On Wednesday, August 14, the Inaugural Women of Long-Term Care Leadership Symposium brought together over 70 women leaders from across the long-term care sector, for an inspiring day of growth, connection, and empowerment.
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Our national affiliate, American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), continues to develop educational resources on important long term care issues. We wish...
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We are excited to announce an amazing opportunity to join a hybrid Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) program at Herzing University. Herzing’s hybrid ASN focuses on patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, safety, quality improvement and informatics.
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We encourage all healthcare providers and facilities to take advantage of these valuable resources from Superior Health Quality Alliance.
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As part of the Division’s commitment to Collaboration, Innovation and Quality, the WI Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Center for Community Development, Engagement and Training (UWO CCDET) are offering the following virtual workshops to help you meet your training needs before summer vacations begin!
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Our national affiliate, AHCA/NCAL, shared April's ahcancal
ED News which highlighted the latest training and resources to help long-term care professionals improve lives by delivering solutions for quality care.
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Attendees, Exhibitors, and Sponsors - Register TODAY for the 62nd Annual Spring Conference & Expo!
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Superior Health Quality Alliance is hosting a webinar on Thursday, January 18th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT which will focus on how to understand the significance of coding infections on the Minimum Data Set.
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Superior Health Quality Alliance shares multiple resources to improve quality of care in 2024.
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The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) has prepared a comprehensive list of training opportunities and educational resources available for Nursing Home providers on the Department of Health Services (DHS) website. The hope is this information will give you easy access to tools developed to enhance the quality of care and life for residents that are in your care.
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The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) has prepared a comprehensive list of training opportunities and educational resources available for Assisted Living providers on the Department of Health Services (DHS) website. The hope is this information will give you easy access to tools designed to enhance the quality of care and life for residents and tenants that are in your care.
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As announced at April’s Spring Conference, we have worked with our colleagues at the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) on a great WiCAL member tuition discount on WALA’s Chapter 83 CBRF Administrator Training Course.
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One of our business partners, Healthcare Workforce Training Institute, recently brought to our attention a misunderstanding by some nursing facilities of what constitutes appropriate medication aide certification training for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in a nursing facility setting. Some facilities believe that the 14 hours of training required in the Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) setting is sufficient for the nursing facility.
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As announced at April’s Spring Conference, we have worked with our colleagues at the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) on a great WiCAL member tuition discount on WALA’s Chapter 83 CBRF Administrator Training Course.
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As announced last week at the WHCA/WiCAL Spring Conference, we have worked with our colleagues at the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) on a great WiCAL member tuition discount on WALA’s Chapter 83 CBRF Administrator Training Course.
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The federal government announced the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended on May 11. The end of the Public Health Emergency did
not end funding for WisCaregiver Careers though. WisCaregiver Careers funding will continue into 2024. Our ever-growing network of 270+ skilled nursing home facility partners will continue to qualify for reimbursements for CNA training, certification, and retention at least through
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Last week, WisCaregiver Careers concluded the final webinar in the CNA Mentorship three-part webinar series with a customized Q&A on the CNA Mentorship Program. We are grateful to have hosted Pat McBride RN, BSN, MSN, VP of Clinical Compliance and Nathalie Knopp BA, RN, BSN, Director of Clinical Staff Development for these webinars!
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Register today for the 2023 Wound Treatment Associate Certification Program. Space is limited and the program sells-out each year.
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Join Vice President of Business Development, Jena Jackson, live on Facebook, the third Wednesday each month for the PEAL Pause.
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As announced last week at the WHCA/WiCAL Spring Conference, we have worked with our colleagues at the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) on a great WiCAL member tuition discount on WALA’s Chapter 83 CBRF Administrator Training Course.
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Bipartisan legislation to address a critical shortage of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) has been reintroduced in Congress. Reps. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) and Gerry Connolly (D-Virginia) introduced the Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act, which would allow nursing homes that have been forced to suspend in-house CNA training programs after receiving a certain level of penalties to resume those programs once quality standards are met.
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As announced last week at the WHCA/WiCAL Spring Conference, we have worked with our colleagues at the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) on a great WiCAL member tuition discount on WALA’s Chapter 83 CBRF Administrator Training Course.
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We are grateful to have hosted Pat McBride RN, BSN, MSN, VP of Clinical Compliance and Nathalie Knopp BA, RN, BSN, Director of Clinical Staff Development for the
final round of mentorship webinars! Read More
WisCaregiver Careers is grateful to host Pat McBride RN, BSN, MSN, VP of Clinical Compliance and Nathalie Knopp BA, RN, BSN, Director of Clinical Staff Development for another round of mentorship webinars!
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All individuals enrolled in the 2023 Leadership Academy before 5 PM CDT on April 28 will automatically receive a $500 tuition scholarship. Be the future of long term care and enroll in the Academy today!
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As announced last week at the WHCA/WiCAL Spring Conference, we have worked with our colleagues at the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) on a great WiCAL member tuition discount on WALA’s Chapter 83 CBRF Administrator Training Course.
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Complete your enrollment in the 2023 Leadership Academy before 5 PM CDT on April 28 and automatically receive a $500 scholarship towards the academy tuition.
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Don’t miss your chance to attend one of the most impactful and engaging Conferences of the year!
Register before 5 PM CST on February 24, 2023 and be entered into a $500 Cash Prize drawing. The winner will be drawn and announced during the Happy Hour held in the Expo Hall on Thursday, April 13. Winner must be present to win! In addition to the educational programs, networking events, and an interactive expo at Spring Conference, WHCA/WiCAL will be hosting two concurrent pre-conference workshops. One Clinical Workshop & one Reimbursement Workshop.
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Our 2023 Spring Conference & Expo {April 12 – 14} is right around the corner and we want to make sure YOU are there to experience this fun and exciting event with us! Register before 5 PM CST on February 24, 2023 and be entered into a $500 Cash Prize drawing. The winner will be drawn and announced during the Happy Hour held in the Expo Hall on Thursday, April 13. Winner must be present to win!
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Register as an attendee for our upcoming 61st Annual Spring Conference & Expo in Green Bay on Apil 12- 14! You won't want to miss your chance to hear our amazing keynote speaker; Courtney Ramsey talk about
Staying Power: Why Employees Leave & How to Keep Them Longer. It's the puzzle piece we are all still trying to figure out.
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Register as an attendee for our upcoming 61
st Annual Spring Conference & Expo in Green Bay on Apil 12- 14! Don’t miss your chance to be apart of one of the most impactful and engaging Conferences of the year! We promise it will be fun, but also educational too!
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Join us and register TODAY for a leadership academy webinar on December 20th at 10-11am CST. Just $49 for members to attend!
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Join us and register TODAY for a leadership academy webinar on December 20th at 10-11am. Just $49 for members to attend!
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Get yourself registered TODAY for our December 15th webinar at 11-12pm where you will learn how to effectively use International healthcare staffing to address the nursing shortage. Only $49 for members to attend.
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Join us and register TODAY for a leadership academy webinar on December 20th at 10-11am. Just $49 for members to attend!
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Get yourself registered TODAY for our December 15th webinar at 11-12pm where you will learn how to effectively use International healthcare staffing to supplement the nursing shortage. Only $49 for members to attend.
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Register Today! This webinar is an open forum to discuss and answer all of your individual questions on CNA mentorship. Come ready to participate with a list of your questions. Webinar will take place on Tuesday, November 29th – 12-1:00 p.m.
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Register TODAY for the November Seminar Series webinar. The webinar will be hosted on November 29, from 1-2pm and it's just $49 for members to attend!
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Register TODAY for the November Seminar Series webinar. The webinar will be hosted on November 29, from 1-2pm and it's just $49 for members to...
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Register Today! This webinar is an open forum to discuss and answer all of your individual questions on CNA mentorship. Come ready to participate with a list of your questions. Webinar will take place on Tuesday, November 29th – 12-1:00 p.m.
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The Wisconsin Health Care Association and LeadingAge Wisconsin have received a $6 million grant for WisCaregiver Careers. WisCaregiver Careers provides four kinds of financial support...
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Register TODAY for the November Seminar Series webinar. The webinar will be hosted on November 29, from 1-2pm and it's just $49 for members to...
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WHCA/WiCAL and members of Wisconsin’s long term care community, will congregate for the 71
st Annual Fall Convention and Gold Partner Expo, October 19 – 21. The event will again be hosted at the beautiful and scenic Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake.
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This summer, CMS announced implementation of major changes to survey and enforcement. The changes will be effective in less than two months - October 24. NOW is the time to become equipped with the knowledge you and your staff will need to be prepared for a new post-Oct 24 survey world.
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This summer, CMS announced implementation of major changes to survey and enforcement. The changes will be effective in less than two months - October 24. NOW is the time to become equipped with the knowledge you and your staff will need to be prepared for a new post-Oct 24 survey world.
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This summer, CMS announced implementation of major changes to survey and enforcement. The changes will be effective in less than two months - October 24. NOW is the time to become equipped with the knowledge you and your staff will need to be prepared for a new post-Oct 24 survey world.
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From 2020 to present day, the survey process has seen many changes – some temporary and some permanent. Survey policy, along with enforcement protocol, adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and CMS is now establishing new expectations for survey agencies and providers as we all begin to turn our eye toward emerging from the public health emergency. With a new focus on Infection Control in light of COVID-19, facility staff need to make sure basic and specialized processes are in place while implementing ever changing, more stringent protocols.
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From 2020 to present day, the survey process has seen many changes – some temporary and some permanent. Survey policy, along with enforcement protocol, adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and CMS is now establishing new expectations for survey agencies and providers as we all begin to turn our eye toward emerging from the public health emergency. With a new focus on Infection Control in light of COVID-19, facility staff need to make sure basic and specialized processes are in place while implementing ever changing, more stringent protocols.
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From 2020 to present day, the survey process has seen many changes – some temporary and some permanent. Survey policy, along with enforcement protocol, adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and CMS is now establishing new expectations for survey agencies and providers as we all begin to turn our eye toward emerging from the public health emergency. With a new focus on Infection Control in light of COVID-19, facility staff need to make sure basic and specialized processes are in place while implementing ever changing, more stringent protocols.
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From 2020 to present day, the survey process has seen many changes – some temporary and some permanent. Survey policy, along with enforcement protocol, adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and CMS is now establishing new expectations for survey agencies and providers as we all begin to turn our eye toward emerging from the public health emergency. With a new focus on Infection Control in light of COVID-19, facility staff need to make sure basic and specialized processes are in place while implementing ever changing, more stringent protocols.
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From 2020 to present day, the survey process has seen many changes – some temporary and some permanent. Survey policy, along with enforcement protocol, adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and CMS is now establishing new expectations for survey agencies and providers as we all begin to turn our eye toward emerging from the public health emergency. With a new focus on Infection Control in light of COVID-19, facility staff need to make sure basic and specialized processes are in place while implementing ever changing, more stringent protocols.
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From 2020 to present day, the survey process has seen many changes – some temporary and some permanent. Survey policy, along with enforcement protocol, adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and CMS is now establishing new expectations for survey agencies and providers as we all begin to turn our eye toward emerging from the public health emergency. With a new focus on Infection Control in light of COVID-19, facility staff need to make sure basic and specialized processes are in place while implementing ever changing, more stringent protocols.
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WHCA/WiCAL, in partnership with several state affiliates, presents a Silver National Quality Award Workshop series to help you better understand the Silver Award application criteria, scoring, and strategies for a successful 2023 application submission.
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If your organization has thought about participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program, this is your opportunity to complete the Bronze Award application from beginning to end with coaching support along the way from our expert facilitators.
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For SNF operators, it is integral to develop and implement data-driven processes to manage clinical quality. In this session, we will explore methods in which we employed data to develop processes and utilized that data on a continuous basis to manage clinical performance in areas such as readmissions and more.
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For SNF operators, it is integral to develop and implement data-driven processes to manage clinical quality. In this session, we will explore methods in which we employed data to develop processes and utilized that data on a continuous basis to manage clinical performance in areas such as readmissions and more.
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AHCA’s online training program titled
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Academy takes a holistic interdisciplinary approach toward SNF revenue management. RCM Academy helps develop concrete strategies to secure earned dollars and to “stay paid” when thinking about Managed Care payment recoveries. RCM Academy helps SNFs:
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Trauma Informed Care (TIC) is an approach to care that requires specific staff competency and a system of care delivery that provides the necessary support to care for nursing facility and assisted living residents who may suffer from trauma.
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WHCA/WiCAL, in partnership with several state affiliates, presents a Silver National Quality Award Workshop series to help you better understand the Silver Award application criteria, scoring, and strategies for a successful 2023 application submission.
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If your organization has thought about participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program, this is your opportunity to complete the Bronze Award application from beginning to end with coaching support along the way from our expert facilitators.
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The WTA® (Wound Treatment Associate) educational program was developed by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN®) to meet the growing need for skilled wound care providers in all care settings and to enhance nurses’ ability to provide optimal care for patients with acute and chronic wounds, as members of a collaborative wound care team. The WOCN Society has been recognized with distinction by the ANCC as a provider of continuing education and is recognized by CMS as a resource for best practices related to wound management. Successful completion of this course provides 24 contact hours for continuing education and meets didactic requirements for WOCNCB certification as a WTA (WTA-C).
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The WTA® (Wound Treatment Associate) educational program was developed by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN®) to meet the growing need for skilled wound care providers in all care settings and to enhance nurses’ ability to provide optimal care for patients with acute and chronic wounds, as members of a collaborative wound care team. The WOCN Society has been recognized with distinction by the ANCC as a provider of continuing education and is recognized by CMS as a resource for best practices related to wound management. Successful completion of this course provides 24 contact hours for continuing education and meets didactic requirements for WOCNCB certification as a WTA (WTA-C).
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AHCA’s online training program titled
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Academy takes a holistic interdisciplinary approach toward SNF revenue management. RCM Academy helps develop concrete strategies to secure earned dollars and to “stay paid” when thinking about Managed Care payment recoveries. RCM Academy helps SNFs:
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Trauma Informed Care (TIC) is an approach to care that requires specific staff competency and a system of care delivery that provides the necessary support to care for nursing facility and assisted living residents who may suffer from trauma.
Read More
WHCA/WiCAL, in partnership with several state affiliates, presents a Silver National Quality Award Workshop series to help you better understand the Silver Award application criteria, scoring, and strategies for a successful 2023 application submission.
Read More
If your organization has thought about participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program, this is your opportunity to complete the Bronze Award application from beginning to end with coaching support along the way from our expert facilitators.
Read More
The WTA® (Wound Treatment Associate) educational program was developed by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN®) to meet the growing need for skilled wound care providers in all care settings and to enhance nurses’ ability to provide optimal care for patients with acute and chronic wounds, as members of a collaborative wound care team. The WOCN Society has been recognized with distinction by the ANCC as a provider of continuing education and is recognized by CMS as a resource for best practices related to wound management. Successful completion of this course provides 24 contact hours for continuing education and meets didactic requirements for WOCNCB certification as a WTA (WTA-C).
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WHCA/WiCAL, in partnership with several state affiliates, presents a Silver National Quality Award Workshop series to help you better understand the Silver Award application criteria, scoring, and strategies for a successful 2023 application submission.
Read More
If your organization has thought about participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program, this is your opportunity to complete the Bronze Award application from beginning to end with coaching support along the way from our expert facilitators.
Read More
If your organization has thought about participating in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award program, this is your opportunity to complete the Bronze Award application from beginning to end with coaching support along the way from our expert facilitators.
Read More
WHCA/WiCAL, in partnership with several state affiliates, presents a Silver National Quality Award Workshop series to help you better understand the Silver Award application criteria, scoring, and strategies for a successful 2023 application submission.
Read More
AHCA’s online training program titled
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Academy takes a holistic interdisciplinary approach toward SNF revenue management. RCM Academy helps develop concrete strategies to secure earned dollars and to “stay paid” when thinking about Managed Care payment recoveries. RCM Academy helps SNFs:
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The WTA® (Wound Treatment Associate) educational program was developed by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN®) to meet the growing need for skilled wound care providers in all care settings and to enhance nurses’ ability to provide optimal care for patients with acute and chronic wounds, as members of a collaborative wound care team. The WOCN Society has been recognized with distinction by the ANCC as a provider of continuing education and is recognized by CMS as a resource for best practices related to wound management. Successful completion of this course provides 24 contact hours for continuing education and meets didactic requirements for WOCNCB certification as a WTA (WTA-C).
Read More
Trauma Informed Care (TIC) is an approach to care that requires specific staff competency and a system of care delivery that provides the necessary support to care for nursing facility and assisted living residents who may suffer from trauma.
Read More
AHCA’s online training program titled
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Academy takes a holistic interdisciplinary approach toward SNF revenue management. RCM Academy helps develop concrete strategies to secure earned dollars and to “stay paid” when thinking about Managed Care payment recoveries. RCM Academy helps SNFs:
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Most people are more comfortable with old problems than they are with new solutions. Just like a football coach makes strategic “half time adjustments” in a game, leaders navigating through change know how to change the direction of an organization overnight. They know, that destination cannot be changed overnight, direction can be shifted overnight. Is it time to make a half time adjustment in your software program, in confronting that co-worker, ending the behind the scenes games at work that’s driving the good employees to leave? Leaders navigating through change realize that sound emotional intelligence skills are now, more important than ever in tackling the difficult people related problems.
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The WTA® (Wound Treatment Associate) educational program was developed by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN®) to meet the growing need for skilled wound care providers in all care settings and to enhance nurses’ ability to provide optimal care for patients with acute and chronic wounds, as members of a collaborative wound care team. The WOCN Society has been recognized with distinction by the ANCC as a provider of continuing education and is recognized by CMS as a resource for best practices related to wound management. Successful completion of this course provides 24 contact hours for continuing education and meets didactic requirements for WOCNCB certification as a WTA (WTA-C).
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Trauma Informed Care (TIC) is an approach to care that requires specific staff competency and a system of care delivery that provides the necessary support to care for nursing facility and assisted living residents who may suffer from trauma.
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Trauma Informed Care (TIC) is an approach to care that requires specific staff competency and a system of care delivery that provides the necessary support to care for nursing facility and assisted living residents who may suffer from trauma.
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The AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo is heading to Nashville, October 9-12.
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The AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo is heading to Nashville, October 9-12.
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The WTA® (Wound Treatment Associate) educational program was developed by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN®) to meet the growing need for skilled wound care providers in all care settings and to enhance nurses’ ability to provide optimal care for patients with acute and chronic wounds, as members of a collaborative wound care team. The WOCN Society has been recognized with distinction by the ANCC as a provider of continuing education and is recognized by CMS as a resource for best practices related to wound management. Successful completion of this course provides 24 contact hours for continuing education and meets didactic requirements for WOCNCB certification as a WTA (WTA-C).
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How many times have you just met someone, and you already forgot their name? What if you were able to remember not only their name, but their eye color and their story? Learn how these skills are connected to leadership through the virtual presentation, “Executive Presence,” with Dr. Claire Muselman on June 29 at 9:30 a.m. CST.
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How many times have you just met someone, and you already forgot their name? What if you were able to remember not only their name, but their eye color and their story? Learn how these skills are connected to leadership through the virtual presentation, “Executive Presence,” with Dr. Claire Muselman on June 29 at 9:30 a.m. CST.
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AHCA’s online training program titled
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Academy takes a holistic interdisciplinary approach toward SNF revenue management. RCM Academy helps develop concrete strategies to secure earned dollars and to “stay paid” when thinking about Managed Care payment recoveries. RCM Academy helps SNFs:
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Most people are more comfortable with old problems than they are with new solutions. Just like a football coach makes strategic “half time adjustments” in a game, leaders navigating through change know how to change the direction of an organization overnight. They know, that destination cannot be changed overnight, direction can be shifted overnight. Is it time to make a half time adjustment in your software program, in confronting that co-worker, ending the behind the scenes games at work that’s driving the good employees to leave? Leaders navigating through change realize that sound emotional intelligence skills are now, more important than ever in tackling the difficult people related problems.
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Most people are more comfortable with old problems than they are with new solutions. Just like a football coach makes strategic “half time adjustments” in a game, leaders navigating through change know how to change the direction of an organization overnight. They know, that destination cannot be changed overnight, direction can be shifted overnight. Is it time to make a half time adjustment in your software program, in confronting that co-worker, ending the behind the scenes games at work that’s driving the good employees to leave? Leaders navigating through change realize that sound emotional intelligence skills are now, more important than ever in tackling the difficult people related problems.
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Most people are more comfortable with old problems than they are with new solutions. Just like a football coach makes strategic “half time adjustments” in a game, leaders navigating through change know how to change the direction of an organization overnight. They know, that destination cannot be changed overnight, direction can be shifted overnight. Is it time to make a half time adjustment in your software program, in confronting that co-worker, ending the behind the scenes games at work that’s driving the good employees to leave? Leaders navigating through change realize that sound emotional intelligence skills are now, more important than ever in tackling the difficult people related problems.
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AHCA’s online training program titled
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Academy takes a holistic interdisciplinary approach toward SNF revenue management. RCM Academy helps develop concrete strategies to secure earned dollars and to “stay paid” when thinking about Managed Care payment recoveries. RCM Academy helps SNFs:
Read More
AHCA’s online training program titled
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Academy takes a holistic interdisciplinary approach toward SNF revenue management. RCM Academy helps develop concrete strategies to secure earned dollars and to “stay paid” when thinking about Managed Care payment recoveries. RCM Academy helps SNFs:
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Join Dr. Art Walaszek, M.D. for a discussion on the current research and findings in dementia. Dr. Walaszek will open it up to a Q&A session following his presentation. Refreshments will be served.
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AHCA’s online training program titled
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Academy takes a holistic interdisciplinary approach toward SNF revenue management. RCM Academy helps develop concrete strategies to secure earned dollars and to “stay paid” when thinking about Managed Care payment recoveries. RCM Academy helps SNFs:
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Dining is an important part of the day for everyone, including those that are aging. No one wants to settle for just any food on their plate. Dining offers an opportunity for celebration, socialization, enjoyment and improved health!
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Dining is an important part of the day for everyone, including those that are aging. No one wants to settle for just any food on their plate. Dining offers an opportunity for celebration, socialization, enjoyment and improved health!
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Dining is an important part of the day for everyone, including those that are aging. No one wants to settle for just any food on their plate. Dining offers an opportunity for celebration, socialization, enjoyment and improved health!
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During the past two years, the pandemic has forced us to focus on the infection control measures surrounding the pandemic. As we move forward, the basics of a comprehensive Infection Control program may need to be rebooted. This program will review elements of a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control program. Requirements for antibiotic stewardship will also be reviewed as well as methods to track medications prescribed to treat pathogens. Various tools & resources will be shared as well as at least one in electronic format.
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Dining is an important part of the day for everyone, including those that are aging. No one wants to settle for just any food on their plate. Dining offers an opportunity for celebration, socialization, enjoyment and improved health!
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During the past two years, the pandemic has forced us to focus on the infection control measures surrounding the pandemic. As we move forward, the basics of a comprehensive Infection Control program may need to be rebooted. This program will review elements of a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control program. Requirements for antibiotic stewardship will also be reviewed as well as methods to track medications prescribed to treat pathogens. Various tools & resources will be shared as well as at least one in electronic format.
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Hear from Herzing University’s Lisa Carr about ways to creatively attract and retain employees. The webinar will discuss best practices in collaborating with community-based organizations, attracting diverse new talent, building an internal structure to support talent growth and finding funding mechanisms to achieve organizational goals.
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During the past two years, the pandemic has forced us to focus on the infection control measures surrounding the pandemic. As we move forward, the basics of a comprehensive Infection Control program may need to be rebooted. This program will review elements of a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control program. Requirements for antibiotic stewardship will also be reviewed as well as methods to track medications prescribed to treat pathogens. Various tools & resources will be shared as well as at least one in electronic format.
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Hear from Herzing University’s Lisa Carr about ways to creatively attract and retain employees. The webinar will discuss best practices in collaborating with community-based organizations, attracting diverse new talent, building an internal structure to support talent growth and finding funding mechanisms to achieve organizational goals.
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WHCA/WiCAL has designed this Leadership Academy for the unique needs and demands of health care professionals. Professionals at any stage of their career are invited to join this cohort-based model for an immersive experience unlike other training and development opportunities you may have experienced. You and your peers will engage in the exploration of fundamental leadership skills and behaviors, and then apply your learning in the workplace as “homework”. In addition to growing confidence, personal efficiency and effectiveness will emerge.
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WHCA/WiCAL is pleased to once again present Emergency Preparedness: Tabletop Exercise Webinar for facilities to be ready for the requirements of the Emergency Preparedness Rule. Participants will receive a brief overview of the rule and then have the opportunity participate in and complete a tabletop exercise simulating the process necessary for emergency response as required under the Emergency Prep Testing Requirements (Tag 0039).
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Hear from Herzing University’s Lisa Carr about ways to creatively attract and retain employees. The webinar will discuss best practices in collaborating with community-based organizations, attracting diverse new talent, building an internal structure to support talent growth and finding funding mechanisms to achieve organizational goals.
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WHCA/WiCAL has designed this Leadership Academy for the unique needs and demands of health care professionals. Professionals at any stage of their career are invited to join this cohort-based model for an immersive experience unlike other training and development opportunities you may have experienced. You and your peers will engage in the exploration of fundamental leadership skills and behaviors, and then apply your learning in the workplace as “homework”. In addition to growing confidence, personal efficiency and effectiveness will emerge.
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During the past two years, the pandemic has forced us to focus on the infection control measures surrounding the pandemic. As we move forward, the basics of a comprehensive Infection Control program may need to be rebooted. This program will review elements of a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control program. Requirements for antibiotic stewardship will also be reviewed as well as methods to track medications prescribed to treat pathogens. Various tools & resources will be shared as well as at least one in electronic format.
Read More
WHCA/WiCAL is pleased to once again present Emergency Preparedness: Tabletop Exercise Webinar for facilities to be ready for the requirements of the Emergency Preparedness Rule. Participants will receive a brief overview of the rule and then have the opportunity participate in and complete a tabletop exercise simulating the process necessary for emergency response as required under the Emergency Prep Testing Requirements (Tag 0039).
Read More
Hear from Herzing University’s Lisa Carr about ways to creatively attract and retain employees. The webinar will discuss best practices in collaborating with community-based organizations, attracting diverse new talent, building an internal structure to support talent growth and finding funding mechanisms to achieve organizational goals.
Read More
WHCA/WiCAL has designed this Leadership Academy for the unique needs and demands of health care professionals. Professionals at any stage of their career are invited to join this cohort-based model for an immersive experience unlike other training and development opportunities you may have experienced. You and your peers will engage in the exploration of fundamental leadership skills and behaviors, and then apply your learning in the workplace as “homework”. In addition to growing confidence, personal efficiency and effectiveness will emerge.
Read More
Hear from Herzing University’s Lisa Carr about ways to creatively attract and retain employees. The webinar will discuss best practices in collaborating with community-based organizations, attracting diverse new talent, building an internal structure to support talent growth and finding funding mechanisms to achieve organizational goals.
Read More
WHCA/WiCAL has designed this Leadership Academy for the unique needs and demands of health care professionals. Professionals at any stage of their career are invited to join this cohort-based model for an immersive experience unlike other training and development opportunities you may have experienced. You and your peers will engage in the exploration of fundamental leadership skills and behaviors, and then apply your learning in the workplace as “homework”. In addition to growing confidence, personal efficiency and effectiveness will emerge.
Read More
During the past two years, the pandemic has forced us to focus on the infection control measures surrounding the pandemic. As we move forward, the basics of a comprehensive Infection Control program may need to be rebooted. This program will review elements of a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control program. Requirements for antibiotic stewardship will also be reviewed as well as methods to track medications prescribed to treat pathogens. Various tools & resources will be shared as well as at least one in electronic format.
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During the past two years, the pandemic has forced us to focus on the infection control measures surrounding the pandemic. As we move forward, the basics of a comprehensive Infection Control program may need to be rebooted. This program will review elements of a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control program. Requirements for antibiotic stewardship will also be reviewed as well as methods to track medications prescribed to treat pathogens. Various tools & resources will be shared as well as at least one in electronic format.
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Hear from Herzing University’s Lisa Carr about ways to creatively attract and retain employees. The webinar will discuss best practices in collaborating with community-based organizations, attracting diverse new talent, building an internal structure to support talent growth and finding funding mechanisms to achieve organizational goals.
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WHCA/WiCAL is pleased to once again present Emergency Preparedness: Tabletop Exercise Webinar for facilities to be ready for the requirements of the Emergency Preparedness Rule. Participants will receive a brief overview of the rule and then have the opportunity participate in and complete a tabletop exercise simulating the process necessary for emergency response as required under the Emergency Prep Testing Requirements (Tag 0039).
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WHCA/WiCAL has designed this Leadership Academy for the unique needs and demands of health care professionals. Professionals at any stage of their career are invited to join this cohort-based model for an immersive experience unlike other training and development opportunities you may have experienced. You and your peers will engage in the exploration of fundamental leadership skills and behaviors, and then apply your learning in the workplace as “homework”. In addition to growing confidence, personal efficiency and effectiveness will emerge.
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WHCA/WiCAL has designed this Leadership Academy for the unique needs and demands of health care professionals. Professionals at any stage of their career are invited to join this cohort-based model for an immersive experience unlike other training and development opportunities you may have experienced. You and your peers will engage in the exploration of fundamental leadership skills and behaviors, and then apply your learning in the workplace as “homework”. In addition to growing confidence, personal efficiency and effectiveness will emerge.
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WHCA/WiCAL is pleased to once again present Emergency Preparedness: Tabletop Exercise Webinar for facilities to be ready for the requirements of the Emergency Preparedness Rule. Participants will receive a brief overview of the rule and then have the opportunity participate in and complete a tabletop exercise simulating the process necessary for emergency response as required under the Emergency Prep Testing Requirements (Tag 0039).
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 delineated the right for workers to have safe and healthful working conditions. OSHA’s purpose is to ensure that employers provide those working conditions. One method is to develop and enforce standards, but OSHA has a number of other methods to pursue that mission.
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AHCA/NCAL’s online training titled
Functional Outcomes Improvement is designed for all staff who have a role in improving patient functional outcomes quality and services, including nurses, CNAs, therapists, activities staff, and recreational therapists. Patients and residents often arrive at long term care facilities with the goal of improving their mobility and independence levels.
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AHCA/NCAL recently released the 2022 education product guide, which features all ahcancalED offerings in the new year, including the Revenue Cycle Management Academy, Behavioral Health & Trauma Informed Care, Gero Nurse Prep, the Infection Preventionist Specialized Training, and much, much more!
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AHCA/NCAL’s online training titled
Functional Outcomes Improvement is designed for all staff who have a role in improving patient functional outcomes quality and services, including nurses, CNAs, therapists, activities staff, and recreational therapists. Patients and residents often arrive at long term care facilities with the goal of improving their mobility and independence levels.
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AHCA/NCAL’s online training titled
Functional Outcomes Improvement is designed for all staff who have a role in improving patient functional outcomes quality and services, including nurses, CNAs, therapists, activities staff, and recreational therapists. Patients and residents often arrive at long term care facilities with the goal of improving their mobility and independence levels.
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Access to a physician via telemedicine can empower skilled nursing facility nurses to treat more residents in place, avoiding a stressful return to the emergency department. But connecting with a physician on video can be uncomfortable, and most nurses have never received telemedicine training. What conditions warrant a telemedicine visit? What is the best way to prepare for a telemedicine assessment? What types of conditions can be treated with the support of a telemedicine physician? And, most importantly, how can you train your frontline nurses to embrace telemedicine to deliver better care for residents when a doctor is not in the building? Get your questions answered and find out how you can support frontline nurses to partner with remote physicians to deliver optimal care.
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The American Health Care Association’s "How to be a Nurse Assistant" blended online nurse assistant course gives long-term care facilities a unique approach to training nurse assistants. This webinar will provide an overview of the blended online nurse assistant course.
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Access to a physician via telemedicine can empower skilled nursing facility nurses to treat more residents in place, avoiding a stressful return to the emergency department. But connecting with a physician on video can be uncomfortable, and most nurses have never received telemedicine training. What conditions warrant a telemedicine visit? What is the best way to prepare for a telemedicine assessment? What types of conditions can be treated with the support of a telemedicine physician? And, most importantly, how can you train your frontline nurses to embrace telemedicine to deliver better care for residents when a doctor is not in the building? Get your questions answered and find out how you can support frontline nurses to partner with remote physicians to deliver optimal care.
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AHCA/NCAL recently released the 2022 education product guide, which features all ahcancalED offerings in the new year, including the Revenue Cycle Management Academy, Behavioral Health & Trauma Informed Care, Gero Nurse Prep, the Infection Preventionist Specialized Training, and much, much more!
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This webinar will provide an overview of the blended online nurse assistant course.
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AHCA/NCAL recently released the 2022 education product guide, which features all ahcancalED offerings in the new year, including the Revenue Cycle Management Academy, Behavioral Health & Trauma Informed Care, Gero Nurse Prep, the Infection Preventionist Specialized Training, and much, much more!
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This webinar will provide an overview of the blended online nurse assistant course.
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Access to a physician via telemedicine can empower skilled nursing facility nurses to treat more residents in place, avoiding a stressful return to the emergency department. But connecting with a physician on video can be uncomfortable, and most nurses have never received telemedicine training. What conditions warrant a telemedicine visit? What is the best way to prepare for a telemedicine assessment? What types of conditions can be treated with the support of a telemedicine physician? And, most importantly, how can you train your frontline nurses to embrace telemedicine to deliver better care for residents when a doctor is not in the building? Get your questions answered and find out how you can support frontline nurses to partner with remote physicians to deliver optimal care.
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AHCA/NCAL recently released the 2022 education product guide, which features all ahcancalED offerings in the new year, including the Revenue Cycle Management Academy, Behavioral Health & Trauma Informed Care, Gero Nurse Prep, the Infection Preventionist Specialized Training, and much, much more!
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This webinar will provide an overview of the blended online nurse assistant course.
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This webinar will provide an overview of the blended online nurse assistant course.
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Access to a physician via telemedicine can empower skilled nursing facility nurses to treat more residents in place, avoiding a stressful return to the emergency department. But connecting with a physician on video can be uncomfortable, and most nurses have never received telemedicine training. What conditions warrant a telemedicine visit? What is the best way to prepare for a telemedicine assessment? What types of conditions can be treated with the support of a telemedicine physician? And, most importantly, how can you train your frontline nurses to embrace telemedicine to deliver better care for residents when a doctor is not in the building? Get your questions answered and find out how you can support frontline nurses to partner with remote physicians to deliver optimal care.
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AHCA/NCAL recently released the 2022 education product guide, which features all ahcancalED offerings in the new year, including the Revenue Cycle Management Academy, Behavioral Health & Trauma Informed Care, Gero Nurse Prep, the Infection Preventionist Specialized Training, and much, much more!
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AHCA/NCAL has launched
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Academy, an online training program that educates facilities of all sizes on the interdisciplinary approach toward revenue management.
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AHCA/NCAL has launched
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Academy, an online training program that educates facilities of all sizes on the interdisciplinary approach toward revenue management.
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AHCA/NCAL recently released the 2022 education product guide, which features all ahcancalED offerings in the new year, including the Revenue Cycle Management Academy, Behavioral Health & Trauma Informed Care, Gero Nurse Prep, the Infection Preventionist Specialized Training, and much, much more!
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Access to a physician via telemedicine can empower skilled nursing facility nurses to treat more residents in place, avoiding a stressful return to the emergency department. But connecting with a physician on video can be uncomfortable, and most nurses have never received telemedicine training. What conditions warrant a telemedicine visit? What is the best way to prepare for a telemedicine assessment? What types of conditions can be treated with the support of a telemedicine physician? And, most importantly, how can you train your frontline nurses to embrace telemedicine to deliver better care for residents when a doctor is not in the building? Get your questions answered and find out how you can support frontline nurses to partner with remote physicians to deliver optimal care.
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Access to a physician via telemedicine can empower skilled nursing facility nurses to treat more residents in place, avoiding a stressful return to the emergency department. But connecting with a physician on video can be uncomfortable, and most nurses have never received telemedicine training. What conditions warrant a telemedicine visit? What is the best way to prepare for a telemedicine assessment? What types of conditions can be treated with the support of a telemedicine physician? And, most importantly, how can you train your frontline nurses to embrace telemedicine to deliver better care for residents when a doctor is not in the building? Get your questions answered and find out how you can support frontline nurses to partner with remote physicians to deliver optimal care.
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Writing an ISP is more than regulatory paper compliance. Join us for a WiCAL Learning Session to learn tips on how to develop your Individualized Service Plan to be useful AND functional while giving your staff clear directions, supporting quality care, and promoting quality for life for your residents.
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Writing an ISP is more than regulatory paper compliance. Join us for a WiCAL Learning Session to learn tips on how to develop your Individualized Service Plan to be useful AND functional while giving your staff clear directions, supporting quality care, and promoting quality for life for your residents.
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The WHCA/WiCAL Seminar Series is a 10-part webinar program featuring hot-topic educational programming related to quality, regulatory, legal, reimbursement, staffing, and other key issues and...
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Writing an ISP is more than regulatory paper compliance. Join us for a WiCAL Learning Session to learn tips on how to develop your Individualized Service Plan to be useful AND functional while giving your staff clear directions, supporting quality care, and promoting quality for life for your residents.
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The WHCA/WiCAL Seminar Series is a 10-part webinar program featuring hot-topic educational programming related to quality, regulatory, legal, reimbursement, staffing, and other key issues and...
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The WHCA/WiCAL Seminar Series is a 10-part webinar program featuring hot-topic educational programming related to quality, regulatory, legal, reimbursement, staffing, and other key issues and...
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The WHCA/WiCAL Seminar Series is a 10-part webinar program featuring hot-topic educational programming related to quality, regulatory, legal, reimbursement, staffing, and other key issues and...
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The WHCA/WiCAL Seminar Series is a 10-part webinar program featuring hot-topic educational programming related to quality, regulatory, legal, reimbursement, staffing, and other key issues and...
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AHCA/NCAL's webinar on vaccine mandates has been rescheduled to Friday, January 7 at 2:00 PM CST to avoid a conflict with the CMS and CDC National Stakeholder Call.
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During a live webinar on January 13, Wipfli consultants will provide insights on Wisconsin Medicaid’s transition to a Nursing Home Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) Acuity Specific Billing which is effective for dates of services on or after January 1, 2022.
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The National Quality Award Program team will be hosting a full day virtual Bronze workshop to help interested applicants complete their 2022 Bronze application. This free event will take place Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST. This workshop is designed to help applicants work through the application process in one day.
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AHCA/NCAL has released a new four-module webinar series on ahcancalED that trains staff about how to deliver person centered care under the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM). Person Centered Care in a PDPM World is built to train senior staff about delivering short-stay post-acute person-centered care and position them to then train facility staff.
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AHCA/NCAL has released a new three-part webinar series on ahcancalED that addresses the extraordinary strains the COVID-19 pandemic has on nursing facility and assisted living residents and staff.
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AHCA/NCAL has released a new three-part webinar series on ahcancalED that addresses the extraordinary strains the COVID-19 pandemic has on nursing facility and assisted living residents and staff.
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Last week, WHCA/WiCAL launched our 6-part webinar series targeted to support your frontline caregiving staff, brought to us by Behavioral Care Solutions.
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Although they provide 80% to 90% of all direct patient care, nurse aides are often not fully prepared to meet the sometimes-complex mental health needs of the residents they care for.
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The Division of Quality Assurance is hosting the quarterly Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)/Minimum Data Set (MDS) Educational Forum on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, from 1-2 p.m. The MDS Education Coordinator will address current MDS 3.0 topics relevant to nursing home providers.
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Does your Skilled Nursing Facility need assistance recruiting quality CNA’s? If so, WisCaregiver Careers can refer newly trained and certified nurse aides directly to you. Please join our WisCaregiver Careers Employer Recruitment Webinar on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 1:00-2:00 p.m.
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WHCA/WiCAL has partnered with AHCA/NCAL and other State Associations to bring you comprehensive assistance in applying for the National Quality Awards. These Virtual Workshops will help you better understand the application criteria, scoring, and strategies for a successful application submission. Complete the Bronze Award application from beginning to end with coaching support along the way from our expert facilitators!
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WHCA/WiCAL has partnered with AHCA/NCAL and other State Associations to bring you comprehensive assistance in applying for the National Quality Awards. These Virtual Workshops will help you better understand the application criteria, scoring, and strategies for a successful application submission. Complete the Bronze Award application from beginning to end with coaching support along the way from our expert facilitators!
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The Division of Quality Assurance is hosting the quarterly Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) Educational Forum on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, from 1-2 p.m. The OASIS Education Coordinator will address current OASIS topics relevant to home health providers.
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Please join on Tuesday, July 28 at 2:00-3:00 p.m. for a free WiCAL Learning Session on Emergency Planning and Procedures for Assisted Living. Registration is below!
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2020 has been an interesting year for the Survey Process. Standard Surveys have been suspended and a robust process of Federal Infection Control Surveys (FICS) have been implemented. With this new focus on Infection Control, in light of COVID-19, facility staff need to make sure basic and specialized processes are in place while implementing ever changing, more stringent protocols. This session will review some basic survey information and statistics, new deficiencies cited with the FICS surveys
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Join AHCA/NCAL and PLUS Communications for a live, ahcancalED webinar on July 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM CST on how effectively communicate with the media and stakeholders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AHCA/NCAL offers an instructional webinar titled “Pioneering Solutions to the Workforce Crisis.” This 45-minute webinar developed in collaboration with PHI delivers practical action steps and strategies assisted living and nursing facilities of all shapes and sizes can take to improve their employee and retention efforts. The webinar also covers ways to improve the hiring process and explains supportive supervision and coaching methods that positively impact employee retention.
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