February 11, 2026

Discover how nursing homes are being cited with their annual surveys. The Long-Term Care Survey Process and regulatory language will be reviewed. Each month will delve into a specific survey topic. Common citation examples will be given with interactive discussion from members sharing their survey experiences, best practices, and lessons learned.  Obtain useful tips and tactics for the monthly highlighted topic. Resources and other reference material will be shared.

Infection control surveillance is a foundational component of a facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) and a critical element surveyed under F880. Effective surveillance allows facilities to identify trends, detect outbreaks early, and ensure prompt implementation of control measures to protect residents and staff. Surveyors frequently cite facilities for incomplete, inconsistent, or reactive surveillance processes that fail to capture key data or drive timely interventions. This session will outline CMS expectations for conducting active, ongoing surveillance; review common gaps that lead to citations; and discuss practical tools infection preventionists can use to track, analyze, and respond to infection risks. Participants will learn how to strengthen their surveillance system to support compliance, reduce infection rates, and demonstrate an effective IPCP during survey.

Continuing Education Information:   

1.0 clock hour will be awarded upon successful completion.   

Criteria for successful completion: Attendance at entire event and submission of completed evaluation form. 

LeadingAge Ohio is an approved provider by the Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Supports. Core of knowledge subject areas: Care, Services and Support; Operations; Environment and Quality.  

As stated in the Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4723-14-05, education that has been approved by a board or an agency that regulates a health care profession in Ohio or another jurisdiction is an acceptable option to meet nursing continuing education requirements.

January 21, 2026 | Live Webinar

Groundwork Ohio will be joining LeadingAge Ohio for the year's first All Member Call on January 21st at 10:00AM to explore Ohio's Child Care Cred program, a brand‑new initiative designed to lower child‑care costs for working Ohio families. Under the program, participating families, their employers, and the state all share responsibility for child‑care expenses: employees pay 40%, employers contribute 40%, and the state covers the remaining 20%.

Groundwork Ohio will review who qualifies, how employers can participate, and what this means for providers, parents, and the broader aging services workforce. Don’t miss your chance to get up to speed and see how Child Care Cred might benefit your organization and the families you serve.

Through the LeadingAge Ohio Reimbursement Collaborative, we help providers prove that it's not only possible to achieve high quality ratings and strong reimbursement, but also strategic. High quality and high case mix aren’t mutually exclusive. This collaborative shows how aligning core strategies can strengthen both, because quality and reimbursement should work hand in hand. Additionally, LeadingAge Ohio is excited to share that participants will meet the new Ohio Administrative Code language for the Nursing Home Quality Initiative found in Chapter 173-60 of the OAC by participating in this collaborative. 

The Reimbursement Collaborative will support nursing homes in responding to Ohio’s changes in Medicaid reimbursement. This collaborative will focus on aligning strategies that impact both quality performance and reimbursement outcomes. Each session will help participants identify where QIP measures and PDPM classifications intersect and how system-level changes can drive improvement across both. Participants will also receive facility-specific QIP and PDPM reports to guide data-driven decision-making throughout the series.

Sessions Included in this Collaborative (all sessions run from 1:00pm - 2:00pm):

January 15, 2026

2026 Reimbursement Collaborative: Strategic Solutions for QIP and PDPM Success - Inside the Numbers: Understanding Ohio’s Medicaid Rate Structure

February 19, 2026

2026 Reimbursement Collaborative: Strategic Solutions for QIP and PDPM Success - From Data to Direction: Evaluating Your QIP & PDPM Outcomes

March 19, 2026

2026 Reimbursement Collaborative: Strategic Solutions for QIP and PDPM Success - Getting the Record Right – Documentation That Drives Reimbursement

April 16, 2026

2026 Reimbursement Collaborative: Strategic Solutions for QIP and PDPM Success - Build the Backbone – Systems That Ensure Accuracy and Accountability

May 21, 2026 

2026 Reimbursement Collaborative: Strategic Solutions for QIP and PDPM Success - QAPI in Action – Using Performance Improvement to Drive Reimbursement

June 18, 2026 

2026 Reimbursement Collaborative: Strategic Solutions for QIP and PDPM Success - From Progress to Permanence – Sustaining Results Beyond the Collaborative 

Registration Instructions

This is a packaged webinar series for organizations. With the purchase of this package, each organization site is entitled to an unlimited number of participants for this series.

The series price is $2400 (LeadingAge Ohio member) and $6000 (non member). The price automatically reflects membership status upon checkout. Please contact Molly Homan at mhoman@leadingageohio.org if there is a discrepancy.

Instructions:

1. One representative per site registers for the webinar series package. A discount code for the site will be emailed to the representative in the confirmation email.
2. The representative shares the registration information found in the confirmation email, including discount code, to others at their site who wish to:
   1. View the webinars individually/in a non-congregate setting and/or
   2. Obtain education credit.

Each person wishing to view the webinar individually and/or obtain education credit must register for the webinar. The site's discount/coupon code will bring the cart to $0 at checkout.

Substitution and Cancellation Policy

Substitutions, in writing, are welcome at no additional cost. Cancellations received by two calendar weeks prior to event date will be fully refunded. Cancellations received between 7 and 13 days prior to the event date will be refunded minus a $40 processing fee. No refunds will be issued 6 or fewer days prior to the event date.

January 14, 2026

Discover how nursing homes are being cited with their annual surveys. The Long-Term Care Survey Process and regulatory language will be reviewed. Each month will delve into a specific survey topic. Common citation examples will be given with interactive discussion from members sharing their survey experiences, best practices, and lessons learned.  Obtain useful tips and tactics for the monthly highlighted topic. Resources and other reference material will be shared.

Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) represents the most serious level of noncompliance a nursing facility can receive, indicating a situation in which resident harm has occurred, is likely to occur, or has the potential for serious injury, impairment, or death. IJ citations often stem from system-level failures in assessment, supervision, communication, or policy implementation, many of which are preventable with strong leadership oversight and proactive quality systems. This session will break down CMS’s definition and criteria for Immediate Jeopardy, highlight common IJ trends seen in Ohio and nationally, and walk through how surveyors identify and substantiate IJ situations during the survey process. Participants will learn how to recognize vulnerabilities, implement prevention strategies, and respond effectively if IJ is cited, including steps for immediate corrective action and removal.

Continuing Education Information:   

1.0 clock hour will be awarded upon successful completion.   

Criteria for successful completion: Attendance at entire event and submission of completed evaluation form. 

LeadingAge Ohio is an approved provider by the Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Supports. Core of knowledge subject areas: Care, Services and Support; Operations; Environment and Quality.  

As stated in the Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4723-14-05, education that has been approved by a board or an agency that regulates a health care profession in Ohio or another jurisdiction is an acceptable option to meet nursing continuing education requirements.

Enrollment is now open for the winter 2026 session of the CORE of Knowledge, a program designed specifically for the Administrators-in-Training that meets the academic requirement set by BELTSS for qualifying to take the state licensure board examination to become a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA).

Classes will be held for 3 weeks, Monday-Thursday, January 12-30 at the OCLC Conference Center. This is one of only two opportunities to complete this academic requirement in 2026. 

The content of the course is designed to provide information and promote understanding that will lead to more effective performance in the administration of long-term care.

Enrollment is open to anyone interested in becoming a nursing home administrator as well as those wanting professional training in nursing home administration. The deadline to register is December 5, 2025. 

For more information on the 2026 Winter Core of Knowledge course, please contact Corey Markham at cmarkham@leadingageohio.org.

December 15, 2025 Recording

Get the latest on legislative activity affecting nursing facility reimbursements, an update on discussions with the Ombudsman’s office regarding electronic monitoring in Assisted Living, and a breakdown of the property tax bills on their way to the governor to be signed.

December 10, 2025 Webinar Recoriding

Discover how nursing homes are being cited with their annual surveys. The Long-Term Care Survey Process and regulatory language will be reviewed. Each month will delve into a specific survey topic. Common citation examples will be given with interactive discussion from members sharing their survey experiences, best practices, and lessons learned.  Obtain useful tips and tactics for the monthly highlighted topic. Resources and other reference material will be shared.

Bowel and bladder care planning and continence management are often overlooked until surveyors identify deficiencies under F690 (Bowel/Bladder Incontinence, Catheter Care) or related tags. Noncompliance frequently stems from inadequate assessments, lack of individualized toileting programs, or failure to prevent unnecessary catheter use. This session will explore CMS expectations for continence care, restorative nursing programs, and documentation to support interventions. Participants will learn strategies to ensure residents receive appropriate bowel and bladder management that enhances quality of life, reduces infection risks, and meets regulatory requirements.

November 17, 2025 Live Webinar

Join the LeadingAge Ohio policy team as they give a rundown of pending and new legislation impacting our providers under consideration by the state legislature, and action being taken on the measures before the General Assembly breaks for the holidays.

November 17, 2025 Live Webinar

Join the LeadingAge Ohio policy team as they give a rundown of pending and new legislation impacting our providers under consideration by the state legislature, and action being taken on the measures before the General Assembly breaks for the holidays.

October 28, 2025 - Presented by Superior Health

Effective under CMS’s 13th SOW, Superior Health Quality Alliance is now the official QIN-QIO for Ohio. This change affects every nursing home’s access to no-cost quality improvement resources, data reporting support, and partnership opportunities.

Because this new structure will remain in place for the next five years, understanding how to work within it is essential. This special webinar for LeadingAge Ohio members will give you the clarity and direction your team needs to seamlessly transition and stay aligned with CMS priorities.

Superior Health Quality Alliance believes good health requires great connections. They serve as the bridge between the important goals of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the unique needs of our local communities.

Drawing on decades of experience, they are dedicated to supporting nursing homes by providing premium, hands-on quality improvement assistance to help nursing homes achieve health care quality and safety goals for Medicare beneficiaries.

Superior Health doesn't want to add to your responsibilities—they want to elevate your results. Superior Health considers themselves your trusted advisors and are fully committed to your success, because your success leads to better outcomes and higher quality care for your residents.

You have direct access to them as a no-cost, non-regulatory resource. They provide insight, support and partnership to help improve quality of care.

Join this webinar to meet your new QIN-QIO partner and learn more about the transition.