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Long-term care leadership in the COVID-19 era:
Navigating the "new normal"
People who choose a life of caring — and the organizations and communities they serve — deserve a special kind of support.
Presented by:
Scott Heichel, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, CIC, QCP, and Director of Clinical Reimbursement for LeaderStat
On March 13, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) directed nursing homes to significantly restrict visitors and nonessential personnel and to restrict communal activities inside nursing homes. CMS implemented these measures to protect seniors, a population that is highly vulnerable to complications associated with COVID-19.
In the following weeks, states ramped up social distancing by introducing shelter in place orders. These measures have helped to slow the spread of COVID-19 infections.
Almost two months later, after weeks of social distancing, states, under the direction of their governors, are beginning to reopen. And while the governor can reopen salons, bowling alleys, and other non-essential places of business, only CMS or a federal mandate can lift the restrictions placed on skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). At this time, it is unclear when this will happen or how it will happen. It is unclear if the restrictions will be lifted all at once, or if they will be lifted on a regional or state-by-state basis.
As communities begin to reopen, SNFs will need to prepare for new challenges. This webinar will provide long-term care leaders with practical guidance for navigating these new challenges, including:
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Recorded Oct 23, 2018
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Director of Clinical Reimbursement for LeaderStat
Scott Heichel, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, CIC, QCP, and Director of Clinical Reimbursement for LeaderStat brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience and is recognized for his expertise in the Residential Assessment Instrument (RAI) process and clinical reimbursement. Scott’s consulting work includes performing Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement reviews and educational programs for skilled nursing facilities and multi-facility operators. Scott has experience in and has testified as an expert witness in a large Medicare dispute case. He has also assisted in Corporate Integrity Audits and corporate compliance reviews. Scott is a member of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination (AANAC’s) Expert Advisory Panel, has been recognized as a Master Teacher through AANAC for their RAC-CT MDS certification courses, and sits on the board as the President of the Ohio Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (OANAC).
People who choose a life of caring — and the organizations and communities they serve — deserve a special kind of support. So we help them to care smarter. Liberating them to focus on the people they serve. Providing solutions that make work flow, integrate insights, and update effortlessly.
People who choose a life of caring — and the organizations and communities they serve — deserve a special kind of support. So we help them to care smarter. Liberating them to focus on the people they serve. Providing solutions that make work flow, integrate insights, and update effortlessly.
WellSky is a technology company advancing human wellness worldwide. Our software and professional services address the continuum of health and social care — helping businesses, organizations, and communities solve tough challenges, improve collaboration for growth, and achieve better outcomes through predictive insights. People who choose a life of caring — and the organizations and communities they serve — deserve a special kind of support. So we help them to care smarter. Liberating them to focus on the people they serve. Providing solutions that make work flow, integrate insights, and update effortlessly. So they're able to anticipate — and exponentially increase — the impact of care. Informed by more than 30 years of providing software and expertise, our purpose is to empower care heroes with technology for good, so that together, we can realize care’s potential and maintain a healthy, flourishing world.
People who choose a life of caring — and the organizations and communities they serve — deserve a special kind of support. So we help them to care smarter. Liberating them to focus on the people they serve. Providing solutions that make work flow, integrate insights, and update effortlessly. So they're able to anticipate — and exponentially increase — the impact of care.
People who choose a life of caring — and the organizations and communities they serve — deserve a special kind of support. So we help them to care smarter. Liberating them to focus on the people they serve. Providing solutions that make work flow, integrate insights, and update effortlessly. So they're able to anticipate — and exponentially increase — the impact of care.
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