RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019
Pharmacy Services & Medication Management: Survey Success & Drug Regimen Review
Keys to Avoiding Deficiencies and Costly Errors
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Mass Senior Care Office, Waltham
9:00 a.m.— 12 noon
(Registration at 8:30 a.m.)
Seminar Description:
The Requirements of Participation has touched all aspects of pharmacy services and medication management causing nursing homes to face an increase in deficiencies and costly fines. In addition, on October 1, 2018 CMS began collecting the assessment-based quality measure Drug Regimen Review for SNF QRP FY 2020. This measure was created to assess if providers are identifying and reconciling potential medication issues. It is imperative that staff understand the Drug Regime Review process in order to increase quality and decrease citations.
This workshop will cover the Requirements of Participation related to pharmacy and pharmacy services including:
F755 Pharmacy Services
F756 Medication (Drug) Regimen Review
F757 Unnecessary Drugs
F758 Psychotropic Drugs
F759 Medication Errors
F761 Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals*
F881 Infection Prevention and Control Programs – Antibiotic Stewardship
F883 Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization
(*Among the top 10 most frequently cited deficiency in Massachusetts)
Objectives:
1.Understand the changes in Medication Management that nursing facilities must implement to be in compliance with the CMS Final Rule and the citations as they relate to the Final Rule.
2.Understand the changes in Medication Management that nursing facilities must implement to be in compliance with the IMPACT Act
3.Understand the expanded role of the Consultant Pharmacist and Drug Regimen Review in the CMS Final Rule and the IMPACT Act.
4.Learn techniques and processes that can be put into place to promote nursing facility compliance with the CMS Final Rule and the IMPACT Act.
Speakers:
Ronald G Perry, Director of Clinical Services, Partners Pharmacy
Stacey Rebelo, RN, Account Executive, Partners Pharmacy
Fee:
$80 for Mass Senior Care Members
$160 for Non-Members
A Continental Breakfast is provided.
All registration fees must be paid prior to attending this seminar.
CEUs:
2.75 CEUs will be awarded for nurses and nursing home administrators. The Massachusetts Senior Care Association has qualified for “deemed status #NH-09015-007” from the Board of Registration of Nursing Home Administrators for Administrators. This program also meets continuing education requirements for Nurses in Massachusetts. All paid registrants will receive certificate of attendance.
Cancellation Policy:
Mass Senior Care must be notified in writing no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the seminar for a credit of equal amount to be issued to your Mass Senior Care account. No refunds will be given. “No Show” attendees will be billed at the full registration fee. Cancellations should be emailed to info@maseniorcare.org.
Please note: All registered attendees will receive an email confirming their registration at least 48 hours prior to the workshop. If the corporate office is processing your registration, please call the Mass Senior Care office to confirm you are registered.
Directions:
Massachusetts Senior Care Association
800 South Street, Suite 280
Watermill Center
Waltham, MA 02453
617-558-0202
www.maseniorcare.org/directions
Parking:
Use the parking garage to the left of the building. Take a left in the garage to access the upper levels. There are ample handicapped parking spaces located directly in front of the building’s main entrance. Please do not park in marked reserved spaces.