Events

Revolutionize Wound Care in Your Nursing Facility Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:30 pm –1:30 pm VIRTUAL Seminar Description: Wound care is a critical component of resident care in nursing facilities, where residents often present with complex medical histories and are at high risk for various types of wounds. Proper wound management can significantly enhance resident outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and improve the quality of life for residents. Modern wound care is also critical for running a deficiency free nursing facility

PDPM and the Medicaid Experience Thursday, January 23, 2025 12 noon –1pm VIRTUAL Seminar Description: Massachusetts Medicaid rate setting transitioned from MMQ to PDPM over a year ago. Changes in assessment management have led to an expected statewide increase in CMI. However, results vary widely across providers. Zimmet Healthcare’s CMI-Connect tracking software indicates that many providers are appropriately realizing gains, while others see little progress. These differences likely stem from reimbursement management processes, not resident acuity, leading to uneven distribution

The 4 Month Pathway to Certified Nursing Assistant: Regulations, Training, and Member Success Tuesday, January 28, 2025 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm VIRTUAL Seminar Description: Few jobs offer the opportunity to upskill with career and economic advancement as rapidly as the pathway to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) yet recent data demonstrates that Massachusetts nursing facilities are under-utilizing this opportunity.  Join us as we clarify the regulations surrounding Resident Care Assistants/nurse aides in training, share updates to nurse aide