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 Conventions:

Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) - July 21-25, 2024

American Health Care Association (AHCA) - October 6-9, 2024

LeadingAge Annual Meeting - October 27-30, 2024

 

Upcoming Speaking Engagements:

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

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!