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Starting in 2015 it is a requirement for all nurses in the state of Florida to complete a two-hour course on nursing laws and practice in Florida.  This course is a part of the total 24 hours that are required each biennium and includes content on Chapters 456 and Chapter 464 of the Florida Statutes This course is made up of 5 lessons that contain the information you need to know about nursing laws and practice in Florida and satisfies the State's new requirement. Read more

It is sometimes difficult to distinguish what type of wound is present on the lower extremity. It is even more difficult to treat these types of wounds. In this presentation, you will be able to identify the unique characteristics associated with management and treatment of the lower extremity ulcer. You will also be able to understand how costly these types of ulcers are to treat and heal. Course instructors - J'non Griffin & Heather Calhoun Read more

The OASIS C2 is scheduled for implementation on January 1, 2017. Is your staff aware of the changes in the new version? This latest version includes three new M items, along with changes to the instructions and format for multiple existing M items. This webinar will seek to review the changes in new version including discussing the intent and instructions of the new and modified items, and providing clarity on the formatting changes of numbering, checkboxes and new lookback periods. In addition, Melinda will review the updated language for pressure ulcers and go into detail about the specific M items that affect Outcomes and Star Ratings so you can have a clearer understanding of how Star Ratings are calculated and how the changes in OASIS-C2 will affect your agency’s scores. Course instructor - Melinda Gaboury Read more

Under the Pre-Claim Review Demonstration, all Medicare agencies in Florida will have to submit a request for pre-claim review along with relevant documentation to support coverage. According to CMS, Palmetto GBA will review the agency's request "to determine whether the service level complies with applicable Medicare coverage and clinical documentation requirements." A major component of this review will include the Face to Face documentation requirements that are part of the eligibility standards for Medicare home health services. This webinar will seek to outline the pre-claim review and Face to Face certification requirements, and shed light on how to best handle various real-life scenarios by reviewing the Medicare home health benefit, documentation requirements for home health admission; the Face to Face rule, changes and criterion; timing of reassessments; medical review issues related to therapy documentation and review of both good and bad therapy documentation examples. Course instructor - Melinda Gaboury Read more

People with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disease (ADRD) need special home care. It poses challenges often overlooked in basic training. This course is designed to explain what ADRD is and how it changes how patients think and act. It teaches home care staff how to handle tough behaviors during daily care routines. The goal is to build skills and confidence to provide effective, compassionate care. Intended Audience This course is for caregivers who work with patients who have Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). It includes home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, and companions. Anyone who helps ADRD patients with daily care in their homes must be a part of this two-hour training.  Read more