Driving QMs through Clinical Excellence Webinar Series

6-Part Full Webinar Series

Includes complete recordings of all webinars provided upon each webinar conclusion

Series pricing:

MHCA Members - $300 per connection

Non-Members - $600 per connection

6.0 CEUs available in total

This 6-week masterclass is designed to equip skilled nursing facility (SNF) professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to drive Quality Measures (QMs) through the pursuit of clinical excellence. Each week, participants will delve into critical aspects of resident care that directly impact QMs, from comprehensive assessments and care planning to preventing adverse events and managing chronic conditions.

Through a combination of expert insights, evidence-based strategies, and real-world case studies, this series will empower healthcare providers to enhance clinical outcomes, reduce negative events, and elevate their facility’s QM performance. Participants will also learn how to integrate Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) processes, leverage data-driven decision-making, and sustain long-term improvements through continuous staff education and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Schedule: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm each day

May 28 – Introduction to Quality Measures (QMs)
June 4 – Clinical Excellence in Care Planning and Assessment
June 11 – Preventing Adverse Events to Enhance QMs
June 18 – Managing Chronic Conditions for Better QMs
June 25 – Enhancing Functional Outcomes

July 2 - Sustaining Clinical Excellence for Long-Term Quality Measure Improvement 

Contact Hours:

1.0 CEU for each LIVE session viewed
*NAB approved through Proactive LTC Consulting 

Target Audience:

Nursing Leadership, MDS Coordinators, Interdisciplinary Team Members, and other clinical professionals working to improve quality outcomes in skilled nursing facilities.

Presenters:

Sarah Becker, RN, RAC-CT, DNS-CT, QCP

Sarah is a results-driven healthcare leader with over 25 years of experience across acute and post-acute care settings. Currently serving as Director of Clinical Reimbursement at Proactive LTC Consulting, Sarah’s extensive background includes roles such as Vice President of Clinical Reimbursement, Director of Nursing, MDS Coordinator, and Healthcare Solution Consultant Engineer. Sarah’s expertise spans Quality/QAPI program development, federal and state reimbursement strategies, MDS accuracy, performance improvement, clinical education, and healthcare coaching. Known for her collaborative approach, she empowers healthcare teams to optimize clinical outcomes while navigating complex regulatory environments.

Eleisha Wilkes, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, QCP
Eleisha is a Board Certified Gerontological Nurse and AANAC certified MDS consultant with over twenty years of experience in long-term care. She has significant experience as a Director of Nursing, Case Manager, and Resident Assessment Coordinator with extensive responsibility and success in driving QA in the areas of person-centered assessment and care planning through effective systems, staff development, and interdisciplinary team collaboration. 

Christine Twombly, RN-BC, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, HCRM, CHC

Clinical Consultant 

Christine is a clinical consultant with Proactive LTC Consulting. Ms. Twombly is a certified gerontological nurse, a certified resident assessment coordinator (RAC-CT), a certified AANAC master teacher for both the RAC-CT and RAC-CTA certifications, a health care risk manager (LHRM), and is certified in healthcare compliance (CHC).  Christine has more than 28 years of experience in post-acute care, including many years of hands-on experience with MDS assessments and related care planning.