QMs: Increased ADL Help, Ability to Move Worsened & Improvement in Function

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April 22, 2020 Webinar begins at  2:30 PM - 3:45 PM (est)

Learning Objectives

1. Describe how the increased need in ADL help, ability to move independently worsened, and improvement in function quality measures are calculated and impact the Five-Star Quality Rating score

2. Describe best practices for improving and monitoring your quality measures in the area of increased need for ADL help, ability to move independently worsened, and improvement in function and impacting Five-Star Quality Rating score

3. Describe a process for establishing priority QAPI goals and actions to improve communication of changes in ADL status

Course Content

• 30 minutes Review of the increased need in ADL help, ability to move independently worsened, and Improvement in function measures and impact on 5-Star Rating
• o Percent of residents with increased ADL help, mobility decline, and improved function
• o Percent of residents with ability to move independently worsened
• o How to calculate increased ADL help, mobility decline, and improved function in the 5-Star Rating system
• o The importance of coding accuracy with late loss ADLs and communication of changes in ADL status
• 20 minutes Best practices related to monitoring for resident changes in ADL status and appropriate action with decline
• 20 minutes Developing a QAPI plan based on increased ADL help, mobility decline, and improved function data analysis
• * PIP Team
• * Establishing goals for implementation
• * Identification of tools for evaluating and monitoring compliance
• * Plan for monitoring compliance
• * Implementation of changes that will result in 5-Star improvement
• 5 minutes Closing Comments/ Q&A

Target Audience: Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Nurse Managers, Nursing Home Administrators, Nursing staff and leaders, Quality Assurance Director, Social Services, Rehabilitation services

Instructional Level: Intermediate Contact Hours: 1.5

Presented By:

Shelly Maffia, MSN, MBA, RN, LNHA, QCP

Director of Regulatory Services for Proactive Medical Review & Consulting, with over 15 years of leadership and consulting experience, Shelly has held positions as DON, NHA, Corporate Nurse Consultant, and Training Positions. Currently Shelly provides consultation on regulatory compliance to nursing facilities in multiple states. Her expertise includes developing clinical training tools, policies, procedures, protocols and training programs on systems, processes and best practices. Shelly is also a QAPI Certified Professional (QCP) through the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators.

Registration fee:

Members: $55 per person

Nonmember: $110 per person

Continuing Education

The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities is an approved provider of continuing education by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, #5-0002.  To receive the 1.15 contact hours, you must complete the entire program. Certificates may be printed once the program evaluation is submitted. Disclaimer Statement: The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual continuing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made in writing and emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 502-425-3431. Cancellations by phone will not be accepted. Cancellations received no later than March 11 will receive a full refund. Cancellations received between March 11  to March 17  will receive a refund of 1/2. Registrants who do not attend or who do not complete the full seminar will not receive a refund unless prior written notice is given to the KAHCF office.