Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Webinars of Interest

Stay informed and tune in to AHCA/NCAL-hosted pre-recorded and live webinars on a number of topics impacting the long term care profession. 

On Sept. 15, 2015, between 2-3:00pm ET, AHCA will host a webinar entitled, “Current Nutrition ‘Best Practice’ to Reduce Hospital Re-Admissions.” Providers must know how to meet the challenges of new CMS Value Based Purchasing related to Quality Measures and Reducing Hospital Re-Admissions. Food, nutrition and dining are integral components in reducing hospital re-admissions and overall care management. This session will present an overview of current “best practice” nutrition for effective care transition management along with suggestions of how to apply “best practice” for use in daily practice.  You can register for the webinar here.  

On Sept. 17, 2015, between 2-3:30pm ET, AHCA will host a webinar entitled, “Strategies for Addressing Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities and Ensuring Compliance with OSHA’s New Guidelines.”  Healthcare workers face an increased risk of workplace violence in their work and data suggests that 70% of workplace assaults occur in the healthcare industry.  In response, OSHA recently released an update to its Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Service Workers and it has indicated that it will focus on the hazards associated with workplace violence in all healthcare industry inspections.  The publication includes suggested best practices and provides some insight on how to reduce the risk of violence in various healthcare and social service settings.  Attend our webinar to learn about the new OSHA guidelines and strategies that can help you successfully address the unique challenges that the healthcare industry faces in tackling this workplace challenge.  You can register for the webinar here. 

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