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Reducing Risks Related to Competent Nursing Staff

10/8/2024







In this session, we will delve into the critical issue of competent nursing staff in nursing homes. We'll explore strategies to prevent nurse competency related citations. Learn how to assess nursing staff competency to prevent competency related immediate jeopardy citations.

Learning Objectives
1. Understand the regulatory requirements related to competent nursing staff.
2. Identify common risk areas related to competent nursing staff.
3. Learn effective strategies for appropriately assessing nursing staff competency
4. Review recent immediate jeopardy situations related to competent nursing staff for real-world insights.

Target Audience:
Directors of Nursing, Nursing Leadership, QA Directors, Compliance Staff, Department Heads, Nursing Home Administrators



2:30 pm - 4 pm EST

15 min: Overview of nursing staff competency regulatory requirements
15 min: Review of Immediate Jeopardy Cases related to competent nursing staff with key takeaways and best practices
15 min: Assessing competency of nursing staff.
15 min: Competent nursing staff citation prevention strategies

Additional time available for questions & answers.
Shelly Maffia, MSN, MBA, RN, LNHA, QCP, CHC, CLNC, CPC Director of Regulatory Services

Shelly Maffia is a Registered Nurse and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with experience serving as an Administrator, Director of Nursing, and as a multi-site Corporate Nurse Consultant. She holds AAPACN's QAPI Certified Professional (QCP) credential, is certified in healthcare compliance through the Healthcare Compliance Association (HCCA) and is an Infection Preventionist. She presents extensively on LTC clinical, regulatory, and compliance matters.

One (1.0) contact hours each session; Nursing Home Administrators - NAB approved through Proactive LTC Consulting. Ohio Nurses may use this approval toward their licensure renewal.

To earn CE, attendee must log in on time and attend entire program.


How Much Does It Cost?

Individual Webinar Registration Fee:
Members, early $55 per person
Non Members, early, $110 per person



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