Spotlight on Phase II of the Rules of Participation Webinar - Session II (Recorded Version)

OBJECTIVES: 

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to discuss: 

• Changes in reporting reasonable suspicion of a crime in Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation regulations. 

• Changes in requirements for psychotropic medications.  

• Requirements for policy changes in Dental Services related to lost or broken dentures.  

• Requirements for Facility Assessments.  

• The new survey process and what to expect in November, 2017.

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.