OasisLMS

Risk management cannot be an after-the-fact response for the director of nursing services (DNS). To safeguard residents and ensure regulatory compliance, the DNS must lead with a proactive, systematic approach that anticipates risks before they escalate. By embedding prevention into daily workflows, the DNS strengthens care quality, reduces adverse events, supports staff performance, and maintains continuous survey readiness. During this 60-minute webinar, AAPACN’s Director of Education and Certification Strategy Denise Winzeler, RN, BSN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, will provide DNSs with practical, evidence-based strategies to identify, analyze, and reduce clinical and operational risks within the long-term care environment that supports consistent quality outcomes and survey readiness.

After participating in this session, learners will be able to:

• Describe the five functions of an effective risk management program
• List methods to identify risks in the nursing department
• Discuss a structured process for mitigating risk to improve resident safety and regulatory compliance

1.0 contact hour will be awarded for this continuing nursing education activity. Learners must view at least 80% of the entire video and complete the associated evaluation to receive the contact hours. No partial credit will be awarded. Contact hours will be awarded for this activity until February 12, 2029.