Competent geriatric RNs drive quality care and outcomes in LTC settings. PDPM and value-based purchasing also means RNs drive the financial success of a facility. On August 20, AHCA/NCAL will host a free webinar on August 20 at 3:00 pm titled Competent Geriatric RNs – The New Driver of Financial Performance.

This webinar will review how the Gero Nurse Prep program increases geriatric care knowledge and prepares RNs to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board certification exam in gerontological nursing. 2019 research findings will be reviewed showing how better trained RNs increase SNF VBP scores, reduce re-hospitalizations and decrease survey citations. 

The webinar will include findings from research conducted by AHCA/NCAL this year showing that SNFs which employ at least one ANCC Board certified RN performed higher on average on SNF VBP performance scores. The average 2017 SNF VBP performance score across the nation was 34.4. For SNFs with at least one RN who has been ANCC Board certified in gerontological nursing, the average SNF VBP performance score was 44.2. The net result is that these SNFs get higher Medicare Part A reimbursements.

The AHCA/NCAL 2019 research also found that SNFs with at least one ANCC Board certified RN also experienced:

• fewer survey deficiencies
• fewer IJ citations
• lower rehospitalization rates
• lower rates of off-label use of antipsychotics
• higher CMS 5-Star ratings

Follow this link to register for the free August 20 webinar. To learn more about Gero Nurse Prep and ANCC Board certification, watch this video and check out AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep today.