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This webinar will focus towards what surveyors are looking for with tips to help you prepare.

June 9th | 1:00 – 2:00 PM

The CMS COVID-19 Focus Survey for Nursing Homes was implemented on March 23, 2020, and updated on May 6, 2020. CMS expects nursing homes to use this new process, in conjunction with the latest guidance from CDC, to perform a voluntary self-assessment of their ability to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.  

This webinar will focus on:

  • What surveyors are looking for in the 9 sections of the CMS COVID-19 Survey.
  • Tips and tools you can use for completing the survey and assessing readiness for infection prevention and control.
  • Lessons learned from the first months of this survey.

Presenter:

Ellen Kuebrich – Like you, Ellen has seen the healthcare industry change more dramatically in the last 10 years than it has in the last 50. With over 12 years of expertise in advising government-regulated medical industries, including the medical device, tissue transplant, biologic, pharmaceutical and long-term care industries, she is able to help acute and post-acute clients to improve clinical outcomes and increase revenue.

Ellen is currently the Senior Director of Business Development for HealthStream. HealthStream creates practical solutions that healthcare providers can use to improve quality in their facilities.

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Stephanie Gfeller, MS, LACHA is the Director of Education and Leadership. Stephanie joined the association in 2019 and oversees the development of our education programs, writes and manages all of our federal grant programs, and leads our Center for Leadership program. With her master’s degree in Gerontology from Kansas State University, adult care home administrator license, experience as a researcher and instructor at the K State Center on Aging, and endless creativity, Stephanie is ideally suited to her leadership role in our field. Outside of work Stephanie enjoys reading, supporting her kids at all their activities, serving as a 4-H club leader, and being outside helping on her family farm. You can reach Stephanie directly at 785.670.8047.