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.  

STAT 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, best practices, and lessons learned. 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.

September 11, 2024

Quality of care citations are the fourth most frequently cited F-tag for annual surveys and the third for compliant surveys. A spotlight on quality of care in nursing homes was heightened as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This session will delve into the national focus on quality of care and explore trends identified in recent Ohio Department of Health surveys. Best practices in monitoring quality of care and implementing QAPI strategies will be discussed.

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. 

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.

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 live event to complete the course.  

Embark on the next phase of our collaborative webinar series, where we delve into the next set of quality measures impacting Ohio’s Medicaid Quality Incentive Payment (QIP). Join us as we navigate the intricacies of Medicaid reimbursement, now enhanced for FY24 and FY25 with additional quality measures, staffing, and occupancy points, resetting semi-annually. This series equips nursing home providers with essential knowledge and tools to obtain Medicaid reimbursement and elevate quality outcomes.

Throughout this series, nursing home providers will acquire insights into achieving results through collaborative synergy. Previous participants have affirmed the series' efficacy in keeping their teams focused on the QIP and Quality Measures. Each month, sessions will include financial projections, providing resources and insights to streamline processes and impact quality measures directly. Attendees can expect valuable tips, tactics, and resources to aid implementation throughout the series.

Registration Instructions

This is a packaged webinar 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 coupon/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/coupon 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.

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.  

STAT 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, best practices, and lessons learned. 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.

August 14, 2024

Antibiotics are among the most frequently prescribed medications in nursing homes, with up to 70% of residents in a nursing home receiving one or more courses of systemic antibiotics when followed over a year. Studies have shown that 40–75% of antibiotics prescribed in nursing homes may be unnecessary or inappropriate. This session will delve into the core elements of an antibiotic stewardship program and review common areas of non-compliance. Best practices and available resources will be shared.

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. 

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.

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 live event to complete the course.  

LeadingAge Ohio Director of Workforce Development & Initiatives Randi Hamill will cover the workforce-related provisions of SB144

Join Linda Saunders with Census Solutions during the next Marketing, Communications, and Outreach Network call as she shares 12 low cost/high impact ways members can gain immediate census traction that applies to all service branches within the senior living and health care continuum.

If you are looking for that extra octane in your tank to help you reach your targeted occupancy/caseload goals faster while reducing those dramatic census dips, you won't want to miss this program.  So, turn on your computer cameras and plan on a high level of participant interaction in order to gain valuable takeaways you can implement immediately!

Join LAO staff as they provide the latest information on what's happening in policy. 

Are you a leader interested in learning more about mergers and acquisitions? Don’t miss our next All Member Webinar featuring Brett Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of LeadingAge Ohio member Community First Solutions, as he talks a tale of two mergers - one by way of acquisition and the other through a management agreement. Kirkpatrick will share key take-a-ways as he details each path and what he learned along the way.  

LeadingAge Ohio staff will also share updates on the Hospice CARES Act, the latest Home Health Rules, the scoop on private room payments and more.

Recording: Join us for an in-depth review of the recent changes to the Ohio Residential Care Facility rules under the Ohio Department of Health 5 Year Rule Review. Stephanie DeWees, Quality & Regulatory Specialist for LeadingAge Ohio will guide you through the key revisions, offering insights into their implications for facilities, staff, and residents alike. This comprehensive webinar will delve into the details of the regulations governing assisted living facilities in Ohio with practical tips shared on how to implement the changes. The significant impact to staffing requirements, especially around the addition of the infection control requirement will be discussed. Whether you're a facility administrator, director, or direct care professional, this webinar will provide you with essential knowledge to navigate the changes to the residential care facility rules in Ohio.

Continuing Education 

 2.0 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 Supports; Operations; Environment and Quality; 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.   

Learners have until the end of the calendar year to complete the course. 

Join LAO staff as they provide the latest information on what's happening in policy. 

Join LeadingAge Ohio tomorrow at 11:30AM, for the June All-Member Webinar. Ohio is adding significant changes to infection control requirements for Residential Care Facilities and Nursing Homes. LeadingAge Ohio staff will cover changes released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) over the last year. A sample of changes that will be touched on include Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP), source control, and changes to the CDC metrics.