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Source: CDPHE, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division Registration is now open for the Proper Drug Disposal for Long Term Care Facilities training sessions! By September 1, 2013 Long Term Care Facilities (LTCFs) will be required to certify that they are properly disposing of pharmaceutical and other wastes. Please join representatives from CDPHE's Solid and Hazardous Waste Program for an overview of the requirements and get information that will help keep your facility in compliance. The workshop material is specifically geared toward LTCFs and registration is open to representatives of any licensed Colorado LTCF. The content will be most useful for Administrators, Consulting Pharmacists, Directors of Nursing, and Directors of Facilities.The sessions will be held on:  Monday, August 5, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m.;  OR  Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. Both sessions will be located at: Colorado Department of Public Hea...

The time is upon us once more! Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 training will be held in Denver on July 17th and 18th at the First Plymouth Church at Hampden and Colorado Blvd. We will again review the MDS 3.0 with emphasis on the Resident, and also delve deeper into the intricacies of the tool. We will also be talking more in-depth about quality measures, evacuations and Care Plans along with any new directives from CMS. Training will be provided to the MDS coordinators all day Wednesday and Thursday. Training for the IDT members will be included on Thursday. This change in format should allow us more time to discuss the finer points and to answer questions. The room will be open 7:30AM to 4:30PM both days. NHAs and DONs are welcome at any time. Training for CNAs and SDCs will be provided at LTC Facilities at their convenience and by their invitation. Food and beverages will not be provided. Please bring your own. Registration is now open on our website. You can view the we...