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Nov/Dec Webinars & Workshops

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This webinar is a review of CAHC Standards and Intents to identify processes and methods of documentation to eliminate deficiencies. Focusing on the survey process, this workshop uses the CAHC Manual as a blue print for success to guide the agency to full accreditation and eliminate the need for a corrective plan of action.
Thursday – November 8 – Webinar – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday – December 13 – Webinar – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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 HR Intensive – Standard IV    Fee: $150/person

This webinar focuses on the hiring, training, and on-going evaluation of your home care staff. Participants benefit by establishing employment policies, understanding personnel file requirements and performing clinical competency testing for evaluations.

Wednesday – December 12 – Webinar – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Deep Dive – CAHC Standard V     Fee: $200/person
Attain an increased knowledge base of the revised CAHC Standard V; review and discuss recent regulation changes that were made and why; examine important components of the personnel and clinical files to help maintain and improve your agency’s compliance.
Wednesday – November 7-  Webinar – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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This introduction webinar offers more information about becoming accredited with CAHC. Come learn the basics about CAHC standards, costs, and the accreditation process. 
 Wednesday – November 7  – Webinar – 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
Thursday – December 13 – Webinar – 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
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CAHC Standard III. PQI policies help owners and managers monitor their home care business. This workshop/webinar reviews the basics in establishing a PQI program and risk management policies. Focused on the basics of quarterly reporting, participants will review processes for goal setting, record management, and successfully addressing common program challenges.
Wednesday – November 21 – Webinar – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Fee: $150/person
Be Ready. Be Prepared. Be Organized. Don’t be rattled by your accreditation on-site survey. This webinar outlines what agencies should expect during their on-site visit and offers tips on alleviating some common worries. Hear from an experienced CAHC RN Surveyor about organizing and planning for your monitoring visit. Learn about best practices and how to avoid common survey deficiencies to help your agency be accredited with distinction.
Wednesday – November 21 – Webinar – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Wednesday – December 12 – Webinar – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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Fee: $200/person
This webinar offers a “big picture” discussion about CAHC standards and implementation of Standards I thru V.
Wednesday – November 14 – Webinar – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday – December 5 – Webinar – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Role of an RN in Accreditation   Fee: $150/person
This webinar ensures the nursing staff is prepared for accreditation as well as their critical role as defined by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. Participants will review clinical standards of practice and how to apply these Standards to their agency’s day-to-day operations. An experienced CAHC RN Surveyor will discuss the critical role of the nurse and offer open discussion on issues the RN professional faces in home care.

Wednesday – November 14 – Webinar – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

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This webinar offers a comprehensive review of the clinical competency procedures and testing required of all home health care agencies in accordance with New Jersey State regulations. We not only cover the required fundamentals but will enhance your knowledge on measures to implement that will improve the skills of your work force and the quality of the services delivered to your clients.
Thursday – November 8 – Webinar – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Submitting your CAHC Application   Fee: $150/person
This interactive workshop allows participants to review and prepare for the application process before submission. Agencies benefit by understanding the components of the CAHC Application while at the same time learning how to keep it as simple and easy as possible. This review will help to expedite their application and will offer tips on how to avoid common application mistakes.
 Wednesday – December 5 – Workshop Saddle Brook – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday – December 19 – Workshop – Saddle Brook – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

CNBC Features Homewatch CareGivers

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CNBC selects Homewatch CareGivers of South Orange, a CAHC accredited provider, to take a look at our home health care industry, its present and future employment opportunities and the tremendous value and pivotal roles of properly trained home health care aides as the waves of aging baby boomers want to remain in their own homes.

 

 

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/06/01/where-the-jobs-are-home-health-care-aides.html

 

CAHC’s New Accreditation Mentor

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The Commission on Accreditation for Home Care (CAHC) is extremely excited to announce the appointment of Paula Pedersen to our newly created position of Accreditation Mentor and Education Coordinator. Paula is a Registered Nurse with a BSN as well as a Masters in Nursing.

CAHC is committed to investing in our accredited providers. Paula’s addition to our staff advances that investment with you as CAHC now provides mentoring services for all home health care service providers partnering with CAHC to attain their required accreditation.

As Paula mentors you, she will also administer CAHC’s educational offerings for your home health care staff development to empower them with knowledge on rules and regulations and industry best practices to enable better service deliverables for your patients served.

Paula’s understanding and practiced experience in our state’s home health care industry is likely without equal. She is an exceptionally gifted educator who openly shares her knowledge to better understand home health care accreditation so you get accredited quicker and easier. Perhaps most significant given today’s home care competitive landscape, Paula is the “go-to” person with “know-how” solutions as she has operated home health care service agencies

Paula’s addition to our staff adds another great reason why CAHC is the accrediting partner of choice for New Jersey’s home health care service providers.

CAHC Certified Consultants

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CAHC recognizes that there is a market for consultants who can assist New Jersey’s home health care service firms with on-site guidance through their CAHC accreditation process.

To receive our most current list of consultants who have achieved the necessary credentials to be awarded CAHC accreditation proficiency, please call us at 201-880-9135.

CAHC with CIANJ – What’s Best for Mama

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Healthcare Forum:
What’s Best For Mama?

 
Wednesday, December 7, 2017
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Holy Name Medical Center | 718 Teaneck Rd | Teaneck, NJ 07666
We’re getting older. Projections based on U.S. census data estimate that the population of older Americans — age 65 and above — will grow to 98 million by 2060 — that’s double today’s numbers.
As more Americans turn gray, there will be an increased demand on nursing homes and home care. Join us as leaders in the industry speak to how the healthcare industry is preparing to meet the challenges. Our panelists will share insights on trends they have identified, while also offering information to providers and consumers on how the industry is evolving and adapting.
Register Here!

 
Guest Speakers
Trevor Dublin MSW, LNHA
Executive Director, Atrium
Neil Ekblom
Attorney, Ekblom & Partners, LLP
Mia Kebea
President, Seniors in Place
Don Winant
Executive Director, Commission on Accreditation for Home Care

November – December Workshops

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Take advantage of CAHC’s newly appointed
Accreditation Mentor
so you better understand home health care accreditation
to get you accredited quicker and easier.

Workshops held at CAHC offices in Saddle Brook, NJ
Registration is required
call: 201.880.9135 or email: workshops@cahcnj.org

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Preparing for your CAHC Survey

Be Ready. Be Prepared. Be Organized. Don’t be rattled by your accreditation on-site survey, this workshop outlines what agencies should expect during their on-site visit and offers tips on alleviating some common worries.

Friday, November 17, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Fee: $200

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Deep Dive Review of CAHC Standards IV and V

Attain an increased knowledge base of the revised CAHC Standards IV and V; review and discuss the changes that were made and why; examine important components of the personnel and clinical files to help maintain and improve your agency’s compliance.

Thursday, November 30, 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Fee: $200

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Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) Basics

CAHC Standard III. PQI policies help owners and managers monitor their home care business. This workshop reviews the basics in establishing a PQI program and risk management policies. Focused on the basics of quarterly reporting, participants will review processes for goal setting, record management, and successfully addressing common program challenges.

Thursday, December 7, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Fee: $150

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Introduction to CAHC Accreditation

This introduction workshop offers more information about becoming accredited with CAHC. Come learn the basics about CAHC standards, costs, and the accreditation process.

Thursday, December 14, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Fee: Free

CAHC Announces New Mentoring Assistance

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The Commission on Accreditation for Home Care (CAHC) is extremely excited to announce the appointment of Paula Pedersen to our newly created position of Accreditation Mentor and Education Coordinator. Paula is a Registered Nurse with a BSN as well as a Masters in Nursing.

CAHC is committed to investing in our accredited providers. Paula’s addition to our staff advances that investment with you as CAHC now provides mentoring services for all home health care service providers partnering with CAHC to attain their required accreditation.

As Paula mentors you, she will also administer CAHC’s educational offerings for your home health care staff development to empower them with knowledge on rules and regulations and industry best practices to enable better service deliverables for your patients served.

Paula’s understanding and practiced experience in our state’s home health care industry is likely without equal. She is an exceptionally gifted educator who openly shares her knowledge to better understand home health care accreditation so you get accredited quicker and easier. Perhaps most significant given today’s home care competitive landscape, Paula is the “go-to” person with “know-how” solutions as she has operated home health care service agencies

Paula’s addition to our staff adds another great reason why CAHC is the accrediting partner of choice for New Jersey’s home health care service providers.