Arizona LeadingAge - Educational Opportunities

Educational Opportunities

Courses

Enforcement Action: What You Need to Know

October 3, 2023

9:00AM - 10:30AM

Location:

7550 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020

Join Arizona LeadingAge for this informative session on enforcement action taken by the Arizona Department of Health Services. This course addresses enforcement action trends within primarily assisted living communities and how to respond to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Nursing Care Institution Board of Administrators (NCIA) and Assisted Living Managers. We’ll discuss best practices that can be implemented in your setting to prevent enforcement action.
Target Audience: Executive Directors, Administrators, and Assisted Living Managers
Pricing: $39 Member/ $59 Non-Member
Continuing Education: 1.5 NCIA CEUs Available

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Refresher: Medication Management

October 5, 2023

8:30AM - 11:30AM

Location:

3877 N. 7th St. Ste. 280, Phoenix, AZ 85014

Join Arizona LeadingAge and PharmcareUSA for this informative medication refresher course. This course covers the basics of administering medication for health professionals passing medication in a nursing care institution. This course addresses appropriate medication administration and common mistakes made during the administration of medication. We’ll review the six rights of medication administration, documentation, common medication errors, and insulin management.
Target Audience: Executive Directors, Administrators, Assisted Living Managers, Director of Nursing, Nurse Leaders, and Caregivers
Pricing: $69 Member/ $99 Non-Member
Continuing Education: 3 NCIA CEUs Available

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Webinars

Upcoming Webinars:

MDS Mastermind: Insights for MDS Coding & Reimbursement Accuracy

This 8 week series that runs August - September 2023 and emphasizes skill building for serving effectively as the MDS/RAI Coordinator. New or seasoned MDS staff will improve mastery of the MDS and detailed coding implications for ensuring proper reimbursement, accurate Quality Measures, and survey preparedness.

Sessions will offer a refresher of critical MDS 3.0 concepts for those new to MDS, as well as expanded content targeting:

Overcoming common coding and documentation errors
Avoiding the most prevalent PDPM and Case Mix Index (CMI) missed opportunities
Preventing MDS related survey deficiencies and current medical review risks
Effective Person-Centered Care Planning
QM & SNF QRP Accuracy

Target Audience: Administrators, New or Experienced MDS Coordinators, Directors of Nursing, Nurse Leaders, PT, OT, ST, QA/QAPI Team Members, Corporate Staff

Pricing: $429 Member/ $569 Non-Member

Schedule:
Thursdays 9:30AM - 10:30AM

AUGUST 10: Ruling MDS 3.0 Assessment and Completion
AUGUST 17: Becoming an MDS Genius: Rooting out Common Coding Errors
AUGUST 24: Mastering Assessment and Reporting of Self-Care and Mobility
AUGUST 31: Becoming a CAA and Care Planning Maestro
SEPTEMBER 7: Achieving PDPM Success (Part 1)
SEPTEMBER 14: Achieving PDPM Success (Part 2)
SEPTEMBER 21: Expert Quality Measure Management
SEPTEMBER 28: Surmounting Survey & Audit Preparedness

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Caregiver Training Bridge Program

August 23 - August 24, 2023

Location:

3877 N. 7th St. Suite 280

Phoenix, AZ 85014

Application Criteria
Pre-requisite for the CNA/DCW-Caregiver Bridge program is to have a valid form of ID, and a valid CNA/DCW license in the state of Arizona, a valid fingerprint clearance card, and an Arizona food handler's card.
Bridge Training Program Structure
Application: Complete the event registration.
*Applications will be processed Monday - Friday 9 AM - 3 PM*
Step One: Submit the registration packet with additional documents.
Step Two: Attend, study, and complete the medication curriculum.
Step Three: Arizona LeadingAge will register the individual for the State Exam.
Step Four: Take the state exam and pass!

Members $150/Non-Members $225

Interested?

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Assisted Living Manager Training Program

September 18, 2023 - September 22, 2023

Location:

3877 N. 7th St. Suite 280

Phoenix, AZ 85014

Application Criteria
Pre-requisite for the Assisted Living Manager Training program is to have a valid form of ID, a copy of your Social Security card, an Arizona Caregiver Certificate obtained after August 2013 (unless you are licensed in Arizona as an MD, DO, RN, LPN, or Arizona Nursing Care Institution Administrator), a valid fingerprint clearance card, and a CPR/First Aid Card.
Bridge Training Program Structure
Application: Complete the event registration.
*Applications will be processed Monday - Friday 9 AM - 3 PM*
Step One: Submit the registration packet with additional documents.
Step Two: Attend, study, and complete the medication curriculum.
Step Three: Arizona LeadingAge will register the individual for the State Exam.
Step Four: Take the state exam and pass!

Members $399/Non-Members $650

Interested?

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Caregiver Training Program

Interested?

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Programs

Arizona LeadingAge - Fall Prevention & Recovery

The Arizona LeadingAge Fall Prevention & Training Program was built to provide comprehensive and ongoing education to aging services providers to comply with ARS 36-420.01.

Each module presents a deep-dive into fall prevention, specific department approaches to fall prevention, and fall recovery through powerpoints, resources, and a quiz.

After completion of the following modules with a quiz score at or greater than 75% with no more than two attempts an individual is eligible to attempt the final exam to receive a certificate.

Introduction to Fall Prevention

Choose the module that relates to your aging services setting

Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living Centers, Assisted Living Homes, or Adult Day Centers

Fall Recovery

Target Audience: Executive Directors, Administrators, Nurse Leaders, QAPI Team Members, Physical & Occupational Therapy, and Assisted Living Managers

Pricing:

Members: $200/ Non-Members: $300

Licensed Residential Homes Members: $75/ Licensed Residential Homes Non-Members: $100

Adult Day Center Members: $75/ Adult Day Center Non-Members: $100

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Arizona LeadingAge Education Headquarters

All On-Demand Webinars available at the Education Headquarters

On-Demand Webinars:

Hospital Transfers for AL: Understanding NEW Regulation

Join Arizona LeadingAge and Isaacson P.C. for this informative session on new requirements related to hospital transfers within an assisted living facility and an assisted living home. This session will be diving deep into the changes introduced by SB1157 that was passed in the 2023 Legislative Session. Attendees will gain an understanding of the new requirements and the documentation that must be provided to emergency services when a resident is transferring out of the facility for emergency medical services. Finally, attendees will be provided a resource to aid in regulatory compliance.

Target Audience: Executive Directors, Nurse Managers, Assisted Living Managers, and Caregivers
Continuing Education: 1 NCIA CEU
Pricing: Free for Members/ $30 Non-Member

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Fingerprinting: Understanding Updated Regulation

Join Arizona LeadingAge and Isaacson P.C for this informative session on fingerprint clearance cards. This session covers the recent changes and clarification on individuals who need to be fingerprinted in a nursing care institution. This session will dive into the administrative rules and discuss the impact of the HB2049 from the 2022 legislative session.
Target Audience: Executive Directors, Administrators, Assisted Living Managers, and Human Resource Directors

Session:

Members: $30/ Non-Members: $75

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RoP Interpretative Guidance Phases 2 & 3

On June 29, 2022, CMS released revised Long-Term Care surveyor guidance, including clarifications and technical corrections of Phase 2 guidance issued in 2017, new guidance for Phase 3 issued in 2019, and guidance on the new arbitration requirements which became effective September 2019. Surveyors will begin using this guidance to identify noncompliance on October 24, 2022. This four-part educational webinar will explain the updates and changes of the regulations and guidance. Attendees will be able to gain knowledge on developing actions plans for achieving compliance related to the updates and changes. Attendees will be able to ask questions to gain clarification from an expert in health law.
Target Audience: Administrators, Assisted Living Managers, Directors of Nursing, Nurse Managers, Nurses, and Clinical Leaders

Series:

Members Free/ Non-Members $60

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Liability Workshop: Understanding COVID-19's Impact

Arizona LeadingAge is offering a Liability Workshop to understand the newly passed liability protection legislation for businesses in Arizona.
The session will go over the new liability laws, specific required documentation, and best practices to protect your organization under the new Arizona law.

Members $30/Non-Members $75

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