Driving Five Star & RoP Implementation Through a QAPI Approach: Final Rule: Integrating Phase 2 New Requirements of Participation into Practice (Part 1)
Presentation Date: Wednesday February 15th 2017 3:00 pm Live Webinar
Registration Deadline: Wednesday February 8th 2017
Course Description: This one and half (1.5) hour webinar will focus on a comprehensive review of the Phase 2 requirements of the new Requirements of Participation (RoP).The content focuses on helping nursing facility staff understand the new Requirements of Participation that will be effective on November 28, 2017 and actions required to achieve and maintain compliance with the new rules and incorporating the new requirements into existing continuous quality improvement (CQI) facility quality programs. Self-assessment for analysis of policies and procedures, current facility practices and leadership’s role in accountability for implementation of the new requirements will be emphasized.
For each requirement discussed, assessment recommendations, intervention strategies and education topics will be examined.
Target Audience: Nursing Home Administrators, Nursing Administration, Facility Department Heads
Projected Learning Outcomes/Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, the learner will:
- Describe the new changes required for compliance with the new Requirements of Participation and the key actions required to achieve compliance
- Understand the Phase 2 Requirements of Participation for nursing facilities
- Describe a process for establishing priority actions to achieve compliance with the RoP.
- Understand how to use a QAPI framework to implement the new changes into facility practices and maintain compliance with the new requirements.
Presented By:
- Amie Martin, OTR/L, CHC, RAC-CT, Clinical Consultant
Amie Martin is an Occupational Therapist with twenty years of experience serving in long term care leadership and as a clinical program specialist. She is certified in healthcare compliance, and has successfully partnered with providers to improve clinical outcomes, compliance programs, medical record documentation, and to reduce error rates under medical review. Working with legal counsel to prepare defensive arguments and provide expert witness testimony, she has defended rehabilitation providers under large volume ZPIC and RAC government audits. Amie’s recent publications include articles for the American Occupational Therapy Association, American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination, American College of Health Care Administrators, and the American Health Lawyers Association.
- Shelly Maffia, MSN, MBA, RN, LNHA, QCP, Clinical Consultant
Shelly Maffia is a Registered Nurse and Nursing Home Administrator with over ten years of experience serving in long term care leadership and consulting positions, including positions as Director of Nursing, Administrator, and Corporate Nurse Consultant and Training Positions. She earned the QAPI Certified Professional (QCP) credential from the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination (AANAC), which was established to promote the highest standards for QAPI program implementation in the long-term care profession.
Contact Person: Amie Martin, OTR/L 812-431-4804
Proactive Medical Review and Consulting or Jim Nyberg at LeadingAge RI at 401-490-7612
Agenda:
3:00Overview of the regulatory sections affected by the Reform of RoP in Phase 2
- Resident rights
- Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
- Admission, transfer, and discharge rights
- Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Planning
- Nursing Services
- Behavioral Health Services
3:30 Necessary actions for achieving compliance with each section
4:00 Employing an organized QAPI approach to guide the implementation of each step
- PIP Team
- Establishing goals for implementation
- Identification of tools for evaluating and monitoring compliance
- Plan for monitoring compliance
- Implementation of changes that will result in compliance with the new requirements
4:20Q&A
4:30Dismissal