DECEMBER 8 - Compliance Core Activities: Reporting & Investigations

12:30 pm to 1:30 pm 

This session focuses on the requirements and best practices related to systems for reporting potential compliance violations and provides direction on performing effective compliance investigations.  

Course Description:

This session addresses core activities of an effective compliance and ethics program in the SNF/LTC/AL setting including best practices for meeting standards related to implementing and publicizing a reporting system that allows anonymous reporting of violations without fear of retribution, processes for ensuring the integrity of reported data and for responding with reasonable steps to address potential issues including conducting investigations.  Examples of “hotline” systems and a sample investigation pathway with reporting will be reviewed.  Discussion will include ensuring consistent enforcement of standards through appropriate disciplinary procedures and using insights gained from substantiated problems to improve future compliance.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this session, the learner will:

1. Identify key considerations for implementing an effective compliance reporting system
2. Gain skill in managing reports of compliance violations and developing an effective investigation plan
3. Understand key concepts related to violation response activities including, but not limited to consistent enforcement of standards, application of disciplinary measures, and taking appropriate remediation measures.    

Individual webinar pricing:
LeadingAge Connecticut members and subscribers $75
Non-members $100
Deadline for the individual webinars is the Friday before the date.

Registration is for one computer login access per webinar.

1.0 CT NHA CEU's will be available to attendees for each webinar attended.

Please contact LeadingAge Connecticut at 203-678-4477 or [email protected] with any questions.

DECEMBER 15 - Compliance Operations: Board Oversight, QAPI Integration & Record Keeping