2023 LTSS Best Practices Academy Membership
The LTSS Best Practices Academy is an interactive forum for professionals to discuss strategies for coordinating quality LTSS programs. The academy fosters informative discussions and enriching information exchanges. For more information about the Academy, visit our website here.
Since its launch in 2017, the Academy has continuously improved its benefits based on member feedback. The 2023 Academy features live, interactive education sessions and access to recordings and materials if unable to attend a live event. There is an Academy newsletter that highlights industry news, suggested reading, educational opportunities, and an overview of a case management practice standard. In addition, the Ready Reference resource index is an exclusive benefit.
Membership for community-based organizations is $452. Health plans, consultants, and all other organizations is $1124. The annual membership fee covers one legal entity, however multiple individuals within that entity may participate under that membership.
Community-based organizations, follow these instructions to ensure that your registration for the 2023 Academy is successful:
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Health Plans, Consultants, and all other organizations, follow these instructions to ensure that your registration for the 2023 Academy is successful:
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Welcome to the 2023 LTSS Best Practices Academy Membership page.
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Step 3 | Select the Purchase to complete payment by credit card; Select Pay with Check Order to receive an invoice with instructions for completing payment by check. |
Important note: To ensure timely access to the Academy, delegate registration to one person at your organization. This person will receive instructions and the code to be utilized by subsequent registration of employees of the same legal entity. Instructions and the code are sent upon completion of the registration transaction.
If problems occur during the registration process, please contact the Customer Support Unit for assistance at 888) 275-7585.
Thank you for being a vital part of the Academy. We look forward to working with you in 2023.
Here is the course outline:
1. 2023 Member Introduction & LMS Demonstration CourseThis 30-minute session provides an overview of Academy resources and a walk through of the website. |
2. 2023 Getting Organized for NCQA Accreditation CourseThis session introduces the Roadmap to Success in LTSS and reviews Chapter 3 topics of: Leadership support Team formation Gap Analysis Timeline & Prioritization of Preparation Implementing Change and Ongoing Monitoring Performance Strategies for Survey preparation are discussed for initial and renewal reviews. |
3. 2023 Person-Centered AssessmentOur expert panel discusses applicable case management practice standards, NCQA standards, survey tips, and a real-life case study to examine person-centeredness assessment concepts. |
4. 2023 Person-Centered Care PlanningOur expert panel discusses applicable case management practice standards, NCQA standards, survey tips, and a real-life case study to expand upon assessment findings to create authentic person-centered care plans and the importance of an ongoing monitoring process. |
5. 2023 Measurement & Outcomes | Quality ImprovementThis session delves into the quality improvement cycle and types of measures. Strategies for a successful survey and frequently asked questions regarding the standards are discussed. |
6. 2023 Care TransitionsOur expert panel discusses applicable case management practice standards, NCQA standards, survey tips, and a real-life case study to discuss challenges of care transitions. |
7. LTSS Accreditation & Distinction Standards UpdatesIn this session, NCQA subject-matter experts introduce the updates to LTSS accreditation and distinction standards. |
8. Member Choice - Person-Centered Assessment, Care Planning & Monitoring
Sep 12 2pm .. 3pm, Zoom
The mid-year member survey included a poll, the results of which determined the webinar topics for September. |
9. Member Choice - Measurement & Outcomes
Oct 17 2pm .. 3pm, Zoom
The mid-year member survey included a poll, the results of which determined the webinar topics for October. |
10. Member Choice - Care Transitions | Rights & Responsibilities
Nov 7 2pm .. 3pm, Zoom
The mid-year member survey included a poll, the results of which determined the webinar topics for November. Please note, the date of the webinar is November 7, 2023. |
11. Year-end Summary
Dec 5 2pm .. 3pm, Zoom
The 2023 Academy wraps up with a discussion of survey trends and issues related to LTSS standards interpretation. Panelists review frequently asked PCS questions. Member participation promises to make this an engaging final session. |