Upcoming education: Digital Convention, MDS 101 and 201 and Winter Quarterly
IHCA 2021 Digital Convention | On-demand now through Nov. 30
IHCA’s 2021 Digital Convention, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc., provides on-demand access to 12 popular sessions from IHCA’s 2021 in-person convention. Session topics include behavioral health, abuse prevention strategies, dementia, workforce, leadership and more.
This digital event is approved for up to 16.0 CEUs for all disciplines. Click here to register.
MDS 101: Introduction to the MDS 3.0 | Nov. 17
During this in-person educational event, participants will gain skills and knowledge that will help them understand how to accurately complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0, become familiar with the documentation required for the assessment, understand how the MDS can impact Quality Measures and how to use the RAI manual.
Participants can attend one or both MDS classes, but must sign up for MDS 101 and 201 individually as there is a separate registration fee for each class.
This in-person event is approved for 5.5 CEUs for social services staff, nurses and administrators. Click here to register.
MDS 201: Additional MDS 3.0 Training | Nov. 18
In this in-person class, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to accurately identify, understand and schedule various MDS 3.0 assessments and understand the CAA process, including triggers and the care plan requirements. The course will cover coding of Prospective Payment System (PPS) assessments and review the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) classification payment system. The MDS 201 education will provide additional focus on Section GG coding, review requirements for CAAs, timing for OBRA and PPS assessments and resident-centered care plans.
Participants can attend one or both MDS classes, but must sign up for MDS 101 and 201 individually as there is a separate registration fee for each class.
This in-person event is approved for 5.5 CEUs for social services staff, nurses and administrators. Click here to register.
Winter Quarterly Education Conference | Dec. 8
Join IHCA for its in-person Winter Quarterly Education Conference, sponsored by Assisted Living Partners, on Dec. 8 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Johnston.
The conference will include a general session that features an update on the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and the three breakout sessions will cover timely topics, including the Provider Relief Fund, reducing antipsychotic drug use, advanced directives, death and suicides in assisted living, chronic wounds, staffing agency contracts, tenant assessments and more.
This in-person event is approved for 5.5 CEUs for social services staff, nurses, department heads, nursing facility administrators and assisted living managers. Click here to register.
Education registration reminder
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