Professional Development for Academic Administrators: Accreditation, Fund Raising, Instructional Design, Student Recruiting, Faculty, Board of Directors...
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Raising Your Standards: Innovations in Accreditation Management with ARMATURE Fabric
ARMATURE Solutions Corporation
Welcome to 'Raising Your Standards: Innovations in Accreditation Management with ARMATURE Fabric', where we explore cutting-edge innovations in accreditation management. Hosted by Andrew Bryden, we uncover the secrets to exceeding standards with ARMATURE Fabric, the leading accreditation management software. Join us to elevate your accreditation game and set new benchmarks for excellence. Subscribe now!
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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner
CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner
Your CHAP on-the-go source for news + policy review, innovation, interviews with thought leaders, and the top trends in community-based care.The views expressed by the authors, hosts, and guests are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by CHAP employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the organization's view.
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Accreditation in Public Relations Podcasts
Professional Podcasts LLC (www.professionalpodcasts.com)
This blog is the home for podcast programs focusing on the value of the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)credential offered through the Universal Accreditation Board to members of the Public Relations Society of America and 9 other UAB participating organizations.
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Joe Russell, Vice President of Network Management and Contracting at Strategic Healthcare shares his invaluable perspective on how community-based providers can thrive despite the dominance of managed care plans and the ever-present issues of fraud, waste, and abuse. Our conversation uncovers the influence of pivotal regulatory shifts, such as the …
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Unlock the strategies that can transform your approach to healthcare communication! Join Jennifer Kennedy, CHAP's lead for compliance and quality, and Pat Driscoll, a professor in healthcare administration and chair of CHAP's board, as they reveal how to effectively communicate value and quality in today's fiercely competitive healthcare landscape.…
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How have federal regulatory changes reshaped the role of hospice medical directors from mere formalities to key players in patient care and organizational leadership? Join Jennifer Kennedy and our esteemed guest, Dr. Daniel Maison, as we unpack the historical "three S's" and explore the significant transformations driven by CMS regulations. You'll …
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ARMATURE Fabric | Revolutionizing Education Accreditation: Inside ARMATURE Fabric's Software Solutions
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This podcast episode explores ARMATURE Fabric's Education Accreditation Management Software, which is designed to streamline and enhance the accreditation processes for educational institutions. It highlights the software’s key features like task management, automated workflows, and customization options, and discusses how these tools help institut…
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Join us for an insightful episode as we dissect the top 10 home health deficiencies for 2023 with CHAP's esteemed Clinical Nurse Educator, Keri Culhane. With decades of expertise in post-acute healthcare, Keri sheds light on persistent issues and emerging trends in care planning, emphasizing the critical elements of the plan of care and the necessi…
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Join us as we dissect the top 10 hospice deficiencies for 2023 with Keri Culhane, CHAP's Clinical Nurse Educator. Expect to learn about the intricacies of individualized care plans, the critical nature of accurate medication profiles, and the emerging challenges of standard precautions and timely bereavement assessments. We don’t just highlight pro…
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Ever wondered why patients miss their medication schedules despite clear instructions? Our enlightening conversation with Dr. Kate Jones reveals the critical shift from simply labeling patients as "non-compliant" to understanding the complexities behind "patient adherence." Discover how patient-centered care and shared decision-making can transform…
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As a nurse, witnessing the pervasive disparities in healthcare access was a profound wake-up call. Our conversation with Marisette Hassan takes us on a journey through the challenges and aspirations of achieving health equity, a mission that has never been more critical than in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. When systems fail to serve everyon…
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ARMATURE Fabric | Need Your Accreditation Software to be More Flexible? Choose Configuration over Customization
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A growing number of accreditation and certification bodies are switching from the customized software solutions that have served them well in the past to more modern, configurable, and flexible solutions and products. In this podcast, we discuss some of the reasons why and provide some context around how ARMATURE has adapted our approach over the l…
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Take a first look at the Fiscal Year 2025 Hospice Wage Index Rule with the unparalleled insights of industry authorities Katie Wehri (NAHC) and Patrick Harrison (NHPCO). Our conversation slices through the complexity to deliver a focused commentary on what this proposed rule signifies for hospice care providers, highlighting the rule's unexpected e…
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Ever wondered how some managers consistently lead their teams to achieve unprecedented success? Keith Rosen, CEO of Profit Builders, joins us to share the secret: mastering the language of coaching. You'll learn how coaching transcends traditional problem-solving, fostering new possibilities and cultivating accountability within your team. Whether …
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Crack the code of Mergers and Acquisitions in the healthcare-at-home industry with our guest, Kristopher Novak, Managing Director at The Braff Group. In this dynamic episode, we dive into the current landscape of healthcare M&A, exploring the latest trends and challenges shaping this sector. Kristopher leads us through the crucial timing aspects of…
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In this enlightening episode of Raising Your Standards: Innovations in Accreditation Management with ARMATURE Fabric, we delve into the transformative world of accreditation management software, focusing on ARMATURE's cutting-edge solutions. Accreditation management is a crucial aspect for many organizations, and ARMATURE’s software stands out as a…
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Get ready to be enlightened with our insightful conversation with Natalie McNeal, the driving force behind Hospice at WellStar Health System. Natalie is here to share how medium-sized home-based care providers can prove their quality beyond Medicare Care Compare scores. She shares the secret sauce to her organization's successful outreach - buildin…
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What if there was a way to drastically shift the field of dementia care towards more efficient care coordination and equitable health access? This episode features a conversation with Rory Farrand, Vice President for Palliative and Advanced Care at NHPCO, who unpacks the recently released Dementia GUIDE Model by CMS. Listen in as Rory explains the …
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An increasing number of accreditation bodies are encouraging the use of continuous quality improvement initiatives from their constituents. In this episode, we delve into the world of accreditation and explore how it goes beyond just being a certification or an accolade on your office wall. Accreditation is a dynamic process, a commitment to indust…
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Daniel R. George and Dr. Peter J. Whitehouse, authors of the groundbreaking book "American Dementia: Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society". We’ll delve into the surprising revelation that dementia rates in the US are declining, thanks to a series of public health interventions. From vascular health …
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ARMATURE Fabric | Driving Success: How Accreditation Management Software Empowers Accreditation Bodies
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Accreditation bodies play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and credibility of multiple industries and sectors. Learn how ARMATURE's accreditation management software, ARMATURE Fabric, can empower accreditation bodies to operate more effectively and efficiently. Book a free guided tour here.
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Homecare Homebase: The Role of Software and Age-Friendly Approaches in Personalizing Healthcare
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What if patient care stepped away from mere box-checking and became truly patient-focused? This episode is an eye-opener as we welcome Donnette Threats from Homecare Homebase, whose 30 years of hospice experience bring a profound understanding of software's role in building comprehensive care plans. With Donnette, we shift the focus back to what tr…
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Ready to unlock the secrets behind data trends in home health and hospice? This insightful episode, featuring Kara Justis from Trella Health, guarantees to reshape your understanding of data's evolving role in healthcare. We explore an intriguing paradox as we discuss the 5.2% decline in home health admissions juxtaposed with a rise in Medicare Adv…
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In this episode, Jennifer Kennedy from CHAP talks with Jennifer Hale, VP of Clinical Standards and Quality at Compassus, about the application of Age-Friendly Care in hospice. They explore the key factors that define the quality of life for patients and what holds significance for them. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube…
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ARMATURE Fabric | Six Software Challenges Faced by Accreditation Bodies (And How to Solve Them)
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Learn about some of the most common challenges faced by accreditation bodies today and how these can be addressed with contemporary accreditation management software products, such as ARMATURE Fabric. Are you looking for accreditation preparation software, specifically LCME accreditation? ARMATURE's powerful software can be customized for any accre…
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In this episode, Denise Stanford and Bobbie Warner from CHAP talk with Shelley Cartwright, CEO at Apex Health Services, and Irina Gorovaya from Amity Healthcare Group about differentiating your organization with CHAP Disease Program Certification. Learn about the process, value, quality outcomes, and standards of Disease Program Certification. Visi…
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Join us for a thought-provoking episode of the CHAPcast, where our host Jennifer Kennedy sits down with Katie Wehri of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and Judi Lund Person of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Together, they dive deep into the topic of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) coming to a…
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In this episode, Jennifer Kennedy and Melinda Gaboury, Co-Owner & Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. discuss "good" leadership and the value of a solid gap analysis. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives Better由CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner
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Jennifer Kennedy talks with Deborah Hoyt from Axxess about how you can get involved in advocacy, the most critical areas to boost provider advocacy, and why it’s more important than ever. Join Axxess, April 17-19 in Dallas for the Axxess Growth, Innovation, and Leadership Experience — AGILE. This will be more than a user conference. We’re assemblin…
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ARMATURE Fabric | Accreditation Management Software Products Have to be Adaptable to Meet the Rigors of Contemporary Accreditation
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In this podcast, we explore the reasons why accreditation management software products, such as ARMATURE Fabric, need to be flexible enough to meet the ever-changing needs of accreditation and certification bodies. ARMATURE’s Accreditation Management Software is a robust cloud-based solution that enables your staff to manage the accreditation proce…
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In this episode, Bobbie Warner and Jennifer Kennedy walk through the top 10 deficiencies found during Home Health surveys in 2022. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives Better由CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner
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In this episode, Bobbie Warner and Jennifer Kennedy walk through the top 10 deficiencies found during Hospice surveys in 2022. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives Better由CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner
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In this Episode, Jennifer Kennedy talks to Katie Wehri as they walk through NAHC's Hospice and Palliative Care Report from December, giving everyone a list of what needs to be on providers' radar in 2023. From VBID, Hospice Cap and MedPAC recommendation, Telehealth recertification through 2024, and Hospice fraud. Visit our website Connect with us -…
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In this episode, we explore the business case, value proposition, how to improve the patient care experience, improve CAHPS scores, the importance of collaborative decision making, and the impact to agencies providing Age-Friendly Care at Home. More than ever before, patients want individualized care, more say in their care, being involved in decis…
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An introduction to Age-Friendly Care at Home. According to the US Census Bureau, the US population aged 65+ years is expected to nearly double over the next 30 years, from 43.1 million in 2012 to an estimated 83.7 million in 2050. We have an aging population with a growing demand for healthcare and not enough healthcare workers to meet this demand.…
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What is CHAP building? How does it benefit healthcare providers and agencies? How does this help the patient? Why asking "What Matters" is the most critical question when speaking to a patient. CHAP is creating an Age-Friendly Care at Home certification process through our partnership with The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healt…
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Knee deep in one of the most tumultuous job markets that anyone can remember and healthcare workers quitting at unprecedented numbers, what are providers to do? Jennifer Kennedy sat down with Stephanie Johnston from Transcend Strategy Group to discuss staff recruitment and retention, including the number one solution to burnout that a care-in-the-h…
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ARMATURE Fabric | Simplifying Data Collection and Continuous Quality Improvement for Medical School Accreditation
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In today's episode, we share how ARMATURE is helping Medical Schools to manage their LCME DCI and CQI requirements more effectively, saving valuable time and effort. We have adapted our software product, ARMATURE Fabric, to support medical schools in their quest to comply with LCME's accreditation standards. Our goal is straightforward - to simplif…
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Home Care has tremendous value for the people and families receiving care. In This episode, Jennifer Kennedy and CEO Tim Hanold from Care Advantage shares insights on what quality indicators payors look for in network partners and what metrics matter most in value-based purchasing and risk relationships. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn…
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Running a hospital-at-home program at the agency level may sound out of reach for some. Summer Napier, President & CEO of Healing Hands Healthcare, talks to Jennifer Kennedy about her program and gives insights they learned while building. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives Better…
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Advance Care Planning is a process, not a one-time event that includes an individual and their loved ones. People’s goals change over time. As we saw with COVID-19, many patients changed their minds regarding ventilators and life support. Stephanie Anderson from Respecting Choices says it’s not just enough to educate about advance care planning but…
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Starting palliative care in rural New Mexico has its challenges. Education, billing, adding clinicians from other care settings, and referral source alignment, to name a few. Jacob Martinez from Mountain Home Health and Hospice talks about their steps to build a thriving program that has improved their quality and gives patients the care they need.…
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In today's podcast, we're moving on to the next set of features within our accreditation and certification management software product, ARMATURE Fabric. These include dashboards, issues management, and event management. Our ARMATURE Fabric platform is a powerful software solution optimized to help streamline accreditation management software and ce…
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Kathleen Kerr from Transforming Care Partners joins Jennifer Kennedy to talk about how Palliative Care providers and payers address the questions/uncertainties regarding what to provide, to whom, by whom, how to assess, and a lot of variation in those elements. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives Bett…
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In this episode, we break down the core features and functionality of ARMATURE Fabric, our accreditation software, and certification management software. ARMATURE Fabric is one of the most powerful accreditation and certification software products in the industry. Designed for all accreditors across all industries, we will work closely with you and…
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Jennifer Kennedy talks to Maria Warren, VP of Clinical Consulting Services from McBee about what's involved in optimally managing an episode of care for a patient, episode management in value-based purchasing, and its impact on quality. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives Better…
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We know that health disparities have existed in various ways, but it took a pandemic to shine a light on a critical topic. How do we increase access to quality care and serve the underserved? Jennifer Kennedy and Nicole M. Davis tackle the newly posted CMS Framework for Health Equity and talk about what this means for providers. Check out our Healt…
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Learn about some of the benefits of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and how ARMATURE's accreditation and certification software, ARMATURE Fabric, can help organizations track and manage CPD requirements. Our ARMATURE Fabric platform is a powerful software solution optimized to help streamline accreditation management software and certific…
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In this episode, Jennifer Kennedy talks with Dr. Amy Moss from Amedisys, and Jason Banks from nVoq about what it's like to be a medical director in 2022. They discuss the ever-evolving role of the physician in hospice, and how to use technology to help your hospice physician deliver on the expectation of documentation while weaving a beautiful pati…
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“Contractor Can of Worms” - the new vaccine mandate has put a new layer of inspection on records kept about contract employees. Jennifer Kennedy talks with Sharon Litwin about what else to be mindful about when bringing on a staffing agency. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives Better…
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,Jennifer Kennedy speaks to our National Medical Director, Dr. Khai Nguyen. Hear answers to important questions like, what does a physician look for in an in-home care provider, how providers can gain or lose a physician's trust, and learn about what he sees is needed today in the geriatric population. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, …
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Welcome and thanks for listening to our first episode. Subscribe to hear all the new episodes the day they are published. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives Better由CHAP - Community Healthcare Accreditation Partners
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Dr. Jennifer Kennedy and Kim Skehan from Simitree Consulting sit down to discuss updates to the hospice survey and enforcement changes. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives Better由CHAP - Community Healthcare Accreditation Partners
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