 11, 2016:  Ramada Oasis Hotel, Springfield, MO
May 12, 2016:  Stoney Creek Conference Center, Independence, MO
May 18, 2016:  Comfort Inn, Macon, MO

All SNF’s will be required to submit electronic payroll data which will then be used for the CMS Nursing Home Compare and the Nursing Home Five Star Quality Rating system.  The counting period will begin in the 4th quarter of this year July 1-September 30 and the first submission will be due by November 14, 2016.  (Note that quarter data is not a typo-for PBJ our fourth quarter will be the July through September period).  Why is this important to you and your facility?

Please see the brochure here or visit MANHA for more details.

April 6, 2016:  Ramada Oasis Hotel, Springfield, MO
April 7, 2016:  Stoney Creek Conference Center, Independence, MO
April 13, 2016:  Comfort Inn, Macon, MO
April 14, 2016:  River City Hotel, St. Louis, MO

Reducing hospital re-admissions is just one of many ways to use the Interact Tools in your facility.  They can also drive the process of assessment, notification, and provide some intervention ideas as well.  Their use can guide your nursing staff on proper physician notification and improve the communication between your charge nurse and C.N.A.’s .  Using the guides can also help improve documentation. We will create a template for a charge nurse guide for each facility to use and develop best practice implementation ideas through group deliberation.

Please see the brochure here or visit MANHA for more details.

April 7, 2016:  A Culture at the Crossroads
Location:  Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, St. Louis, MO

The Center for Patient Safety is hosting its Annual Safety Conference on April 7 in St. Louis.  The keynote speaker is David Marx, founder of the Just Culture Community.  Donna Adair, CNA and Professional Development Coach for the National Association of Health Care Assistants will also address culture and empowering front-line staff.  A panel discussion will address the implementation of Just Culture at the organizational level, and the Center’s staff will talk about the important role of safety throughout the care continuum.  Missouri licensed LTC providers have complementary registration, and CPS is applying for administrative clock hours, also at no charge to the attendee

For more information and registration, please visit the Center for Patient Safety’s conference page here.

March 3, 2016:  Nursing Home Quality Care Collaborative: Learning Session 3
Presenter:  Melody Malone, PT, MHA, CPHQ, TMF Quality Innovation Network Quality Improvement (QIN-QIO) Quality Improvement Consultant

Please join this webinar to hear nursing home representatives share their experiences with implementing strategies for antipsychotic medication, pain and incontinence reduction, as well as improving composite scores and motivating staff. Additionally, TMF QIN-QIO staff will discuss best practices that can be implemented.

For more information on registration, please visit here.

April 17-19, 2016:  Unmasking the True Identity in Long Term Care
Location:  Chateau on the Lake, Branson, MO

Registration for attending the Missouri Assisted Living Association’s 2015 Spring Conference is now available.

Please visit MALA’s website here for registration forms for this conference.

March 21-23, 2016:  Best Western Capital Inn, Jefferson City, MO
June 27-29, 2016:  Best Western Capital Inn, Jefferson City, MO
November 7-9, 2016:  Best Western Capital Inn, Jefferson City, MO

Anyone who wants training on issues relating to the elderly, aging, certain people with mental illness, and community-based assessments can attend this training.

Please see the brochure and registration information on the Missouri Assisted Living Association’s event page.