SIDS may be an initial training but the information provided in this training is invaluable.
Doctors and researchers do not know the exact causes of SIDS, however research shows that caregivers can take the following actions to help reduce the risk:
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Cost is now $36.25 for personnel who need to have fingerprints run for employment The fee for background fingerprinting has gone down by $2 to $36.25, effective October 1, 2016.
This means that anyone applying to work as an employee or independent contractor at a licensed health facility, child care facility or other position that requires a background check under Nevada law will pay $36.25 to have their background checked prior to employment. This also is the fee amount for facility owners when they are background checked for their initial license or change of ownership application. This also applies to dietitians and music therapists when applying for an initial dietitian or music therapist application. Previously the fee was $38.25. For additional information about background check requirements for HCQC-licensed facilities, click here. Medication management, training are main topics on the agenda Medication administration and medication management training are among the topics on the agenda for the next Assisted Living Advisory Council (ALAC) meeting, scheduled for 10 a.m. on Oct. 18, 2016.
Also on the Oct. 18 ALAC meeting agenda is consideration of term renewals for three council members, updates on current legislative issues and selection of a volunteer to work on the medication management training program. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. with videoconference locations in Carson City and Las Vegas. Visit the ALAC meeting page for the full agenda, including location address and call-in details. The ALAC works collaboratively with group care providers to explore methodologies to reduce costs to facilities while maintaining quality care to residents. The recommendations of the ALAC are advisory only and are reported to the State Board of Health. For more information, visit the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC) Advisory Councils web page. Quarterly e-publication will provide updates on federal processes The first edition of a new newsletter focused on federal regulations for long-term care facilities is now available for download. Titled “Nevada Long-Term Care Update,” this quarterly newsletter, compiled by the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance, will summarize recent and/or upcoming changes affecting long-term care facilities. This includes information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and this first edition contains important information about a portion of Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0, the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process and the addition of six new Quality Measures, and implementation of the mandatory phase of Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) for staffing. HCQC is the state agency in charge of licensing and inspection of the approximately 1,400 health-related facilities in Nevada. HCQC also is the state agency contractor for certifying health facilities and laboratories with CMS. HCQC conducts inspections/investigations to ensure compliance with federal statutes/regulations in accordance with the federal contracts/grants for these services, the State Operations Manual and the Mission and Priority Document generated all periodically updated by CMS. Starting in 2017, the Nevada Long-Term Care Update will be published online in March, June, September and December.
Proposed regulation changes are on the agenda for the 1:30 p.m. meeting The Child Care Advisory Council (CCAC) will meet at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 11, 2016, to discuss issues of interest to the child care industry Nevada. On the agenda is a discussion of proposed state regulation changes that would affect issues such as child-to-staff ratios, initial training requirements and documentation. The CCAC meeting will address the next steps in the process and allow staff to provide updates, but is not an official forum for input on the proposed changes. A breakdown of the proposed changes is available on the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance Notice of Public Workshops and Proposed Regulations page. Also on the agenda is discussion of open committee positions and term limits. The full agenda of Tuesday’s meeting, which includes location/videoconference information, is available below. For general information about Child Care Licensing, click on “Child Care Facilities” in the menu to the left.
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