STAT: Survey Tips and Tactics 2025 – Pain Management
Includes a Live Web Event on 03/12/2025 at 11:00 AM (EDT)
-
Register
- Non-member - $180
- Member - $90
March 12, 2025 Live Webinar
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.
The updated CMS guidance on pain management emphasizes a person-centered approach to addressing acute, chronic, and subacute pain in alignment with CDC definitions. This session will highlight key revisions, including the recommendation to consider immediate-release opioids over extended-release or long-acting options and the importance of individualized opioid treatment plans. Participants will review the expanded resources for opioid use and strategies to ensure compliance with the updated regulatory language, focusing on safe and effective pain management practices.
Continuing Education
1.0 clock hours will be awarded upon successful completion.
Criteria for successful completion: Attendance at entire event and submission of completed evaluation form.
LeadingAge Ohio is an approved provider by the Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Supports. Core of knowledge subject areas: 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.
Learner has 10 days from live webinar date to complete course, including obtaining education certificate.
Stephanie DeWees
Stephanie DeWees, HSE, LPN, LNHA, BS: Stephanie’s work in the health care industry began over 30 years ago, where she found her passion for caring for others as a nursing assistant in a senior care organization. Her work experience in the industry includes independent living, assisted living, adult day programs, home health, long-term care, and hospital. As a business owner and consultant, she helps companies and organizations increase their effectiveness, reimbursement, compliance, and quality standards. Stephanie implements her strategies and best practices in various healthcare settings. Her approach was founded on a purpose, inspired by experience, and driven by results. Her focus to impact quality of care, while being fiscally responsible has allowed her to obtain Five (5) Star recognition and deficiency-free surveys from state-administered programs.
Edu: Bachelor of Science, Health Services Administration, Wilberforce University Practical Nursing School, Southern State Community College Credentials Certificate Health Services Executive.
Key:
Complete
Next
Failed
Available
Locked