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Week 8 Topics

· Operational Supportive & Ancillary Services: Admissions, Marketing, Business Development, Central Supply, Compliance, Risk Management, and Medical Records.

· Personal Care Supportive & Ancillary Services: Dietary/Kitchen, Housekeeping, Laundry, Recreational/Activities Department, Social Services, Religious Services, and Patient/Resident Experience.

· Provider Specific Services: Pharmacy Services, Medical Director Requirement, and Specific Provider Services by Setting.

Week 8 Learning Objectives

· Differentiate between the different types of ancillary and supplementary services within the long term care industry. 

· Examine the supplementary departmental services and specific provider services in terms of regulations, requirements, and responsibilities. 

·  Analyze the specific roles and functions of the long term care supplementary and ancillary departments with regards to operations, clinical needs, and financial aspects.

Week 8  To Do: (Week 8 Activities)

· Read the Required Course Materials for this Week. 

· Participate in the Progressive Learning Discussion: There are three aspects of each weekly discussion: Initial Posting, Peer Replies, and a Lesson Learned Posting.

· Initial Posting: Due Saturday by 11:59 pm EST. 

· Respond to at least Two Peers: Due by 11:59 pm EST. 

· Lessons Learned Posting: Due by 11:59 pm EST. 

Week 8 Required Reading Materials and Activities: 

· Read Chapters 13 from the eBook (Chapter 13 pages 274 - 287): Dimensions of Long Term Care Management: An Introduction (2nd Edition) 

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· Watch the Following Video: 

· Video on SNF Social Workers:  https://youtu.be/mSoIG9L5wIo 

· Read the Following Publications: 

· The Role of Registered Dietitians in Long Term Care PDF

· SNF Admission Process for PASRR: Resident Screening Federal Requirement Overview PDF

· Future of LTC Publication PDF

· Read the   Welcome to Your Ancillary and Supportive Services Departments Rotation Letter PDF

Week 8 Optional Activities

· Visit the Long Term Care Administrator's Toolkit Module: Explore some of the resources.

· Review Some of the Following Publications:

· SNF Medical Director Role Overview and Example PDF

· Pharmacist Services in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis PDF

· Importance of SNF Activities PDF

· AHCA and NCAL Dining Guidance Publication

· LTC and Staff Engagement Model

· Eldercare Directory Website: Main Page

· CMS MLN Fact Sheet on Medical Records and Access Requirements PDF

· Home Health Care Admission Nurse PDF