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Developing Personal Resilience and Work-Life Balance

by Transitional Care Management

08 16, 2023 | Posted in Event, General, Press | 0 comments

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Join Linda Riccio, Vice President of Therapy Services with TransitionalCare Management, for a Zoom presentation identifying the key differences between compassion fatigue, burnout, secondary trauma, and PTSD. You will learn evidence-based tools used to assess compassion fatigue and well-being. Linda will encourage you to voice three self-care strategies you will use to minimize burnout and promote your resilience.

September 14th, 2023, 12:00 pm- 1 pm. $35

Illinois Pioneer Coalition members are eligible for one free CEU.

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Supporting Nurse Leaders in Turbulent Times Webinar

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06 13, 2023 | Posted in Event, General, Press | 0 comments

Join Michelle Stuercke, Chief Clinical Officer of Transitional Care
Management, for a timely Zoom presentation addressing the
challenges nurse leaders face and the factors needed for their
success. Michelle will review the causes of nurse leader burnout,
four pillars of of leadership, and the six values of leaders.

$35 per Community Free CEU's to IPC members

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Nurse Recruitment Thought Leadership

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04 12, 2023 | Posted in General, Press | 0 comments

Nurse Recruitment Thought Leadership Hiring immigrant workers for the nursing home industry from start to finish is grueling for operators. Still, leaders in the industry say it’s the closest to a "silver bullet" we have to meet the staffing crisis. Such a long-term investment is marred by glacial immigration processes and skyrocketing costs to bring people over as staffing agencies get in the game. There’s competition from other countries with far shorter wait times for prospective nurses, and Covid caused a backup in applications. Read more about the options for managing this staffing crisis, including insights from Mike Filippo, Transitional Care Management's Chief Financial Officer.

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American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference and Expo

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02 23, 2023 | Posted in Event, General | 0 comments

APRIL 20 - 23, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri

Transitional Care Management’s Sabrena McCarley, Director of Clinical Reimbursement MBA-SL, OTR/L, CLIPP, RAC-CT, QCP, FAOTA, and Linda Riccio, OTR/L, Vice President of Therapy Services, will present at the American Occupational Therapy Association conference in Kansas City, Missouri from April 20 - 23.
Location: Kansas City Convention Center, KCC Room 2103C
Date: Thursday, Apr 20 2:45 PM
The session will focus on strategies for OT practitioners in post-acute care settings to elevate their roles through meaningful occupations and highlight their role on the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Location: Kansas City Convention Center, KCC Room 2503AB
Date: Sunday, Apr 23 10:00 AM
Social determinants of health have a significant impact on individuals living in different socio-economic classes. This course will discuss the role of OT in addressing inequities and improving access to technologies for living in place.
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CMS Requirements of Participation Phase 3 Webinar Series

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12 27, 2022 | Posted in Event, General | 0 comments

Understanding the Updated Guidance

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  On June 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released Updated Guidance for Nursing Home Resident Health and Safety as part of the Requirements for Participation (ROP) Phases 2 and 3 that went into effect on October 24, 2022. To assist facilities in understanding these updates, IHCA, in partnership with Transitional Care Management, is hosting a series of webinars in the coming months. This training series will review the updated guidance and best practices, as well as resources that participants can take back to their facilities to train staff and implement appropriate changes.  Flexible training to meet your needs! This webinar series offers more than 12 hours of training. Sessions are being held virtually and will be available on the IHCA Education Access Virtual Learning Platform (more information to come). Registrants can sign up for individual sessions ($100 per session), register for the entire series, and save $50!

Sessions

Sessions held Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
  • Jan. 5, 2023 — Session 1: ROP Phase 3 Guidance Introduction / Residents Rights
  • Jan. 12, 2023 — Session 2: Abuse and Neglect / Nurse Staffing (Payroll-Based Journal)
  • Jan. 26, 2023 — Session 3: Admission, Transfer and Discharge / Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
  • Feb. 2, 2023 — Session 4: Potential Inaccurate Diagnosis and/or Assessment / Pharmacy
  • Feb. 9, 2023 — Session 5: Infection Control
  • Feb. 16, 2023 — Session 6: Arbitration / Psychosocial Outcome Severity Guide
  • Feb. 23, 2023 — Session 7: State Operations Manual Chapter 5 / ROP Phase 3 Guidance Overview/Wrap Up
**Please note: No session is scheduled on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Presenters

Michelle StuerckeMichelle Stuercke, RN, MSN, DNP, LNHA, Chief Clinical Officer Michelle Stuercke has more than 30 years of experience in long-term care. She has served as a nurse, Director of Nursing, Education Officer, Chief Nursing Officer, and Chief Clinical Officer. As Chief Clinical Officer for Transitional Care Management, Stuercke is responsible for the clinical operations of 12 facilities in Illinois. She holds BSN, MSN, MPH, and DNP degrees and is also a licensed nursing home administrator. She is the President of the Long Term Care Nurses Association (LTCNA) and serves on the IHCA Board of Directors. She is also a frequent presenter for IHCA and other organizations.     Sabrena McCarleySabrena McCarley, OTR/L, CLIPP, RAC-CT, QCP, FAOTA, Director of Clinical Reimbursement Sabrena McCarley is a licensed occupational therapist with expertise in providing clinical and operational management within post-acute care settings. McCarley works for Transitional Care Management, where she is the Director of Clinical Reimbursement. McCarley is a regular guest faculty speaker at various colleges and universities and state, national, and international conferences. She is a California representative for the AOTA Representative Assembly and is a member of the Living in Place Medical Advisory Panel. McCarley is also actively involved in leadership with The National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies as Secretary and the Chair of the Government Affairs Committee. In 2022, McCarley was appointed to the Technical Expert Panel for the Measurement of Gaps and Measure Development Priorities for the Skilled Nursing Facility Value Based Purchasing Program.
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Elevating the Occupational Therapy Practitioner Role in Post-Acute Care Settings Following the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

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09 22, 2022 | Posted in General | 0 comments

Transitional Care Management’s Sabrena McCarley, Director of Clinical Reimbursement MBA-SL, OTR/L, CLIPP, RAC-CT, QCP, FAOTA, and Linda Riccio, OTR/L, Vice President of Therapy Services, will present at the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association on November 18, 2022.
For more information, please visit: https://www.ilota.org/2022-conference-main-page.

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Post-Acute Sales and Marketing Thought Leadership

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09 22, 2022 | Posted in General | 0 comments

Charles Ross, Chief Strategy Officer presents on Post-Acute Sales and Marketing Thought Leadership panel at SMASH: Senior Care Marketing Sales Summit  
October 24 – 26, 2022 (Las Vegas, NV)
Learn from this group of sales and marketing experts, including Charles Ross, Chief Strategy Officer with Transitional Care Management, about what’s really happening in the marketing trenches and the different approaches they are taking to increase admissions and census in skilled nursing.

In this thought-provoking panel, participants will hear a diverse range of ideas and insights and walk away with a spark that will ignite new ways of looking at revenue in 2023.

For more information or to register, visit https://www.seniorcaremarketingsummit.com/.

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COVID Long Haulers

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09 22, 2022 | Posted in General | 0 comments

Michelle Stuercke, RN, MSN, ND, LNHA, Chief Clinical Officer, Transitional Care Management

Individuals with multiple medical co-morbidities are most likely to experience lingering COVID-19 symptoms, often referred to as "Long Covid." Their recovery is further complicated by the prolonged immobility and isolation required during the public health emergency leading to significant physical, psychosocial and cognitive deficits.

In this panel discussion, featuring Transitional Care Management Chief Clinical Officer, Michelle Stuercke, participants will learn what long haul Covid is, the statistics behind those who have it, and possible treatment options.
To learn more, attend the National Association of Rehabilitation Providers & Agencies (NARA) conference or visit: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?event_id=17083)

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Interdisciplinary Approaches to Managing Resident Care Post Covid-19

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09 22, 2022 | Posted in General | 0 comments

Linda Riccio, OTR/L, Vice President of Therapy Services, Transitional Care Management,  and Michelle Stuercke, RN, MSN, DNP, LNHA, Chief Clinical Officer, Transitional Care Management

Individuals with multiple medical co-morbidities are most likely to experience lingering COVID-19 symptoms, often referred to as "Long Covid." Their recovery is further complicated by the prolonged immobility and isolation required during the public health emergency leading to significant physical, psychosocial and cognitive deficits.

Transitional Care Management Chief Clinical Officer, Michelle Stuercke, RN, MSN, DNP, LNHA and Vice President of Therapy Services, Linda Riccio, OTR/L, will review a multi-disciplinary approach to resident care to promote the recovery of COVID-19 symptoms and long-haul effects, while achieving well-being during the long recovery process at the American Healthcare Association fall conference held in Nashville, TN.
To learn more, attend the American Healthcare Association's October 9 - 12, 2022 conference. For more information please visit: https://www.eventscribe.net/2022/AHCA/

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Compassion Fatigue and Caregiver Burnout: Working Together to Work Through It

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09 22, 2022 | Posted in General | 0 comments

      
Linda Riccio, OTR/L, Vice President of Therapy Services, Transitional Care Management, and Michelle Stuercke, RN, MSN, DNP, LNHA, Chief Clinical Officer, Transitional Care Management

National headlines describe “The Great Resignation” as our profession experiences the long-term challenges of working through a pandemic with health care providers experiencing issues such as caregiver burnout, compassion fatigue, post-traumatic stress, and occupational deprivation, all of which have resulted in some of the greatest staffing shortages we have seen in our careers.

Transitional Care Management’s Linda Riccio, OTR/L, Vice President of Therapy Services and Michelle Stuercke, RN, MSN, DNP, LNHA, Chief Clinical Officer, spoke with Illinois-based longterm care providers at the Illinois Healthcare Association’s annual fall convention about taking care of the health care providers and caregivers and offered strategies for how to care of one another in the face of difficult work.
For more information about how to recognize the signs of compassion fatigue and burn-out, find personal home and work life balance, and regain job fulfillment contact CRoss@tc-mgmt.com

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