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.

A Deep Dive: Standards IV and V

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A Deep Dive: 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, 2017 10:00 AM to 13:30 PM FEE: $200
CAHC Office, Saddle Brook, NJ

Upcoming Fall Workshops

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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. 

Wednesday, October 25, 2017 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM FEE: $150

CAHC Office, Saddle Brook, NJ

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Avoiding Common Deficiencies

This workshop 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.

Friday, October 27, 2017 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM FEE: $200

CAHC Office, Saddle Brook, NJ

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Introduction to Home Care Accreditation

Introduction to Home Care Accreditation offers more information about the CAHC Accreditation Program. Join us to learn the basics about our standards, costs and the accreditation process.

Tuesday, November 7 2017 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM FEE: FREE

CAHC Office, Saddle Brook, NJ

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SCORE and CAHC Partner Again!

Need help marketing and growing your NJ home health care agency?

 Frustrated?   Want more private pay?   Not sure where to begin?

Well, we can help so let’s get you started!

The ever-popular SCORE Small Business Workshops are designed to help teach and mentor New Jersey’s home health care service firm owners. Learn from industry experts on how to market, grow and manage your home care business.

*SAVE $50 by registering for both workshops. Lunch is included.

Registration is required, so reserve your seat  by calling us at 201-880-9135 or emailing us at workshops@cahcnj.org

 

When?       Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Workshop 1: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Home Care Agency Marketing – Finding and Keeping Customers

Learn from an expert ways to identify and maintain customers for your home care business. $150 per person*

 

Workshop 2: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Financial Management for a Successful Home Care Business

Learn to project revenue and determine if your client mix will sustain your business operations. This is a hands on experience that will benefit your organization. $150 per person*

*Register for both workshops for $250 per person.

 

 Where?      CAHC Office, 299 Market Street, Suite 235,  Saddle Brook, NJ

 

For information about any of the upcoming workshops and the

CAHC Unlimited Training Package call us at 201-880-9135.

SCORE and CAHC Partner Again!

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SCORE and CAHC Partner Again!

 Need help marketing and growing your NJ home health care agency?
 Frustrated?   Want more private pay?   Not sure where to begin?

Well, we can help so let’s get you started!

The ever-popular SCORE Small Business Workshops are designed to help teach and mentor New Jersey’s home health care service firm owners. Learn from industry experts on how to market, grow and manage your home care business.

*SAVE $50 by registering for both workshops. Lunch is included.

Registration is required, so reserve your seat  by calling us at 201-880-9135 or emailing us at workshops@cahcnj.org

When?       Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Workshop 1: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Home Care Agency Marketing – Finding and Keeping Customers

Learn from an expert ways to identify and maintain customers for your home care business. $150 per person*

Workshop 2: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Financial Management for a Successful Home Care Business

Learn to project revenue and determine if your client mix will sustain your business operations. This is a hands on experience that will benefit your organization. $150 per person*

*Register for both workshops for $250 per person.

Where?      CAHC Office, 299 Market Street, Suite 235,  Saddle Brook, NJ

Due to Popular Demand – Early October Accreditation Workshops Added

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Due to Popular Demand
Early October Accreditation Workshops Added

Introduction to Home Care Accreditation
This free workshop offers more information about the CAHC Accreditation Program.
Come learn the basics about CAHC Standards, costs, and the accreditation process.
CAHC Main Office, Saddle Brook, NJ
Thursday, October 5, 2017, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Preparing your CAHC Application
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. $150 per person
CAHC Main Office, Saddle Brook, NJ
Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 10:00am to 1:00pm

* Save with our Unlimited Training Package *
CAHC’s workshop bundle gives your agency access to an unlimited number of workshops for an unlimited number of your staff participants.
Our $1,500 Unlimited Training Package allows home care agencies to train and cross-train key staff members on various accreditation topics until your agency submits its accreditation application.

For information about any of the upcoming workshops and the
CAHC Unlimited Training Package call us at 201-880-9135.

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.

Upcoming September/October Accreditation Workshops

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Introduction to Home Care Accreditation

This free workshop offers more information about the CAHC Accreditation Program.

Come learn the basics about CAHC Standards, costs, and the accreditation process.

 CAHC Main Office, Saddle Brook, NJ

Thursday, September 7, 2017, 10:00am to 12:00pm

 

 Avoiding Common Deficiencies

This workshop 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. $200 per person

CAHC Main Office, Saddle Brook, NJ

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 9:00am to 12:00pm

 

Role of an RN in Accreditation

Standard V. This workshop 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. $200 per person

CAHC Main Office, Saddle Brook, NJ

Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 9:00am to 12:00pm

 

Preparing your CAHC Application

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. $150 per person

CAHC Main Office, Saddle Brook, NJ

Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 10:00am to 1:00pm

 Take advantage of CAHC workshops to ensure your agency is on track to accreditation. Registration is required, so call: 201.880.9135

NJ Division of Consumer Affairs – Proposed HCSF Accreditation Regulations Released

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The Division of Consumer Affairs has just released their proposed Health Care Service Firm Accreditation regulations!

Please note the following 3 excerpts:

      * Commencing with the first registration renewal after (12 months after the effective date of this amendment), and for every succeeding renewal, a health care service firm shall submit evidence that it is accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the [page=2761] Department of Human Services as an accrediting body for homemaker agencies participating in the Medicaid program, as set forth in N.J.A.C. 10:60-1.2.

       * Commencing (three years from the effective date of this rule), and every third year from that date, a health care service firm shall submit an audit to the Division that complies with the requirements of (b) below as part of the renewal of registration required under N.J.A.C. 13:45B-13.5.  (see full details in the attached regulation document)

        * The required audit consists of two parts, one evaluating the health care firm’s compliance with laws and rules and one evaluating its financial status.  The audit must be conducted by a licensed certified public accountant and must include a report regarding internal controls and management practices. 

Click Here to Download the Proposed Regulations

Comments are due by October 20, 2017.

Seniors-4-Seniors Announces Fall Program

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 NEVER TOO OLD TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Senior citizens are joining forces to educate, advocate, and act on behalf of their peers.

Seniors 4 Seniors is now accepting perspective candidates for the Senior Advocacy Training program starting this October at the Commission on Accreditation for Home Care (CAHC) located in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. This consumer educational program provides intensive training to empower senior citizens to advocate on senior issues and to improve the quality of life for our aging population.

The Department of Labor projects adults age 65 and over will account for 22% of NJ’s total population by 2030. Despite the surge in the population, many local policies and programs are developed with little to no input from seniors. Hence, the more our seniors learn about programs and issues that will affect them, the greater they will be empowered to successfully advocate on the behalf of their community.

CAHC is the leading NJ-based non-profit agency providing home care accreditation for Personal Care Services and In-Home Skilled Nursing in NJ. Included in CAHC’s mission is consumer education, thus the Seniors 4 Seniors program was developed to educate consumers on how to address the concerns of senior citizens in order to become effective change agents.

The 7-session training program, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in October, teaches seniors how to research issues affecting their community, develop proposals on initiatives, communicate with elected officials and effectively advocate. The course fee of $200 includes all course materials, snacks, beverages and lunch. Scholarships are available to qualifying participants.

If you would like more information about this topic contact Don Winant at CAHC;                  (201) 880-9135 or email don@cahcnj.org.