Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Conditions of Participation Webinar Series: Ensuring Compliance 2024

Description

Description

Join us for an in-depth, four-part webinar series designed to help Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) navigate the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoP). This series, based on the latest regulations and interpretive guidelines, will provide comprehensive training on how to ensure compliance and improve patient care.

Webinar Overview

Key Highlights:

• Regulatory Updates: Understand the numerous changes introduced in 2020, including new tag numbers, infection prevention and control measures, antibiotic stewardship, and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) requirements.

• Swing Bed Regulations: Learn about the specific regulations in Appendix W and interpretive guidelines in Appendix PP related to swing beds.

• Problem Areas: Gain insights into common compliance challenges, such as nursing care plans, medication management, informed consent, and more.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar series is essential for:

• CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and Nurse Executives (CNO)

• Accreditation and Regulation Directors, Nurse Managers, and Pharmacists

• Health Information Management Personnel, Nurses, and Nurse Educators

• Quality Managers, Risk Managers, and Healthcare Attorneys

• Social Workers, Patient Safety Officers, and Infection Preventionists

• Radiology Directors, Emergency Department Directors, and Outpatient Directors

• Medication Teams, Ethicists, and Rehabilitation Directors (OT, PT, Speech Pathology, Audiology)

• CRNAs, Anesthesia Providers, Radiology Staff, QAPI Staff

• Policy and Procedure Committee Members, Dieticians, Activities Directors for Swing Bed Patients, and Infection Control Committee Members

Continuing Education

Nursing Credit

AXIS Medical Education designates this continuing nursing education activity for 2.0 contact hours each. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by the provider or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with an activity.

Physician Credit

AXIS Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ each. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Credit

Participants may earn up to 2.0 ACHE Qualified Education Hours each towards initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation.

Webinar Series Schedule

Part 1: Introduction & Key Areas

Date: June 03 | Time: 1:00 PM

• Overview of CMS requirements, telemedicine services agreements, emergency drugs and equipment, EMTALA compliance, and average length of stay requirements.

Part 2: Physical Plant & Environment

Date: June 04 | Time: 1:00 PM

• Responsibilities of pharmacists, benefits of compounding pharmacies, medication security and storage, and dietary requirements to meet patient nutritional needs.

Part 3: Infection Prevention & Control

Date: June 05 | Time: 1:00 PM

• Appointment of infection preventionists, insulin pen use, self-administration of medications, medication administration timeframes, and patient care plans.

Part 4: Specialized Services & Requirements

Date: June 06 | Time: 1:00 PM

• Radiology, rehabilitation, visitation policies, medical records, QAPI, organ procurement, and swing bed patient rights.

Learning Objectives:

• Part 1: Understand telemedicine service agreements, utilize self-assessment tools, list required emergency drugs and equipment, comply with EMTALA, and manage CAH stay durations.

• Part 2: Pharmacist responsibilities, compounding pharmacy utilization, secure medication storage, and dietary patient needs.

• Part 3: Infection preventionist roles, single-patient insulin pen use, medication self-administration orders, medication administration timelines, and care plan requirements.

• Part 4: History and physical requirements, operative report contents, organ procurement notification compliance, and patient rights in swing beds.

Why Attend?

This comprehensive series is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to ensure their CAHs meet all regulatory requirements. By attending, you will be better prepared to handle the complexities of CAH operations, improve patient care, and maintain compliance with CMS standards.

Register Today!

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of CAH Conditions of Participation and ensure your facility is compliant with the latest CMS regulations. Register now to secure your spot in this informative and essential webinar series.