NCHCFA FIVE-WEEK WEBINAR SERIES OVERVIEW

Essential Guide to Responding to an Immediate Jeopardy

Begins on October 14
All sessions are from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. 

This five-week intensive series offers long-term care professionals an in-depth understanding of the regulatory requirements and process involved when an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) has been cited. Tips and strategies will be shared for writing an IJ Removal Plan and subsequent PoC, and for preparing for the IJ removal and revisit surveys that will follow. Sessions three through five will focus on the most commonly cited IJ issues: Abuse, Infection Control, and Accidents/Incidents with best practices for risk reduction in these areas.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Administrators, Directors of Nursing, Nursing Leadership, QA Directors, Compliance Staff, and Department Heads

PRESENTED BY

  • Janine Lehman, RN, RAC-CT, CLN, Director of Clinical and Legal Nurse Consulting, Proactive LTC Consulting
  • Shelly Maffia, RN, MSN, MBA, LNHA, QCP, CHC, CLNC, CPC, Vice President of Quality and Compliance, Proactive LTC Consulting

DATES AND DESCRIPTIONS

October 14 - Writing the IJ Removal Plan

Discover critical components and timeframes for an IJ Removal Plan that will improve the likelihood of survey agency approval, as well as, expedite the IJ removal survey revisit process. Vital information for developing an IJ removal plan to prove past jeopardy will also be explored.

October 21 - Preparing for the IJ Revisit and the Plan of Correction

Dive into preparing for the IJ revisit, developing a credible and compliant Plan of Correction (PoC), organizing supporting evidence, and demonstrating lasting systemic change. Learn practical strategies to avoid common pitfalls, ensure survey readiness, and build confidence that your facility is prepared to successfully close out the Immediate Jeopardy.

October 28 - Addressing IJs Related to Abuse

This presentation will focus on the essential components of an Immediate Jeopardy Removal Plan for deficiencies cited for Abuse. Critical components and timeframes of Abuse IJ Removal will be discussed with actual deficiency examples. The attendee will become aware of vital information for developing an IJ Removal Plan to prove Past Jeopardy.

November 4 - Addressing IJs Related to Infection Control

Focus on the essential components of an Immediate Jeopardy Removal Plan for deficiencies cited for Infection Control. Critical components and timeframes of Infection Control IJ Removal will be discussed with actual deficiency examples and practical guidance to improve compliance.

November 11 - Addressing IJs Related to Accidents/Incidents

Explore essential components of an Immediate Jeopardy Removal Plan for deficiencies cited for Accidents and Incidents. Critical components and timeframes of Accident/Incident IJ Removal will be discussed with actual deficiency examples. The attendee will become aware of vital information for developing an Accident/Incident IJ Removal Plan to prove Past Jeopardy.

COST

  • Member Price
    • $85 per session
    • $375 for all six webinars
  • Non-Member Price
    • $215 per session
    • $1,025 for all six webinars

CEU INFORMATION

  • Administrators
    • Each session is approved for 1 hour of continuing education from the NAB through Proactive LTC Consulting.
    • NC Nursing Home Administrators can earn up to 1 hour of continuing education. The North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association is a Registered Sponsor of continuing education with the NC State Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators. Comments regarding the Registered Sponsor Course may be addressed to: NCBENHA, 3733 National Drive, Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27612.
  • Nurses
    • Each session is approved for 1 hour of continuing education by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KYBON).