Kansas Home Care & Hospice Association

Education Session

Session 203

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 ~ 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. (CDT)

1.2 CNEs

Don't Lose Your Head: Staying Compliant in Emergency Preparedness

Description

A compliant emergency preparedness program is essential for home health and hospice providers to not only respond to emergencies but also avoid citations during a Medicare survey. This session addresses the required components of an emergency preparedness program and discusses the emergency preparedness Condition of Participation and standards including the standards that surveyors will review including the required frequency to review the emergency plan, communication plan, policies and procedures and testing and training program requirements. Tips to ensure your emergency preparedness program is survey and emergency ready at all times will be provided.

Target Audience

Home Health and Hospice Providers

Speaker(s)

Jennifer Osburn, RN, HCS-D, COS-C
Clinical Consultant, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc., Nashville, TN

Jennifer Osburn is a well-versed, nationally known home health consultant and educator. Having a diverse background that includes extensive field staff, administration, and technology/software experience allows opportunities for her to establish a unique, “real-world” connection with home health professionals of all disciplines. Jennifer’s 29 years of clinical experience, combined with an ability to engage her audience, has led to numerous speaking engagement invitations across the nation, including for The Joint Commission and ACHC. She holds certifications for Home Health Diagnosis Coding and OASIS specialist.

Continuing Education

Kansas Home Care & Hospice Association is approved as a provider of CNE by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 1.2 contact hours applicable for APRN, RN, or LPN relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number: LT0287-0314.

Other disciplines will need to apply independently – a certificate of attendance for 1.0 CE hours will be provided.

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