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Are you up to date with the latest changes in regulatory standards? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently released an update to the Home Health State Operations Manual (SOM) Guidance for Surveyors on March 15, 2024, and these changes are already in effect.   Don't risk falling behind or facing penalties due to non-compliance. Join us for an insightful, live, online briefing where we will unpack these recent updates and provide you with insights to ensure your agency remains compliant, efficient, and committed to delivering top-quality care. Gain clarity on how surveyors are now focusing on compliance standards with increased scrutiny. Understand the areas they are likely to target, allowing you to proactively address any potential issues.   By understanding the ramifications of non-compliance and why a comprehensive review of all related standards is imperative you can ensure your agency is prepared for the changing regulatory landscape. Don't let non-compliance jeopardize the quality of care you provide or the financial stability of your agency.    Speakers/Course Authors - J'non Griffin, RN, MHA, HCS-D, HCS-C, HCS-H, COS-C  Read more

During this session, Littler attorneys, Joshua Vaughn and Nicole Bermel Dunlap, will identify the latest legal developments and significant employment law updates for Home Care employers in Florida. Josh and Nicole will lead an engaging discussion that walks through proactive and concrete steps Home Care companies in Florida can take to confidently respond to and mitigate their risks in the face of this changing legal landscape.  Speakers/Course Authors - Joshua Vaughn and Nicole Bermel Dunlap Read more

In this edition of HCAF’s Private Duty Lunch Chat, join us for an insightful recorded Zoom session that delves into the critical aspects of Recruitment, Retention, and Company Culture – key pillars that shape the success and sustainability of any organization.   Our guest speaker this month is Victor Hunt, CEO/Co-Founder of Ava. He unravels the intricacies of building and sustaining a dynamic workforce and fostering a positive company culture. Whether you're an HR professional, business leader, or an aspiring Private Duty entrepreneur, this session is designed to equip you with actionable insights to propel your organization forward.   Speakers/Course Authors - Amy Cassata & Siobhan Gomis Read more

This recorded webinar will cover interpreting how the calculation of the Discharge Function Score works for administrators and clinical leadership, as well as instructions for accurately coding the GG items using real-world scenarios and focusing on the most misunderstood aspects of the GG items for clinical leadership and clinicians.   Speakers/Course Authors - Jennifer Osburn & Melinda Gaboury Read more

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states, “Violence in health care is more widespread than any other industry.” The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) “asserts that violence can be addressed with appropriate controls in place”. In response to the increasing risks, home care organizations must learn to develop and implement appropriate policies and protocols. This webinar will bring practical recommendations to limit liability to the provider,  risk to the worker, and increase safety in home care with a proactive prevention program.   Speakers/Course Authors - Nancy E. Allen, BSN, RNC, CMC Read more

Executives from Concierge Homecare, Gaffey Nursing Services, HealthRev Partners and Forcura explored how home health agencies who modified processes to be compliant with Review Choice Demonstration also benefitted operationally, financially and clinically across all their service lines. Course Instructor: Kim Gaffey, Linda Murphy, Stephanie Henchey, Michelle Mullins, Kate Warnock Read more