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Initial Phase One - satisfies the initial 8HR requirement - For All Provider Types - Curriculum Revised Feb2019 Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate 8.5 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 5.5 Contact Hr(s) CE Approval Statements:
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Summary: This curriculum provides six (6) programs produced by TAHCH & HCIN to specifically satisfy TX §558.259( c ), the Initial 8 hour training requirement prior to designation as a new administrator or alternate administrator. This curriculum is applicable to all HCSSA license types. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[c][1]information on the licensing standards for an agency [Program 3131] §558.259[c][2]information on the state and federal laws applicable to an agency [Programs 3130,3131,3142,3143,1354], including: §558.259[c][2](A)Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 142, Home and Community Support Services, and Chapter 250, Nurse Aide Registry and Criminal History Checks of Employees and Applicants for Employment in Certain Facilities Serving the Elderly or Persons with Disabilities §558.259[c][2](B)Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 102, Rights of the Elderly §558.259[c][2](C)Americans with Disabilities Act §558.259[c][2](D)Civil Rights Act of 1991 §558.259[c][2](E)Rehabilitation Act of 1993 §558.259[c][2](F)Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 §558.259[c][2](G)Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements Curriculum Description: This curriculum provides six (6) programs produced by TAHC & HCIN to address TX §558.259( c ), satisfying the Initial 8 hour training requirement prior to designation as a new administrator or alternate administrator. It provides 8.5 hours of credit; new administrators receive even more useful information than is required by the minimum standard of the regulation through this high-quality TAHCH & HCIN training. Each new administrator & alternate administrator candidate must subscribe individually to this curriculum. A subscription provides sixty (60) days of program access. Programs can be viewed 24/7, from home or office, unlimited times prior to the subscription expiration. Successful completion of an online post-test generates a printable certificate displaying the registered individual's name, program title & number along with the specific regulatory citation and date of completion. PROGRAMs INCLUDED IN THIS INITIAL PHASE ONE CURRICULUM: [3130] Navigating and Understanding the Importance of Employment Law
Melissa Judd Shareholder with Littler Mendelson, is an ardent advocate, offers candid advice, and helps devise business-oriented solutions to maximize positive results and mitigate risk for her clients. Melissa represents and counsels management clients in connection with a wide array of labor and employment matters arising under federal and state laws. She provides advice to her clients regarding best employment practices and on various employment concerns to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with federal, state, or local laws, including resolving wage-and-hour concerns and conducting effective investigations related to employee misconduct or allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. [3131] HCSSA Regulatory Compliance for Administrators [Nov2018]
An extensive 2-part presentation of Texas Chapter 97 Licensing Standards for Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs). Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education Part 1: 1.5 Clock Hr(s) Part 2: 2.0 Clock Hr(s) Total : 3.5 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses Part 1: 1.5 Contact Hr(s) Part 2: 2.0 Contact Hr(s) Total : 3.5 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 11.12.2020 CE Approval Statements:
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[c][1]information on the licensing standards for an agency §558.259[c][2]information on the state and federal laws applicable to an agency, including: §558.259[c][2][A]the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 142, Home and Community Support Services, and Chapter 250, Nurse Aide Registry and Criminal History Checks of Employees and Applicants for Employment in Certain Facilities Serving the Elderly or Persons with Disabilities §558.259[c][2][B]the Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 102, Rights of the Elderly §558.259[c][2](C)Americans with Disabilities Act §558.259[c][2][G]the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements §558.259[d][2]legal issues regarding advance directives §558.259[d][3]client rights, including the right to confidentiality §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.259[d][5]complaint investigation and resolution Program Description: This is rich-media capture of an interactive presentation of Texas Chapter 97 Licensing Standards for Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs), which reviews required topics such as the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 142, and its intent as it relates to HCSSA licensing standards that must be met by an administrator or alternate administrator. This presentation covers the administrator’s responsibilities related to: advance directives client rights complaints other state and federal statutes and regulations such as: Chapter 250 Nurse Aide Registry Criminal History Checks of Employees Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 102, Rights of the Elderly Revised rule changes policy interpretation application of the regulations by surveyors for compliance Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively participate in the learning activity and apply the Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSA) licensure regulations successfully to their daily practice. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Rachel Hammon,BSN, RN, Executive Director for TAHC&H / Marissa Machado, Chief Operating Officer for TAHC&H About the Presenter: Rachel Hammon received her Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Texas in Austin. She has 23 years of experience in nursing with 19 years’ experience in the home health industry. During her employment with a home health agency, she served in many roles, which gave her a diverse knowledge of the industry. At the Texas Association for Home Care and Hospice Rachel assisted member agencies with compliance with state and federal laws, served as a liaison with state and federal government officials and on the Nurse Practice Advisory Committee for the Board of Nurse Examiners. As the Executive Director, Rachel is responsible for implementing the mission of the association which is to advocate for ethical practices, quality, and economic viability of licensed providers of home and community support services in Texas. As part of that advocacy she routinely works with legislators and state agency staff on legislation and policy that affects the home care industry. About the Presenter: Marissa Flores Machado is Chief Operation Officer at TAHC&H. Her work experience in the health home and hospice industry began in 1981. With over 35 years’ of industry experience she recently worked at DataLogic Software, Inc., an HHSC EVV Vendor, as their Compliance Director. Her previous work experience was at the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) where she credentialed and licensed HCSSAs; and before that she worked at Girling Health Care, Inc. in various corporate positions ensuring safety and compliance. [2249] Introduction to DADS Regulatory Responsibility & The Regulatory Survey Process An introduction to DADS regulatory responsibilities, the survey process, QAPI, IRoD, enforcement actions and civil money penalties...perfect for new agency administrators and start-ups. Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Initial Education 0.75 Clock Hrs CE Approval Statements:
Refresh your memory, get up to date with recent developments and identify strategies to mitigate your risks. Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.0 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 11.13.2020 Social Worker 1.0 CEU CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets initial education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[c][2]information on the state and federal laws applicable to an agency §558.260[a][7]financial management This program covers a variety of topics to provide administrators with knowledge and tools to improve their financial oversight responsibilities. Topics include: cash management techniques for home care banking relationships use and control of bank accounts employer implications of health care reform compliance dates small vs. large employer penalties employer subsidies tax credits required disclosures TAHCH Faculty/Presenter: Sheldon J. Berman About the Presenter: Sheldon J. Berman, CPA, CVA, Principal, Simione Consultants, LLC. Shelly Berman is a Principal for Simione Consultants and is responsible for the firm’s Merger & Acquisition Department which includes the supervision and review of merger & acquisition activity for home care, hospice and private duty providers. Shelly has extensive expertise in the valuations of health care and in particular home health care including, but not limited to, providers of skilled nursing and rehabilitation, home infusion, respiratory, hospice, private duty and medical equipment suppliers. These companies include all auspices of the health care industry. He has performed valuation assignments including merger & acquisition appraisals, sales and divestitures, fairness opinions, shareholder transactions, litigation support and appeared as an expert witness in court proceedings. [PKG_PH1] Initial Phase One Curriculum [8HRs] for New Administrators and Alternates - Curriculum Revised Feb2019