Wednesday, March 8, 2023 @ 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Description:
In this webinar, the Department of Health (DOH) will provide clarification on topics of interest identified by nursing facilities related to the new PA state nursing facility licensure regulations effective in 2023. Expectations related to documentation of compliance will be presented, including requirements for staffing ratios, reports to the governing body, admission requirements, and employee hiring and orientation. A review of TB testing requirements and resident involvement in developing policies for Resident Rights will also be provided. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the webinar.
Objectives:
- Ascertain what needs to be documented to demonstrate compliance with various requirements of new state nursing facility licensure regulations
- Understand the intended benefits to residents in incorporating their involvement in appropriate areas of compliance (such as policies on Resident Rights and the Facility Assessment)
- Identify steps an individual facility should take in order to prepare for implementation of the new regulatory requirements
Presenter: Susan Williamson
1.5 CEUs
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