August 9, 2023 @ 12:15-4 p.m. CT (a 15-minute break will be scheduled during this session)

Quality & Reimbursement Programs

This session will include an overview of Federal and State reimbursement and Performance Measures including Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM); Payroll Based Journal (PBJ); and Value Based Purchasing (VBP). 

• Define, explain, and understand the implications of PDPM.
• Define, explain, and understand the implications of VBP.
• Define, explain, and understand the implications of PBJ.

Faculty:

Kellie Van Ree, RN, LNHA, IP, Director of Clinical Services, LeadingAge Iowa, Urbandale 
Kellie Van Ree started her career in long-term care as a dietary aide, working short shifts after school, later advancing to a certified nurse’s aide and a certified medication aide. In 2003, Kellie graduated from Kirkwood Community College, serving as an LPN, later returning to Kirkwood to complete her associates degree in applied science and successfully completed RN boards. In 2009, Kellie again returned to Bellevue University to complete her bachelor’s degree in long-term care administration. In addition to being a state surveyor for a short period of time, Kellie served in many positions throughout a long-term care continuum including a home health nurse, corporate consultant, director of nursing and administrator before becoming the director of clinical services with LeadingAge Iowa. 

August 10, 2023 @ 1-4 p.m. CT (a 15-minute break will be scheduled during this session)

Quality Improvement for the LTC Leader

Successful long-term care leaders need a good understanding of how the publicly reported Five-Star quality measures impacts operations and using this data to identify opportunities for improvement. During this session you will learn more on what the data reveals about your organization, turning this information to identify priority needs for improvement, and “the how” to leading teams on the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) journey.

• Define the Five-Star Rating system impacts on the organization.
• Recognize the value for enhanced data analysis.
• Utilize Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement to improve Five-Star Ratings.

Faculty:

Gina Anderson, RN, BSN, is a Senior Quality Improvement Facilitator at Telligen. She has worked in and supported nursing homes in a variety of roles for more than 25 years including an MDS coordinator, Director of Nursing, and nurse consultant. In her current role, she supports nursing homes across the Telligen region with quality improvement enhanced assistance, education, and resources. Gina has a strong compassion for building relationships with providers to improve the lives of residents living in health care facilities.