Resources

• Expectations of the job
o Listed for LSW
http://www.naswma.org/?377

• Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Misappropriation
o Signs and Symptoms
https://www.caring.com/articles/signs-of-elder-abuse
o Investigating
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Medical/LicensingCertification/RALFAbuseInvestigationReporting.pdf
(Caution- This is written for ALFs and references ALF laws and rules.. NOT SNF rules, but it has some excellent resources)
o Reporting
http://elder-abuseca.com/stateResources/idaho.html
o “TO DO”– Review your facility’s policies and practices regarding abuse, neglect, exploitation and misappropriation.

• Dementia management, reducing antipsychotic medications and abuse prevention
o Find the “Hand-in Training” produced by CMS. Watch it and be prepared to teach it to facility staff. You can find it at: https://surveyortraining.cms.hhs.gov/pubs/HandinHand.aspx

• Effective Communication
o http://work.chron.com/effective-communication-skills-social-workers-7168.html
o Helpful training for the Ombudsman about communicating with families:
http://ltcombudsman.org/uploads/files/support/slides.pdf

• QAPI
o https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/QAPI/qapidefinition.html

• Resident rights
o Get to know the Ombudsman for the elderly in your region. Review resident rights with them.
o https://downloads.cms.gov/medicare/Your_Resident_Rights_and_Protections_section.pdf

• Rules, regulations and ethics programs
o CMS LTC Regulations.
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/GuidanceforLawsAndRegulations/Nursing-Homes.html
o Watch for updated regulations effective Nov. 28, 2018. Here is a summary of the proposed regs in each phase.
https://www.mellettepc.com/client-advisory/2016/10/19/cms-publishes-final-rules-nursing-facility-requirements-participation-medicare-medicaid/

• Ensure you receive safety training from your facility including policies related to:
o “TO DO” – Train on evacuations, fire safety, missing resident, active shooter, oxygen safety, etc.

• Person centered care and culture change
o https://www.pioneernetwork.net/resource-library/resource-libraryengaging-staff-individualizing-care/

• Cultural sensitivity training
o http://www.providermagazine.com/archives/2014_Archives/Pages/1014/Cultural-Competence-Bringing-It-Home.aspx

• HIPAA
o https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/HIPAAPrivacyandSecurity.pdf

• Infection control
o https://www.cdc.gov/HandHygiene/index.html
o https://www.hcanj.org/files/2013/10/Infection-Prevention-and-Control-Overview-of-New-CMS-Rules-and-Survey-Process-by-Pamela-Scarborough.pdf

• Behavioral health
o http://ltcombudsman.org/uploads/files/support/Wehry-resource-Im-Glad-You-Asked.pdf
o http://ltcombudsman.org/uploads/files/support/MH-Mod3-PPT.pdf

• Sexuality
o http://ltcombudsman.org/uploads/files/support/sexuality-presentation-2nd-addition_0.pdf

• Suicide precautions
o http://www.mcknights.com/the-world-according-to-dr-el/suicide-risk-in-ltc-effective-protocols-may-not-be-what-you-think/article/306651/

• Trauma informed care
o http://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/trauma-informed-care-in-social-work/

• Substance abuse
o http://www.caringfortheages.com/article/S1526-4114(10)60248-X/pdf

• Death, Funeral Planning, Grief, Loss and Bereavement
o http://fcai.fortboise.org/pubs.html 
o https://www.alzinfo.org/articles/bereavement-and-grief/

• Medicare and Medicaid
o https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/ltss/institutional/nursing/index.html
o https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care.html
o https://www.medicarerights.org/fliers/Medicare-Advantage/Differences-Between-OM-and-MA.pdf?nrd=1
o http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Medical/Medicaid/MedicaidParticipants/Medicare-MedicaidCoordinatedPlan/tabid/2538/Default.aspx

• PASARR
o http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Medical/MedicaidCHIP/PASRR%20FAQ.pdf

• Discharge Planning
o https://www.slideshare.net/GlendaTHynesRNRACCT/exceptional-snf-discharge-planning

• Advanced Care Planning
o http://www.honoringchoicesidaho.org/

• Comprehensive care planning
o https://www.aanac.org/Today-in-Long-Term-Care/post/baseline-care-plans-how-nacs-can-prepare/2017-07-26

• Documentation
o http://www.pacahpa.org/Education/DocumentationGuidelinesforSkilledCarePACAH.pdf

2021 Agenda

Sample Workshop Agenda – Coming soon!

Wednesday, March 31st Zoom Webinar

Listed rates include lunch and snack break and handouts.

$ 99/person

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