HEALTHCARE ACADEMY CONTINUING EDUCATION WEBINAR
Free Live CE Webinar
COVID-19 and Beyond:
Survey and
Regulatory Implications
WED, FEBRUARY 24, 2021
1 PM CDT / 2 PM EDT
Speakers (see bios below): David Gifford, MD, MPH, Rebecca K. Coffin, JD, Linda Shubert, MSN, RN
Cost: Free
Online Event
Description
The current environment requires nursing homes to continue to shift and adjust infection control protocols. Infection control preparedness and prevention needs to extend beyond COVID-19 in the long-term care setting and awareness of current trends in CMS surveys relevant to infection control and regulatory implications is crucial. This educational activity will explore how ongoing staff education and competency provide the foundation for these efforts and how to develop an action plan when surveys result in citations.
Target Audience
CEOs, COOs, CNOs, Clinical and Regulatory Executives, Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Infection Preventionist
Continuing Education Information
Learning Objectives
1. Identify two (2) trends in CMS surveys relevant to infection control.
2. Select two (2) criteria used to determine facility appeal when cited for infection control issues.
3. Select two (2) indications that support need for infection control education and competency beyond COVID-19.
ANCC Accreditation and Continuing Education
This course is 1.0 contact hour of continuing education for nurses (ANCC). Healthcare Academy is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
NAB/NCERS Accreditation and Continuing Education
This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1.0 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval #20220210-1-A73230-DL.
Certificate of Participation
Attendees will receive an email 1-hour post-webinar with a link to access the evaluation to fill and submit to receive continuing education credit. Questions regarding this process, please contact Kaitlyn Braun at [email protected].
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. David Gifford, MD, MPH
David Gifford, MD, MPH, is a geriatrician who currently serves as Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs at the American Health Care Association (AHCA). He helped create the Quality Department at AHCA, which assists providers in their quality improvement efforts and works with administration officials on regulations and policies impacting the profession. Dr. Gifford serves on the Board of the Baldrige Foundation. He also chairs the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs Geriatric and Gerontology Advisory Committee, a congressional chartered committee to advise the U.S. Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs and Congress on geriatric services for veterans.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Rebecca K. Coffin, JD
Rebecca K. Coffin is a Partner with the law firm of Voigt, Rodè, Boxeth & Coffin, practicing in health law including accounts receivable, regulatory compliance and HIPAA compliance. Ms. Coffin represents providers on nursing home and home care licensing including change of ownership and bed relocation transactions. Ms. Coffin also practices in employment law and advises clients on a variety of employment and labor issues. She currently represents a number of nursing homes, home care agencies and housing with services providers.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Linda Shubert, MSN, RN
Linda Shubert, MSN, RN, has 34 years of nursing experience, working with the senior adult population across rehabilitation, home health, geriatric case management, acute care, and long-term care settings. She has been with HCA since 2018, leading the development of eLearning courses and digital competencies.
