2023 MLN Oktoberfest

October 10-12, 2023: Oktoberfest Long-Term Care Conference
Location: Harrah’s Casino, North Kansas City

The purpose of this intimate conference is to enable long-term care professionals to increase their knowledge and skills to better care for senior residents. Expert speakers will get you recharged while providing the latest information on hot topics in long-term care.

Please see the Oktoberfest Brochure for session details.

2023 Care of the Older Adult

November 3-4, 2023: 2023 Care of the Older Adult
In-Person Location: MU School of Medicine, Columbia
Live Virtual: EventsAir

Health care providers need the opportunity to gain knowledge in interdisciplinary approaches to clinical management and ethical treatment of older adults. This conference provides a forum to discuss complex care issues common to all who care for the older adult, and an awareness of innovative models of geriatric care delivery. The focus is on promoting excellence in gerontology health care by keeping abreast of the latest evidence-based practice.

COVID Rise in LTC Facilities

COVID infections are on the rise in Missouri’s long-term care facilities. A few things to remember…

Follow CDC Guidance:

Skilled Nursing Facilities: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/infection-control-recommendations.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fhcp%2Flong-term-care.html

  • Place a patient with suspected (e.g., those with runny nose, cough, sneeze) or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection in a single-person room. The door should be kept closed (if safe to do so). Ideally, the patient should have a dedicated bathroom. If cohorting, only patients with the same respiratory pathogen should be housed in the same room.

Residential Care and Assisted Living may follow community guidance – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html?CDC_AA_refVal=h

Report Positive Cases

Facilities performing their own COVID-19 testing (antigen testing) must report positive results through one of the following portals:

  1. Missouri Disease Reporting Online Portal (MODROP)
  2. In bulk via HL7 or CSV file using the DHSS- Electronic Lab Reporting process
  3. National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) or the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) Informatics Messaging Services (AIMS) Platform.

Facilities using an external laboratory (PCR testing) must enter positive case information into MODROP.

The Missouri Disease Reporting Online Portal (MODROP). MODROP can be accessed directly from https://modrop.health.mo.gov/ or by using the existing ECD-1 link at https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/case-reporting.php and selecting the MODROP button.

NOTE: The recommended browser for use of MODROP is Google Chrome. Other browsers may cause issues with MODROP.

Facilities will need to register for a MODROP account the first time they use the new portal. MODROP allows reporting of only COVID-19 cases. Reports of other reportable conditions may be faxed to 573-751-6417.

If you have any questions or encounter any issues utilizing MODROP or for questions about HL7 or CSV reporting, please reach out to the EpiTrax Help Desk via e-mail at epitrax@health.mo.gov.

Please see the FAQ and thank you for your efforts to provide complete and accurate COVID-19 data to public health.

The ICAR Team Can Help!

QIPMO has formed an Infection Control and Assessment and Response (ICAR) team with a primary goal to assist Missouri Long-Term Care Facilities navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious diseases.

Members of the ICAR Team are available for voluntary, no cost visits (virtual and/or in-person) to any residential care, assisted living, and skilled nursing facility in Missouri. These visits are intended to consultative and collaborative in nature with a non-regulatory focus to evaluate inflection control practices. Visits will consist of:

  • completion of a standardized assessment of infection control processes, focusing on highly-transmittable infectious diseases
  • observations of infection control practices
  • preliminary feedback with supplemental educational resources

See flyer for full details.

2023 Health Ethics Conference

October 5, 2023: MU Ethics of Equity and Inclusivity in Healthcare
In-person: Stoney Creek Hotel, Columbia, MO
Live Virtual: EventsAir virtual conference platform

Health inequities lead to poorer health outcomes among people of color, low-income families, non-cisgender, and families living in rural communities. This year’s conference will focus on navigating ethical questions surrounding a move towards creating more inclusive healthcare environments and closing equity gaps that unduly impede access to quality care. Participants will explore how to optimize ethical response at the bedside as well as cultivate educational experiences that prepare future clinicians to care for diverse patient populations in real-world settings.

FREE Resource! Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health In Nursing Facilities

The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) was established in September 2022 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in collaboration with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It provides mental health and substance use training, customized technical assistance and resources to certified Medicare and Medicaid nursing facility staff who care for residents with a variety of behavioral health conditions at absolutely no cost to certified nursing facilities. They help nursing facilities to improve the quality of life and care provided for residents who are experiencing a variety of behavioral health disorders, with a focus on Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) and Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED).

Online resources are also available free for other providers too! Find out more: Home – COE-NF (nursinghomebehavioralhealth.org)

Improving Resident Relationships in Long-Term Care (IRRL): A Train-the-Trainer Opportunity

The IRRL is an evidence-based intervention to prevent resident-to-resident aggression (RRA). The program educates staff on recognizing and managing behaviors. It empowers staff to help prevent RRA to create a safer community for residents and reduce staff stress.

Join to learn the tools needed to support staff to recognize, manage, and reduce negative resident interactions.

September 27, 2023: https://bit.ly/IRRLsep27session
September 28, 2023: https://bit.ly/IRRLsep28session

Please see the flyer for more details.

The SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program

Post-event materials are now available for the SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program.

Available Resources:

  • The recordings of the Part 1 pre-recorded training webinars and the Part 2 live, virtual coding workshop sessions are available on CMS YouTube.
  • See “2023_May_SNF Guidance Training Program_Part 1 (ZIP)” in the Downloads section of the SNF QRP Training page for Part 1 training materials.
  • See “2023_May_SNF Guidance Training Program_Part 2 (ZIP)” in the Downloads section SNF QRP Training page for Part 2 training materials.
  • See “2023_May_SNF Guidance Training Program_Supplemental Materials (ZIP)” in the Downloads section SNF QRP Training page for supplemental training materials.
  • See “2023_August_SNF Guidance Training Program_Q&A” in the Downloads section of the SNF QRP Training This document contains responses to questions asked throughout the training program.

If you have questions about accessing resources or feedback regarding the trainings, please email the PAC Training Mailbox. Content-related questions should be submitted to the SNF QRP Help Desk.

VOYCE’s Upcoming Education Events

VOYCE Community Education Series

September 19, 2023: Guidance on Guardianship and Public Administration
October 17, 2023: Dealing with Dementia: When is it Time to Take the Keys Away?
November 16, 2023: Put Yourself First While Planning the Last Chapter
December 12, 2023: Aging in Place Part 1: What’s in it for Me?
January 16, 2023: Aging in Place Part 2: Comparing Programs and Financials

VOYCE believes it is essential for long-term care residents, their loved ones, and the professionals who care for them to have up-to-date knowledge on topics affecting their community. That is why VOYCE’s Education Program is vital to fulfilling its mission. VOYCE provides free education to empower individuals and families to make better-informed decisions about the continuum of care and better understand those personally and professionally connected to aging adults. Join VOYCE for free webinars monthly on imperative topics affecting individuals and their families across the continuum of care.

 

August 30, 2023: For the Love of Quality Care: Implementing Innovative Education

Advocates for quality care, caregivers, family and friends, and aging care professionals; this webinar is truly for everyone! Training and education on dementia, meaningful activities, and person-centered care should be practice-focused and brief. Join VOYCE to learn about the practice videos and modules available and how to disseminate them, and you’ll be one step closer to ensuring quality care for all! Saint Louis University’s Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, along with Memory Care Home Solutions, has developed brief practice videos and modules on topics important for professionals in long-term care and other care settings. They include topics like loneliness and isolation, polypharmacy, infection, meaningful activities, geriatric assessment, dementia, and more. This presentation will provide insight into the use of these resources and the positive impact they have on training and outcomes for consumers. This event is free and open to all who are interested.

 

October 10, 2023: Summit to Protect Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities

VOYCE will host a series of four stakeholder summits to hear from the community and professional stakeholders about their experiences with Missouri’s abuse response system. October’s summit is the second in the series. The summits are open to everyone, as we are all stakeholders in responding to abuse, neglect, and exploitation. We hope to use this time to gather pain points from the community and learn how the system can be improved. The input received from the Stakeholders Summit will be used to create our final project- a strategic plan for restructuring and improving the system. Please register in advance to join.

 

October 12, 2023: Professional Development: Residents’ Rights Regarding Sex and Intimacy

Sexual rights are human rights at all stages of life. This presentation will shed light on the challenges older adults face regarding sexuality, including physical changes, personal and societal stigmas around older adults’ sexual activity, isolation, changes in brain functioning, and the loss of a partner. Those who provide services must understand their role in treating sexual expression as a right and serving all patients holistically and with dignity.

VOYCE’s Upcoming Education Events

August 30, 2023: For the Love of Quality Care: Implementing Innovative Education

Advocates for quality care, caregivers, family and friends, and aging care professionals; this webinar is truly for everyone! Training and education on dementia, meaningful activities, and person-centered care should be practice-focused and brief. Join VOYCE to learn about the practice videos and modules available and how to disseminate them, and you’ll be one step closer to ensuring quality care for all! Saint Louis University’s Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, along with Memory Care Home Solutions, has developed brief practice videos and modules on topics important for professionals in long-term care and other care settings. They include topics like loneliness and isolation, polypharmacy, infection, meaningful activities, geriatric assessment, dementia, and more. This presentation will provide insight into the use of these resources and the positive impact they have on training and outcomes for consumers. This event is free and open to all who are interested.

 

October 10, 2023: Summit to Protect Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities

VOYCE will host a series of four stakeholder summits to hear from the community and professional stakeholders about their experiences with Missouri’s abuse response system. October’s summit is the second in the series. The summits are open to everyone, as we are all stakeholders in responding to abuse, neglect, and exploitation. We hope to use this time to gather pain points from the community and learn how the system can be improved. The input received from the Stakeholders Summit will be used to create our final project- a strategic plan for restructuring and improving the system. Please register in advance to join.

 

Solving our Workforce Challenges by Successfully Recruiting and Retaining Immigrant Healthcare Staff

August 23, 2023: Solving our Workforce Challenges by Successfully Recruiting and Retaining Immigrant Healthcare Staff
Presenters: Bill Lowe, President & CEO, Chicago Methodist Services; Chona Lucila, John Knox Village; and Joe Mulligan, Managing Director, Cain Brothers

With the workforce crisis continuing and our aging population growing, organizations are having to look beyond our borders to find the caregiving workers needed. Please join LeadingAge during this webinar to learn how visa-acquired healthcare workers are an answer and how you may become involved in recruiting and retaining them within your organization. Hear trends and data about the workforce shortage impact, forecast, and what you can do to weather the storm. This session will cover various work visa categories and the employer-sponsored visa application process.

Essentials of the LTC Director of Nursing Role – Part 1

August 9 & 10, 2023: Essentials of the LTC Director of Nursing Role – Part 1
Virtual: August 9 (12:15pm-4pm) & August 10 (1pm-4pm)

LeadingAge Missouri in partnership with LeadingAge Iowa is pleased to announce a virtual series that will take place in three segments over the second half of 2023 that will aid in developing the Director of Nursing (DON) role in nursing homes. Elements of this series will focus on understanding CMS programs that impact reimbursement and quality assurance; survey processes and regulations; and human resources, customer service, and leadership.

Each segment of this series is designed to provide in-depth information and discussion on each topic without taking the series in a sequential order or taking all 3 sections of the series. By making each of the 3 segments standalone, you can better address succession planning by having individuals attend as their nurse leadership skills are identified. Additional sections in this series will be added to the events calendar in September and December.

LeadingAge Missouri Annual Conference & EXPO

September 18-20, 2023: The Greater Good
Location: The Chase Park Plaza, St. Louis

Welcome to the 2023 LeadingAge Missouri Annual Meeting + EXPO. We have incorporated some changes to our planning to support everyone’s mission of collaboration, networking, and sharing. You’ll find an open exhibit hall for ease of access for attendees, exclusivity times, CEU approval for exhibitor visits, a social reception for all, and the opportunity to be part of the Innovation Café. We have expanded education to be inclusive of the entire spectrum of long-term care in Missouri. The greater good is more than a theme, it’s part of a mission. We all continue to be the greater good through learning and collaboration; Missouri is a leader in the field of compassion, togetherness, and Midwest values.

This is where GREATER GOOD begins – and you need to be a part of it.

NH Providers Login Credentials Maintenance

The purpose of this communication is to remind Nursing Home Providers to ensure you maintain accurate contact information and login credentials in the QIES system even though all Minimum Data Set (MDS) information is now being submitted via the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) system. You will continue to receive important information regarding any findings of noncompliance with the requirement to report COVID-19 data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) in your CASPER Shared Folder. This means that facilities will need to continue to maintain two sets of login credentials, one set to access the CASPER Reporting application [CMS Network (CMSNet) and QIES Login credentials] and the HARP login credentials to continue submission of MDS records and accessing reports in iQIES.

Below is the link for the CASPER login. Please be sure that you are successfully logged into the CMS Network (CMSNet) prior to trying to access the CASPER link below.

https://web.qiesnet.org/qiesmds/mds_home.html

See below to find your CASPER Shared Folder:

Image 1. Welcome to CASPER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image 2. CASPER folders.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iQIES Service Center

For questions regarding your CASPER Shared Folder, please contact the QIES/iQIES Service Center by phone at (800) 339-9313 or send an email.

LeadingAge – Free Webinar

July 11, 2023: Mastering QAPI
Presenter: Ralph Peterson, owner and operator of Ralph Peterson, LLC, a Management Development Company that specializes in helping Senior Care organizations REINVENT the way they do business

LeadingAge Missouri in partnership with LeadingAge Nebraska are excited to bring a new webinar!  Ralph Peterson will be sharing with us a hands-on & practical webinar on developing a QAPI program in senior living.

DESCRIPTION: Are you looking to improve the quality of care at your senior care center? Do you want to create a culture of excellence that will enhance the lives of your residents and their families? If so, then our 60-minute webinar on creating an effective Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement (QAPI) program is perfect for you!

In this webinar, we will explore the key elements of a successful QAPI program and how it can benefit your senior care center. We will use storytelling and analogies to make the concepts more relatable and memorable, and we will provide you with real-world examples to help you implement the program in your own center.

During this session, you will learn:

  • The importance of creating a culture of quality and how it can enhance the lives of your residents
  • The key components of a QAPI program, including data collection, analysis, and improvement planning
  • How to identify areas for improvement in your center and develop a plan to address them
  • How to engage your staff in the QAPI program and create a collaborative team environment
  • How to use performance data to drive positive outcomes for your residents and your center

By the end of this webinar, you will have the knowledge and tools to create an effective QAPI program that will enhance the quality of care at your senior care center. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share your own experiences with the group.

Free Trainings from the Department of Mental Health

Tools for Everyone!

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. Please register at the links below.

July 6, 2023: 9:30 am https://stateofmo.webex.com/weblink/register/r7b512064c968d2329638c65be13b6c7e
July 13, 2023: 1:00 pm https://stateofmo.webex.com/weblink/register/r35a043c5b76d1f68f066862680747a4c
July 20, 2023: 1:00 pm https://stateofmo.webex.com/weblink/register/r2e46c3cc93a6135dc0c455b994ff1726
July 26, 2023: 10:00 am https://stateofmo.webex.com/weblink/register/r8e0a26526488dba1f1f8246349e59a9d
August 2, 2023: 9:00 am https://stateofmo.webex.com/weblink/register/r435dfdd07bee3f1eaa1e5754ce8e023e
August 10, 2023: 1:00 pm https://stateofmo.webex.com/weblink/register/r731db903594e3704ea91cfa7f406acc4
August 16, 2023: 10:00 am https://stateofmo.webex.com/weblink/register/r123055bad864686c0af10f7375a9a903

Additional Free Training:

Introduction to Trauma – Dr. Patsy Carter
Research has revealed that the prevalence of trauma is high particularly in specific target populations. This webinar will introduce viewers to the definition and prevalence of trauma, as well as examining the social, biological and health impact.

A Taste of Mental Health First Aid – Jermine Alberty and Rita McElhany
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take a Mental Health First Aid Class? MHFA-USA National trainer, Jermine Alberty offers a brief “Taste Of Mental Health First Aid.”

Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues.
If you would like to take the class or get more information visit mhfamissouri.org.

Updated Missouri Nurse Aid Candidate Handbook

The DHSS Health Education Unit and Headmaster D & S would like to announce some revisions to the skills portion of the CNA exam shown in the Candidate Handbook effective July 1, 2023. Please see the new updated version at Missouri Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook (hdmaster.com) for the changes.

Please contact the DHSS Health Education Unit at 573-526-5676 and/or Headmaster D & S at 800-393-8664 for any questions.

MHCA Annual Convention

August 27-30, 2023: Celebrating 75 Years of Caring!
Location: Branson Convention Center, Branson

The Missouri Health Care Association is excited to bring you another year of the most requested and up-to-date educational sessions available. Each day is scheduled to offer a wide range of education to meet the needs of the entire staff. More information as well as a proposed schedule is included at the link above and a complete schedule with seminar details will be available soon. Don’t miss the opportunity to tour the Trade Show, widely regarded as the leading long-term care trade show in Missouri with over 150 booths.

Post PHE Modifications and Registration Information for the LTCF COVID-19 Module

Below is important information regarding Long-term care facilities (LTCF) and reporting COVID-19 data to NHSN once the Public Health Emergency has ended.

Long-term care facilities that are CMS certified will still need to report to the LTCF COVID-19 Module Surveillance Pathways (Resident Impact and Facility Capacity, Staff and Personnel Impact, and Therapeutics) and the COVID-19 Vaccination Module once the Public Health Emergency is declared over on May 11, 2023

In 2020, CMS published an IFC (CMS-5531-IFC) requiring all LTC facilities to report COVID-19 information using the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) (42 CFR 483(g)). This requirement was extended through a final rule (CMS-1747-F) and is set to terminate on December 31, 2024. This excludes the requirements at § 483.80(g)(1)(viii), which will continue to support national efforts to control the spread of COVID-19.

Please note, the COVID-19 Module Surveillance Pathways (Resident Impact and Facility Capacity, Staff and Personnel Impact, and Therapeutics) and the COVID-19 Vaccination Module are two separate modules and data will need to be reported to both on a weekly basis. Reporting to only one module does NOT satisfy the CMS reporting requirements.

NHSN provides a pathway to report data but is not a regulatory or enforcement body. Please direct any questions and/or concerns regarding reporting requirements and penalties/fines to CMS for further information.

The COVID-19 Module Surveillance Pathways will undergo updates in response to the end of the Public Health Emergency, including:

  • Reducing vaccination elements to include only up to date status for residents with a positive COVID-19 test
  • Removal of influenza data field
  • Removal of staffing and supply shortages data fields
  • Removal of deaths in the Staff and Personnel Impact Pathway
  • Removal of the therapeutics pathway
  • Addition of a new data field, hospitalizations, in the Resident Impact and Facility Capacity Pathway to assess relevant outcome data on residents with a positive COVID-19 test.

New Updates to the NHSN LTCF COVID-19 Module Surveillance Pathways Webinars

Specific details regarding these changes will be reviewed during upcoming training webinars.

Registration Information for Upcoming Training Webinars

Please register in advance and plan to attend one of the training sessions to learn more about the new updates. Each webinar will cover the same information; therefore, you may only need to attend once.

When: Thursday, June 1, 2023, 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: New Updates to the NHSN LTCF COVID-19 Module Surveillance Pathways
Register in advance for this webinar: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_lQ92SJReSe6gu3RlRbiqaA

When: Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: New Updates to the NHSN LTCF COVID-19 Module Surveillance Pathways
Register in advance for this webinar: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_WO7zz66lSwyFGUfEx2bU7g

When: Thursday, June 8 & Thursday June 13, 2023, 02:00 PM Eastern time (US & Canada)
Topic: New Updates to the NHSN LTCF COVID-19 Module Surveillance Pathways
Register in advance for this webinar: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/j/1605578239?pwd=TWxwb202WW9tSUpoTi9aVWRNZXBUQT09

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

For questions about any of these updates, please send an e-mail to the NHSN Helpdesk at NHSN@cdc.gov with the subject line identifying the topic of the message.

SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program

REGISTRATION OPEN: The SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS is offering a virtual training program that provides instruction on the updated guidance for the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) v1.18.11 Manual and Item Set. This training is part of a comprehensive strategy to ensure SNF providers have access to the educational materials necessary to understand and comply with the guidance changes. This guidance will affect reporting requirements associated with the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) that will go into effect on October 1, 2023. A major focus of this training will be on the cross-setting implementation of the standardized patient assessment data elements to ensure more consistent reporting and evaluation across post-acute care settings.

The training program consists of two parts:

Part 1: LEARN Part 1 consists of pre-recorded training webinars that deliver foundational knowledge to assist in learning the new and/or revised items and associated guidance. A supplemental Capstone Case Study is also available to give providers additional practice in coding the new and/or revised items. These videos are intended to be viewed in advance of the Part 2 live event and are available now on CMS YouTube.

Part 2: PRACTICE Part 2 includes the live, virtual workshop sessions that provide practice coding scenarios on select data elements covered in the Part 1 training webinars. These live sessions will take place on June 21 between 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. ET. Registration is open and can be completed online through Zoom.

Additional training resources are located within a ZIP file in the Downloads section of the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Training page. These resources include an acronym list, Action Plan worksheet, Case Study documents, resource guide, and PDF versions of the training webinars.

If you have questions regarding access to the resources or feedback related to the training, please email the PAC Training Mailbox. Content-related questions should be submitted to the SNF QRP Help Desk.

VOYCE’s Upcoming Resident’s First Conference

June 15, 2023: Residents First Long-Term Care Conference
Location: St. Louis University’s Margaret McCormick Doisy LRC, St. Louis

Join VOYCE in recognizing the St. Louis region on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day for the Residents First Conference! VOYCE is a nonprofit organization that empowers and educates individuals and their families for quality living across the long-term care continuum. This year the focus will be on Residents First by providing attendees with vital information to support and inspire their journey as long-term care professionals.

VOYCE is determined to deliver education, empowerment, and advocacy so families can make informed decisions for long-term care. By working alongside professionals providing services, we can ensure residents are informed of their rights while living safely and with dignity.

2023 SLCR Annual Provider Meetings

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

Advanced registration is not required. There is no cost to attend any of these meetings. Please see the flyer.

Earn up to 6 CEUs (3 Admin/3 PC).

September 6, 2023: Region 7
Location: Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport, Bridgeton

September 7, 2023: Region 2
Location: Drury Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, Cape Girardeau

September 13, 2023: Region 1
Location: Oasis Hotel & Convention Center, Springfield

September 14, 2023: Region 6
Location: Special Olympics Missouri, Jefferson City

September 27, 2023: Region 5
Location: Moberly Municipal Auditorium, Moberly

October 4, 2023: Region 4 Agenda
Location: Stoney Creek Hotel, St. Joseph

October 5, 2023: Region 3 Agenda
Location: Adams Pointe Conference Center, Blue Springs

Handouts
Handouts will not be provided at the meetings. You may choose to either have them available during the meeting on an electronic device or print them.

1. Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (QIES), Certification and Survey Provider Enhanced Reports (CASPER) & SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP)
2. Free from Abuse & Neglect – Peeling back the Regulatory Layers for Investigating and Reporting Abuse

3. Section Update
4. Oral Health for Older Adults
5. Guardians, Resident Rights, DPOAs, and Discharges
6. Emergency Preparedness
7. Environmental Considerations in LTC
8. Artifacts of Culture Change – More than a Measurement Tool

SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Submission Deadline Reminder

SNFs are required to report data to meet the SNF QRP requirements. The submission deadline for the SNF QRP is approaching. The following data must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on May 15, 2023:

  • MDS data for 10/1/22 through 12/31/22;
  • NHSN data for COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel for 10/1/22 through 12/31/22;
  • NHSN data for Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel for 10/1/22 through 3/31/23.

The Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 must be transmitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES). Data for the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) measures must be submitted to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). No additional data submission is required for the claims-based measures.

As a reminder, it is recommended that providers run applicable MDS reports prior to each quarterly reporting deadline, in order to ensure that all required data has been submitted.

Swingtech sends informational messages to SNFs that are not meeting APU thresholds on a quarterly basis ahead of each submission deadlines. If you need to add or change the email addresses to which these messages are sent, please email QRPHelp@swingtech.com and be sure to include your facility name and CMS Certification Number (CCN) along with any requested email updates.

More information about SNF QRP can be found on the following webpages:

CMS SNF QRP Data Submission Deadlines webpage – https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/NursingHomeQualityInits/Skilled-Nursing-Facility-Quality-Reporting-Program/SNF-Quality-Reporting-Program-Data-Submission-Deadlines
CMS SNF QRP Help webpage – https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/NursingHomeQualityInits/Skilled-Nursing-Facility-Quality-Reporting-Program/SNF-Quality-Reporting-Program-QRP-Help
CMS SNF QRP Measures and Technical Information webpage – https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/NursingHomeQualityInits/Skilled-Nursing-Facility-Quality-Reporting-Program/SNF-Quality-Reporting-Program-Measures-and-Technical-Information
CMS SNF QRP Training Webpage – https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/NursingHomeQualityInits/Skilled-Nursing-Facility-Quality-Reporting-Program/SNF-Quality-Reporting-Program-Training