Other Education Opportunities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated a 5-part series of web-based training courses that provide an overview of the assessment and guidance to promote accurate coding of the post-acute care (PAC) cross-setting Section GG data elements. Each course contains interactive exercises to test providers’ understanding.  

1. Course 1: Section GG Data Accuracy and Quality Measures. 

2. Course 2: Prior Functioning and Prior Device Use Items. 

3. Course 3: Accurate Coding for GG0130 and GG0170 Items. 

4. Course 4: Understanding Admission and Discharge Performance for GG0130: Self-Care Items. 

5. Course 5: Understanding Admission and Discharge Performance for GG0170: Mobility Items. 

Join the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) on Monday, September 16 at 12:00 PM CT for a webinar exclusively organized for long-term care providers. The webinar will provide an overview of the latest respiratory virus recommendations, testing and treatment guidance, and infection prevention strategies. Register here. 

Emergencies can strike at any time, which is why LeadingAge has curated an array of tools, training resources, and playbooks for members available on our Emergency Preparedness landing page. BONUS! For a limited time, LeadingAge is also offering free access to two of its more popular resources: “Active Shooter Preparedness” webinar with discount code ACTIVECOMP100; and “Active Shooter Events: Creating and Maintaining a Secure Environment” webinar with discount code ACTIVE2COMP100. 

The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities hosts monthly Office Hours to discuss management of substance use disorder among nursing home residents. Held on the third Friday of every month at 12:00 PM CT, Office Hours feature the opportunity for nursing homes to ask questions and receive expert advice on this complex issue. Office Hours sessions are most appropriate for clinicians, nurses, administrators, and social workers. Register here. 

The Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long Term Care Open Door Forum has been cancelled for September 5, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 PM CT.  The registration webpage has been updated. The next meeting is scheduled for October 17 at 1:00 PM CT.