Free QIPMO Webinar with several dates to choose from!
View the flyer here: Care Plans QIPMO Webinar 2013 or visit QIPMO’s MDS webpage at http://nursinghomehelp.org/supgr.html.
To register, visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3389283429345947393. Upon registration, participants will receive a confirmation email containing additional webinar information. Handouts will be available prior to the webinar.
November 15, 2013: Conversations with Carmen
Guest: Marilyn Oelfke, RN, Action Pact Consultant, retired administrator Perham Living. To learn more about this web-based talk show, please visit http://www.actionpact.com/calendar/event_details/conversations_with_carmen_webinar.
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Music & Memory: Bringing Joy to Persons with Dementia Through Personalized Music
Location: Brentwood Community Center, Rm. 104, 2505 South Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood. RSVP to Ruthie at 314-801-0446 or rrochman@alz.org.
Using MDS 3.0 as an Engine for High Quality Individualized Care
In 2012, Missouri was selected by Pioneer Network to participate in the National Learning Collaborative: Using MDS 3.0 as an Engine for High Quality Individualized Care. In Missouri, 19 homes completed the 16-month collaborative, putting in place four foundational practices – consistent assignment, huddles, involving CNAs in care planning, and Quality Improvement closest to the resident – and then using the practices to individualize care for improvements in high priority clinical areas, such as reducing falls, alarms, rehospitalizations, antipsychotic medications, and pressure ulcers. View the video documenting some of the incredible results experienced by Missouri homes that participated: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8teFIKGLHg.
The national collaborative has concluded, but it is not too late for your team! MC5 and Primaris are partnering to bring the learning collaborate tools to the East Central Region. Monthly meetings will be facilitated by Primaris Program Manager Nursing Home Services, Alexis Roam, MSN, RN. To learn more and join the collaborative, plan to attend the next East Central MC5 meeting. Your home does not have to be in the East Central region to participate. Location: Presbyterian Manor, 1200 Homelife Plaza, Rolla. RSVP to Mary Ehrenreich at 314-801-0462 or mary.ehrenreich@alz.org; or Tracy Rosenow at 573-265-3271 or tracy.rosenow@mvc.dps.mo.gov. View the flyer here: MC5 and Primaris – Using MDS as an Engine for High Quality Individualized Care.
Durable Power of Attorneys and the Appointed Decision Maker – presented by Attorney Doug Tschauder. Appointed Decision Makers in Long-Term Care – presented by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation Supervisor Jamie Dixon.
Location: East Hills Library, 502 North Woodbine Rd., St. Joseph. RSVP to Karen Fletchall at wccc.karen@yahoo.com or 660-564-3304, or Freda Miller at fmiller@nwmoaaa.org or 660-822-6209.
Location: Loch Haven Senior Living Community Apartments, New Activity Room, 701 Sunset Hills Dr., Macon. RSVP to Wendy or Katie at 660-385-3113.
Visit the NEW Missouri Coalition Celebrating Care Continuum Change (MC5) website at www.momc5.com/
October 18, 2013: Conversations with Carmen
Final show in the series on Eliminating Alarms and Preventing Falls!
Guest: Theresa Laufmann, RN, Co-DON, Oakview Terrace, SD – an alarm-free home for 6 years. To learn more and register, please visit www.actionpact.com/calendar/event_details/conversations_with_carmen_webinar.
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Stay up-to-date on the latest collaborative Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) news and events. Visit Primaris at http://primaris.org/services/quality-improvement-organization/show-me-quality-qapi-in-action.
October 8 – 9, 2013: RAI Process from Start to Finish
This workshop is for individuals in long-term care who coordinate and/or code the MDS and need a better understanding of the complexity of the RAI process. New MDS Coordinators and those who need a refresher are strongly encouraged to attend.
NEW – November 12, 2013: Medicare from Start to Finish
This workshop will help the MDS coordinator and other members of the interdisciplinary team to understand the admitting criteria and the ongoing documentation needs of the Medicare resident.
Please view the informative brochure here: RAI and Medicare from Start to Finish Workshops, or visit www.mlnmonursing.org/MDS.
September 25, 2013: Show-Me Quality – QAPI in Action Webinar Series
This program will help QAPI and operational leaders understand how the survey can support their program. Learn more about the survey itself and how the Center for Patient Safety can provide a web-based version which requires very little administrative time. Visit http://primaris.org/node/1746 or Click here to register.
NEW! Event for Long-Term Care Providers! 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
October 3, 2013: Join Dr. G. Allen Power, internationally acclaimed gerontologist, author and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester.
CEUs available! Location: Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road, St. Louis.
Please view the flyer with registration form here: Enhanced Well-Being – Dr. Power October 3, 2013, or visit www.primaris.org/node/1746.
Developed by Dr. G. Allen Power and The Eden Alternative, presented in association with Pioneer Network
In spite of growing awareness of the lower benefits and higher risks of antipsychotic drug use in people living with dementia, we cannot successfully reduce these medications until we find more effective approaches to care. This 6-part webinar series will describe how the Eden Alternative Domains of Well-Being™ provide a powerful framework for caring for people who live with dementia. Coming up next:
Visit http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs177/1101511475155/archive/1114501911708.html.
Primaris and the Alzheimer’s Association – St. Louis Chapter are working together to engage patients and families living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Registration is now open for the three-part webinar series on early dementia detection and management presented by international leaders in geriatrics and dementia. The webinars will take place during World Alzheimer’s Month in September starting at 6:00 pm CST. Continuing Medical Education units are available. Intended audience: physicians, medical directors of nursing homes, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and office managers.
To register and learn more about this series, please visit Primaris at www.primaris.org/alzheimers.
The Advancing Excellence Campaign has announced its completion of nine new quality goals and toolkits and will feature them in a free, informational webinar on Tuesday, September 10, 2013.
The Campaign’s objective is to engage and challenge nursing homes to provide valuable data as well as make quality improvements. It envisions every nursing home resident in America experiencing person-centered quality of life as a result of a stable and empowered workforce, dedicated to improving clinical and organizational outcomes, and engaging in open communication and transparency.
Please view the Advancing Excellence Press Release 08-20-13 or visit www.nhqualitycampaign.org/.
November 11 – 13, 2013: Best Western Capital Inn, Jefferson City. Please view the brochure here: ALF Resident Assessment Training November 2013, or visit the Missouri Assisted Living Association website at www.malarcf.org/forms/schedule.html.
October 3, 2013: Alzheimer’s Association St. Louis Chapter – Speakers Series Evening Program
Book Signing: 5 p.m.; Program: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Join Dr. G. Allen Power, internationally acclaimed gerontologist, author and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester, as he discusses ways to embrace current alternative practices, other than the use of medication, and addresses the most common challenges facing individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. This program is free. Location: Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road, St. Louis. View flyer here: Well-Being for All 10-03-2013. You may also visit visit www.alz.org/stl/in_my_community_58781.asp or Register online here.
Mouth Care Without a Battle© is an evidence-based approach to person-centered daily mouth care for persons with cognitive and physical impairment. Research has linked poor oral hygiene to bad outcomes such as pneumonia, chronic pain, poor oral intake and reduced quality of life. Mouth Care Without a Battle© combines best practices in oral hygiene with proven techniques to overcome resistance to care among persons with dementia and other related conditions. To learn more, please visit www.mouthcarewithoutabattle.org/.
August 9, 2013: Resident Safety Culture Success Stories
Learn about the National TeamSTEPPS program and Just Culture. For more information, please visit Primaris at www.primaris.org/node/1715 or Click Here to Reserve your Webinar seat now.
August 20, 2013: Summary of CMS Updates for Antipsychotic Medication Use for People with Dementia
Tracy Niekamp, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, will provide a summary of the recently updated guidelines survey teams will use to investigate and determine compliance regarding antipsychotic medication use for people with dementia. Valuable resources and insights will be shared regarding compliance and quality care. For more information, please visit Primaris at www.primaris.org/node/1715 or Click Here to Reserve your Webinar seat now.
We all want meaningful lives, a sense of identity and a feeling of connectedness. When spotting someone wandering in your home, consider some of the possible reasons for doing so. The person could be lost or confused, in need of exercise or companionship, or trying to find the bathroom. Instead of labeling people as “wanderers,” get to know their routines, and what makes them feel comfortable and important. Visit www.primaris.org/cat_tips to view all tips. The Missouri Local Area Network for Excellence (MOLANE) is the state coalition for Advancing Excellence.
September 20, 2013: Conversations with Carmen
Guest: Jennifer Crimmins, Administrator Friendship Haven, Fort Dodge, Iowa. To learn more and register, please visit www.actionpact.com/calendar/event_details/conversations_with_carmen_webinar.
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August 16, 2013: Conversations with Carmen
Guest: Leslie Pedtke, Administrator, Aviston Countryside Manor, and developer of Through the Looking Glass. To learn more and register, please visit www.actionpact.com/calendar/event_details/conversations_with_carmen_webinar.
View the quarterly report from the Section for Long-Term Care here: Most Frequently Cited Deficiencies April 1 – June 30, 2013
The Section for Long-Term Care has published New Generations – Volume 11, Issue 3, Summer 2013. This issue is now available on our website, along with an archive of previous newsletters. Please visit http://health.mo.gov/seniors/nursinghomes/providerinfo.php.
August 15, 2013: With the initiation of the Affordable Care Act, how you do business, either as a provider or as an employer, will be changing. LeadingAge Missouri is bringing together representatives with experience in elder law and employment law to share information and to answer questions. Location: Brooking Park, 307 S. Woods Mill Rd., Chesterfield, Missouri. Please visit http://www.leadingagemissouri.org/events/event_details.asp?id=324892&group, or contact Pat Hubbs at Patricia@moaha.org.
July 19, 2013: Conversations with Carmen
Guest: Diana Weiland, RN, Public Health Advisor for the Office of Licensure and Certification
This conversation will highlight the value of a comprehensive assessment as required by Tag F272 and a comprehensive care plan as required by Tag F279. Regulator Diana Wieland and former regulator hostess Carmen Bowman will discuss the many federal requirements that actually call for alarm elimination. For more information about this event, please visit http://www.actionpact.com/calendar/event_details/conversations_with_carmen_webinar.
July 16, 2013: David Gifford, MD, MPH, will review the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model and the rapid-cycle improvement method. Strategies of how to incorporate rapid-cycle techniques into your organization and the daily workflow will be provided by using examples of rehospitalization and antipsychotics reduction efforts. To learn more about this webinar, please view the flyer: QAPI in Action – Rapid Cycle Improvement Webinar or click here.
CAT Tip #2 Be a CAT Detective!
Click on the link above to view the second monthly tip in the new series from Primaris on the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes. Visit www.primaris.org/cat_tips to view all tips. The Missouri Local Area Network for Excellence (MOLANE) is the state coalition for Advancing Excellence.
June 27, 2013: Presented by Pioneer Network and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Research has linked poor oral hygiene to bad outcomes such as pneumonia, chronic pain, poor oral intake and reduced quality of life. This webinar will introduce evidence-based training that combines best practices in oral hygiene with proven techniques to overcome resistance to care among persons with dementia and related conditions. It is designed to empower caregivers to turn mouth care from a challenging, often onerous task, to a special, personalized service that elders and caregivers look forward to. To learn more about this webinar, please visit the Pioneer Network website at www.pioneernetwork.net/Events/Webinars/MouthCare.