In the dynamic and demanding environment of SNFs/NFs, accurate and comprehensive documentation is paramount. This presentation is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential skills and knowledge needed to create supportive and thorough documentation to support the presence of an effective infection prevention and control system within the SNF. Participants will be equipped to navigate the complexities of documenting to support systems and processes in place for the prevention, identification, ongoing surveillance and reporting of infections. Leave with a solid understanding of the regulatory landscape, enhanced communication skills, and practical strategies for creating comprehensive and supportive documentation. This presentation aims to empower healthcare professionals in SNFs/NFs to provide the highest quality of care while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of their documentation.
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will be able to recognize and articulate the key elements necessary for comprehensive and supportive documentation for the presence of an effective infection prevention and control system.
2. Participants will recognize the implications of incomplete or inaccurate documentation on care planning, quality of care, accurate reimbursement and ensuring regulatory compliance.
3. Participants will develop effective communication skills for documentation strategies to support ongoing monitoring and adherence to compliance with infection control practices, including but not limited to hand hygiene, isolation practices, appropriate use of PPE.
Target Audience:
Nursing staff, DONs, IPCO, Compliance
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2:30 pm - 4 pm EST
15 min Understand the importance of documentation and identify specific elements that should be included in documentation of infection surveillance and monitoring practices to prevent and manage infection in the SNF.
15 min Explore effective communication techniques and strategies for documenting the identification of infections and the specific intervention to mange and prevent the spread of infections within the SNF
15 min Understand the implications of incomplete or inaccurate documentation on care planning, quality of care,
and regulatory compliance.
15 min Review case studies to apply principles learned and explore processes to enhance documentation accuracy and efficiency.
Additional time available for questions & answers.
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Christine Twombly, RN-BC, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, HCRM, CHC
Christine is a clinical consultant with Proactive Medical Review and Consulting. Ms. Twombly is a certified gerontological nurse, a certified resident assessment coordinator (RAC-CT), a certified AANAC master teacher for both the RAC-CT and RAC-CTA certifications, a health care risk manager (LHRM), and is certified in healthcare compliance (CHC). Christine has more than 28 years of experience in post-acute care, including many years of hands-on experience with MDS assessments and related care planning. She has worked under Medicare PPS for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) since its inception and has a strong working knowledge of PDPM for Medicare as well as RUGS for Medicaid CMI. She has extensive experience working with SNFs to conduct Medicare documentation and billing compliance assessments and providing assistance with third-party medical review and the appeals process.
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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.
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How Much Does It Cost?
Individual Webinar Registration Fee:
Members, early $55 per person
Non Members, early, $110 per person
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