Upcoming Education Through ahcancalED
WHCA/WiCAL members receive access to AHCA/NCAL’s educational tools and resources. A few of the current and upcoming educational opportunities are highlighted below. To view all of the educational and training programs offered via ahcancalED, please visit: https://educate.ahcancal.org/.
Preparing Staff for Survey
Surveys can be a highly anxious time, especially for staff in long-term care facilities. The AHCA Survey, Regulatory committee, created the Preparing Staff for Survey toolkit to provide quick, easy to use, Tip Sheets for training staff on the survey process. Included in the toolkit is a video to introduce staff to long-term care surveys, and individual tip sheets to provide to new staff, current staff, and specific disciplines. There is also a tip sheet included to prepare staff for surveyor interviews and infection control practices. By providing the training on what to expect, during a survey, buildings can educate staff, so they are better prepared for surveys.
Registration is open to AHCA provider members.
The learner must review the introduction video before advancing to the downloadable materials. A certificate of completion is available upon completion.
Provider Revalidation “Office Hours”: November Call
Join AHCA staff for office hours on the Mandatory Off-Cycle Provider Enrollment Revalidation process. Learn from these discussion sessions on the latest CMS/Member Q&A in this evolving topic. This is also an opportunity for members to ask questions.
There are four opportunities to attend the Provider Revalidation Office Hours. Members can choose from the following dates:
- November 15th, 2-2:30 PM EST
- December 6th, 2-2:30 PM EST
- January 10th, 2-2:30 PM EST
- January 31st, 2-2:30 PM EST
Registration is open to AHCA provider members. If your are not able to attend live, the webinar will be recorded.
Optimizing Dining and Nutrition Outcomes for Residents with Dementia
Dining is a multi-sensory experience that those living with dementia may not be fully experiencing. AHCA/NCAL, the Dementia Connection Institute, and Incite Strategic Partners are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, December 10 at 1 p.m. EST titled “Optimizing Dining and Nutrition Outcomes for Residents with Dementia.”
This session will focus on nutrition issues specific to dementia, including nutrients and food components to support cognitive health, dementia dining issues, and evidence-based sensory techniques for enhancing wellness at mealtimes. Newly developed programming addressing the multi-sensory nature of eating and the dining environment can enhance mealtimes for those with dementia. Learning objectives include:
- Be able to describe the need to consume a nutritious diet for those living with dementia and consequences of low intake
- List three foods/ food components/ nutrients shown to improve cognitive health, boost mood, and support physical health in older adults with dementia
- Understand the evidenced-based, sensory techniques in offering an effective wellness dining program based on the Dementia Connection Model©.
Featured speakers are:
Jennifer Stelter, Psy.D., DCS, DCSCT, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Dementia Connection Institute, Creator of the Dementia Connection Model©, and Senior Living & Dementia Care Consultant
Jen Bruning MS, RDN, LDN, serves as the Director of Partner Education for Incite Strategic Partners
There is no charge for participation. Membership to AHCA/NCAL is not required to access the materials however, you will need to create an account to identify your personal access to the materials.
2025 Bronze Quality Award Workshop
Join hosts Pamela Truscott, Director of Quality Improvement at NCAL, and Tim Case, Administrator of the Quality Award Program as they guide you through the nuances of the Bronze application process.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will become aware of ways by which the Bronze criteria can form the foundation for a robust quality improvement culture.
- Participants will become aware of key 2025 Bronze award dates and deadlines.
- Participants will understand ways to leverage the insight gained through the Bronze application to align management, the workforce, priorities, and quality efforts.
- Participants will complete or nearly complete responses to the 5-most missed Bronze criteria.
- Participants will be prepared to use the Bronze Series of videos to complete a full application.
Speakers:
1. Pamela Truscott, DNP/HSL, MSN/Ed, RN, C-CNL, C-AL, DNS-CT, QCP, RAC-CT, CDP, Director of Quality Improvement, AHCA/NCAL.
2. Tim Case, National Quality Award Program Administrator, AHCA.
Registration is free to AHCA/NCAL members. If you are not able to attend live, the recording will be provided to you.
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