Joint Training Opportunities

Continuing Education Information

A Certificate of Successful Completion will not be issued to anyone arriving late (late is defined as once the activity begins, registration closes at the time the activity begins), or returning late any amount of time following time designated for a break or lunch. Exceptions will not be made.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission Long-Term Care Regulatory Services is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission Long-Term Care Regulatory is also an approved provider of continuing social work education by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners. These courses have been approved for clock hours for Texas Licensed Social Workers – Provider #4649

Courses with Long Term Care Administrator continuing education credit hours meet continuing education requirements for license renewal for Nursing Facility Administrators licensed by the State of Texas (per 26 Texas Administrative Code §555.35). The courses are not approved by the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators (NAB). Sponsor or provider numbers are not applicable (NA) to these courses. This is indicated on the certificate of successful completion.

Course Descriptions

Course Description Legend:

• ALF — Assisted Living Facility,
• ICF/IID — Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities,
• NF — Nursing Facilities

ALF TAC Changes August 2021: This webinar discusses the Life Safety Code licensing standards for assisted living facilities with the 26 TAC §553 restructuring that is current as of August 2021.

CNA Series: Caring for Residents Through the Aging Process Part 2: This webinar series covers a range of important nurse aide skills, such as communication, residents rights, maintaining safety, and information regarding the care of residents with dementia. The objective of the series is to empower the CNA in becoming an important member of the interdisciplinary team and the long-term care survey process.

• Caring for Residents Through the Aging Process, Part 2 provides participants with knowledge on the actions CNAs can take to prevent resident falls, how to use body mechanics to prevent work injuries, and guidelines for responding to emergencies.

• CNAs will receive a certificate of attendance for 1 hr upon successful completion of the webinar.

CNA Series: Caring for Residents Through the Aging Process Part 1: The CNA webinar series covers a range of important nurse aide skills, such as communication, residents rights, maintaining safety, and information regarding the care of residents with dementia. The objective of the series is to empower the CNA in becoming an important member of the interdisciplinary team and the long-term care survey process.

• Caring for Residents Through the Aging Process, Part 1: provides participants with knowledge on age-related changes in the different body systems of older adults, the importance of supporting sexuality in older adults, providing trauma-informed care, and end of life care.

• CNAs will receive a certificate of attendance for 1 hr upon successful completion of the webinar.

CNA Series: Caring for Residents with Dementia Part 1: This webinar provides guidance related to caring for residents with dementia. Topics include the importance of person-centered care and completing activities of daily living in a way that gives the resident a sense of dignity and choice. Participants will also discuss supporting the residents past memories and preventing boredom with activities.

• CNAs will receive a certificate of attendance for 1 hr upon successful completion of the webinar.

CNA Series: Caring for Residents with Dementia Part 2: This webinar provides participants with knowledge on the actions CNAs can take to prevent resident falls, how to use body mechanics to prevent work injuries, and guidelines for responding to emergencies.

• CNAs will receive a certificate of attendance for 1 hr upon successful completion of the webinar.

CNA Series: Regulatory Requirement Overview Part 1: The CNA webinar series covers a range of important nurse aide skills, such as communication, residents rights, maintaining safety, and information regarding the care of residents with dementia. The objective of the series is to empower the CNA in becoming an important member of the interdisciplinary team and the long-term care survey process.

• Regulatory Overview: provides participants with knowledge on federal and state organizations that set standards for nursing home care and what to expect during an annual survey. Participants will also learn about the role of the ombudsman in long-term care.

• CNAs will receive a certificate of attendance for 1 hr upon successful completion of the webinar.

CNA Series: Regulatory Requirement Overview Part 2: The CNA webinar series covers a range of important nurse aide skills, such as communication, residents rights, maintaining safety, and information regarding the care of residents with dementia. The objective of the series is to empower the CNA in becoming an important member of the interdisciplinary team and the long-term care survey process.

• Surveyor Interviews: is designed to increase your confidence during a regulatory survey by discussing different scenarios that allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and professionalism.

• CNAs will receive a certificate of attendance for 1 hr upon successful completion of the webinar.

CNA Series: The Role of the CNA - Part 1: The CNA webinar series covers a range of important nurse aide skills, such as communication, residents rights, maintaining safety, and information regarding the care of residents with dementia. The objective of the series is to empower the CNA in becoming an important member of the interdisciplinary team and the long-term care survey process.

• The Role of the CNA: provides participants with knowledge on the responsibilities of a nurse aide to the nursing home, residents, and staff members. Participants will also discuss how person-centered care promotes wellness and identify aging trends in long term care.

• CNAs will receive a certificate of attendance for 1 hr upon successful completion of the webinar.

CNA Series: The Role of the CNA - Part 2: The CNA webinar series covers a range of important nurse aide skills, such as communication, residents rights, maintaining safety, and information regarding the care of residents with dementia. The objective of the series is to empower the CNA in becoming an important member of the interdisciplinary team and the long-term care survey process.

• Communication and Privacy: provides participants with knowledge on the importance of communication in their role as a nurse aide. Participants will discuss interacting with residents, how to solve conflict and review professional social media use.

• CNAs will receive a certificate of attendance for 1 hr upon successful completion of the webinar.

COVID 19 Response Plan for ICFs: During this training we will review the recently updated COVID-19 Response plan.

Culture Change: Improving Quality of Life in Long Term Care: This two-hour webinar, for nursing facility surveyors and providers, such as registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, social workers, and nursing facility administrators, introduces participants to apply culture change practices within facilities to address the importance of language and labeling, the Holistic Approach to Transformational Change (HATCh), and provide participants with culture change principles within the context of the federal rules and regulations.

Registered Nurses earn 1.75 contact hours upon successful completion of this activity.

• 1.75 clock hours for social workers,
• 1.75 clock hours for nursing facility administrators, and
• 1.75 clock hours

Culture Change: Transforming Care within the Regulations: This course, for nursing facility surveyors and providers, such as registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, social workers, and nursing facility administrators, introduces participants to the concept of culture change, provides participants the opportunity to discuss culture change principles within the context of the federal regulations, and offers participants the opportunity to set implementation goals to enhance the quality of care provided to residents.

Registered Nurses earn 6.00 contact hours upon successful completion of this activity.

• 7.60 contact hours for LP/VNs,
• 6.50 clock hours for nursing facility administrators, and
• 6.50 clock hours for social workers.

Dehydration: Prevention and Intervention in Long-Term Care: This two-hour webinar, for nursing facility surveyors and providers, such as registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, social workers, and nursing facility administrators, introduces participants to discuss the purpose of water in our body, different types of dehydration, review at risk conditions, signs and symptoms of dehydration and preventative measures that can be facilitated in the LTC setting.

Registered Nurses earn 1.75 contact hours upon successful completion of this activity.

• 1.75 clock hours for social workers,
• 1.75 clock hours for nursing facility administrators, and
• 1.75 clock hours

Emergency Preparedness: This course provides guidance that a registered nurse, a licensed vocational nurse, a social worker, and other staff members can use to develop a disaster plan. You will learn the basic steps of emergency preparedness (including risk assessment and plan development) and the eight core functions of a disaster plan. You will also learn the federal requirements for emergency preparedness. The course applies to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, intermediate care facilities for persons with an intellectual disability or related conditions, day activity and health services providers, PPECCs, and HCSSAs.

Registered Nurses earn 6.00 contact hours upon successful completion of this activity.

• 7.20 contact hours for LP/VNs,
• 6.50 clock hours for nursing facility administrators, and
• 6.50 clock hours for social workers.

NOTE: The course does not give you a disaster plan.

Emergency Preparedness: This three-hour course provides guidance that a registered nurse, a licensed vocational nurse, a social worker, and other staff members can use to develop a disaster plan. You will learn the basic steps of emergency preparedness (including risk assessment and plan development) and the eight core functions of a disaster plan. You will also learn the federal requirements for emergency preparedness. The course applies to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, intermediate care facilities for persons with an intellectual disability or related conditions, day activity and health services providers, PPECCs, and HCSSAs.

No continuing education hours are offered for this webinar.

Emergency Preparedness in Assisted Living Facilities: This webinar reviews state rules governing emergency preparedness in assisted living facilities. It provides an overview of state interactions in a disaster and available resources for additional guidance related to emergency preparedness.

No continuing education hours are offered for this webinar.

Emergency Preparedness in HCSSAs (includes COVID-19 & hurricane guidance): To most people, emergency preparedness simply means getting ready for emergencies before they happen. However, preparedness is only part of the entire emergency preparedness and response process. The goal of emergency preparedness is to simplify decision-making during emergencies. The emergency preparedness and response process incorporates the means to rapidly identify, evaluate and react to a wide spectrum of emergencies and emergency conditions.

This two-hour webinar will focus on HCSSA responsibilities to follow program rules and ensure client safety during an emergency, COVID-19 and hurricane guidance.

No certificates, continuing education credits or administrator clock hours will be provided.

Emergency Preparedness in Long-Term Care Facilities: This four-hour course provides guidance that a registered nurse, a licensed vocational nurse, a social worker, and other staff members can use to develop a disaster plan. You will learn the basic steps of emergency preparedness (including risk assessment and plan development) and the eight core functions of a disaster plan. You will also learn the federal requirements for emergency preparedness. The course applies to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, intermediate care facilities for persons with an intellectual disability or related conditions, day activity and health services providers, PPECCs, and HCSSAs.

No continuing education hours are offered for this webinar.

Flu & COVID-19: What You Need to Know: In this webinar, we are going review the similarities and the differences between flu and COVID-19, the importance of getting a flu shot, and how flu vaccination along with good infection control practices protect everyone. We will also look at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on administering flu vaccines this season amid the coronavirus pandemic. This webinar is appropriate for all provider types.

• No continuing education hours/units are available for this webinar. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

Hurricane & Flood Preparedness for ALFs: This webinar covers ALF provider requirements related to the development of emergency preparedness plans with a focus on hurricanes and flooding. Topics include risk assessment, the three phases of emergency management and the core elements required for an emergency plan.

Hurricane and Flooding Preparedness for Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs): This 2-hour webinar provides guidance for registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, social workers, licensed nursing facility administrators, and other staff members who develop and contribute to the development of a disaster/emergency plan to ensure the health and well-being of individuals in their care during a natural disaster and/or an emergency. You will learn the provider requirements related to the development of emergency preparedness plans with a focus on hurricanes and flooding. Topics covered include the state and federal requirements of emergency preparedness including risk assessment, the three phases of emergency management, and the core elements required for an emergency plan.

Registered Nurses earn 1.50 contact hours upon successful completion of this webinar.

• 1.00 hours for social workers
• 2.00 hours for nursing facility administrators and,
• 2.00 clock hours for all other attendees

Hurricane and Flooding Preparedness for NFs: This webinar covers nursing facility (NF) provider requirements related to the development of emergency preparedness plans with a focus on hurricanes and flooding. Topics include risk assessment, the three phases of emergency management and the core elements required for an emergency plan.

Hurricane and Flooding Readiness for DAHS and PPECs: This webinar covers DAHS provider requirements related to the development of emergency preparedness plans with a focus on hurricanes and flooding. Topics include risk assessment, the three phases of emergency management and the core elements required for an emergency plan.

Hurricane and Flooding Readiness for Day Activity and Health Services and Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers (DAHS and PPECC): This 2-hour webinar provides guidance to staff members who develop and contribute to the development of a disaster/emergency plan to ensure the health and well-being of individuals in their care during a natural disaster and/or an emergency. You will learn the provider requirements related to the development of emergency preparedness plans with a focus on hurricanes and flooding. Topics covered include the state and federal requirements of emergency preparedness including risk assessment, the three phases of emergency management, and the core elements required for an emergency plan.

Registered Nurses earn 1.50 contact hours upon successful completion of this webinar.

• 1.00 hours for social workers
• 2.00 hours for nursing facility administrators and,
• 2.00 clock hours for all other attendees

Hurricane and Flooding Readiness for Home and Community Based Services and Texas Home Living (HCS/TxHmL): This 1-hour webinar provides guidance for registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, social workers, administrators, and other staff members who develop and contribute to the development of a disaster/emergency plan to ensure the health and well-being of individuals in their care during a natural disaster and/or an emergency. This webinar covers HCS/TxHmL provider requirements related to the development of emergency preparedness plans with a focus on hurricanes and flooding. Topics include risk assessment, the three phases of emergency management and the core elements required for an emergency plan.

Registered Nurses earn 0.75 contact hours upon successful completion of this webinar.

• 1.00 hours for social workers
• 1.00 hours for nursing facility administrators and,
• 1.00 clock hours for all other attendees

Hurricane and Flooding Readiness for Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF): This 2-hour webinar provides guidance for registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, social workers, licensed nursing facility administrators, and other staff members who develop and contribute to the development of a disaster/emergency plan to ensure the health and well-being of individuals in their care during a natural disaster and/or an emergency. You will learn the provider requirements related to the development of emergency preparedness plans with a focus on hurricanes and flooding. Topics covered include the state and federal requirements of emergency preparedness including risk assessment, the three phases of emergency management, and the core elements required for an emergency plan.

Registered Nurses earn 1.50 contact hours upon successful completion of this webinar.

• 1.00 hours for social workers
• 2.00 hours for nursing facility administrators and,
• 2.00 clock hours for all other attendees

Hurricane and Flooding Readiness for Nursing Facilities (NF): This 2-hour webinar provides guidance for registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, social workers, licensed nursing facility administrators, and other staff members who develop and contribute to the development of a disaster/emergency plan to ensure the health and well-being of individuals in their care during a natural disaster and/or an emergency. You will learn the provider requirements related to the development of emergency preparedness plans with a focus on hurricanes and flooding. Topics covered include the state and federal requirements of emergency preparedness including risk assessment, the three phases of emergency management, and the core elements required for an emergency plan

Registered Nurses earn 1.50 contact hours upon successful completion of this webinar.

• 1.50 hours for social workers
• 2.00 hours for nursing facility administrators and,
• 2.00 clock hours for all other attendees

Hurricane Emergency Preparedness for Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs): This 2-hour webinar provides guidance for registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, social workers, licensed nursing facility administrators, and other staff members who develop and contribute to the development of a disaster/emergency plan to ensure the health and well-being of individuals in their care during a natural disaster and/or an emergency. You will learn the provider requirements related to the development of emergency preparedness plans with a focus on hurricanes and flooding. Topics covered include the state and federal requirements of emergency preparedness including risk assessment, the three phases of emergency management, and the core elements required for an emergency plan.

Registered Nurses earn 1.50 contact hours upon successful completion of this webinar.

• 1.00 hours for social workers
• 2.00 hours for nursing facility administrators and,
• 2.00 clock hours for all other attendees

ICF Active Treatment: This webinar is designed to help providers understand the purpose behind the active treatment program in their facilities. The content covers the components of the Active Treatment Loop and the role of the QIDP.

ICF Dietetic Services: Dietetic Services introduces learners to the Dietetic Services Condition of Participation (CoP) in the Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) program. This webinar steps the learner through a mini-mock survey requiring the identification of state violations and federal deficiencies.

ICF Expanded Visitation Rules: This webinar will review the recently released emergency rules regarding expansion of reopening visitations in ICF facilities.

ICF Person Centered Planning: This class is designed to help providers customize individuals active treatment programs. An examination of the interdisciplinary teams responsibilities and the five components of the Active Treatment Loop give providers an in-depth look at program planning.

ICF Visitation Rules: We will review the current Visitation Rules, including the types of visitation permitted as well as the attestation form.

ICF/IID Course - Active Treatment in ICF/IID: This comprehensive course is designed for the registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, social worker and staff to provide an overview of the steps that should be taken by a facility to meet the Condition of Participation of Active Treatment. The Active Treatment Loop and the role of the Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) are discussed. Eighteen outcome-based active treatment regulations of the Fundamental Survey will be covered, with the entire Condition of Participation explored through case studies. Participants will complete activities, including reviewing case studies that will provide them with an opportunity to utilize the fundamental survey tool used by surveyors.

Registered Nurses earn 5.50 contact hours upon successful completion of this activity.

• 6.30 contact hours for LP/VNs, and
• 6.00 clock hours for social workers.

ICF/IID Course - Meeting Nursing Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: The purpose of this education activity is to enhance the knowledge of observational skills of the client care provider Registered Nurse and other healthcare professionals, i.e. the licensed vocational nurse, nursing facility administrator, and social worker. This course focuses on assessing and/or updating plans the care for individuals and persons with intellectual disabilities and addressing best care techniques. The eight survey tasks will be reviewed, along with patient outcomes, in an effort to achieve optimal standards of care and quality of life for the residents with intellectual disabilities.

Registered Nurses earn 5.50 contact hours upon successful completion of this activity.

• 5.50 clock hours for social workers.
• 6.20 contact hours for LP/VNs,

Immediate Jeopardy; Appendix Q Core Guidelines: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements and survey process for Immediate Jeopardy situations. This course is for ALL Nursing Facility, Skilled Nursing Facility, HCSSA, and ICF/IID providers.

There are no continuing education hours offered for this webinar.

Inappropriate Placements in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs): This three-hour webinar course describes what inappropriate placement looks like in an assisted living facility, situations that may come up that make a resident no longer appropriate for the facility, and what providers can do if they identify a resident who is no longer appropriate for their facility. No continuing education hours are offered for this webinar. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

Infection Control Basics for DAHS/PPECC: This webinar outlines standard and transmission-based precautions needed to prevent the spread of infection, demonstrates how to utilize PPE for optimal protection and discusses the benefits of vaccination.

Infection Control- Break the Chain of Infection: This eight-hour course identifies the federal and state regulations that govern infection control in Long-term Care. Participants identify the links in the chain of infection and learn how to practice Standard, Enhanced Barrier, and Transmission-based Precautions. Participants will review how to properly use personal protective equipment and practice recognizing outbreak. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the training.

Registered Nurses can earn 5.0 contact hours upon successful completion of this activity.

• 6.5 clock hours for social workers
• 6.5 clock hours for nursing facility administrators
• 6.5 clock hours awarded

Infection Control in Long-Term Care: This two-hour webinar, for nursing facility surveyors and providers, such as registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, social workers, and nursing facility administrators, introduces participants to strategies and tools to assess and develop interventions to prevent infections in older adults and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. The webinar will address infection control practices and issue of infection prevention and control in the Texas Long-Term care setting.

Registered Nurses earn 1.75 contact hours upon successful completion of this activity.

• 1.75 clock hours for social workers,
• 1.75 clock hours for nursing facility administrators, and
• 1.75 clock hours

Life Safety Code and Maintenance of Nursing Facilities: This in-person classroom training helps participants maintain their fire alarm, sprinkler, and HVAC systems. While many of the facility staff can gain from this class, the information is especially suited for the maintenance staff. Other modules discuss the maintenance of a building's construction type, smoke barriers, and corridor doors. Commercial cooking equipment, medical gas, and exit requirements are also discussed.

Nursing Facility Administrators earn 5.50 contact hours upon successful completion of this activity.

NOTE: Each participant must bring to the training a copy NURSING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS 40 TAC §19.300 THROUGH §19.344 as well as an 8.5" X 11" copy of the floor plan of your facility.

Life Safety Code and Maintenance of Nursing Facilities: This three-hour webinar helps participants maintain their fire alarm, sprinkler, and HVAC systems. While many of the facility staff can gain from this class, the information is especially suited for the maintenance staff. Other modules discuss the maintenance of a building's construction type, smoke barriers, and corridor doors. Commercial cooking equipment, medical gas, and exit requirements are also discussed.

There are no Continuing Education credits provided for this educational activity.

LNFA Series: Complaints, ANE, QAPI: This 1-hour webinar provides insight on the complaint process, regulation related to abuse, neglect, exploitation and administration. Participants will be exposed to quality assurance/ performance improvement, data-driven approaches for the Nursing Home Facility. This course is targeted to licensed nursing facility administrators, registered nurses, and those in leadership roles in regulated nursing facilities. Participants will gain valuable resources that will increase their ability to improve the quality of life and overall well-being of the individual within their nursing home settings.

Registered Nurses earn 0.05 contact hours upon successful completion.

• 1.00 hours for nursing facility administrators, and
• 1.00 clock hours for all other attendees

LNFA Series: Dementia and Person-Centered Care (NF): This 1-hour webinar provides detailed guidance related to caring for residents with dementia. Topics include the importance of appropriate care planning, person-centered care and meaningful activities. The course will address how nursing facility leaders can use their influence to promote a culture of care for residents with dementia. This course is targeted to licensed nursing facility administrators, registered nurses, and those in leadership roles in regulated nursing facilities. Participants will gain valuable resources that will increase their ability to improve the quality of life and overall well-being of the individual within their nursing home settings.

Registered Nurses earn 0.50 contact hours upon successful completion of this activity.

• 1.00 contact hours for social workers (0.5 of the total is ethics),
• 1.00 clock hours for nursing facility administrators, and
• 1.00 clock hours for all other attendees

LNFA Series: Infection Prevention and Control: This 1-hr webinar is designed to provide Nursing Facility Administrators an overview of the Federal and State regulations that govern Infection Prevention and Control. The training discusses requirements for a nursing facility Infection Prevention and Control program, requirements for immunizations, and the requirements for compliance with Transmission-based Precautions. This course is targeted to licensed nursing facility administrators, registered nurses, and those in leadership roles in regulated nursing facilities.

Registered Nurses earn 0.05 contact hours upon successful completion.

• 1.20 contact hours for LP/VNs,
• 1.00 clock hours for nursing facility administrators, and
• 1.00 clock hours

LNFA Series: Personnel and Organizational Management: This one-hour webinar is focused on the personnel and organizational management concerns within nursing home settings. The course will cover topics such as& [critical components of new employee orientation and continued training, communication and staff motivation, and strategies to improve customer service and public relations. This course is targeted to licensed nursing facility administrators, registered nurses, and those in leadership roles in regulated nursing facilities. Participants will gain valuable resources that will increase their ability to improve the quality of life and overall well-being of the individual within their nursing home settings.

Registered Nurses earn 0.5 contact hours upon successful completion of this activity.

• 0.5 clock hours for social workers for each module,
• 0.5 clock hours for nursing facility administrators for each module, and
• 0.5 clock hours for all other attendees

LNFA Series: Regulation and Resident Rights: This 1-hour webinar provides insight on the rules and regulations governing the Nursing Home Facility, the top ten cited deficiencies, informal dispute resolution, plans of correction, resident rights and best practices. This course is targeted to licensed nursing facility administrators, registered nurses, and those in leadership roles in regulated nursing facilities. Participants will gain valuable resources that will increase their ability to improve the quality of life and overall well-being of the individual within their nursing home settings.

Registered Nurses earn 0.05 contact hours upon successful completion.

• 1.00 hours for nursing facility administrators, and
• 1.00 clock hours for all other attendees

LNFA Series: Resident Care Management: This 1-hour webinar provides valuable practices strategies that support the management of the residents specific care needs within the nursing home setting. The course will cover the management of the residents care from admission, transfer, and discharge to the dietary management for weight loss, dehydration, and pressure and the responsibility of the licensed nursing facility administrator to have a comprehensive Emergency Preparedness plan for its resident. This course is targeted to licensed nursing facility administrators, registered nurses, and those in leadership roles in regulated nursing facilities. Participants will gain valuable resources that will increase their ability to improve the quality of life and overall well-being of the individual within their nursing home settings.

Registered Nurses earn 0.5 contact hours upon successful completion of each module.

• 1.0 hours for social workers for each module
• 1.0 hours for nursing facility administrators, and
• 1.0 clock hours for all other attendees

LNFA Series: Safety in the Nursing Home Environment (NF): This one hour webinar series provides insight into the rules, regulations, and best practices to maintain the safety of the resident in the nursing home environment. The course will cover the federal and state regulations that govern LSC/Emergency Plans in the NH setting, cover the four core elements nursing homes must have in their Emergency Plans, review the compliance criteria with Fire and Disaster Emergency Plans, and outline areas for improvement in your Nursing Home Emergency Plans. This course is targeted at licensed nursing facility administrators, registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and those in leadership roles in regulated nursing facilities. Participants will gain valuable resources that will increase their ability to improve the quality of life and overall well-being of the individual within their nursing home settings.

• Registered Nurses earn 0.5 contact hours upon successful completion of module
• 1.0 hours for nursing facility administrators and
• 1.0 clock hours for all other attendees

LNFA Series: Your Roles and Responsibilities: This webinar provides insight into the role and responsibilities of licensed nursing facility administrators. The course will cover the role of the licensed nursing facility administrator and their interactions and collaboration with other staff members and residents within the facility, the skills and qualifications needed for the job, their role and daily functions within the nursing home setting, and the financial management of a nursing home facility. This course is targeted at licensed nursing facility administrators, registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and those in leadership roles in regulated nursing facilities. Participants will gain valuable resources that will increase their ability to improve the quality of life and overall well-being of the individual within their nursing home settings.

• Registered Nurses earn 0.5 contact hours upon successful completion of module
• 1.0 hours for nursing facility administrators and
• 1.0 clock hours for all other attendees

Most Frequently Cited Violations in ALFs: This course reviews the 10 most frequently cited violations for assisted living facilities.

Nursing Scope of Practice for Long-term Care Communities: This webinar focuses on the delineation of LVN and RN roles and scope of practice in long-term care communities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities and intermediate care facilities. Other information reviewed includes the Decision-Making Model from the Texas Board of Nurses, the roles of RNs and LVNs in delegation and assignment, and the nursing peer review process. No continuing education hours are offered for this webinar. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

P.O.W.E.R. Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (ANE): This 2 day course was designed to enhance the registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, social worker, and other providers on what Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (ANE) looks like, how to screen for it, how to prevent it, how to change the environment in which Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (ANE) is easily bred, how to decrease the systematic desensitization of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation against the facility residents, removing the status quo with regards to subtle instances and the mandatory reporting requirements of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. This 2 day course is distinct from the 1 day REGULATORY course titled NF Course Detecting and Preventing Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation in Nursing Facilities: A Proactive Approach.

Registered Nurses can earn 5.75 contact hours upon successful completion of this activity.

• 6.75 contact hours for LP/VNs
• 11.25 clock hours for social workers
• 11.25 clock hours for nursing facility administrators

PPE: A Shield Against Infection (LTC): The purpose of this webinar is to emphasize how to prevent or minimize the spread of infectious disease, by using personal protective equipment or PPE. During this webinar we will review Standard Precautions and Transmission-based Precautions; and learn how to utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as a shield against infection. No continuing education hours are offered for this webinar. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

Pressure Injury Prevention: This two-hour webinar for nursing facility surveyors and providers, such as registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, social workers, and nursing facility administrators, addresses the definition of a pressure injury, tools and interventions to assess individuals at risk and the guidance for long-term care facilities to prevent pressure injury development, promote the healing of existing pressure injuries, and how surveyors determine if a pressure injury is avoidable or unavoidable according to state and federal regulations.

Registered Nurses earn 1.75 contact hours upon successful completion of this activity.

• 1.75 clock hours for social workers
• 1.75 clock hours for nursing facility administrators, and
• 1.75 clock hours

Scope and Severity Training for ALFs, DAHS, ICF/IID and PPECC Providers: House Bill 2025 was passed during the 85th Texas Legislature, regular Session, 2017 and required HHSC to develop a system to record and track the scope and severity of licensure violations by ALF, DAHS, ICF/IID and PPECC facilities for the purpose of assessing an administrative penalty or taking other enforcement action. This 60-minute webinar will provide an overview of Long-Term Care Regulatory, examine House Bill 2025 as it relates to scope and severity and review the scope and severity chart and definitions of terms associated with the chart.

There are no Continuing Education credits provided for this educational activity. Participants will received a certificate of attendance.

Six Keys to Self-Reporting ANE and Other Incidents (NF): This webinar was created in response to an identified need for clarification on the self-reporting process. The purpose of the webinar is to review the why, what, who, where, when and how of self-reporting abuse, neglect, exploitation and other incidents in Texas nursing facilities (NF). The webinar includes current regulatory guidance, case studies, and handouts for future reference. Attendees will leave more confident in identifying and managing reportable incidents.

There are no continuing education hours are offered for this webinar. Participants will received a certificate of attendance.

Stop the Spread of COVID-19 in Texas ALFs: The purpose of this webinar is to assist Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) in Texas in stopping the spread of infection, including all variants of COVID-19, in light of the recent surge in cases. We will review basic infection control principles, PPE, physical distancing, benefits of vaccination and revised Response Plan information.

Stop the Spread of COVID-19 in Texas DAHS: The purpose of this webinar is to assist DAHS providers in stopping the spread of infection, including all variants of COVID-19, in light of the recent surge in cases. We will review basic infection control principles, PPE, physical distancing, benefits of vaccination and revised Response Plan information.

Stop the Spread of COVID-19 in Texas NFs: The purpose of this webinar is to assist Nursing Facilities (NF) in Texas in stopping the spread of infection, including all variants of COVID-19, in light of the recent surge in cases. We will review basic infection control principles, PPE, physical distancing, benefits of vaccination and revised Response Plan information.

Texas Oasis Dementia Training: This course was designed to enhance the registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, social worker, and other providers on innovative methods to better understand and care for older adults with dementia. The training is dementia specific, with a focus on dementia basics; person-centered care; behaviors; assessments and care planning; abuse, neglect and exploitation; sexuality in dementia; cultural and socioeconomic considerations; and alternative interventions.

Registered Nurses earn 7.25 contact hours upon successful completion of this activity.

• 8.50 contact hours for LP/VNs
• 11.20 clock hours for social workers
• 11.20 clock hours for nursing facility administrators

Transition to Practice Series: Promoting Holistic Care in the Nursing Home Setting: This four-part webinar series provides insight on the rules, regulations and best practices related to a nurse or other health care professional transitioning to the Nursing Home setting from any other healthcare environment.

The Promoting Holistic Care in the Nursing Home Setting module provides the nurse or other health care professionals knowledge, tools and best-practices on person-centered care and the body systems that affect the wellness of the older adult living in a nursing home. Registered nurses and other health care professionals will gain valuable practices strategies, resources and takeaways that support their transition to practice in a Nursing Home setting to offer the highest possible level of care to nursing home residents.

Registered Nurses earn 2.50 contact hours upon successful completion of each module.

• 3.00 hours for social workers for each module,
• 3.00 hours for nursing facility administrators for each module, and
• 3.00 clock hours for all other module attendees

Transition to Practice Series: Providing Individualized Care in the Nursing Home Setting: This four-part webinar series provides insight on the rules, regulations and best practices related to a nurse or other health care professional transitioning to the Nursing Home setting from any other healthcare environment.

The Providing Individualized Care in the Nursing Home Setting module provides the nurse or other health care professionals knowledge, tools and best-practices on the attitudes and values related to aging and ageism and the unique care individuals require in a nursing home setting. Registered nurses and other health care professionals will gain valuable practices strategies, resources and takeaways that support their transition to practice in a Nursing Home setting to offer the highest possible level of care to nursing home residents.

Registered Nurses earn 2.50 contact hours upon successful completion of each module.

• 3.00 hours for social workers for each module,
• 3.00 hours for nursing facility administrators for each module, and
• 3.00 clock hours for all other module attendees

Transition to Practice Series: Quality Improvement and Management Concepts for the Nursing Home Setting: This four-part webinar series provides insight on the rules, regulations and best practices related to a nurse or other health care professional transitioning to the Nursing Home setting from any other healthcare environment.

The Quality Improvement and Management Concepts for the Nursing Home Setting module provides the nurse or other health care professionals knowledge, tools and best-practices on the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) models and strategies for implementing the results of your facility root cause and systems analysis to facilitate improvement in your nursing home setting. Registered nurses and other health care professionals will gain valuable practices strategies, resources and takeaways that support their transition to practice in a Nursing Home setting to offer the highest possible level of care to nursing home residents.

Registered Nurses earn 2.50 contact hours upon successful completion of each module.

• 3.00 hours for social workers for each module,
• 3.00 hours for nursing facility administrators for each module, and
• 3.00 clock hours for all other module attendees

Transition to Practice Series: The Nursing Home Setting: This four-part webinar series provides insight on the rules, regulations and best practices related to a nurse or other health care professional transitioning to the Nursing Home setting from any other healthcare environment.

The Nursing Home Setting module provides insight on the rules, regulations and best practices related to a nurse or other health care professionals transitioning from another practice setting, such as an acute care practice setting to a Nursing Home practice setting. Registered nurses and other health care professionals will gain valuable practices strategies, resources and takeaways that support their transition to practice in a Nursing Home setting to offer the highest possible level of care to nursing home residents.

Registered Nurses earn 2.50 contact hours upon successful completion of each module.

• 3.00 hours for social workers for each module,
• 3.00 hours for nursing facility administrators for each module, and
• 3.00 clock hours for all other module attendees

TULIP Licensing and Credentialing Provider Training: The following training is a full overview of the NFA Credentialing Application Submittal process. This will include information on the Application navigation, how to complete a payment and how to conduct a Public Search.

Understanding the Health Maintenance Activity (HMA) Rules (ALF) (1hr): This one hour webinar examines the Health Maintenance Activity (HMA) rules for Assisted Living Facilities and reviews what tasks may be performed with or without RN delegation.

Understanding the Survey Process: Understanding the Survey Process provides an overview of the annual survey process for nursing facilities. This webinar explains how survey teams determine whether facilities are following the federal regulatory requirements. Understanding the Survey Process is designed for surveyors and nursing facility employees.

There are no continuing education hours offered for this webinar. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

Vaccination Reporting Requirements for ICF: We will review the reporting requirements put forth in Provider Letter 2021-05 regarding COVID-19 vaccines.

Virtual Dementia Tour: 'Life Through Their Eyes': The Virtual Dementia Tour is a sensory training that lets participants feel the overwhelming effects of the aging process when combined with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

Each tour will simulate what it might be like to have dementia symptoms or other age-related conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, hearing disruption and impaired vision. Participants will be asked to follow simple instructions to replicate what someone with dementia or other age-related conditions may experience. The aim of the Virtual Dementia Tour - "Life Through Their Eyes" sensory training is for participants to gain tools to move from sympathy to empathy, and better understand the behaviors and needs of loved ones and patients.

• Please request this class by sending an email to: LTCRJointTraining@hhs.texas.gov
• There will be no CEUs awarded for this class.
• There will be only 4 participants allowed for each 2 hour session

Weight Loss in Older Adults: This two-hour webinar, for nursing facility surveyors and providers, such as registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, social workers, and nursing facility administrators, introduces participants to prevent weight loss in older adults and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. The webinar will cover involuntary weight loss, assessment of nutritional status, loss parameters and pertinent labs, malnutrition, identify risk factors and interventions/preventive measures, and review avoidable versus unavoidable negative outcomes.

Registered Nurses earn 1.75 contact hours upon successful completion of this activity.

• 1.75 clock hours for social workers,
• 1.75 clock hours for nursing facility administrators, and
• 1.75 clock hours

Workshop for Nursing Facility DONs: A Snapshot: This three-hour abbreviated webinar of the two-day in-person, instructor-led course, titled Workshop for Nursing Facility Director of Nurses, provides insight into the role, tools, and responsibilities of a Director of Nurses as well as topics the Director of Nurses will need to address within a nursing facility such as the state and federal regulations, infection control, abuse neglect and exploitation, dementia care, and person-centered culture change, that promote standards of nursing care and the well-being, dignity and choice of the individuals in a long-term care setting.

• Registered Nurses earn 2.50 contact hours upon successful completion of this activity,
• 2.75 clock hours for nursing facility administrators, and
• 3.0 clock hours

For additional information, please email LTCRJointTraining@hhs.texas.gov.

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