Category: Training

MC5 Regional Meetings – July 2013

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East – July 12, 2013:  Is our Iceberg Melting too?  An Expedition Toward Consistent Assignment

Brentwood Community Center, Room 104, 2505 S. Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood.  RSVP to Ruthie, rrochman@alz.org or 314-801-0446.

Southwest – July 16, 2013:  Food and Dining – Dining with Friends

Council of Churches, 627 N. Glenstone, Springfield.  RSVP to cindybutler@mchsi.com.

Northwest – July 17, 2013:  Life Safety Code and Culture Change

East Hills Library, 502 N. Woodbine Rd., St. Joseph.  RSVP to Karen Fletchall, wccc.karen@yahoo.com, 660-564-3304, or Freda Miller, fmiller@nwmoaaa.org, 660-822-6209.

Route 71 – July 19, 2013:  Interact III

Community Center, 200 N. Ash, Nevada.  RSVP to sghouser@medicalodges.com.

West – July 24, 2013:  Staff Turnover and Open Forum with DHSS

St. Mary’s Manor, 111 Mock Ave., Blue Springs.  RSVP to Kathy Vogt or Leslie Carter at 816-228-5655.

Please visit the Missouri Coalition Celebrating Care Continuum Change (MC5) website for details!

Dementia, Falls & Care –Speaker Series (St. Louis)

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July 31, 2013:  Join St. Louis University School of Medicine dementia expert, Ahmed Baig, M.D., as he shares insight on the relationship between dementia and fall risk.  Following the discussion will be Q&A panel discussion with Jan McGillick, M.S.W, L.N.H.A., Education Director, Alzheimer’s Association – St. Louis Chapter, and Timothy Dolan, Founder of Dolan Care Centers.  Location:  Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Main Tower:  Auditoriums 1, 2 & 3, 3015 N. Ballas Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63131.  The program is free, but seating is limited.  Registration is required, please visit www.alz.org/stl/in_my_community_58781.asp or call 1-800-272-3900.

2013 Annual Long-Term Care Provider Meetings

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Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation

2013 Annual Long-Term Care Provider Meetings 

 

Presentations

Risky Business – Honoring Controversial Resident Choices

Appropriate Responses Resident to Resident Altercations

Putting Your Best Forward for IDR

QAPI – From Introduction to Application

ELDA The Bluffs Admission-Discharge Journey

How CPS can Help you Implement QAPI in a Confidential Environment

 

 Agendas available below – times vary for each regional meeting

 
  • July 12 (Friday) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Region 1:  Cox Medical Center South, Foster Auditorium, 3801 S National Ave, Springfield
PROVIDER MEETING 2013 AGENDA REGION 1 SPRINGFIELD

 

  • July 15 (Monday) 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Region 2:  Drury Lodge, State Room, 104 S Vantage Dr, Cape Girardeau
PROVIDER MEETING 2013 AGENDA REGION 2 CAPE GIRARDEAU

 

  • July 22 (Monday) Noon – 4:00 p.m. – Region 7:  Crowne Plaza St. Louis – Clayton Hotel, Windsor Room, 7750 Carondelet Ave, St Louis
PROVIDER MEETING 2013 AGENDA REGION 7 ST LOUIS

 

  • July 23 (Tuesday) Noon – 4:00 p.m. – Region 6:  Governor’s Office Building, Room 450, 200 Madison St, Jefferson City
PROVIDER MEETING 2013 AGENDA REGION 6 JEFFERSON CITY

 

  • July 25 (Thursday) 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Region 4:  Stoney Creek Inn, Frontier Room, 1201 Woodbine Rd, St Joseph
  PROVIDER MEETING 2013 AGENDA REGION 4 ST JOSEPH

 

  • July 26 (Friday) 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Region 3:  Truman Medical Center Lakewood, Truman Room II (Lakewood Entrance), 7900 Lee’s Summit Rd, Kansas City
PROVIDER MEETING 2013 AGENDA REGION 3 KANSAS CITY

 

  • July 29 (Monday) 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Region 5:  Quality Inn & Suites, Paradise Room, 120 Lindsey Dr, Hannibal
PROVIDER MEETING 2013 AGENDA REGION 5 HANNIBAL 

 

Decrease Negative Behaviors – The Home Thermostat Tool

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The Arkansas Innovative Performance Program (AIPP) Home Thermostat Tool

Kathy Gately, BSW, designed the Home Thermostat Tool to assist nursing homes, resi­dential care and assisted living homes.  This tool helps you identify root causes within your home that are promoting negative behaviors and discover alternatives to decrease these behaviors.  For more information, please visit the AIPP at http://aipp.afmc.org/. 

The Home Thermostat Tool is also available on the Advancing Excellence website.  Please visit www.nhqualitycampaign.org/star_index.aspx?controls=dementiaCare

Click on: Individual Tools and How-To’s

Click on: Comprehensive Tool Kits

The Home Thermostat Tool

Primaris Presents: Using PDSA to Prevent Free Fallin’

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View flyer here:  Primaris Presents Prevent Falls-QAPI June 2013

June 7, 2013:  Kansas City

June 14, 2013:  Columbia

June 21, 2013:  Springfield

June 28, 2013:  Chesterfield

Join Primaris for a free workshop to help homes achieve their goals for reduced falls and prepare for QAPI.  This session is designed to be interactive, practical, and applicable for your entire team.  Networking and sharing best practices will be promoted throughout the session.  NHA PC hours may be purchased at the event.  During this interactive session, we will:

  • Explore fall management quality improvement techniques
  • Practice techniques used in the Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) cycle
  • Prepare for the upcoming QAPI requirement
  • Maximize your resources and improve care for residents

Annual Long-Term Care Provider Meetings 2013 – Save the Date

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Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation.   

Coming to a location near you: 

  • July 12 (Friday) 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Region 1
Cox Medical Center South, Foster Auditorium, 3801 S National Ave, Springfield
 
  • July 15 (Monday) 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Region 2
Drury Lodge, State Room, 104 S Vantage Dr, Cape Girardeau
 
  • July 22 (Monday) Noon – 4:00 p.m. – Region 7
Crowne Plaza St. Louis – Clayton Hotel, Windsor Room, 7750 Carondelet Ave, St Louis
 
  • July 23 (Tuesday) Noon – 4:00 p.m. – Region 6
Governor’s Office Building, Room 450, 200 Madison St, Jefferson City
 
  • July 25 (Thursday) 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Region 4
Stoney Creek Inn, Frontier Room, 1201 Woodbine Rd, St Joseph
 
  • July 26 (Friday) 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Region 3
Truman Medical Center Lakewood, Truman Room II (Lakewood Entrance), 7900 Lee’s Summit Rd, Kansas City
 
  • July 29 (Monday) 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Region 5
Quality Inn & Suites, Paradise Room, 120 Lindsey Dr, Hannibal 

Registration is not required. 

Conversations with Carmen – Eliminating Alarms and Preventing Falls Webinar Series

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June 21, 2013:  Eliminating Alarms and Preventing Falls by Engaging with Life

Guest: Theresa Laufmann, RN, Co-DON Oakview Terrace, SD

This conversation will focus on how Oakview Terrace has remained alarm free for 6 years.  Hear how they did it and how they have stood strong in the face of questioning: from surveyors, from families and even from each other.  You may register by visiting: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e7dhinak4b5d6743&llr=aievf5bab

MC5 Regional Meetings – June 2013

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June 4, 2013 – Central Group

QAPI presented by Primaris Nursing Home Program Manager Peggy Neale-Lewis, RN, BA, CPQ.

Time:  Coffee and Networking 9:45 a.m., Program 10 a.m. – Noon

Location:  N.H. Scheppers Distributing Co., The Clydesdale Room, 1306 Hathman Pl., Columbia.

RSVP to Beth at 573-443-5823 or email bbusseau@cmaaa.net.

June 7, 2013 – Southeast Group

Organizational Practices: The Building Block to Individualized Care presented by Joan Devine, RN, MC5 Board of Directors President and Lutheran Senior Services Director of Performance Improvement.

Time:  Registration 9:15 a.m., Program 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 N. Clark St., Cape Girardeau.

RSVP to John Langley at cypress@americareusa.net.

June 12, 2013 – West Central Group

The First 24 Hours: An Unfolding Case Study in Person-Directed Care

Time:  10 a.m. – Noon

Location:  Methodist Church, The Celebration Center, 1701 W. 32nd, Sedalia.

RSVP to Kathy Ray-Smith at 800-748-7826 or email kraysmith@goaging.org.

June 13, 2013 – North Central Group

Open Dining and Other Culture Change Ideas

Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Location:   Livingston County Public Library, 450 Locust St., Chillicothe.

For more information, please click here:  North Central Group

Please visit the Missouri Coalition Celebrating Care Continuum Change (MC5) website for more information.

Caring for a Nursing Home Resident with Parkinson Disease

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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has released the educational video, The Parkinson Journey:  From Diagnosis to Treatment to Cure.

Bonus feature – Caring for a Nursing Home Resident with Parkinson Disease

This 35-minute feature provides information to help understand the disease and provides communication and movement techniques when caring for a person who has Parkinson Disease.  This video is available for viewing on the Department of Health and Senior Services website at http://health.mo.gov/seniors/ombudsman/index.php.

To advance to the bonus feature, select Parkinson Journey Part 3, or view here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4T0CTCWnvU&list=PLh5mk8BxSPgjkhqcKxCv5gWjH6zV8I5Qt.

The Parkinson Journey:  From Diagnosis to Treatment to Cure

  • Introduction with Joe Buck
  • Chapter 1 – What is Parkinson Disease
  • Chapter 2 – What Causes Parkinson Disease
  • Chapter 3 – Changes in Mood and Thinking
  • Chapter 4 – Treatment Options
  • Chapter 5 – Managing Symptoms
  • Chapter 6 – Living with Parkinson Disease – Personal Journeys
  • Chapter 7 – Finding Out More (resources)
  • Bonus Feature 1 – Parkinsonisms – “Look Alikes” (Dr. Joel Perlmutter)
  • Bonus Feature 2 – Helping with Falls (Dr. Beth Crowner)
  • Bonus Feature 3 – LSVT Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (Dr. Cynthia Fox)
  • Bonus Feature 4 – Caring for a Nursing Home Resident with Parkinson Disease

For more information, please visit the Greater St. Louis APDA at www.stlapda.org.

Changing Antipsychotic Thinking (CAT) Tip of the Month – April 2013

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CAT Tip #1, April 2013:  CAT Prowls in the Black Box

CAT Tip 1 April 2013 is the first monthly tip in the new series from Primaris on the use of antipsychotic medications in nursing homes.  These tips are designed after the Pressure Ulcer Prevention (PUP) tips.  Please visit Primaris’ website at www.primaris.org/antipsychotics.  The Missouri Local Area Network for Excellence (MOLANE) is the state coalition for Advancing Excellence.

MC5 Regional Meetings – May 2013

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May 17, 2013 – Poplar Bluff Group

Topic:  A Tale of Transformation video and New Dining Practice Standards discussion.

Time:  Registration at 12:30 p.m., Program 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Location:  DHSS Large Conference Room, 2875 James Blvd., Poplar Bluff.

RSVP to Carrie Drake at cdrake@superiornursing.net.

May 21, 2013 – East Central Group

Validation Therapy-Caring for the Confused Resident with guest speaker Liz Barton from Heartland Hospice.

Time:  Coffee and Networking 9:45 a.m. – 10 a.m., Program 10:00 a.m. – Noon

Location:  Rolla Presbyterian Manor, 1200 Homelife Plaza, Rolla.

RSVP to Patty King at 573-437-4101 ext. 316 or send an email:  pjkinglpn@hotmail.com.

May 22, 2013 – Northeast Group

Topic:  “Open Dining: Brunch @ 10:00 am”

Time: Registration at 9:30 a.m., Program 10 a.m. – Noon

Location:   Loch Haven Senior Living Community Apartments, New Activity Room, 701 Sunset Hills Drive, Macon.  There is no charge to attend, registration in advance is appreciated.  Please RSVP to Wendy or Sandy at 660-385-3113, Ext. 236.  

May 22, 2013 – Northwest Group

State Culture Change Coordinator Sam Plaster will share Culture Change for Surveyors, the training course provided to Missouri’s long-term care surveyors and inspectors.

Time:  Sign-in 9:15 a.m., Program:  9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Location:  East Hills Library, 502 North Woodbine Rd., St. Joseph.  RSVP to Karen Fletchall at 660-564-3304 or email:  wccc.karen@yahoo.com or RSVP to Freda Miller at 660-822-6209 or email:  fmiller@nwmoaaa.org.

Please visit the Missouri Coalition Celebrating Care Continuum Change (MC5) website for more information.

A QAPI and Compliance Approach to Eliminating Alarms and Preventing Falls

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May 17, 2013

Conversations with Carmen – Eliminating Alarms and Preventing Falls Webinar Series

Guest:  Matt Younger, Administrator, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Our conversation will revolve around looking at root cause analysis and quality assurance / process improvement as they pertain to regulatory compliance and alternatives to alarms.  We will review how and why alarms are falling out of favor among both researchers and regulators and how alarm usage can invite additional scrutiny during survey.  We will also analyze whether alarms can conceivably be a restraint in some cases and potentially meet CMS’ own definition of convenience at Tag F221 Restraints.

Please visit the website at www.actionpact.com/calendar/event_details/conversations_with_carmen_webinar.

Senior Identity Theft Workshop

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May 7, 2013:  Senior Identity Theft: A Problem in This Day and Age

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. eastern.  This free workshop is open to the public.

FTC Conference Center, 601 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, DC  20001

A live webcast will be available on the day of the workshop, please visit the Federal Trade Commission website at www.ftc.gov/bcp/workshops/senior-identity-theft/.

QAPI is Coming Seminar

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Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Seminar

Section 6102(c) of the Affordable Care Act requires that all nursing homes develop QAPI programs.

“QAPI is Coming” to a location near you.

April 15, 2013: Macon

April 16, 2013: Kansas City

April 17, 2013: Columbia

April 18, 2013: Cape Girardeau

April 19, 2013: St Louis

Click on flyer here: MANHA QAPI or visit the Missouri Association of Nursing Home Administrators (MANHA) website at www.mlnha.org/conventions-1-day-seminars/.

MC5 Regional Meetings – April 2013

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April 5, 2013 – Southeast Group

It’s Never 2 Late – Dignity Through Technology

Kristi Stoglin will be presenting how this system can help people stay active and connected.  Attendees will be asked to share technology they currently use. Location:  Cape Girardeau Public Library, 711 N. Clark St., Cape Girardeau.  RSVP to John Langley at cypress@americareusa.net.

April 16, 2013 – Southwest Group

Activity Program Discussion

Location:  Council of Churches, 627 North Glenstone, Springfield.  Please RSVP to cindybutler@mchsi.com.

April 19, 2013 – Route 71 Group

State Culture Change Coordinator Sam Plaster will introduce the American Parkinson Disease Association’s video, The Parkinson Journey: From Diagnosis to Treatment to Cure.  We will be viewing an introduction by Joe Buck, and a bonus feature on Caring for Nursing Home Residents.  A learning circle discussion will follow.  Location:  Community Center, 200 North Ash, Nevada.  Please RSVP to Susan Houser at 417-667-5064 or send an email to sghouser@medicalodges.com.

April 24, 2013 – West Group

MDS and Quality of Life- Operationalizing Customary Routines

Location:  St. Mary’s Manor, 111 Mock Avenue, Blue Springs.  RSVP to Kathy Vogt, Leslie Carter or Vicki Hilbrich at 816-228-5655 or send an email to kvogt@carondelet.com.

Please visit the Missouri Coalition Celebrating Care Continuum Change (MC5) website for more information.

Hand in Hand: A Training Series for Nursing Homes – SLCR Reminder

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(Person-Centered Care of Persons with Dementia and Prevention of Abuse)

Section 6121 of the Affordable Care Act requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to ensure that nurse aides receive regular training on caring for residents with dementia and on preventing abuse.  CMS created Hand in Hand training in order to address the annual requirement for nurse aide training.  While homes are not required to use Hand in Hand for their dementia and abuse training, it is a wonderful, free resource that CMS has provided to every nursing home in the nation.  CMS sent the packet containing videos and training techniques to all homes in December of 2012.

The Section for Long-Term Care Regulation realizes that the information appears voluminous, but encourages homes to take a closer look and try to implement at least some of the videos for your direct care staff.  The videos show staff how to relate to residents with dementia and how to appropriately respond to behaviors.  The training is also timely with the CMS initiative to reduce the use of antipsychotics in nursing homes.  The videos show staff how to get to know the person and understand why they are behaving a certain way, so that they can use alternative methods, rather than asking for an antipsychotic medication.  Everyone’s time is valuable; however, there is no sense in reinventing the wheel when CMS has done it for you.  We encourage you to take a look at the Hand in Hand information and try to implement some of the videos in your required training on dementia and abuse prevention.

http://www.cms-handinhandtoolkit.info/Index.aspx

 

CMS Promotes New Dining Practice Standards

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CMS Memo S&C: 13-13-NH

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a survey and certification memo announcing the New Dining Practice Standards.  An accompanying training video is available for surveyors and the public.  The New Dining Practice Standards document is available for download by visiting Pioneer Network at www.pioneernetwork.net/Providers/DiningPracticeStandards/. 

Please view the Dining Standards Open Letter 03-15-2013 to our readers.

First 24 Hours: An Unfolding Case in Person-Directed Care

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Free Online Module

Pioneer Network is pleased to announce that the “First 24 Hours: An Unfolding Case in Person-Directed Care” is now available on Ohio State’s Topics in Gerontology Distance Learning website.  It is available for use in classroom or distance learning, provider trainings, workshops, presentations or on your own.  Please visit Pioneer Network at www.pioneernetwork.net/Latest/Detail.aspx?id=359.