Proactive Dynamic DON Webinar Series, Part 3: MDS/RAI Processes, Leadership, and Essential Resources for the DON

June 6, 2024 | 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. CST

Register for Full Webinar Series

Location: Virtual

Content: This session will focus on how the DON can effectively oversee the RAI/MDS processes to ensure accuracy of assessments, care planning, Medicare reimbursement and resident outcomes, and will discuss the leadership and management skills and essential resources for the DON.

Objectives: At the completion of the training, the participant will be able to: 

1. Identify considerations to ensure effective MDS/RAI processes
2. Describe the importance and impact of the MDS and supportive documentation for Medicare reimbursement 
3. Apply leadership principles to effectively lead and manage the nursing team
4. Implement strategies for time and workload management including effective planning and delegation
5. Identify the CMS regulatory resource locations for Appendix PP, the RAI, QM, QRP, and 5 Star manuals
   

Audience: This training is appropriate for nurse leaders including new or experienced directors of nursing, assistant directors of nursing, charge nurses, unit managers, staff interested in serving in a permanent or interim director of nursing role, administrators, and corporate staff in nursing facilities and assisted living communities.

Speaker: Janine Lehman, RN, RAC-CT, CLNC, Director of Legal Nurse Consulting, Proactive Long-Term Care Consulting

Facilitator: Connie Knorr, RN, BSN, Curriculum Development and Learning Manager

Format: Virtual only. An internet connection is required. NHCA uses Zoom as the webinar platform. You may participate from any computer and most mobile devices that have internet access. However, to receive full credit, you must be logged into the Zoom app through your computer or mobile device. Visit zoom.us/test to test if your computer is ready for a Zoom session and to download the latest application. The audio portion of this webinar is run through the computer rather than a phone line. A computer with external speakers or headset is needed; a microphone and/or webcam is required. Questions for the instructor can be asked through chat and Q&A functions in the Zoom app. If you need technical assistance, please call 402-435-3551 or email [email protected]. 

Registration Information: Registration includes part three of a three-part webinar series. If you wish to confirm your registration, call the NHCA office at 402-435-3551. 

CE Credit: Two hours of continuing education are available for attending this webinar. Please defer to your licensing board or agency to ensure courses taken meet your license requirements.

Handouts: Prior to the program, registrants will receive an email with links to view the handouts. Webinar recordings will be made available following the completion of the series.

Evaluations: Please provide feedback on the course by completing the evaluation. A link to the online evaluation will be emailed to registrants.

Cancellation Policy: Substitution, cancellation, and refund policies can be found at this link.

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