Life Safety Code (LSC) surveys are included in the figuring of the overall health inspection scores in a nursing home’s 5-star quality rating, which means compliance is crucial to maintaining higher 5-star ratings. In addition, providers that have not passed a LSC revisit had enforcement action (including denial of payment for new admissions) against their nursing home. The LTC Life Safety Code and Emergency Preparedness Regulatory Review will provide educational content aimed at assisting nursing home environmental and maintenance managers as well as administrators in understanding compliance requirements. During this virtual education, attendees will gain knowledge of LSC and Emergency Preparedness regulations and will receive tools to aid in quality assurance and compliance to reduce LSC and Emergency Preparedness deficiencies. 

Event Schedule

1-2:30 p.m. CT Emergency Preparedness Review

• Outline common areas for improvement in emergency preparedness plans.
• Describe proper training and testing protocols for emergency preparedness.
• Recognize regulatory requirements for emergency preparedness regulations.

Brian Feist, BSN, RN, Emergency Preparedness Clinical Subject Matter Expert & Lead, Telligen, Des Moines
Brian Feist is a dedicated health care professional with a rich and diverse career spanning 15 years. Prior to working for Telligen, Brian worked at a level 1 trauma center as a Trauma Coordinator, orchestrating and optimizing trauma care protocols, ensuring the highest standards of patient care in critical situations. His expertise in trauma nursing was further demonstrated through his directorship and instruction of the Trauma Nursing Core Concepts, Advanced Trauma Life Support Coordinator, Stop the Bleed Instructor, Rural Trauma Team Development Course Instructor and Director, and Disaster Management Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. In these multifaceted roles, Brian contributed significantly to the education and preparedness of health care teams, emphasizing the importance of swift and effective responses to traumatic events and emergencies. His extensive experience reflects a commitment to excellence in emergency medical services, nursing, trauma coordination, and disaster management.

2:45–4:15 p.m. CT Life Safety Code Regulatory Review

• Identify commonly cited life safety code deficiencies in nursing homes.
• Outline routine inspections required to maintain compliance.
• Incorporate quality assurance monitors into daily practice to aid in compliance.

Kellie Van Ree, Director of Clinical Services, LeadingAge Iowa, Urbandale
Kellie Van Ree started her career in long-term care as a dietary aide, working short shifts after school, later advancing to a certified nurse’s aide and a certified medication aide. In 2003, Kellie graduated from Kirkwood Community College, serving as an LPN, later returning to Kirkwood to complete her associates degree in applied science and successfully completed RN boards. In 2009, Kellie again returned to Bellevue University to complete her bachelor’s degree in long-term care administration. In addition to being a state surveyor for a short period of time, Kellie served in many positions throughout a long-term care continuum including a home health nurse, corporate consultant, director of nursing and administrator before becoming the director of clinical services with LeadingAge Iowa.

Who Should Attend
Administrators, Environmental Services Managers, and others involved with Life Safety Code and Emergency Preparedness. This training is appropriate for SNF/NF only.

Cost
LeadingAge Nebraska members: $95
Non-members: $175

What’s Included
Registration fee includes digital handout, one connection to the live webinar and instructions for receiving CE credit/attendance certificate for one person. A recording of this webinar is NOT included in the registration fee.

Continuing Education
3.25 hours of continuing education from Nebraska DHHS Regulation and Licensure, Board of NHA has been approved for this webinar. Appropriate records will be maintained for other disciplines to receive credit from their credentialing organizations. No nursing contact hours will be offered for this webinar.

Cancellation/Refund Policy
No refunds for failure to log-in at the time of the event. Substitutions welcome anytime via email before the start of the event. All substitution requests must be emailed to Natalie McCormick at [email protected]. LeadingAge Iowa reserves the right to cancel the program due to insufficient enrollment, in which case pre-registered participants will be notified and full refunds provided.

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