BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://leadingagenjde.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T065456 CREATED:20190801T135505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T135537Z UID:10000137-1566302400-1566306000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Identifying Problems Related to Medication Adherence in Patients Receiving Home Healthcare DESCRIPTION:Patients may be non-adherent to the their medication regimens for a variety of reasons. Asking the right questions may help clinicians with any level of experience identify the presence of non-adherence and the potential reason for non-adherence. Having identified the presence of problem\, the information can be shared with other providers to bring the problem to resolution. \nParticipants will  gain knowledge of a tool to identify problems related to medication adherence by participating in this program. \nPresenter Information \nJeffrey Clark\, Clinical Assistant Professor\, Washington State University\, and Consultant Pharmacist \nDr. Jeffrey Clark completed his PharmD in 2009 at Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. After graduation he completed a 1 year residency in geriatrics with WSU and Providence Visiting Nurses Association (PVNA). After working as a full-time consultant pharmacist in skilled nursing facilities\, he returned to WSU & PVNA in 2013 where he is now a clinical assistant professor and a consultant pharmacist. At PVNA he runs an Advanced Pharmacy Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience for Doctor of Pharmacy candidates focused on preventing hospitalizations in patients with high risk conditions (e.g. heart failure\, COPD). He has a board certification in geriatrics and is passionate about geriatric medicine and maintaining independence at home. His special interests include Parkinson’s Disease\, Alzheimer’s Disease\, & osteoporosis. \nRegister Now URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/identifying-problems-related-to-medication-adherence-in-patients-receiving-home-healthcare/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T143000 DTSTAMP:20260502T065456 CREATED:20190801T140058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T140119Z UID:10000139-1565789400-1565793000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Capitol Conversations DESCRIPTION:The 2019 VNAA and ElevatingHOME Member Call schedule is now available. Member Calls are the perfect opportunity to engage with your fellow members for productive networking and idea sharing. Focusing on the areas of collaboration\, public policy issues\, and quality\, Member Calls on the following dates at 1:30 p.m. ET. \n\nAugust 14\nSeptember 11\nOctober 9\nNovember 13\nDecember 11\n\nContact:\n \nHeather Corbin\nEmail: hcorbin@elevatinghome.org\nPhone: 571-527-1534\nREGISTER URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/capitol-conversations/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190805T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190805T140000 DTSTAMP:20260502T065456 CREATED:20190801T133740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T133740Z UID:10000133-1565010000-1565013600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:What the FY 2020 Proposed Rule Means for PDGM and Coding DESCRIPTION:CMS has issued the FY 2020 Proposed Medicare Home Health Payment Rule which of course encompasses far more than the proposed payment rates. In particular\, the industry has wondered what\, if any\, changes CMS would make to the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) set to go into effect on January 1. \nIn this complimentary webinar\, we’ll provide an update on the portion of the Rule that encompasses PDGM and in particular what we believe to be the impact on agencies’ coding operations\, challenges and imperatives. \nJoin PDGM industry experts Gina Mazza and Kerry Termine for “What the FY 2020 Proposed Rule Means for PDGM and Coding” on Monday\, August 5 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. \nRegister here URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/what-the-fy-2020-proposed-rule-means-for-pdgm-and-coding/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T110000 DTSTAMP:20260502T065456 CREATED:20190625T163512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T204509Z UID:10000106-1563876000-1563879600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:UNDERSTANDING THE LOCAL & NATIONAL LANDSCAPE FOR SENIOR LIVING PARTNERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS DESCRIPTION:UNDERSTANDING THE LOCAL & NATIONAL LANDSCAPE FOR SENIOR LIVING PARTNERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS \nJuly 23rd 10am-11am \nRegistration form:  LA NJ Sponsorship Transition Webinar \nor \nRegister Online \nZIEGLER’S SPONSORSHIP TRANSITION INITIATIVE \nWhat’s New with Senior Living Partnerships and Affiliations \nZiegler’s ongoing commitment to supporting the senior living sector is evidenced by the creation of the specialized practice area for Sponsorship Transition. The Sponsorship Transition specialty practice represents Ziegler’s ability to play a strategic advisory role in support of not-for-profit organizational growth and mission enhancement. Services include: \n\nAssessing organizational readiness and strategic opportunities for Sponsorship Transition\nIdentifying potential candidates for a sponsorship or affiliation transition (for either party involved\nSupporting co-venture initiatives in support of healthcare realignment\nAdvising organizations on due diligence work and risk identification\nSupporting all parties through the transition and integration of the two organizations\nBoard & Leadership Team education and strategy sessions on industry trends\, common drivers for sponsorship transition and peer case study reviews URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/understanding-the-local-national-landscape-for-senior-living-partnerships-and-affiliations/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T065456 CREATED:20190430T173902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T174244Z UID:10000101-1558004400-1558008000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:PHILEP Webinar: Risk Communication & the Role of Social Media DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nicole Kirgan\, NJDOH Office of Communications \n  \nObjectives: \nParticipants will learn about: \n1. Crafting public and media messages in times of emergencies\, \n2. How to communicate effectively under pressure\, \n3. Tips on how to talk to the media\, and \n4. The evolving role of social media in a public health emergency response and every day health happenings. \n  \nDescription: Using the CDC’s Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication principles\, participants will learn how to the help public accurately understand risks\, establish credibility\, promote key action steps\, correct misinformation\, etc.) \n  \nRegistration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/740342259393799682 \n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/philep-webinar-risk-communication-the-role-of-social-media/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T065456 CREATED:20190403T202513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T202513Z UID:10000099-1556190000-1556193600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Update on CMS and State Regulations for Emergency Preparedness DESCRIPTION:NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH \nObjectives: Attendees will: \n1. Become familiar with the Final CMS Rule on Emergency Preparedness \n2. Aware of the four provisions for the CMS Emergency Preparedness Plan for all Medicare Certified Providers \n3. Aware of the survey activity since the regulations went into effect \n 4. Learn about the common deficiencies \n5. Be able to discuss compliance with the Federal and NJ specific regulation \nDescription: \nThe Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers was published on September 16\, 2016 and the Implementation date was November 15\, 2017. It applies to all 17 provider and supplier types. Compliance is required for participation in Medicare. The four provisions for the CMS Emergency Preparedness Plan for all Medicare Certified Providers will be discussed. The survey activity since the regulations went into effect will be reviewed and most common deficiencies shared. Compliance with the Federal regulation and additional NJ specific regulations will be discussed. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/update-on-cms-and-state-regulations-for-emergency-preparedness/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190425 DTSTAMP:20260502T065456 CREATED:20190228T200851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T180305Z UID:10000073-1556064000-1556150399@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:PDPM Series #5 DESCRIPTION:Deep Dive into MDS & ICD-10: Coding Accuracy for Driving Quality & Maximizing Reimbursement URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/pdpm-series-5/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190410 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190411 DTSTAMP:20260502T065456 CREATED:20190228T200417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T180205Z UID:10000070-1554854400-1554940799@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:PDPM Series #4 DESCRIPTION:Considerations for Making the Medical Complexity Pivot: \nDiversifying Clinical Service Lines & Addressing Pain Points of Referring Hospitals URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/pdpm-series-4/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190328 DTSTAMP:20260502T065456 CREATED:20190228T183755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T175711Z UID:10000067-1553644800-1553731199@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:PDPM Series #3 DESCRIPTION:Rethinking & Restructuring Rehabilitation Services Under PDPM: First Steps URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/pdpm-series-3/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190314 DTSTAMP:20260502T065456 CREATED:20190228T182057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T175528Z UID:10000064-1552435200-1552521599@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:PDPM Series #2 DESCRIPTION:What your Team Needs to Know About Implementation of PDPM \n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/pdpm-series-2/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR