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There are new state regulations that require all licensed practical nurses to complete an IV therapy eight-hour didactic course prior to Aug. 24, 2022. All LPNs must complete the training to maintain an active Nebraska license, regardless of whether they will be performing IV therapy in their work setting. This course meets the didactic portion of the new requirement and counts toward the annual continuing education requirement for an LPN license. LPNs who have been previously licensed as LPN‑Cs or graduated after May 1, 2016, have already fulfilled the new requirements and do not need to complete the didactic and skills training.

This introductory session of the PDPM Master Class Series includes an in-depth discussion of the importance of developing and implementing key skilled nursing facility (SNF) policies and procedures to ensure compliance under PDPM. Participants will gain insight into areas where PDPM specific policies and procedures are recommended with a focus on facility processes that promote consistently accurate, patient-driven data collection methods, assessment practices, interdisciplinary team collaboration for coding, and quality oversight mechanisms. This session will provide guidance on suggested areas of SNF policy development with examples of effective process considerations and policy language for PDPM risk areas including the Interim Payment Assessment (IPA), Interrupted Stay rule, and Therapy Delivery under PDPM.

This 1.25-hour webinar will review the basics of PDPM with a focus on identifying interdisciplinary team member roles and collaborative processes to promote MDS coding and reimbursement accuracy. As the introductory session, this webinar will provide an overview of the five PDPM components and set the stage for the remaining sessions in the series.

The NNFA/NALA Winter District Education will be presented in five prerecorded videos, approximately 20 minutes each in length. Topics will include Leadership, Reimbursement, Regulations, Education Update, and Legislation. No registration is required. This education is for members only.

In an age where the fast acquisition of knowledge and skills is critical, you must be able to train an administrator-in-training (AIT) or mentor quickly and well without decreasing your own or your staff’s productivity. This program will offer nursing facility administrators information to assist them as preceptors for AITs and/or mentors.

This 1.25-hour webinar will review MDS items in sections I and J used to determine the resident’s Clinical Category which directly impacts the PT, OT, and SLP case-mix groups as well as comorbidities that can further impact the SLP and NTA components under PDPM. ICD-10 mapping will be emphasized along with guidance on effective systems for ensuring “active” diagnosis reporting in section I.

This 1.25-hour webinar will review MDS items in sections B, C, D, and E that impact the SLP and Nursing Components under PDPM. Conducting resident interviews (BIMS, PHQ-9) according to RAI guidelines will be emphasized along with effective monitoring and reporting of behavioral symptoms to ensure appropriate care provision and reimbursement.

There are new state regulations that require all licensed practical nurses to complete an IV therapy eight-hour didactic course prior to Aug. 24, 2022. All LPNs must complete the training to maintain an active Nebraska license, regardless of whether they will be performing IV therapy in their work setting. This course meets the didactic portion of the new requirement and counts toward the annual continuing education requirement for an LPN license. LPNs who have been previously licensed as LPN‑Cs or graduated after May 1, 2016, have already fulfilled the new requirements and do not need to complete the didactic and skills training.

This session of the PDPM Master Class Series will focus on best practices for data collection from pre-admission screening through day eight of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) stay. This webinar will review effective systems and suggested timeframes for resident assessment through an interdisciplinary approach to ensure accurate and timely information is gathered to appropriately report care and services provided on the initial Medicare assessment. Emphasis will be on critical data elements used in the calculation of the PDPM per diem. The RAI MDS Correction Policy will also be reviewed to ensure the appropriate correction of errors should they be identified.

This 1.25-hour webinar will review MDS items in sections G and GG used to report functional, self-care, and mobility status and goals. The purpose of and differences between these sections will be reviewed with emphasis on the assessment of and supporting documentation for Admission and Interim GG performance items which are used to determine the PT, OT, and Nursing Function Scores under PDPM.

This three-day intensive MDS training will provide in-depth education on the RAI process. This program will help staff better understand the assessment process and why quality measures trigger.

This 1.25-hour webinar will review MDS items in sections G and GG used to report functional, self-care, and mobility status and goals. The purpose of and differences between these sections will be reviewed with emphasis on the assessment of and supporting documentation for Admission and Interim GG performance items which are used to determine the PT, OT, and Nursing Function Scores under PDPM.

The training for nursing facilities is on the management of the Medicare program. More details will be available.   Sponsored by:  

This training is for nursing facilities on the management of the Medicare program. More information will be available soon.   Sponsored by:  

This 1.25-hour webinar will review services reported in MDS sections H, J, K, M, and O that impact the Nursing, SLP, and NTA components under PDPM. RAI coding requirements will be emphasized with focus on ARD scheduling considerations and ongoing monitoring of conditions and services that may warrant completion of the Interim Payment Assessment (IPA).

This program is a must for all health care professionals who provide services to residents with dementia. There is a continuing need for caregivers who are trained to provide appropriate, competent, and sensitive direct care to residents who have dementia. Following successful completion of this program participants are one step closer to receiving their certified dementia practitioner certification.

This session of the PDPM Master Class Series will focus on the financial implications of coding (or failing to code) various PDPM characteristics through a review of high-risk variables impacting PDPM reimbursement. Actual PDPM audit trends and case studies will be reviewed to identify areas of potential missed opportunity, process lapses, and supportive documentation vulnerabilities. Operational strategies to promote PDPM compliance and coding accuracy in high-impact areas will be emphasized.  

There are new state regulations that require all licensed practical nurses to complete an IV therapy eight-hour didactic course prior to Aug. 24, 2022. All LPNs must complete the training to maintain an active Nebraska license, regardless of whether they will be performing IV therapy in their work setting. This course meets the didactic portion of the new requirement and counts toward the annual continuing education requirement for an LPN license. LPNs who have been previously licensed as LPN‑Cs or graduated after May 1, 2016, have already fulfilled the new requirements and do not need to complete the didactic and skills training.