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PHCA hosts a number of opportunities to earn continuing education credits throughout the year via monthly webinars and in-person learning sessions.
EARNING CEU CREDITS
Unless otherwise specified, only PHCA members may earn CEU credits by attending our monthly webinars – this is a “member-only” benefit. Future PHCA members may register to attend our webinars but will not receive a continuing education credit for their participation.
To learn more about becoming a PHCA member, click here.
Not eligible for CEU credit Hosted by AHCA/NCAL Featuring Dr. Deborah Birx Join medical expert and immunologist Dr. Deborah Birx to discuss Omicron-specific boosters, Evusheld, Paxlovid, and Monkeypox to help all our communities move from surviving to thriving. A fact sheet will be available following all three events. September 27 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. September […]
CEUs - 1 CEU for SNF, AL/PC From fluctuating prices to material and shipping obstacles disrupting our procurement and budgets, the senior care foodservice industry has been dealing with a whole new wave of supply chain challenges. This presentation explores how we can achieve a more streamlined and predictable procurement process powered by Artificial Intelligence […]
CEUs - 1 CEU for SNF, AL/PC The speaker will outline the most current top eight areas leaders need to know to enhance quality of care and improve efficiencies and preserve/progress financial integrity and operational performance. This session will empower learners to prioritize responsibilities, assess systems refinement and meet stakeholder needs while upholding the commitment […]
Not eligible for CEU credit. The goal of the PA LTC Learning Network is to offer education for nursing homes and special populations to take back their organization with the objective of improving their quality indicators as part of the QIP. The tentative October webinar schedule for the PA LTC Learning Network can be found here. […]
CEUs - 1 CEU for SNF This session will explain the updates to the staffing portion of the CMS Five-Star rating, including what new information is required to be reported, updates to how the star rating is calculated, and impact on overall Five-Star rating. We will provide examples of financial impacts of the Five-Star rating, […]
Not eligible for CEU credit. The goal of the PA LTC Learning Network is to offer education for nursing homes and special populations to take back their organization with the objective of improving their quality indicators as part of the QIP. The tentative October webinar schedule for the PA LTC Learning Network can be found here. […]
CEUs - 1 CEU for SNF, AL/PC After the Wayfair Decision in June of 2018, all states which have Sales Taxes have put some thresholds in place and are now beginning to reach out with Nexus Questionnaires in efforts to discover non-compliant businesses. Don’t be caught unaware. This session will provide information your entity may […]
CEUs - 1 CEU for SNF In March 2021, CMS made changes to Appendix Z in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Facilities must enhance their emergency preparedness programs to be prepared for natural disasters and pandemics/epidemics. To register, click here.
Not eligible for CEU credit. The goal of the PA LTC Learning Network is to offer education for nursing homes and special populations to take back their organization with the objective of improving their quality indicators as part of the QIP. The tentative October webinar schedule for the PA LTC Learning Network can be found […]
This program will provide you with insight and practical advice needed to address and overcome some of the common problems encountered in Community HealthChoices Contracting. The course will address issues that arise during negotiation including how claims payment will work; assuring that ancillary providers are in network; and assuring your residents receive the necessary services […]
CEUs - 1.5 CEUs for SNF PA DOH has regulation changes to begin in 2023, aligning with CMS' Requirements of Participation. An overview of the changes will be presented and information will be provided as to how to obtain the latest updates from the PA Bulletin. Learning Objectives: 1. Gain insight into the changes 2. […]
CEUs - 1 CEU for SNF We know the COVID-19 pandemic historical impact on our Pennsylvania and nation’s nursing homes. Using analysis of the most recent reimbursement, Five-Star, PBJ Staffing, and Covid-filings data, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) will look forward to 2022-close and 2023 to highlight the cost of care and other operations in Pennsylvania and […]
The transitioning population is vulnerable to costly and complex readmissions, often extended from critical medication errors. Providing an extra layer of support for individuals who are leaving your care setting by collaborating with an at-home pharmacy during the active transition process can strengthen your discharge team, increase your quality metrics, and improve the quality of […]
Rescheduled from 10/4 To register, click here. This webinar will be presented by Lisa Bellis, ARM, CSM, CIC, CRIS, Director of Risk Management & Loss Control Services with Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley, LP. Slips, trips and falls are a common problem and a key driver of workplace losses across all industry types. In […]
This webinar will be presented by Tim Ward, Director of Advocacy and Government Relations at PHCA. As the 2021-22 legislative session comes to a close, the advocacy efforts of our industry proved critical in the fight for a more favorable operating environment for providers and frontline caregivers. Over the past two years, PHCA has worked […]
Improving antibiotic usage among nursing homes has become a national priority. According to the CDC, antibiotics are among the most frequently prescribed medication in nursing facilities – reports indicate 6-10% of residents receive antibiotics on any given day. However, 40-75% of those prescribed antibiotics may be unnecessary or inappropriate, causing risk of serious Gastrointestinal infections […]
In this webinar, we will describe the new 70% Accountability Requirement that results from the Medicaid nursing home funding increase in the 2022-2023 state budget. Specifically, this requirement, which applies to full 12-month cost reports with reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2023, provides that nursing home providers must demonstrate that 70% of […]
CEUs - 1 CEU for SNF The last two years have provided significant learning opportunities in incident response, disaster recovery and business continuity. This session will analyze four case studies of cybersecurity breaches or business continuity situations from the last 18 months that had significant impact on businesses. We will explore lessons learned as a […]
Date/Time: Thursday, January 19 2023 @ 10am - 11am CEUs: 1 CEU Description: As an employer in health care affected by the pandemic, you may be eligible to receive a tax credit of up to $26,000 per employee. These are refundable payroll tax credits made possible by Congress revising the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax […]
Description: Recognizing caregivers tells the story of your culture, increases feelings of appreciation and connects employees to their work. As staffing shortages threaten quality of care, retaining your best caregivers becomes paramount. Healthcare communities need to increase worker well-being and resilience, improve retention, and maintain high standards. Workforce recognition, which goes beyond appreciation tactics, is […]
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