Course Offerings for March 2009

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Questions? Please contact: Chris Kussman at ckussman@boyerandassociates.com or at 262-754-0525



March 5th: Solving the Dilemma of working the RAPs
Webcast and Training Center: 10:00am – 11:30am
$89 Training Center $199 Webcast
Presenter: Pat Boyer, RN, NHA, MSM

Although the MDS process has been in place for years, nurses still have difficulty with the concept of “working” the RAPs. This workshop will explain how the RAPs fit into the RAI process, how the RAPs are needed to develop the plan of care that should “drive” patient care. The importance of this critical component of the process will be explained. Participants will take away examples of RAPs that are properly written to meet regulatory compliance and that are useful in their facility.


March 10th: F-309 Pain Management & More
Webcast and Training Center 10:00am -12:00 (noon)
$89 Training Center $199 webcast
Presenter: Pay Boyer, RN, NHA, MSM

The foundation of nursing practice standards centers on a complex body of knowledge with impact from endless sources of change. Nationally accepted Standards of Clinical Practice include the new guidelines for F309 that was published in Advance copy with an implementation date of March 1, 2009. We will discuss the changes to F309 including pain management and the new Quality of Care investigative protocol with the use of foundational tools in assessing resident care. We will assist your facility with tools to help you “keep your arms” around your nursing practice as it relates to this critical practice. In addition, we will review additional components of F309 related to hospice, dialysis and non-pressure sore areas.


March 12th: MDS for Activities
Training Center 9:00am – 12:00(noon)
$99 Training Center
Presenter: Gail Robison, RN, RAC-CT


Even though the MDS 2.0 has been used for more than a decade, it poses unique challenges for the activity professionals of long term care facilities. Does the staff incorporate effective RAI systems and processes into daily practice? Is the activity staff knowledgeable and adhering to the CMS regulatory requirements? This session provides an overview of the Standards of Practice examining F248 and F249 with interpretive guidelines as well as explanation of key components from the MDS manual including the RAI components: assessments, RAP and care planning.




March 17th: Administrators/CEO Breakfast Meeting
Trends in Assisted Living Litigation
Training Center 7:30am – 9:00am
No charge but must register by March 16th
Presenter: Marilyn Carroll (Schott, Bublitz & Engel, Attorneys at Law)

In today's long term care environment, Assisted Living Facilities are coming under more scrutiny from families and attorneys and lawsuits are increasing. This workshop will assist the Assisted Living Administrator in identifying resident and family expectations, assessing their own risk factors, and how they can communicate more effectively with families. In addition, we will discuss how to be proactive if a lawsuit is filed against your facility.


March 19th: Therapy Documentation
Webcast/Training Center 10:00am – 12:00 (noon)
$89 Training Center $149 Webcast
Presenter: Mary Conroy, MS, CCC

Course description/outline is in progress


March 26th: DON Series: Standards of Clinical Practice
Training Center 9:00am – 3:30pm
$149.00
Presenter: Gail Robison, RN, RAC-CT

This workshop in the Director of Nursing series provides “mapping” of the hot spots in the Clinical Practice pathways. It provides clues to successful evaluation of the “true Standards of Clinical Practice”. Nationally accepted Standards of Clinical Practice will be discussed with the use of foundational tools, equipment and best practice examples in assessing resident care. WE will assist you in taking away the mystique and replacing it with strategies to help you develop and maintain compliance in your facility for which you direct the practice of nursing.