TOPIC:

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Measures; What they are and how do we use them

Session Narrative:

In  this informative and engaging education session on the Skilled Nursing  Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP), participants will be taken  on a comprehensive journey to understand the program's core objectives,  compliance requirements, and the critical role it plays in improving  the quality of care within skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). The  session aims to empower healthcare professionals and administrators with  the knowledge and tools necessary for successful participation in the  SNF QRP.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the SNF Quality Reporting Program's Purpose
• Explain Key Quality Measures
• Describe the Compliance and Reporting Requirements
• Show How to Use Data for Quality Improvement

Biography: 

Brian Stever, BSN, RN, RAC-CT

Brian  has been involved in the Resident Assessment Instrument process for  over 25 years in Long-Term Care. His focus has been developing and  educating staff on the correct capture of services and ensuring that  residents receive the care they deserve. He has been an educator for the  Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, where he educated groups on  the Quality Measures process and the original Nursing Home Compare  website. He has been a speaker at various State and National Association  conferences, educating on the MDS process, quality initiatives, and  electronic documentation practices. He is the Vice President of the  Board of the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators,  PANAC. As a board member, he serves on the Advisory Committee for the  Pennsylvania Office of Long-Term Living and the Education Committee for  the Pennsylvania Long-Term Learning Network.

DISCLOSURES

1 Contact hour will be awarded for this continuing nursing education activity. Criteria for successful completion include attendance for the entire 2-day event and submission of the evaluation form/s.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT

According to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, it is not required to identify, mitigate, or disclose relevant financial relationships for accredited education that is non-clinical.

CRITERIA FOR RECEIPT OF CONTACT HOURS

The learner must attend the entire session and complete and submit the electronic evaluation tool.

CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVER

This activity has been submitted to the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.