Contact Hours Requested: 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.
Projected Learning Outcomes/Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, the learner will:
1. Describe fundamentals of QAPI programs and the similarities and differences from other quality improvement initiatives such as CQI and the Advancing Excellence campaign.
2. Understand the 5 elements of QAPI for nursing facilities.
3. Establish a framework for written SNF QAPI plan that meets CMS QAPI Design and Scope requirements.
4. Describe a process for establishing priority QAPI goals based on facility specific assessment.
5. Understand the governing body and administrative role in development and sustenance of a QAPI culture and maintaining accountability for safety and quality in balance with resident rights and choice.
Course Content:
QAPI Fundamentals and the 5 Elements:
Leadership Responsibility & Accountability
Developing the Written SNF QAPI Plan
Identifying facility quality improvement opportunities and prioritizing performance improvement objectives:
Driving Change: