In this recent article from Provider magazine, Betty Halvorson, RN, encourages providers to evaluate the current level of care their facilities are producing and to ask themselves, “Is this care evidence-based?”
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Free August 20 Webinar: Competent Geriatric RNs – The New Driver of Financial Performance
AHCA/NCAL will host a free webinar on Tuesday, August 20 at 3 p.m. EDT titled Competent Geriatric RNs – The New Driver of Financial Performance. This webinar discusses how the Gero Nurse Prep program increases geriatric care knowledge and prepares RNs to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board certification exam in gerontological nursing.
The webinar will include findings from research conducted by AHCA/NCAL this year showing that SNFs that employ at least one ANCC Board certified RN performed higher on average on SNF VBP performance scores. The average 2017 SNF VBP performance score across the nation was 34.4. For SNFs with at least one RN who has been ANCC Board certified in gerontological nursing, the average SNF VBP performance score was 44.2. The net result is that these SNFs get higher Medicare Part A reimbursements.
The AHCA/NCAL 2019 research also found that SNFs with at least one ANCC Board certified RN also experienced:
- Fewer survey deficiencies
- Fewer IJ citations
- Lower rehospitalization rates
- Lower rates of off-label use of antipsychotics
- Higher CMS 5-Star ratings
To help RNs prepare for the ANCC Board certification exam, AHCA/NCAL offers an online course called Gero Nurse Prep. RNs who complete the course earn 30 nursing contact hours and experience a 96% pass rate on the ANCC certification exam on the first try. Gero Nurse Prep students also see a whopping 24 percent average increase between their pre- and post- Gero Nurse Prep test scores. ANCC Board certification in gerontological nursing is the gold standard in demonstrating clinical excellence in geriatric patient care for RNs.
Follow this link to register for the free August 20 webinar. To learn more about Gero Nurse Prep and ANCC Board certification, watch this video and check out AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep today.
#WhyICare
AHCA/NCAL’s #WhyICare workforce campaign broadcasts the stories of individuals who work in long term care, sharing what inspires them about their careers and how they got to where they are today.
CMS Video Tutorials to Assist with Coding Specific Section GG Items.
This article from Long Term Care Leader contains links to videos to help you with coding accuracy under the new Patient Driven Payment Model.
http://www.longtermcareleader.com/2019/06/cms-video-tutorials-to-assist-with.html
NSNCW is May 12-18.
National Skilled Nursing Care Week is May 12-18. The 2019 theme is “Live Soulfully,” which will celebrate skilled nursing centers, and their residents and staff, by showcasing how they achieve happy minds and healthy souls. Every day, skilled nursing centers assist frail, elderly, and disabled individuals in living their happiest lives. Whether it’s planting, cooking, reading or listening to music, staff at our nation’s centers pay it forward by dedicating themselves to improving quality of life for residents.
AHCA has several resources at ahcancal.org/NSNCW to help you celebrate NSNCW, including graphics, a planning guide, sample social media posts, newsletter template, and more. Use the hashtag #NSNCW on social media to share how you’re celebrating and follow us on Facebook here and Twitter here.
Save Money and Get Paid More!
The Gero Nurse Prep Spring Sale Ends April 30. Find out why you should register now.
http://www.longtermcareleader.com/2019/04/gero-nurse-prep-spring-sale-ends-april.html
ANCC Board Certified RNs can make a big difference!
New research conducted by AHCA/NCAL shows that SNFs that employ at least one American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board certified RN also, on average, performed higher on SNF VBP performance. The net result is that these SNFs get higher Medicare Part A reimbursements.
Read more at http://www.longtermcareleader.com/2019/04/344-average-snf-vbp-performance-score.html
The Bottom Line – Get Paid More!
Gero Nurse Prep dramatically increases gerontological nurse competency scores and positions 96% of RNs to pass the ANCC Board certification exam the first time.
- Fewer Survey Deficiencies
- Lower use of off-label antipsychotics
- Fewer Rehospitalizations
- Higher CMS 5-Star Ratings
SAVE $100 NOW THRU APRIL 30 by using promo code VBP2019 at time of registration.
Gero Nurse Prep is on sale!
Save $100 off the regular registration fee now through April 30 by using promo code VBP2019 (all caps). AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep provides tremendous value at this AHCA/NCAL member $590 sale price. That’s less than $20 per contact hour for outstanding nursing education that makes a measurable difference on so many fronts.
Three easy ways to learn more about Gero Nurse Prep and ANCC Board certification:
- Watch this video to learn more about AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep and build a strong geriatric nursing team with AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep.
- For an even deeper dive into competent geriatric nursing, watch this free AHCA/NCAL webinar “Improving Clinical Outcomes through Competent Gerontological Nurses.”
- Attend the Monday, March 18 AHCA/NCAL Quality Symposium session in Tampa at 1 p.m. titled “Competent Geriatric RNs – The New Driver of Financial Performance.” The session will feature the latest AHCA/NCAL research showing the impact Board certified RNs have on key quality indicators, survey citations and reimbursement.
Competent Geriatric RNs – The New Driver of Financial Performance!
From left to right, Anna Fisher, Heidi Keeler, Angie Szumlinski and David Kyllo.
Please join us at the AHCA/NCAL Quality Summit on Monday March 18th from 1-2:30 for this timely and important topic.
Session Description: Competent RNs drive quality care and outcomes in long term care settings. PDPM and value- based purchasing also means they now control the financial success of a facility. Providers need to sharpen the clinical knowledge and leadership skills of their RNs if they are to succeed in this new environment. This session will discuss how offering specialized training such as the Gero Nurse Prep course prepares RNs for the new challenges and positions them for board certification in gerontological nursing through the American Nurses Credential Center.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the key clinical outcomes that improve in facilities with ANCC board certified RNs
- Discuss how Gero Nurse Prep and ANCC board certification increase RN confidence and competence in the assessment process and clinical leadership
Explain how ANCC credentialing and board certification in gerontological nursing can strengthen the ability to demonstrate overall clinical competence and improved resident outcomes with surveyors