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PTAC hosts a quarterly webinar series. Attending the webinars is also a great opportunity to earn Continuing Education Credits.
Effective Practices in PASRR Evaluation Reports for Persons with Mental Illness
May 8, 2012
Dr. O'Connor and Dr. Spinelli discussed effective practices in developing PASRR evaluation reports for persons with mental illness. The National Association of PASRR Professionals (NAPP) is in the process of reviewing such practices in order to provide guidance on ways to improve states' reporting of PASRR findings related to persons with mental illness.
Utilization of PASRR at Nursing Facilities
March 13, 2012
Describe the proper use of PASRR in the admission process Demonstrate thorough understanding of the special service requirements of a PASSR ll-B resident, and the PSARR II-B process as it occurs in nursing facilities more generally Discuss approaches to Care Planning to support PASRR Analyze Clinical Documentation compliance Describe SNF’s pre-admission processes for specialized services Summarize the Social Services role in working with specialized services Understand the interrelationship of state mental health division providers coordinating with SNF’s for the purpose of ensuring specialized services
Partnering with Hospitals for Meeting Patients' Needs
February 14, 2012
List Federal rules and regulations that overlap with the OBRA 1987 – PASRR rule. Identify barriers that hospitals encounter when conducting the PASRR Level I and Level II screens. List strategies that both hospitals and PASRR coordinators can use to manage the barriers.
Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities: Changes, Patterns, and Emerging Patterns
December 13, 2011
This webinar was presented by Barbara Brent from the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services on December 13th, 2011. The presentation covers how people with developmental disabilities can be supported as they age.
CMS PTAC WEBINARS
CMS PTAC offers on demand recordings of previously presented webinars.
Effective Practices in PASRR Evaluation Reports for Persons with Mental Illness
May 8, 2012
Dr. O'Connor and Dr. Spinelli discussed effective practices in developing PASRR evaluation reports for persons with mental illness. The National Association of PASRR Professionals (NAPP) is in the process of reviewing such practices in order to provide guidance on ways to improve states' reporting of PASRR findings related to persons with mental illness.
Utilization of PASRR at Nursing Facilities
March 13, 2012
Describe the proper use of PASRR in the admission process Demonstrate thorough understanding of the special service requirements of a PASSR ll-B resident, and the PSARR II-B process as it occurs in nursing facilities more generally Discuss approaches to Care Planning to support PASRR Analyze Clinical Documentation compliance Describe SNF’s pre-admission processes for specialized services Summarize the Social Services role in working with specialized services Understand the interrelationship of state mental health division providers coordinating with SNF’s for the purpose of ensuring specialized services
Partnering with Hospitals for Meeting Patients' Needs
February 14, 2012
List Federal rules and regulations that overlap with the OBRA 1987 – PASRR rule. Identify barriers that hospitals encounter when conducting the PASRR Level I and Level II screens. List strategies that both hospitals and PASRR coordinators can use to manage the barriers.
Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities: Changes, Patterns, and Emerging Patterns
December 13, 2011
This webinar was presented by Barbara Brent from the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services on December 13th, 2011. The presentation covers how people with developmental disabilities can be supported as they age.