During this session, BELTSS staff provides an overview of laws and rules from the Ohio Revised and Ohio Administrative Codes (Chapter 4751) which govern the practice of nursing home administration.  Recent regulatory changes will be reviewed as well as changes to the LNHA & HSE license renewal requirements and transition to the biennial license renewal processes which are underway.  The top violations/issues and disciplinary actions Ohio nursing home administrators have faced recently will also be reviewed as well as the Healthcare Executive Code of Ethics.

PRESENTED BY:

Deborah Veley, HSE, LNHA, LISW Executive Director Board of Executives of Long-Term Services & Supports

Jennifer See, HSE, LNHA, CEAL, QCP, CDP, N-DTR Board Administrator Board of Executives of Long-Term Services & Supports

Your registration will be complete upon receipt of registration and payment. 

Substitution and Cancellation Policy: Substitutions, in writing, are welcome at no additional cost. Cancellations received by two calendar weeks prior to event date will be fully refunded. Cancellations received between 7 and 13 days prior to the event date will be refunded minus a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be issued 6 or fewer days prior to the event date.

Continuing Education

This activity meets the BELTSS Ethics class requirement

1.5 clock hours will be awarded upon successful completion. 

Criteria for successful completion: Attendance at entire event and submission of completed evaluation form.

LeadingAge Ohio is an approved provider by the Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Supports. Core of knowledge subject areas:  Operations, Environment and Quality, Leadership and Strategy.

Registration fee is a 'per site' fee and includes unlimited number of participants from each site location, webinar materials and continuing education hours. Please see instructions below.  

Description for this session: Nursing homes can positively influence their facility's star rating and mitigate financial risks by obtaining past noncompliance during a survey. We'll delve into the concept of past noncompliance, wherein facilities correct past issues and achieve substantial compliance during subsequent surveys. This session will review the elements that must be met to meet past noncompliance. Additionally, attendees will glean valuable insights into best practices for effectively responding to instances of noncompliance. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your facility's compliance strategies and improve the overall quality of care. ODH updates and current citation trends in Ohio will also be discussed

STAT Survey Tips and Tactics Series: Discover how nursing homes are being cited with their annual surveys. The Long-Term Care Survey Process and regulatory language will be reviewed. Each month will delve into a specific survey topic. Common citation examples will be given with interactive discussion from members sharing their survey experiences. Obtain useful tips and tactics for the monthly highlighted topic. Resources and other reference material will be shared.

Each webinar is a separate virtual event. Registration is required for each.

Who benefits from this webinar:

• Directors of Nursing
• Nurse Managers
• QA Nurses
• MDS Nurses
• Administrators

Instructions to purchase course:

• One individual from per site location purchases course through the Learning Center.
• Purchaser reviews confirmation email with information on how participants at their site may access the course and education materials.
• Purchaser shares access information to participants and encourages participants to log into the course prior to the live webinar date.   

Substitution and Cancellation Policy: Substitutions, in writing, are welcome at no additional cost. Cancellations received by two calendar weeks prior to event date will be fully refunded. Cancellations received between 7 and 13 days prior to the event date will be refunded minus a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be issued 6 or fewer days prior to the event date.

Continuing Education Information

1.0 clock hours will be awarded upon successful completion.

Criteria for successful completion: Attendance at entire event and submission of completed evaluation form.

LeadingAge Ohio is an approved provider by the Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Supports. Core of knowledge subject areas: Care, Services and Support; Operations; Environment and Quality.

As stated in the Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4723-14-05, education that has been approved by a board or an agency that regulates a health care profession in Ohio or another jurisdiction is an acceptable option to meet nursing continuing education requirements.

Topics TBD

Policy decisions and grassroots advocacy play one of the largest roles in the sustainability of a thriving system that supports aging services. Policy decisions are frequently reflected in practice changes and resource allocations, including legislative and regulatory outcomes at the federal, state, and local levels. Grassroots advocacy helps shape dialogue among change-agents and key decision makers. 

In this policy and advocacy bootcamp series, attendees will learn about the legislative and regulatory basics, including how the state operating budget moves through the Ohio legislature and what Lame Duck can mean for aging services. Additionally, attendees will garner hands-on, out of the box ways to increase their advocacy profile that supports their facility, residents, and profession.  Lastly, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from lobbyists, lawmakers, and LeadingAge Ohio member advocates.

During this 1-hour session, the differences between advocacy, lobbying, and politicking, as well as how to leave your politics at the door. Learners will also garner hands-on strategies to increase their advocacy profile through this interactive, virtual workshop, including, but not limited to how to share a good story and how to host a candidates’ forum. 

Who should attend:

• Leadership
• Clinicians and direct care staff
• Middle Management
• Social workers

 Presented by:  Tiffany Bukoffsky , MHA, BSN, RN, LeadingAge Ohio Policy Director

Continuing Education

1.0 clock hours will be awarded upon successful completion.

Criteria for successful completion: Attendance at entire event and submission of completed evaluation form.

LeadingAge Ohio is an approved provider by the Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Supports. Core of knowledge subject areas: Leadership and Strategy.

As stated in the Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4723-14-05, education that has been approved by a board or an agency that regulates a health care profession in Ohio or another jurisdiction is an acceptable option to meet nursing continuing education requirements.

LeadingAge Ohio is a Social Work approved provider (#RSX020502) of continuing education by the Ohio Counselor, Social Work, & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.

LeadingAge Ohio invites Hospice QAPI Managers, Compliance Professionals, Clinical Managers and Leadership to this semi-annual educational networking event. This is an open forum for you to come together with fellow professionals and share the regulatory and compliance hurdles that keep you up at night.

Regulatory updates regarding the Proposed FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index Rule, which may include details of the new HOPE tool, Special Focus Programs, DNR rule review process, Medicaid hospice rules and more! Providers will share their experience with the new survey process, audit activity and other compliance concerns.

Make plans to join your colleagues for this engaging forum opportunity!

Substitution and Cancellation Policy: Substitutions, in writing, are welcome at no additional cost. Cancellations received by two calendar weeks prior to event date will be fully refunded. Cancellations received between 7 and 13 days prior to the event date will be refunded minus a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be issued 6 or fewer days prior to the event date.

Continuing Education

3.5 contact/clock hours will be awarded upon successful completion.

Criteria for successful completion: Attendance at the entire event. Credit awarded commensurate with participation, as allowed by professional board.  Prorated contact hours will be considered in special circumstances, as allowed by professional board.

No one with the ability to control the content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company.

LeadingAge Ohio is an approved provider of continuing education by the Ohio Nurses Association, an Ohio Board of Nursing Approver. (OBN-001-91)

LeadingAge Ohio is a Social Work approved provider (#RSX020502) of continuing education by the Ohio Counselor, Social Work, & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.

LeadingAge Ohio is an approved provider by the Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Support. Core of knowledge subject areas: Care, Services and Support; Operations; Environment and Quality

Topics TBD

Billing for hospice services has become more complex with the additional regulatory requirements. Join veteran hospice biller Shonda Wood-Paul,Director of Revenue Cycle, with Hospice of the Western Reserve and Anne Shelley, Director of Home Health and Hospice Regulatory Relations, with LeadingAge Ohio as they walk through all the necessary components of hospice billing. Shonda and Anne will also focus on current hospice billing issues and concerns.

Who Should Attend:

• Hospice Billers
• Financial Managers
• Administrators
• Managers

Presented by:

Shonda Wood-Paul
Director of Revenue Cycle
Hospice of the Western Reserve

Anne Shelley
Director of Home Health and Hospice Regulatory Relations
LeadingAge Ohio

Your registration will be complete upon receipt of the registration form online and payment. All registrations will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact Corey Markham at (614) 545-9015 or cmarkham@leadingageohio.org.

Substitution and Cancellation Policy: Substitutions, in writing, are welcome at not cost. Cancellations received by two calendar weeks prior to event date will be fully refunded. Cancellations received between 7 and 13 days prior to the event date will be refunded minus a $40 processing fee. No refunds will be issued 6 or fewer days prior to the event date.

Continuing Education Information:

3.5 clock hours and 4.2 CPE hours will be awarded upon successful completion.

Criteria for successful completion: Attendance at entire event.

LeadingAge Ohio is an approved provider by the Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Supports. Core of knowledge subject areas: Operations; Environment and Quality.

As stated in the Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4723-14-05, education that has been approved by a board or an agency that regulates a health care profession in Ohio or another jurisdiction is an acceptable option to meet nursing continuing education requirements.

LeadingAge Ohio is an approved CPE Sponsor from the Accountancy Board of Ohio, CPE.379, expiration date: 5.31.2025.

Registration fee is a 'per site' fee and includes unlimited number of participants from each site location, webinar materials and continuing education hours. Please see instructions below.  

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has announced nursing homes will be one of the first industry segment-specific compliance program guidance documents (ICPGs) released in 2024. The OIG did release the General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) for healthcare settings at the end of 2023. Nursing homes are required to develop a compliance and ethics program as part of the requirements of participation. A nursing home’s compliance and ethics program should be developed so that it is likely to be effective in preventing and detecting criminal, civil, and administrative violations under the Act and in promoting quality of care. This webinar will discuss the OIG’s guidance documents, the seven recommended elements of the program, and elements of an anonymous reporting systems. ODH updates and current citation trends in Ohio will be discussed.

This session has been approved to meet the BELTSS ethics class requirement.

STAT Survey Tips and Tactics Series: Discover how nursing homes are being cited with their annual surveys. The Long-Term Care Survey Process and regulatory language will be reviewed. Each month will delve into a specific survey topic. Common citation examples will be given with interactive discussion from members sharing their survey experiences. Obtain useful tips and tactics for the monthly highlighted topic. Resources and other reference material will be shared.

Each webinar is a separate virtual event. Registration is required for each.

Who benefits from this webinar:

• Directors of Nursing
• Nurse Managers
• QA Nurses
• MDS Nurses
• Administrators

Instructions to purchase course:

• One individual from per site location purchases course through the Learning Center.
• Purchaser reviews confirmation email with information on how participants at their site may access the course and education materials.
• Purchaser shares access information to participants and encourages participants to log into the course prior to the live webinar date.   

Continuing Education Information

1.0 clock hours will be awarded upon successful completion.

Criteria for successful completion: Attendance at entire event and submission of completed evaluation form.

LeadingAge Ohio is an approved provider by the Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Supports. Core of knowledge subject areas: Care, Services and Support; Operations; Environment and Quality.

LeadingAge Ohio is a Social Work approved provider (#RSX020502) of continuing education by the Ohio Counselor, Social Work, & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.

As stated in the Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4723-14-05, education that has been approved by a board or an agency that regulates a health care profession in Ohio or another jurisdiction is an acceptable option to meet nursing continuing education requirements.

This is the information of the conference session, including CE information. 

Click here to go back to Conference page.

The new Hospice Wage Index Rule and exciting dementia program opportunities were reviewed during this month’s information-packed All-Member Webinar. 

LeadingAge Ohio’s Anne Shelly provided information on the new hospice rule, which included details on the HOPE tool. Because this rule constitutes the most substantial reforms to hospice in over a decade, LeadingAge Ohio will continue to keep members up-to-date with continuing education as information is released. 

Representatives from the Alzheimer’s Association also joined members to review a promising project that is headed back to the Buckeye state. The Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations is a coaching model used to support providers in adopting latest approaches in person-centered dementia care that is aligned with the association’s evidence-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations. Listen to the All-Member Call recording to learn more about the program, and how nursing homes might become a part of the ongoing research project. 

The Alzheimer’s Association also presented information about grant opportunities for dementia respite program expansion through their Center for Dementia Respite Innovation. Over the course of 5 years, the CDRI will award $20 million in grants to local respite care providers to improve and increase the delivery of person-centered dementia care. Grant applications are due June 1, 2024. Learn more here.

To listen to a recording of this week’s call, please click here and use passcode Ca5S.7Jj to access.