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STAT: Survey Tips and Tactics 2024 Compliance and Ethics Program

Includes a Live Web Event on 05/08/2024 at 11:00 AM (EDT)

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.  

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has announced nursing homes will be one of the first industry segment-specific compliance program guidance documents (ICPGs) released in 2024. The OIG did release the General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG) for healthcare settings at the end of 2023. Nursing homes are required to develop a compliance and ethics program as part of the requirements of participation. A nursing home’s compliance and ethics program should be developed so that it is likely to be effective in preventing and detecting criminal, civil, and administrative violations under the Act and in promoting quality of care. This webinar will discuss the OIG’s guidance documents, the seven recommended elements of the program, and elements of an anonymous reporting systems. ODH updates and current citation trends in Ohio will be discussed.

This session has been approved to meet the BELTSS ethics class requirement.

STAT Survey Tips and Tactics 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. 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.

Who benefits from this webinar:
  • Directors of Nursing
  • Nurse Managers
  • QA Nurses
  • MDS Nurses
  • Administrators
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.

LeadingAge Ohio is a Social Work approved provider (#RSX020502) of continuing education by the Ohio Counselor, Social Work, & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.

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.

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.

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Webinar
05/08/2024 at 11:00 AM (EDT)  |  60 minutes
05/08/2024 at 11:00 AM (EDT)  |  60 minutes
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Evaluation
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Social Work Certificate
Up to 1.00 credits available  |  Certificate available
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BELTSS Certificate
Up to 1.00 credits available  |  Certificate available
Up to 1.00 credits available  |  Certificate available

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