Live Webinars
Live webinars for LTPAC nurses and IDT staff are hosted throughout the year, as important topics and regulatory changes arise. Led by AAPACN nurse experts and thought leaders in the industry, these timely discussions offer guidance and information you can trust to do your job correctly and efficiently.
Upcoming Live Webinars
Check back regularly for information on upcoming webinars.
- Data Speaks: CMS 5 Claim TPE and Industry Audit Trends
Members and Non-members: Free
Date: Dec. 6, 2023
Time: 2 pm ET, 1 pm CT, noon MT, 11 am PT
Duration: 60 minutes
Speakers: Dr. Kendall Brune, PhD, CHP, MBA, LNHA, FACHCA, Robert W. Lane, CNHA, FACHCA, Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, and Sherri Robbins, RN, BSN, CLNC, RAC-CTA, LNHAOn May 4, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a change request that Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) will perform a 5-claim probe and educate medical review on every skilled nursing facility (SNF) in their jurisdiction. The stated purpose of this widespread review was to lower the SNF improper payment rate. During this 60-minute webinar, the speakers will provide insight regarding industry trends, program integrity requirements, and methods for promoting community success upon audit and review.
After participating in this webinar, learners will be able to:
- Explain the intent of CMS 5 Claim Review
- Identify key areas of the MDS which communities should complete proactive review
- Utilize best practices for interdisciplinary team engagement in post review education
Data Speaks webinar series with American College of Health Care Administrators and Broad River Rehab.
- Keep Quality Measures Hot During the Five-Star Freeze
Members: Free | Non-members: $105
Continuing Education: 1.0 CE hour
Date: Dec. 13, 2023
Time: 2 pm ET, 1 pm CT, noon MT, 11 am PT
Duration: 60 minutes
Speaker: Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTAIn addition to the substantial MDS changes that occurred Oct. 1, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) also recently issued several changes to the MDS 3.0 Quality Measures (QMs) and the Five-Star Quality Rating System. During this 60-minute webinar, AAPACN Curriculum Development Specialist, Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, will delineate the changes to the MDS 3.0 QMs, discuss the timeline of the Five-Star freeze, and explain how nurse assessment coordinators and interdisciplinary teams can continue to monitor quality outcomes.
After participating in this webinar, learners will be able to:
• Recognize how the RAI User’s Manual version 1.18.11 update impacts various MDS 3.0 QMs, effective Oct. 1, 2023
• Identify which QMs are impacted by the Five-Star freeze and when the freeze will be lifted for each measure
• Construct a plan to monitor updated and new QMs during the freeze