Contact Hours: 1.25
Instrustional Level: Intermediate
Presented By:
Amie Martin, OTR/L, CHC, RAC-CT, Clinical Consultant
Amie Martin is an Occupational Therapist with twenty years of experience serving in long term care leadership and as a clinical program specialist. She is certified in healthcare compliance, and has successfully partnered with providers to improve clinical outcomes, compliance programs, medical record documentation, and to reduce error rates under medical review. Amie’s recent publications include articles for the American Occupational Therapy Association, American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination, American College of Health Care Administrators, and the American Health Lawyers Association.
Shelly Maffia, MSN, MBA, RN, LNHA, QCP, Clinical Consultant
Shelly Maffia is a Registered Nurse and Nursing Home Administrator with over ten years of experience serving in long term care leadership and consulting positions, including positions as Director of Nursing, Administrator, and Corporate Nurse Consultant and Training Positions. She earned the QAPI Certified Professional (QCP) credential from the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination (AANAC), which was established to promote the highest standards for QAPI program implementation in the long-term care profession.
This session covers an overview of elder abuse prevention in SNF/NF settings and the Elder Justice Act, including updated Requirements of Participation (RoP). Emphasis is on the application of facility best practices and QAPI programming to reduce the risk of abuse incidents and to ensure compliance.
Learning Objectives:
Course Content:
Importance of Thorough Investigation and Reporting Abuse and Neglect Allegations
Industry Trends Related to Abuse and Neglect
New RoP Requirements and Elder Justice Act
QAPI in Action:
Closing Comments/Q&A