Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Course Handout

    • Introduction
  • 2

    CMS Regulatory Update

    • CMS Regulatory Update
  • 3

    Tougher Enforcement

    • CMS Warns of Tougher Survey Enforcement
  • 4

    Regulation Revisions

    • PA to Revise Nursing Home Regulations
  • 5

    Lobbying for Safe Staffing Rations

    • PA Nurses Lobbying in Harrisburg for Safe Staffing Rations

    • Check Your Understanding
  • 6

    Training Requirements §483.95

    • Training Requirements §483.95
  • 7

    Communication

    • Effective Communication

    • Communication Reality Check
  • 8

    Residents' Rights

    • Residents' Rights

    • Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

    • Check Your Understanding
  • 9

    §483.80 Infection Preventionist

    • §483.80 Infection Preventionist

    • Job Descriptions

    • 6 Keys to an Effective Infection Preventionist
  • 10

    COVID-19

    • Coronavirus 2019
  • 11

    Candida Auris

    • Candida Auris

    • Check Your Understanding
  • 12

    EPA New Rule

    • EPA Hazardous Waste Pharmaceutical (HWP) New Rule

    • Summary

    • Significant Changes coming for Health Care Facilities
  • 13

    Management Standards

    • Management Standards for Non-Creditable HWPs
  • 14

    Why is a HWP Rule Necessary?

    • Why is a Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals Rule Necessary?

    • Impaired PA Waterways

    • Check Your Understanding
  • 15

    Summary

    • Resources

    • Seminar Evaluation