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May 17, 2012
Minimum Data Set 3.0 - April 2012 Changes: Strategies for Success - 1218 (.pdf file size 547 KB 2 pgs.)

In the volatile and ever-changing world of the Minimum Data Set 3.0, being prepared with an effective strategy is imperative. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have implemented important changes that were effective April 1. Understanding these changes and how they affect your operations is necessary so that you capture information and submit it correctly. Join us for this one day traning where participants will take away a clear understanding of the changes in MDS assessments and the changes to the quality measures that CMS will use from MDS 3.0.

This activity provides continuing education credits for nurses and LNHA/CALA.

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May 17, 2012
Montessori-based Activity Programming (MAP™) for Persons with Dementia: Basic Principles - WEBINAR - 1252W (.pdf file size 104 KB 2 pgs.)

This Webinar will introduce participants to the basic principles of Hearthstone Alzheimer Care’s I’m Still Here™ Montessori-based Activity Programming (MAP™), an innovative method of working with persons living with cognitive impairments inspired by the philosophies of childhood educator Maria Montessori. This methodology has been shown to significantly increase levels of engagement, participation, satisfaction, success and quality of life for persons living with memory challenges.

This Webinar offers continuing education credits for nurses and LNHA/CALA.

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May 21, 2012
P4P: Eliminating Preventable Readmissions and Improving Transitions in Care - 1236 (.pdf file size 75 KB 2 pgs.)

On August 18, 2011, CMS published final rules in the Federal Register which included a number of provisions to implement various sections of the Affordable Care Act. Among these provisions are the requirements for a hospital readmissions reduction program and related quality data reporting measures. Beginning in October 2012, inpatient prospective payments to a hospital will be reduced based on the dollar value of the hospital's percentage of preventable Medicare readmissions for three high volume procedures as chosen by the Secretary of HHS with the assistance of the National Quality Forum. This program is designed to bring effective strategies to hospitals to assist in eliminating preventable readmissions and improving transitions of care in high volume, high risk areas.

This activity provides continuing education credits for physicians and nurses.

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May 31, 2012
Putting Data to Work: Interpreting Data and Setting Priorities and Objectives - Webinar - 1258W (.pdf file size 167 KB 3 pgs.)

This webinar will discuss how to move from collecting data and identifying gaps to action by setting priorities among identified community health needs. The Webinar will also showcase a national best practice model from St. Croix County in Wisconsin. Members of the Healthier Together – St. Croix County will present on a partnership between a hospital and public health department to conduct a community health needs assessment, the roles defined for each player in this assessment and the strategies used for identifying priorities and developing health improvement plans, as well as their successes and challenges.

This activity provides continuing education for nurses, public health officers and accountants.

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June 4, 2012
Showcasing Exemplary Professional Practice in New Jersey Magnet® Organizations - 1247 (.pdf file size 192 KB 3 pgs.)

This conference will define and explain the value of exemplary professional practice and identify the subcomponents of exemplary professional practice and its application to nursing practice. This is a wonderful opportunity for staff nurses who are on or are continuing their journey towards Magnet designation.

This activity will provide continuing education credits for nurses.

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June 12, 2012
I’m Still Here™: Montessori-Based Activities for Dementia - 1211 (.pdf file size 565 KB 2 pgs.)

This course focuses on I’m Still Here™: Hearthstone’s Montessori-Based Activity Program (MAP), an innovative method of working with persons living with cognitive impairments based on the educational philosophies of famed childhood educator Maria Montessori. This methodology has been researched for over 15 years by Dr. Cameron Camp and has been shown to significantly increase levels of engagement, participation, satisfaction, success and quality of life for persons living with dementia. Participants in this course will learn the fundamental principles of this methodology, in addition to the application of these principles using real-life examples drawn from their use at Hearthstone’s treatment residences.

Day 1 is required for all Day 2 participants

This activity provides continuing education credits for nurses, long term care administrators (LNHA/CALA), recreation therapists. An application for social work credit has been submitted to NASW-NJ.

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June 12, 2012
New Models of Hospital-Physician Alignment - 1256 (.pdf file size 517 KB 2 pgs.)

This program will provide an overview of new models of hospital-physician alignment that are being utilized in New Jersey and throughout the country by hospitals and physicians in response to opportunities under the Affordable Care Act. These efforts such as ACOs and bundling, address the private sector’s demand for high quality, cost-efficient, coordinated healthcare services. Professional Services Agreements, affiliated or captive PCs, the “physician enterprise” model and co-management arrangements are being used with increasing frequency. There are numerous strategic, financial and legal issues raised by these various models that must be considered by providers and their legal and financial advisors.

This activity provides continuing education credits for attorneys.

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June 14, 2012
P4P: An Update on Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Care - 1249 (.pdf file size 144 KB 3 pgs.)

Pressure ulcers are strongly associated with mortality and lengthy stays in acute, post-acute and long term care settings. Every year, pressure ulcers affect over 1 million patients and residents in hospitals and nursing homes. Costs associated with pressure ulcer treatment exceed $1.335 billion and of that, more than $355 million is spent on treatment in the longterm care setting. Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers are associated with a greater risk of death within one year of hospitalization. This conference will build on the great work that has been completed to date in New Jersey.

This activity provides continuing education credits for physicians and nurses.

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June 15, 2012
Advocacy: A Mechanism for Patient Safety ONENJ Research Day - 1221 (.pdf file size 497 KB 2 pgs.)

ONENJ is committed to providing its nursing administrative and staff leadership with educational opportunities to advance their knowledge of evidence-based healthcare. Nurses are expert professional advocates who use that skill to advocate for patients and their families on a daily basis. This program will address advocacy as a patient safety mechanism and as an opportunity to make change to protect our patients.

This activity provides continuing education credits for nurses.

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June 19, 2012
Crisis Standards of Care: Critical Information for New Jersey Healthcare Providers - 1210 (.pdf file size 630 KB 2 pgs.)

Hurricane Katrina and the 2009 H1N1 influenza have proven there is a need for crisis standards of care planning to empower healthcare providers to deliver the best care in a consistent and ethical manner. This program will provide healthcare providers with the information to begin the process of developing surge response plans for use in a catastrophic disaster event. It will review how such a response may affect the standards under which medical care is delivered under a crisis situation.

This activity provides continuing education credits for physicians, nurses, long-term care administrators

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June 21, 2012 / September 13, 2012 / December 6, 2012
A Myriad of Issues: Medicare's Maze of Rules and Regulations-Strategies for Staying Ahead of the Curve - 1208 (.pdf file size 539 KB 2 pgs.)

Coding, billing, compliance and a maze of changing Medicare rules and regulations - the only way to implement a successful plan to balance it all is to work strategically to stay ahead of the curve. Coding and billing compliance is complicated and more important now than ever. Quality and reimbursement have been added to the mix, and we now face new challenges with the impending implementation of ICD-10-CMIPCS in 2013. Your timely and accurate submission of claims based on Medicare's changing rules is crucial to your bottom line. The billing data being submitted to Medicare is being scrutinized for accuracy and completeness. The recovery audit contractors and other anti-fraud and abuse initiatives intensify your need to understand the coding and billing rules and how to stay in compliance.

Each of these program provides a comprehensive overview of current, new and revised Medicare rules and regulations. Our expert staff will research, analyze, and decipher the coding and billing rules and will cut to the chase to present in simple terms what you really need to know.

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July 19, 2012
R.A.M.P - Resident Assisted Montessori Programming - WEBINAR - 1253W (.pdf file size 104 KB 2 pgs.)

Persons living with dementia have many remaining skills, but are rarely given a chance to fill meaningful social roles. This Webinar will provide an introduction to techniques used to train persons with dementia to fill the role of group activity leader for their peers. Participants will learn how to identify potential RAMP group leaders; and how to use the RAMP training approach in a variety of actitivities and situations.

This activity provides continuing education credits for nursing and LNHA/CALA.

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August 23, 2012
You Have the P.O.W.E.R: How to Create Successful Inverventions for the Most Common Challenging Behaviors Associated with Dementia - Webinar - 1254W (.pdf file size 104 KB 2 pgs.)

This Webinar will instruct and inspire participants to create successful interventions for the most common challenging behaviors associated with dementia.Using case studies drawn from real-life experiences at Hearthstone Alzheimer Care in Massachusetts, attendees will learn how to identify the most common challenging behaviors manifested by persons living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias; describe how to develop a system for analyzing the potential causes of the common challenging behaviors related to memory loss and develop an intervention strategy for the most common types of challenging behaviors.

This activity provides continuing education credits for nurses and long term care administrators.

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September 10, 2012
Trustee Education Program for Fulfilling Your Seven-Hour Requirement at the New Jersey Hospital Association - 1234 (.pdf file size 76 KB 2 pgs.)

We are pleased to offer programs that will fulfill your state-mandated education requirements. These sessions provide a concentrated approach to understanding the roles and responsibilities of a trustee and the unique aspects of corporate financial statements of healthcare institutions. It also will include pragmatic, "how to get it done" information that provide attendees with tools to immediately enhance their performance as trustees.

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September 13, 2012
HCAHPS Booster: Strategies to Enhance Your Culture of Service and Patient Perceptions - 1207 (.pdf file size 604 KB 2 pgs.)
The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) has quickly become the national standard for assessing patient experiences with hospital care. The public reporting of patient feedback by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has created unprecedented pressure to demonstrate patient satisfaction. You want the service provided by your colleagues to reflect your values and your commitment to excellence. To make responsiveness to patients, families and co-workers expected and routine, you have to rely on the initiative, interest, motivation, dedication, commitment, enthusiasm and loyalty that each individual has the power to make a difference.

This activity provides continuing education credits for nurses.