The US Department of the Treasury issued a final rule in December 2010 announcing that all federal benefit and non-tax payments must be paid electronically. This webinar will discuss how providers can comply with the new regulation in their facilities with their residents. This is a one-hour webinar but we have scheduled additional time for questions as needed

Learning Objectives:

1) Understand new rules requiring federal benefit payments to be made electronically by 3/1/13;

2) Learn how the rules will affect NF's current benefit deposit procedures;

3) Identify the role of financial institutions;

4) Discuss various NF scenarios and understand the actions necessary for compliance; and

5) Know how NF's can help convert residents funds to direct deposit.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that all nursing facilities must have a compliance program by March 23, 2013. While large companies have had compliance programs for many years, smaller chains and single homes may not have yet established a formal plan. Given the fact that compliance is a concept well known and well-practiced in most nursing facilities, adoption of a "compliance program" should not be an overwhelming task. Rather, it is a matter of identifying what aspects of the program are already largely in place and which aspects need to be further developed and then designed into a program that makes sense for your organization.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand how a strong Corporate Compliance & Ethics Programs improves quality;
2. Know the first steps to take in developing a Corporate Compliance & Ethics Program;
3. Learn the 7 elements critical to implementing an efficient Corporate Compliance & Ethics Program; and
4. Focus on screening and internal monitoring and auditing elements - - both critical elements to the government.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that all nursing facilities must have a compliance program by March 23, 2013. While large companies have had compliance programs for many years, smaller chains and single homes may not have yet established a formal plan. Given the fact that compliance is a concept well known and well-practiced in most nursing facilities, adoption of a "compliance program" should not be an overwhelming task. Rather, it is a matter of identifying what aspects of the program are already largely in place and which aspects need to be further developed and then designed into a program that makes sense for your organization.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand how a strong Corporate Compliance & Ethics Programs improves quality;
2. Know the first steps to take in developing a Corporate Compliance & Ethics Program;
3. Learn the 7 elements critical to implementing an efficient Corporate Compliance & Ethics Program; and
4. Focus on screening and internal monitoring and auditing elements - - both critical elements to the government.

Bill Smith, Co-founder, Chairman and CEO, XYZ Inc.

Presenters will review current Life Safety Code requirements for assisted living communities and discuss critical fire safety such as whether to evacuate or defend in place. Several life safety basics will be discussed along with changes to the upcoming 2015 Life Safety Code.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn the basics of fire safety and life safety terminology
2. Understand the benefits of defending in place and when defending in place is appropriate
3. Review key elements of the 2012 Life Safety Code and changes coming to the 2015 code