2023 Annual Continuing Education Package

This Annual Continuing Education Package is designed for the DME and O&P facilities and provides access for five employees enabling them to have access to their annual education requirements. Additional seats for more than five users is only 79 dollars per employee, this is a savings of 201 dollars per user if classes were to be purchased individually. This package is provided for both O&P and DME facility owners as well as their employees, both for their own personal safety as well as compliance with Accreditation Standards. All employees should complete this training upon hire and then annually. Included in this package:

• Compliance Program Fraud Waste and Abuse Training This course will describe the role of CMS, the elements of a Compliance Program, pertinent laws and regulations and definitions and examples of fraud, waste and abuse. It will also cover reporting obligations and mechanisms and describe the difference between a Compliance Program and a Corporate Integrity Agreement.
• Bloodborne Pathogens (Infection Control) Training Healthcare workers are at risk of acquiring bloodborne pathogens in their day to day activities. This course covers OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)on how one can protect themselves and how to reduce risks.
• Hazard Communication Training This course covers the OSHA Hazard Communication Standards and Global Harmonization. You will learn what the Hazard Communication Standard is. You will be able to read and interpret SDS sheets as well as what is required of you and your responsibilities
• HIPAA Privacy and Security Training You will learn what is required by the supplier to be in compliance with the HITECH Omnibus rule and the HIPAA Privacy & Security requirements set forth by the Office of Civil Rights. You will be able to understand HIPAA Security and Privacy as well as what is required of you and your responsibilities.
• Sexual Harassment This course covers sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and other forms of discrimination. This class will cover the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the history since.
• Cultural Diversity (not required by all payors) The course will raise a greater awareness and sensitivity to diversity issues and recommend behavioral techniques to use when working with patients as well as co-workers.