LeaderStat is pleased to participate in a variety of industry-wide events throughout the year as well as provide educational trainings and webinars to those in the healthcare industry.

Check out the events our Team will be attending!

Upcoming Conferences and Trade Shows:

AAPACN 2024 Conference

April 10-14, 2024

Nebraska Health Care Association Conference

April 23-24, 2024

LeadingAge Arizona Conference

May 15-17, 2024

Idaho Health Care Association Conference

July 16-18, 2024

Texas Healthcare Association Conference

September 9-11, 2024

 

Upcoming Speaking Engagements:

Scott Heichel, Director of Clinical Reimbursement, will speak at the OHCA in a Live In-person Seminar
TOPIC:
Keys to a Successful Restorative Nursing Program
DATE: March 12, 2024

Kendra Nicastro, Director of Business Development, will speak at the Michigan State University Nursing Home Administration course
TOPIC: Digital Recruitment Strategies
DATE: March 23, 2024

Scott Heichel, Director of Clinical Reimbursement, will speak at the AAPACN 2024 Conference
TOPIC:
Understanding the Process for Beneficiary Notices and Physician Certifications 
DATE:
April 12, 2024

Scott Heichel, Director of Clinical Reimbursement, will speak at the Nebraska Health Care Association Conference
TOPIC:
 
New MDS User Manual: What Long-term Care Providers Need to Know;  PDPM: Are Your Systems Keeping This Patient-Driven?; The FY 2024 SNF Final Rule: What Skilled Nursing Facilities Need to Know
DATE:
April 23, 2024

Kendra Nicastro, Director of Business Development, will speak at the North Dakota Long-Term Care Association conference
TOPICS: Go Where the People Are-Why Social Recruiting Works
DATE: May 8, 2024

Scott Heichel, Director of Clinical Reimbursement, will speak at the OHCA Annual Conference
TOPIC:
Clinical & Financial MCR Reimbursements
DATE: May 13, 2024

Scott Heichel, Director of Clinical Reimbursement, will speak at the OHCA Annual Conference
TOPIC:
Proactive Falls Management Focused on Competence, Analysis and Function
DATE: May 14, 2024

Liz Wheeler, Senior RN Consultant, will speak at the OHCA Annual Conference
TOPIC: Beyond Data and Documentation: How to Live and Breathe QAPI into Your Team
DATE: May 16, 2024

Kendra Nicastro, Director of Business Development, will speak at the LeadingAge Arizona Conference
TOPICS: Storytelling Recruitment Strategies to Attract Top Talent
DATE: May 16, 2024

Scott Heichel, Director of Clinical Reimbursement, will be teaching a RAC-CT Certification Course
LOCATION:
Virginia Beach, Virginia
DATE: June 4-6, 2024

Kendra Nicastro, Director of Business Development, will speak at the California Association of Health Facilities Conference
TOPICS: Go Where the People Are-Why Social Recruiting Works
DATE: July 16, 2024

Kendra Nicastro, Director of Business Development, will speak at the Idaho Health Care Association Conference
TOPICS: Go Where the People Are-Why Social Recruiting Works
DATE: July 18, 2024

Kendra Nicastro, Director of Business Development, will speak at the OHCA BELTSS Core of Knowledge
TOPIC: Recruitment and Interviewing
DATE: August 8, 2024

Scott Heichel, Director of Clinical Reimbursement, will be teaching a RAC-CT Certification Course
LOCATION:
Omaha, Nebraska
DATE: August 20-22, 2024

Scott Heichel, Director of Clinical Reimbursement, will speak at the Texas Healthcare Association Conference
TOPIC:
QMs and IDT Approach
DATE: September 11, 2024

Scott Heichel, Director of Clinical Reimbursement, will speak at OHCA's CEHCH Course
TOPIC:
Infection Control
DATE: September 26, 2024

Scott Heichel, Director of Clinical Reimbursement, will be teaching a RAC-CT Certification Course
LOCATION:
Baltimore, Maryland
DATE: November 19-21, 2024

 

Upcoming Webinars

Sherry Thomas, Director of Clinical Services
TOPIC: Medication Management in a Skilled Nursing Center
DATE: March 6, 2024 at 11 am
DESCRIPTION: An overview of policies and procedures as well as best practices related to medication management in the skilled nursing setting.

Sherry Thomas, Director of Clinical Services
TOPIC: Medication Management in a Skilled Nursing Center
DATE: April 3, 2024 at 11 am
DESCRIPTION: An overview of the relevant Ohio Laws and Administrative Rules related to the management of medications in the residential care setting.

Sherry Thomas, Director of Clinical Services, and Tesa Brown, RN Consultant
TOPIC: Managing Complaints and Grievances for Positive Outcomes
DATE: June 12, 2024 at 11 am
DESCRIPTION: An overview of the regulatory requirements regarding grievances in skilled nursing facilities and how to maintain compliance.

Scott Heichel, Director of Clinical Reimbursement
TOPIC: How MDS Coding Impacts the SNF Quality Reporting Program
DATE: June 12, 2024 at 11 am
DESCRIPTION: The SNF QRP creates SNF quality reporting requirements, as mandated by the IMPACT Act, which requires the reporting of standardized patient assessment data regarding quality measures and standardized patient assessment data elements. The IMPACT Act intends to standardize post-acute care data to improve Medicare beneficiary outcomes through shared decision-making, care coordination, and enhanced discharge planning. A facility that fails to submit the required data at the minimum threshold will face a significant financial penalty from Medicare.

Scott Heichel, Director of Clinical Reimbursement
TOPIC: How MDS coding impacts the SNF Quality Reporting Program
DATE: July 10, 2024 at 11 am
DESCRIPTION: The SNF QRP creates SNF quality reporting requirements, as mandated by the IMPACT Act, which requires the reporting of standardized patient assessment data regarding quality measures and standardized patient assessment data elements. The IMPACT Act intends to standardize post-acute care data to improve Medicare beneficiary outcomes through shared decision-making, care coordination, and enhanced discharge planning. A facility that fails to submit the required data at the minimum threshold will face a significant financial penalty from Medicare.

Sherry Thomas, Director of Clinical Services
TOPIC: Managing Falls
DATE: August 14, 2024 at 11 am
DESCRIPTION: An overview of methods and strategies to reduce falls, ensure effective implementation of interventions, provide staff education, and develop fall prevention processes. Additionally, strategies for documentation and completing a thorough root cause analysis and corrective action plans will be provided.

Gina Cappitti, Director of Workforce Solutions
TOPIC: Unlocking Excellence: Best Practices in Recruitment and Hiring
DATE: October 9, 2024 at 11 am
DESCRIPTION: This presentation navigates the evolving landscape of the modern healthcare workforce, addressing the unique challenges nursing centers face. This session explores innovative strategies and best practices to attract, assess, and hire top talent that fits the mission and values of the organization. From leveraging technology to emphasizing diversity and inclusion, attendees will gain insights into creating a dynamic workforce capable of delivering high-quality care to residents, ultimately leading to long-term sustainability.

Sherry Thomas, Director of Clinical Services, and Tesa Brown, RN Consultant
TOPIC: Where Do I Begin? Implementing and Maintaining a Successful Antibiotic Stewardship Program
DATE: November 6, 2024 at 11 am
DESCRIPTION: A deep dive into the specific regulatory requirements of antibiotic stewardship and how to develop ongoing processes to maintain a successful program.

Scott Heichel, Director of Clinical Reimbursement
TOPIC: Keys to a Successful Restorative Nursing Program
DATE: November 8, 2024 at 9 am
DESCRIPTION: For restorative nursing programs to be effective and profitable, attention to - and support for - restorative nursing must come from the top. The administrator, director of nurses, and therapy director must be on board. A facility-wide culture of restorative nursing must be present. Act now and get everyone on board with this comprehensive educational program, and ensure your facility is offering resident-centered restorative nursing programs to improve, maintain, or slow the decline in resident function in a positive cultural environment.

Sherry Thomas, Director of Clinical Services
TOPIC: Managing Falls
DATE: November 13, 2024 at 11 am
DESCRIPTION: An overview of regulatory requirements for psychoactive medications, adverse effects, and gradual dose reductions. Additionally, strategies for implementing effective non-pharmacological and behavioral health interventions will be provided.

Sherry Thomas, Director of Clinical Services, and Tesa Brown, RN Consultant
TOPIC: Navigating the Infection Preventionist Role in a Post-Pandemic World
DATE: December 4, 2024 at 11 am
DESCRIPTION: An overview of the Infection Preventionist's role and responsibilities following the end of the public health emergency. A review of current regulations and guidance related to COVID-19 and other infection prevention responsibilities will be presented along with best practices to ensure compliance.

Keep checking back for more events and speaking engagements!