March 2, 9, and 16

This class is designed for those interested in meeting the criteria for the Director of Staff Development (DSD) position in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 5, Chapter 2.5, Section 71829.

Within six (6) months of employment and prior to teaching a certification program, DSD candidates must obtain a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education courses in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs.

Topics Covered:

• Characteristics of the Adult Learner
• Elements of an Instructional Objective
• CNA Training Requirements in Long-Term Care Facilities
• Instructional Methods for Preparing and Presenting Lesson Plans
• Teacher Behaviors that Affect Student Classroom Interaction

CE Hours Requested: NHAP - 24 & BRN - 24

Discounted Rate Available for Some Multiple Registrations: (See Below For Details)

The first registrant from a facility will pay the full rate, and any additional registration from the same facility address registering will be granted the discounted rate. Discounted rate available for members only.

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March 23, 24, 30 & 31

This class will address all of the key aspects of serving as the Director of Nursing (DON) in a long-term care facility. Whether you are a new DON or have been one for 30 years, this class is for you! Get the correct tools to successfully perform the duties of the DON in a long-term care facility.

Get the correct tools to successfully perform the duties of Director of Nursing in a long-term care facility.

Topics Include:

• The Face of Skilled Nursing
  Overview of SNF demographics and history
   
• The Role of the DON and Key Partners
  Role of DON, NHA, MD, DSD, SSD, AC, RD/DDS, Charge Nurse, CNAs
   
• Regulatory and Reimbursement Framework
  Practice Acts/Standards of Care, T22, CFR, Licensure vs  Certification, HSC, and other applicable codes and statutes, payment  sources, RUGs,  MDS, RAI, Level of Care
   
• DON Survival and other Need to Knows
  Time management, stress management, the importance of Policies and Procedures, staffing requirements, budget, abuse requirement reporting, Disaster Preparedness, unusual occurrence reporting, and more
   
• Humans are Our Best Resource
  HR practices, communication skills, honoring caregivers, leadership, building teams, consistent assignments, coaching, orientation, training, counseling, staff satisfaction, and more
   
• Residents are our Reason/Quality of Life
  Putting yourself in the bed,  person-directed care, working with families, resident and family satisfaction, admission assessment, managing complaints, Ombudsman's role, admission orientation, residents' rights, and more
   
• End of Life
  Determining capacity, obtaining consent, legally recognized decision-makers, POLST, Hospice, advanced planning
   
• Resident Safety/Quality of Care
  Risk management, best practices nutrition, avoidable/unavoidable, documentation, assessment and plan of care, reporting of change of condition, SBAR, stand up meetings
   
• Culture of Quality - How to of QAA
  Why needed, define, data sources, QIO (HSAG), Advancing Excellence  benchmarking, root cause analysis, the role of the committee, QITs, data analysis, action planning,  implementation, monitoring, how to protect on survey

CE Hours Requested: NHAP - 16 (p) and  BRN - 16

Discounted Rate Available for Some Multiple Registrations: (See Below For Details)

The first registrant from a facility will pay the full rate, and any additional registration from the same facility address registering will be granted the discounted rate. Discounted rate available for members only.

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March 19 & 26 and April 2 & 9

Participation in this intensive four-part course will assist Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals in gaining a clear understanding of their role and obtaining the skills needed to effectively carry out their duties. Although there is a didactic component, class size is limited to ensure interactive discussion and a meaningful learning experience.

Discounted Rate Available for Some Multiple Registrations: (See Below For Details)

First registrant from a facility will pay the full rate, and any additional registration from the same facility address registering will be granted the discounted rate. Discounted rate available for members only.

CE Hours Requested: NHAP - 16 and BRN - 16

Register here