Discharge Planning Rules and Regulations for 2019: Conditions of Participation(CoPs) Format : LIVE WEBINAR Presenter : Toni G. Cesta, PhD., RN, FAAN Event Date : 01/16/2019 Time: 1 pm ET | 12 pm CT | 11 am MT | 10 am PT Duration : 60 minutes $249–$449 Learning Objectives: Understand the Conditions of Participation(CoPs) for discharge planning. Describe the components of the Social Security Act related to discharge planning. Review strategies for safely transitioning your patient across the continuum. Discuss the regulatory requirements associated with discharge planning. Describe the IMPACT Act and its relationship to discharge planning. Break down the components of patient choice. Apply the elements that surveyors will look for related to discharge planning. Contrast the proposed rules for discharge planning. Areas Covered in the Session: Transitional planning as a process not a destination. The current discharge planning requirements under the Conditions of Participation for Discharge Planning The new CMS changes related to transitional and discharge planning and how they will impact your practice. How to engage providers and patients across the continuum in the discharge planning process. The best ways to transition patients across the continuum of care. How to evaluate the effectiveness of your discharge planning program. Ways that you can ensure that your department is ready and able to meet the changes related to discharge planning. Q&A Session Suggested Attendees: Physician Director of Case Management Director of Compliance Case Managers Social Workers Vice President of Case Management Directors of Patient Centered Medical Homes Home Care Directors and Managers Home Care Case Managers Community-Based Providers Directors of Nursing Directors of Ambulatory Programs Directors of Quality Directors of Finance About the Presenter: Toni G. Cesta, Ph.D., RN, FAAN is Partner and Health Care Consultant in Case Management Concepts, LLC, a consulting company which assists institutions in designing, implementing and evaluating acute care and community case management models, provides education on case management and related topics, and on-site assistance to case management departments. The author of nine books, and a frequently sought after speaker, lecturer and consultant, Dr. Cesta is considered one of the primary thought leaders in the field of case management. Dr. Cesta writes a monthly column called “Case Management Insider” in the Hospital Case Management journal in which she shares insights and information on current issues and trends in case management. Prior to her current work as a case management consultant, Dr. Cesta was Senior Vice President – Operational Efficiency and Capacity Management at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Prior to her position as Senior Vice President at Lutheran Medical Center, Dr. Cesta has held positions as Corporate Vice President for Patient Flow Optimization at the North Shore – Long Island Jewish Health System and Director of Case Management, Saint Vincents Catholic Medical Centers of New York, in New York City and also designed and implemented a Master’s of Nursing in Case Management Program and Post-Master’s Certificate Program in Case Management at Pace University in Pleasantville, New York. Dr. Cesta completed seven years as a Commissioner for the Commission for Case Manager Certification. After Registration You will receive an email with login information and handouts (presentation slides) that you can print and share to all participants at your location. System Requirement Operating System: Windows any version preferably above Windows Vista & Mac any version above OS X 10.6 Internet Speed: Preferably above 1 MBPS Headset: Any decent headset and microphone which can be used to talk and hear clearly Can’t Listen Live? No problem. You can get access to On-Demand webinar. Use it as a training tool at your convenience. For more information you can reach out to below contact: Toll-Free No: 1-302-444-0162 Email: [email protected]