Conditions of Participation Webinar- Part II (Recorded Version)

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will gain a deeper understanding of new regulations related to Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship

• Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the new components of Admissions, Transfers and Discharges

Speaker Bio: Linda Farrar is a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in Kansas.  She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa.  Linda began her long term care career at a retirement center in Wichita, first as a unit supervisor, then the Director of Nursing position.  In 2001, she obtained her administrator’s license.  She served elders as Administrator and other administrative positions since that time.  In June, 2011, Linda retired from the full-time duties of administration and since that time she has continued to provide nursing and administrative consulting services. During her career, Linda’s passion has been person-centered/person-directed care.  Linda believes that through education of staff and strong facility leadership, facilities can provide both quality of care to remain regulatorily compliant AND provide quality of life, providing enhanced, personal experiences for elders served.  Linda’s passion is to continue to serve elders and their family members in compassionate and person-directed and centered care.

Linda is a certified Dementia Capable Care trainer and a certified INTERACT trainer.