Description of Seminar
 This course was developed in response to a need voiced by practicing Social Workers and Social Work Designees in long term care facilities. The course is designed to cover the function of social services from “A to Z”: to identify the role, function, and value of social work in LTC facilities; to provide material that can be the basis for social work practice in LTC facilities; and to comprehensively cover the psychosocial needs of residents and how to meet them.

Since a recent Department of Justice report indicated that residents’ social service needs are not being addressed in long term care facilities, survey agencies have been instructed by CMS to focus on this area during surveys. If you are new to the long term care field and need guidance, or if you are an experienced Social Worker in need of a “refresher” course, this is the training to attend!

Target Audience
Social Service Designees, Social Workers, Activity Professionals, Administrators, Nursing Staff

Presenter
 Catherine R. “Cat” Selman, BS, ACC, - Cat Selman a consultant in her business, The Healthcare Communicators, Inc., is a well trained professional in the health care field with over 25 years experience. Ms. Selman received her BS Degree from Trevecca College and has completed graduate work at the University of Southern Mississippi. She served as Corporate Activity and Social Work Consultant for 101 nursing facilities in seven states before starting her own business in 1988. Cat has attended numerous CMS (HCFA) surveyor training sessions and has held positions on a variety of CMS (HCFA) workgroups: i.e. development of the MDS/PAC short-stay forum, abuse & neglect forum, revision of the survey, and interpretative guidelines and QOL initiatives.

Agenda

 Day 1
8:00 am - (EDT) Registration
8:30 am - Overview
10:15 am - Policies & Procedures
12:00 pm - Lunch (on your own)
1:00 pm - Interview Techniques
2:30 pm - Documentation
4:00 pm - Adjourn Session

Objectives
•Identify components of the survey process.
•Develop appropriate policies and procedures for the social service department.
•Obtain required resident information by utilizing appropriate interview techniques.
•Complete appropriate sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment, utilizing guidelines, triggers & RAPs.

Day 2
8:00 am - ( EDT) Registration
8:30 am - Documentation
10:15 am - Common Social Services Deficiencies/ Writing the Plan of Correction/Advance Directives/Palliative Care
12:00 pm - Lunch (on your own)
1:00 pm - Working with Families
2:30 pm - Discharge Planning and Community Resources In-service Programs
4:00 pm - Adjourn

Session Objectives
•Identify components of a social assessment/history, social care plans, and progress notes.
•Formulate an appropriate plan of correction for case studies/social service deficiencies.
•Identify social service responsibility in regard to Advance Directives and Palliative Care.
•Develop a facility process to address needs of families and responsible parties.
•Formulate an individualized discharge plan for residents.
•Develop facility-specific in-service programs relating to social services.

CEUs
Activity Professionals - 12 CEUs
Administrators - 12 CEUs
Social Workers - 12 CEUs
Nursing - 14 CEUs
Provider Offering Number - 5-0002-707-802-1-1-1
 KBN approval of an individual nursing continuing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content.

Registration & Fee
$220 KAHCF Member
$320 Prospective Member

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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made in writing and may be faxed or mailed to KAHCF. Cancellations by phone will not be accepted. Cancellations received no later than May 17th will receive a full refund. Cancellations received between May 18th and May 24th will receive a refund of 1/2. Registrants who do not attend or who do not complete the full seminar will not receive a refund unless prior written notice is given to the KAHCF office.

Lodging
SpringHill Suites
10101 Forrest Green Blvd Louisville KY
40223 (Off N. Hurstbourne Parkway conveniently located 3/4 mile from KAHCF) (800) 287-9400 or (502) 326-3895 $94/double/king suites (Complimentary breakfast buffet included)

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