GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

ONLINE LTC
RISK MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION COURSE

The LTC Risk Management Certification Course is designed for individuals who are seeking the specialty designation of Certified Long Term Care Risk Manager (CLTCRM) and who either work in Long Term Care Facilities or provide consultation and services to LTC Facilities including Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities and Continuing Care Retirement Communities. 
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COURSE STRUCTURE & OBJECTIVES

This course is comprised of four fully online self-paced modules, and learning activities in each module include assigned readings, short online videos, knowledge check questions, and case study reviews. The course is designed to be completed in 40 contact hours, and the learning objectives are as follows:

  • Explain Risk Management, Resident Safety & Legal Issues in LTC

  • Describe the Process for Identification and Analysis of Risk Exposures

  • Illustrate the Development of an Integrated LTC Risk Management Program

  • Analyze Regulatory Compliance & Quality Improvement Models in LTC

COURSE OUTLINE & TOPICS

 Module 1: Overview of Risk Management, Resident Safety & Legal Issues in LTC 

  • Risk vs Uncertainty 
  • Principles of Negligence, Legal Liability & Insurance
  • The Science & Process of Risk Management
  • Resident Safety & Regulatory Compliance
  • Enterprise Risk Management & High Reliability

Module 2: Identification & Analysis of Risk Exposures  

  • Adverse Events & Human Factors in LTC
  • Documentation & Care Planning
  • Early Warning Systems for the Identification of Organizational Risks 
  • Root Cause Analysis 
  • Failure Mode Effects Analysis 

Module 3: Risk Mitigation Strategies & Emergency Preparedness

• Resident Assessment & Documentation
• Nutrition & Hydration
• Pain Management
• Medication Management
• Skin Management & Pressure Wound Prevention
• Abuse & Neglect Prevention
• Accidents / Incidents & Elopement Prevention
• Infection Control & Prevention
• Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response

Module 4: Regulatory Compliance & Quality Improvement in LTC

• CMS Requirements for Compliance
• Top 10 Survey Deficiencies in LTC
• Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
• Quality Improvement Models, Tools & Data Analytics
• Survey Preparedness

CEU HOURS EARNED FOR THIS COURSE:

Upon completion of the course participants receive 40 hours of Continuing Education Units based on standards established by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training.

COURSE FACULTY 
KENNETH R, NANNI, PH.D., CGCM

Kenneth R. Nanni, Ph.D., CLTCRM is the overall Faculty Director for the program and is assisted by Affiliate Faculty who are experienced educators and professionals that are passionate about their field and committed to providing the best possible education to our students. We carefully select our faculty members based on their expertise, teaching experience, and dedication to their craft. Our faculty members are not only experts in their fields but also caring mentors who provide personalized guidance to our students.

Emerging Roles of Risk Managers in LTC

In long term care settings, risk exists in all senior living options, which include independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Resident care needs, regulations and risk management processes differ among all of these four levels of living. Risk managers historically have focused on implementing safe and effective care practices, preserving financial resources, and maintaining safe working environments for health care environments. 

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ONLINE LTC
RISK MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION COURSE

This course is comprised of four fully online self-paced modules, and learning activities in each module include assigned readings, short online videos, knowledge check questions, and case study reviews. The course is designed to be completed in 40 contact hours. If you have any problems registering for this course, send a text message to 352-275-9369.
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