DNS-CT - Compliance and Ethics Essentials for the Nurse Leader - Online + PDF
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- Non-member - $170
- Member - $86
Upon completion of the Compliance and Ethics Essentials for the Nurse Leader course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the roles of the compliance officer and the compliance committee
- Demonstrate knowledge of the seven basic compliance elements developed by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for inclusion in a compliance program and explain the requirements of the CMS Final Rule of September 28, 2016, for a compliance and ethics program
- List several topics for inclusion in a nursing facility code of conduct
- Investigate an allegation of noncompliance
- Explain the importance of MDS accuracy and upcoding-prevention strategies
- Understand OIG expectations for record keeping and self-disclosure
- Discuss commonalities between the mandatory Affordable Care Act standards and the OIG compliance guidance
5.57 contact hours will be awarded for this continuing nursing education activity. Learners must complete the entire education activity and associated evaluation to receive the contact hours. No partial credit will be awarded. Contact hours will be awarded for this activity until June 1, 2026.
Product Data Disclaimer
Failure to complete all required product components before the product expiration date may result in permanent deletion of data pertaining to the product, including but not limited to product progress and exam results. Product expiration dates can be found on your learner dashboard.
AAPACN’s learning management system is designed to reset progress data when completion requirements are unmet, allowing learners to repurchase/restart educational content.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits
One of ten parts of the DNS-CT certification program. Includes educational content to prepare for the exam (both in online format and a PDF download for reference) and includes the associated exam.
Upon completion of the Compliance and Ethics Essentials for the Nurse Leader course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the roles of the compliance officer and the compliance committee
- Demonstrate knowledge of the seven basic compliance elements developed by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for inclusion in a compliance program and explain the requirements of the CMS Final Rule of September 28, 2016, for a compliance and ethics program
- List several topics for inclusion in a nursing facility code of conduct
- Investigate an allegation of noncompliance
- Explain the importance of MDS accuracy and upcoding-prevention strategies
- Understand OIG expectations for record keeping and self-disclosure
- Discuss commonalities between the mandatory Affordable Care Act standards and the OIG compliance guidance
5.57 contact hours will be awarded for this continuing nursing education activity. Learners must complete the entire education activity and associated evaluation to receive the contact hours. No partial credit will be awarded. Contact hours will be awarded for this activity until June 1, 2026.
Product Data Disclaimer
Failure to complete all required product components before the product expiration date may result in permanent deletion of data pertaining to the product, including but not limited to product progress and exam results. Product expiration dates can be found on your learner dashboard.AAPACN’s learning management system is designed to reset progress data when completion requirements are unmet, allowing learners to repurchase/restart educational content.
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Contains 3 Component(s)
One exam of certification program
One of ten exams required to earn certification.
Product Data Disclaimer
Failure to complete all required product components before the product expiration date may result in permanent deletion of data pertaining to the product, including but not limited to product progress and exam results. Product expiration dates can be found on your learner dashboard.AAPACN’s learning management system is designed to reset progress data when completion requirements are unmet, allowing learners to repurchase/restart educational content.