Live Webinar | February 26, 2025 | 11:00AM

This presentation explores the integration and utilization of medication aides in senior living communities as a strategic solution to address staffing challenges, improve resident outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency. Attendees will gain insights into the role and responsibilities of medication aides, regulatory changes and considerations, and best practices for implementation. Join us to discover how this innovative staffing model can transform care delivery in your community.

The 2025 QIP Collaborative comes at a critical time as Ohio Medicaid reimbursement undergoes significant changes. These shifts will have a direct impact on nursing home providers, and this collaborative is designed to ensure that participants are fully informed and prepared to navigate these changes. Throughout the series, providers will receive timely updates on these developments, helping them understand how the evolving landscape will affect both their quality measures and reimbursement. Additionally, LeadingAge Ohio is excited to share that participants will meet the new Ohio Administrative Code language for the Nursing Home Quality Initiative found in Chapter 173-60 of the OAC, which became effective in November, by participating in this collaborative.

This collaborative will build on the evidence-based practices from previous years while focusing on a more interactive, group-centered approach. Participants will work together in groups based on their selected quality measure, applying evidence-based strategies and working through each stage of the Performance Improvement Process (PIP) with guidance and support. This collaborative will foster a peer-driven learning environment, allowing participants to share insights, refine their approaches, and track progress. Facility-specific reporting will be provided, ensuring providers can make data-driven decisions while staying informed on updates to Ohio Medicaid reimbursement and QIP changes.

Education hours are available with each session.

Schedule

Webinars will be held on the third Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm.

January 16: Insights and Strategies for 2025

This session will examine the Quality Incentive Payment framework for the fiscal year 2025 budget, analyze the outcomes and insights derived from QIP Collaboratives, and reflect on valuable lessons learned. Participants will learn how they will work together in groups based on their selected quality measure, applying evidence-based strategies, and working through each stage of the Performance Improvement Process (PIP) with guidance, tools, and support.

February 20: Data Collection and Analysis: Leveraging Frozen Quality Measures

This session will begin with a review of the newly available data for the previously frozen quality measures, providing participants with updated information and actionable insights. Participants will then learn how to integrate these data-driven approaches into their team dynamics to drive continuous improvement. We will emphasize the importance of fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability within healthcare teams. By applying the lessons learned from the QIP Collaborative group work, participants will gain strategies to create an environment of trust and mutual responsibility in their nursing home settings, ensuring accountability across all levels of care.

March 20: Implementing Evidence-Based Practices for Sustainable Improvement

This session will focus on the implementation of evidence-based practices as a key driver for achieving sustainable improvements in nursing home care. Participants will explore proven interventions and strategies that align with their facility's quality measure goals. By learning how to effectively integrate these practices into daily operations, leaders will be equipped to ensure long-term success and continuous improvement. The session will also emphasize how to monitor and adjust these practices to ensure they remain relevant and impactful over time.

April 17: Collaborative Problem-Solving in Performance Improvement Process Implementation 

This session will explore how leadership can facilitate collaborative problem-solving as teams work through challenges during the PIP implementation for their selected quality measure. Participants will learn strategies for identifying and addressing barriers to progress, encouraging open communication, and promoting teamwork. Leadership will play a key role in fostering a problem-solving mindset while keeping the focus on the facility’s PIP goals. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to keep their teams aligned, engaged, and committed to overcoming obstacles throughout the PIP process.

May 15:  Sustaining Momentum: Leadership Strategies for Continuous Improvements 

This session will focus on leadership strategies for sustaining momentum in the PIP process and ensuring continuous improvement, even after initial successes. Participants will learn how to lead teams through the ongoing PIP cycle for their selected quality measure, ensuring long-term success and sustained engagement. Leadership will play a crucial role in reinforcing accountability, celebrating progress, and ensuring that improvements remain a priority across the organization. Participants will leave with a plan for how to maintain leadership support and collaboration, ensuring continuous quality improvements in their facility’s operations.

June 19: Monitoring Progress and Refining Strategies

In this session, participants will explore how to establish continuous monitoring systems and feedback loops, evaluate the effectiveness of implemented changes, and refine action plans based on progress data. Leadership will focus on creating a supportive environment for feedback, reinforcing positive changes, and addressing barriers to progress. Workforce culture practices will emphasize recognizing and celebrating incremental successes to maintain team morale and momentum

Registration Instructions

This is a packaged webinar series for organizations. With the purchase of this package, each organization site is entitled to an unlimited number of participants for this series.

The series price is $1800 (LeadingAge Ohio member) and $5000 (non member). The price automatically reflects membership status upon checkout. Please contact Molly Homan at mhoman@leadingageohio.org if there is a discrepancy.

Instructions:

1. One representative per site registers for the webinar series package. A discount code for the site will be emailed to the representative in the confirmation email.
2. The representative shares the registration information found in the confirmation email, including discount code, to others at their site who wish to:
   1. View the webinars individually/in a non-congregate setting and/or
   2. Obtain education credit.

Each person wishing to view the webinar individually and/or obtain education credit must register for the webinar. The site's discount/coupon code will bring the cart to $0 at checkout.

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 $40 processing fee. No refunds will be issued 6 or fewer days prior to the event date.

Learners have 10 days from each live webinar date to complete the course.

February 12, 2025 - Live Webinar

Member Pricing: $90 | Non-Member Pricing: $180

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, best practices, and lessons learned. Obtain useful tips and tactics for the monthly highlighted topic. Resources and other reference material will be shared.

Recent revisions to CMS guidance, including the reorganization and clarification of citations related to discharge and transfer processes (Tags F627 and F628), reflect the evolving priorities in ensuring resident health and safety during transitions of care. This session will explore the updated regulatory expectations for appropriate transfers and discharges, with a focus on how to maintain compliance while safeguarding resident rights. Key elements from the new CMS guidance, including the prohibition of third-party payment guarantees in admission agreements, will be discussed. Participants will also review surveyor expectations, learn strategies to avoid common citations, and gain insights into implementing best practices during these critical transitions.

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.

Learners have 10 days from the date of the live webinar to complete the course, including obtaining an education certificate.

Elevate your organization’s compliance and outcomes with the Survey Success Collaborative: Mastering Strategies for 5-Star Outcomes. This engaging collaborative focuses on building systems that sustain regulatory compliance, improve health inspection star ratings, and mitigate financial and liability risks. Participants will explore practical approaches to leveraging EMR systems, identifying facility-specific focus areas, and implementing sustainable processes for continuous improvement. The collaborative emphasizes data-driven decision-making, empowering teams to prepare for surveys, manage survey processes, and respond to potential triggers in real time. Participants will gain actionable insights, step-by-step survey preparation tools, and post-survey correction resources to drive their organization’s success. By fostering a culture of shared learning and innovation, this series provides a roadmap to mastering compliance and achieving exceptional results. Join us to transform survey challenges into opportunities for lasting improvement and 5-star outcomes.

Schedule

Webinars will be held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm.

January 23: Foundations of Regulatory Compliance and Overview of the Long-Term Care Survey Process (LTCSP) 

We will kick off the collaborative with an in-depth exploration of the LTCSP and the foundations of regulatory compliance. This session will guide participants through the critical tools and resources needed to prepare for and navigate surveys, emphasizing the importance of a culture of compliance and readiness

February 27: Survey Strategy and Risk Evaluation 

Learn how to use your facility specific Survey Strategy Worksheet to identify and address risks. This session will cover how to evaluate trends, understand the resident interview process, and incorporate these strategies into daily operations for sustained compliance

March 27:  LTCSP Mandatory Task Observations 

Dive into the LTCSP mandatory tasks, focusing on observation processes across departments. Learn how to conduct effective observations and use findings to enhance compliance and quality improvement

April 24: LTCSP Record Review Process 

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the LTCSP record review process. This session will help participants integrate record reviews into daily compliance activities to sustain survey readiness. Understand the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) role in mastering the LTCSP record review process to strengthen compliance. Learn how to involve clinical, dining, environmental services, and other teams in department reviews and resident record reviews, identifying compliance risks, and implementing sustainable practices. This session will emphasize collaboration and shared responsibility for compliance across all departments

May 22:  Managing the Survey Process 

Prepare your team to manage the survey process confidently. This session will provide best practices for planning, assigning roles, and utilizing real-time tools to ensure compliance during surveys

June 26: Post-Survey Process and Sustainability 

Wrap up the collaborative by mastering the post-survey process, including development of a Plan of Correction (POC). Learn how to incorporate POC processes into year-round compliance efforts and understand the implications of Civil Money Penalties (CMPs)

Registration Instructions

This is a packaged webinar series for organizations. With the purchase of this package, each organization site is entitled to an unlimited number of participants for this series.

The series price is $2400 (LeadingAge Ohio member) and $6000 (non member). The price automatically reflects membership status upon checkout. Please contact Molly Homan at mhoman@leadingageohio.org if there is a discrepancy.

Instructions:

1. One representative per site registers for the webinar series package. A discount code for the site will be emailed to the representative in the confirmation email.
2. The representative shares the registration information found in the confirmation email, including discount code, to others at their site who wish to:
   1. View the webinars individually/in a non-congregate setting and/or
   2. Obtain education credit.

Each person wishing to view the webinar individually and/or obtain education credit must register for the webinar. The site's discount/coupon code will bring the cart to $0 at checkout.

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 $40 processing fee. No refunds will be issued 6 or fewer days prior to the event date.

Learners have 10 days from each live webinar date to complete the course.

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During the December 16 Advocacy in Action call, LeadingAge Ohio’s policy team providee information about key legislation that moved through the Senate, including the Ivermectin Bill, the Never Alone Act and changes for Medication Aides, along with an APRN bill that passed that House. Also, members had the opportunity to meet new Director of Public Policy Eli Faes. Faes has enjoyed a twenty-year career on Capitol Square, where he worked in the state legislature, for the Attorney General, and the Department of Higher Education before his most recent role leading government affairs with the University of Toledo.

Join LeadingAge Ohio's President/CEO Susan Wallace and lobbyist Bridget McAuliffe for a dive into the 2024 election results. During this live webinar, Wallace and McAuliffe will:

• Examine pivotal races
• Provide insight into the new make of Ohio's General Assembly
• Provide predictions for aging services ahead of the 2025 budget cycle

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and prepare for the future of aging services in Ohio.

Learn about LeadingAge Ohio's comments on the proposed nursing home rules and more. 

Join LeadingAge Ohio for this informative on-demand Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness Webinar as Robbie Say, Safety and Health Consultant for the Provider Resources and Education Program in the Ohio Department of Health's Bureau of Survey and Certification, provides the most up-to-date information on Life Safety Code common situations of deficiency and best practices to obtain compliance, as well as other hot topics related to Life Safety.

In the second portion of this webinar Shane Durkee, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Specialist at IPRO and Stephanie DeWees, HSE, LPN, LNHA, BS, Quality & Regulatory Specialist - Long Term Care for LeadingAge Ohio, will provide an overview of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations for emergency preparedness, specifically focusing on the requirements and best practices for conducting tabletop exercises as outlined in the State Operations Manual Appendix Z.   

Join the monthly LeadingAge Ohio Advocacy in Action call to hear the latest on policy initiatives impacting older adults and those organizations that serve them. On this month’s Advocacy in Action, LeadingAge Ohio’s policy team will cover the latest, including:

    - Grassroots efforts to educate legislators on the value of hospice inpatient care centers;     - The status of changes to Ohio’s certified nurse assistant and medication assistant training laws;
    - An update on 2025 budget advocacy, including Ohio’s transition from RUGS IV to PDPM;
    - LeadingAge Ohio’s successful advocacy on the 9 percent qualified allocation plan (QAP); and
    - Regional education on the Hospice HOPE tool, coming in November!