Events

Part Two: Managing the New Survey Process October 18, 2018 Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center, Boxboro, MA 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) Seminar Description: Approximately 40% of nursing homes in Massachusetts have been surveyed under the new process which began on November 27, 2017. In Part One: Managing the New Survey Process, the Department of Public Health walked participants through the new survey process and offered tips on how to manage it. In addition,

The Nuts and Bolts of MassHealth Nursing Facility Eligibility Friday, October 19, 2018 Mount Saint Vincent Care Center, Holyoke 10:00 a.m.— 1:00 p.m. (Registration at 9:30 a.m.) Seminar Description: This seminar will focus on practical measures to help with the efficient processing of Medicaid applications and Medicaid eligibility determinations. Facility staff responsible for Medicaid eligibility applications should plan to attend this important program. Attendees will have an opportunity to discuss specific issues with the MassHealth program presenters who will share

​AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Bronze Workshop Tuesday, October 23, 2018 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Registration begins at 8:00 am) Mass Senior Care Association office, Waltham Bring Your QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Team! The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program provides a pathway for providers of long term care services to journey towards performance excellence. The program is based on core values and criteria of the Baldridge Performance Excellence Program. The Quality Award program has three progressive step levels. This seminar will cover

THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT Geri-Care Behavioral Safety for Caregivers: A Train-the-Trainer Program REPEAT PROGRAM Thursday, October 25, 2018 Mass Senior Care Office, Waltham 8:30 a.m.— 4:30 p.m. (Registration at 8:00 a.m.) Seminar Description : One of the most formidable challenges when working with the geriatric population is safely preventing and managing difficult behaviors, including resistance to care, verbal abuse, agitation and combativeness. Behavior problems with geriatric residents can result in injuries to residents and staff, neglect, mistreatment and even

Shaping the Future of Long Term Care: It's All About Quality Mass Senior Care Association 2018 Annual Meeting & Trade Show Thursday, November 8, 2018 DCU Center, Worcester, MA 9:30 am – 3:30 pm This event is only open to Mass Senior Care members. Trade show exhibit booths are currently sold out. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are exclusive to Mass Senior Care Associate Members/Preferred Vendors. Join colleagues from across the state at our 2018 Annual Meeting & Trade Show on

Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement Certification Program (CHHi-QAPI) November 14 & 15, 2018 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Registration starts at 8:00 am) Mass Senior Care Association office, Waltham, MA Program Description: This 2-day course offers participants a robust understanding of the QAPI methodology. Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) is a data-driven, proactive approach to improving the quality of life, care, and services in organizational settings. CMS requires that healthcare entities implement and effectively demonstrate a program that encompasses

MDS 3.0 3-Day Competency Program (CHHi-MDS)* Presented in Partnership with Harmony Healthcare International November 27, 28 & 29 , 2018 8:30 am – 4:30 pm each day (Registration begins at 8:00 am) Program Description: This 3-day course offers participants a more comprehensive understanding of the RAI process. Participants will spend half of the course time learning how to accurately code the MDS 3.0 Assessment Tool by navigating through each section with an expert trainer. The Care Area Assessments (CAAs) will

Geri-Care Behavioral Safety for Caregivers: A Train-the-Trainer Program REPEAT PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT Thursday, December 6, 2018 Mass Senior Care Office, Waltham 8:30 a.m.— 4:30 p.m. (Registration at 8:00 a.m.) Seminar Description: One of the most formidable challenges when working with the geriatric population is safely preventing and managing difficult behaviors, including resistance to care, verbal abuse, agitation and combativeness. Behavior problems with geriatric residents can result in injuries to residents and staff, neglect, mistreatment and even abuse,