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PDPM for Facility Leaders & Decision Makers

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“PDPM for Facility Leaders & Decision Makers”

As you are aware October 1, 2019, the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) will be implemented for Medicare Part A stays. Leadership and organization are key to successful implementation of PDPM.

GNYHCFA is pleased to offer Leadership staff a seminar to assist Owners, Operators, Administrators and Directors of Nursing to effectively operationalize PDPM. This Seminar will be presented by Marc Zimmet and Sheryl Rosenfield of Zimmet Healthcare Services Group and will provide leadership strategies and tools to promote your facility’s success clinically and financially. This session will include:

• Introduction to PDPM
• Reimbursement Management Strategies
• Non-Reimbursement Operational Considerations
• Last Minute Preparations

Speakers: Marc Zimmet, President, Zimmet Healthcare Services Group, LLC
Sheryl Rosenfield, Director of Clinical Operations of Zimmet Healthcare Services Group, LLC

When: Thursday, September 26, 2019
9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Where: Long Island Marriott
101 James Doolittle Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553

CEUs Applied for*

REGISTER NOW!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gnyhcfa-seminar-pdpm-for-facility-leaders-decision-makers-members-tickets-70546116333?aff=PDPMForFacilityLeadersAndDecisionMakers

This event is for Member Facilities
Tickets are limited (limit 1-2 per facility)

*GNY is a Certified Sponsor of professional continuing education with the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long-Term Care Administrators (NAB). This educational offering has been submitted to the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB).

 

In an effort to go green, we will not have copies of these slides to distribute.  Please be sure to download and/or print a copy for your use.

PDPM Leadership Slides 9.26.19

 

 

GNYHCFA Autumn Seminar: November 14, 2019

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Topics:

Phase 3 Implementation

Survey Updates

SNF Legal Issues

 

Featured Speakers:

 Shawn Dudley, MPH, Program Manager NYSDOH MARO Office

Lourdes Martinez, Esq. Partner, Garfunkel Wild P.C.

Eve Koopersmith, Esq. Partner, Garfunkel Wild P.C.

 

Who Should Attend?

 Administrators, DONs, Nursing Leadership, Department Heads, Social Services

 

Why Should You Attend?

 Participants will gain knowledge on current LTC survey trends, Phase 3 implementation including requirements for Behavioral Health as well as updates on Legal issues in SNFs.

 

CEUs for Administrators*

 

Free of charge for Members, $75 for Non-Members

 

Breakfast will be provided

Thursday, November 14, 2019

9:00 am – 12:30pm

Long Island Marriott – 101 James Doolittle Blvd, Uniondale, NY 11553

*GNYHCFA is a Certified Sponsor of professional continuing education with the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators (NAB). This educational offering has been submitted to the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approval is pending.

Registration link for GNYHCFA Members: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gnyhcfa-autumn-seminar-november-14-2019-member-tickets-76255663743

 

Want to bring a colleague that is not part of a member facility? Please use this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gnyhcfa-autumn-seminar-november-14-2019-non-member-tickets-76267798037

 

HANDOUTS:  Please print in advance of the seminar.

GW GNYHCFA 11_2019 Seminar

NYSDOH Presentation on Phase 3 Implementation-10-19

GNYHCFA Seminar – December 12, 2019

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Emergency Preparedness Conference: Collaborating with Partners in Emergency Preparedness and Response

GNYHCFA, in partnership with out local, State and Federal officials invite you and your team to participate in this conference.

Speakers Include:

  • Representatives from CMS, ASPR TRACIE
  • New York City Emergency Management
  • Nassau County Department of Health
  • GNYHCFA Life Safety

Highlights Include:

  • Review of the SNF Emergency Preparedness Requirements
  • Resources to Achieve Compliance with Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • Roles & Responsibilities of Government Officials & Agencies

Who Should Attend?

Administrators, Security, Environmental Services, Nursing, Dietary, Housekeeping, Social Services, Direct Care Staff from all departments & shifts

CEU’s for Administrators*

December 12, 2019

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Long Island Marriott – 101 James Doolittle Blvd., Uniondale, NY 11553

 

*GNY is a Certified Sponsor of professional continuing education with the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators (NAB).  This educational offering has been submitted to the National Continuing Education Review Service (NYCERS) of the National Association of the Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approval is pending.

GNYHCFA COVID-19 Key Updates Webinar – April 3, 2020

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Participants will be updated on the latest facts relating to COVID-19, government response and assistance, and current issues.

When: Friday, April 3, 2020

Time: 11:00 am – Noon

 

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Michael A.L. Balboni, Executive Director, GNYHCFA

William Hallett, President/CEO, Guardian Pharmacy Consultant Services

 

TOPICS:

  • COVID-19 NYS Updates, Issues & Strategies
  • COVID-19 Preparedness and Response
  • Pharmacological updates including risks associated with Hydroxychloroquine in general, as well as specific populations in Long Term Care (LTC), including the current FDA position and NYS Governors Executive Order regarding its use in LTC
  • Ways to streamline medication use and the medication pass to conserve valuable nursing time and reduce COVID-19 exposure risk
  • Current risks believed to be associated with nebulizer treatments in the COVID-19 population, and understand potential therapeutic alternatives
  • Current known information on potential risks associated with both Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID’s), as well as Steroid medications in COVID-19
  • Other potential drug warnings and potential new therapies under investigation for the treatment of COVID-19

 

REGISTER HERE:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7709697874569826318

 

GNYHCFA Webinar, July 1, 2020 – “COVID-19 – What do we know? Where do we go?

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On Wednesday, July 1st, GNYHCFA put forward a Webinar! Speakers included Michael Balboni, the Executive Director of GNYHCFA; Mary Gracey-White, Director of Regulatory Compliance; John Kerney, Life Safety; Lourdes Martinez, Esq., Partner, Garfunkel Wild PC; Dr. Jonas, MD, CMO at Sheepshead Nursing and Rehabilitation.  We also had a special guest, Mark Kissenger of NYS DOH.

To access the recording of a webinar,  please copy and paste this link in a browser:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/5095455049940011791

 

Additionally, you can find a written summary as well as slides below:

Summary – COVID-19 What do we know Where do we go_

JFK communication CR_

GWTDOCS-#5717575-v1-LM_Slides_for_GNYHCFA_Re_Executive_Orders

COVID-19 Presentation Final T Jonas MD

MGW Webinar Slides 6.30_

 

“New York Nursing Homes and the COVID-19 Vaccine – Get The Facts” – WEBINAR – December 16th

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Please join us for a webinar titled “New York Nursing Homes and the COVID-19 Vaccine – Get The Facts” which is being held on December 16th from 1-2:30 pm .  GNYHCFA has worked with 1199SEIU Training and Education Fund to bring forth an informative webinar on implementing a safe COVID-19 Vaccination program! 

We are pleased to announce that Michael Balboni, our Executive Director, will be speaking/introducing the webinar.

This webinar is open to all NH Administrators, 1199SEIU delegates & staff as well as all 1199SEIU members.  We encourage participation of leadership and direct care staff  to promote information sharing on a safe and effective immunization implementation.  Speakers and subject matter experts will share Federal and State distribution plans for LTC facilities in downstate NY and the Safe and efficient COVID-19 Vaccination processes at the facility level.

Register here:  New York Nursing Homes and the COVID-19 Vaccine: Get the Facts Tickets, Wed, Dec 16, 2020 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

Administrator CEU’s have been applied for!

Please see the attached flyer, linked below, for additional information.  Do not hesitate to contact the Association with any further questions.

V2.2_COVIDVacineWebinarFlier_links

GNYHCFA Webinar – October 14, 2020 – “Testing our Patience: Visitation, Testing and the Impact on our Residents!”

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We hope you join us on Wednesday, October 14th for “Testing our Patience: Visitation, Testing and the Impact on our Residents!”

We will be exploring the impacts of testing and visitation protocols from the Department of Health as well as the required data reporting in Skilled Nursing Facilities.

 When: Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Register here:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1116749081431842827

*The webinar has been approved for 1 CEU for Nursing Home Administrators!*

 

TOPICS:

  • A conversation with Mary Gracey-White, RN, Director of Regulatory Compliance regarding visitation policies and testing procedures.
  • Dr. Robert Figlerski, Director of Behavioral Health Services, discusses the present and lasting psychological impacts of restrictions on visitation.

 

Need more information?  Please contact the Association.

 

Thank you!

 

SAVE THE DATE: November 17th @ 1:00 pm – GNYHCFA Webinar “Strategies for Rebuilding & Maintaining Census in a COVID World”

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“Strategies for Rebuilding & Maintaining Census in a COVID World”

November 17, 2020 – 1:00 – 2:00 pm.  Additional information will follow.