This two-part series will prepare participants for surveys and to maintain survey readiness at all times using simple, but effective, strategies and tips – all the while complying with the regulations. Part 1 will focus on regulatory compliance, deficiencies, and solving the issues. As a past surveyor and consultant, Sharon Litwin has performed hundreds of mock surveys. Her expert insight will show you the nooks and crannies to look in and fix!

AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

• Understand key standards and regulations from federal, state, and accrediting bodies
• Define the differences between standard-level deficiencies, condition-level deficiencies, and immediate jeopardy
• Prioritize noncompliant areas in your agency
• Identify components of a successful action plan
• Develop and implement a QAPI program as a means of maintaining survey readiness over time.
  

WEBINAR DETAILS: Part 1 of the series will focus on understanding the regulations, the types of deficiencies, including condition level deficiencies and immediate jeopardy, and how to avoid them. It will also drill down on regulatory compliance, including how to prioritize noncompliant areas, assess your agency, write action plans, involve and educate staff, and develop an effective QAPI program. There will be a brief review of the data-driven information on Care Compare, CAHPS, etc. to explain how to tie those into your QAPI program to ensure compliance and enhance quality and efficiency of care.

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:  Hospice, Home Health

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This informative session will benefit administrators, directors of patient services, clinical managers, QAPI coordinators, selected field staff, and office personnel.

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

• Training log
• PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions

DON’T MISS PART 2!

Mock Surveys & Continued Readiness Part 2 for Home Health & Hospice  on Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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Home Health Survey Readiness: Staying Survey-Ready Year Round on Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Avoid the Top 5 Hospice Survey Deficiencies on Wednesday, December 18, 2024

NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other agencies or those not employed by your agency is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.

MEET THE PRESENTER: Sharon Litwin, RN, BSHS, MHA, HCS-D, COQS, Litwin Home Health Consulting, LLC

Sharon has an extensive career in home health and hospice, starting as a field nurse in 1985. She has held positions in California and Missouri as Director of Patient Services, Administrator, Regional Director, and Executive Director of a large hospital-based home services division.

In 2003, Sharon left the corporate world to create 5 Star Consultants to partner with agencies to assist and educate those in need. She also worked as a CHAP and ACHC surveyor, performing Medicare deemed accreditation surveys for 10 years. In 2020, Sharon sold her company to Healthcare Provider Solutions. She currently lives in Cape Coral, Florida and offers her expertise and knowledge to a limited number of clients through her new consulting agency, Litwin Home Health Consulting, LLC.

Registration fees:     Member- $159          Non-Member- $229

Registration if for one connection only.  Additional logins will be billed accordingly.

There are no cancellations or refunds.

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