Module 15: Risk Management, Safety & Insurance (50857)

Course Description:

Discusses risk management, safety and insurance as they pertain to the nursing facility. This course defines risk management and the long-term care risk management techniques, recognize the differences between the various types of insurance coverages, and liability issues and the implementation of proactive programs to prevent liability. This course is one of 16 required course modules, mandated by the PA State Board of Nursing Home Administrators, that make up the 120-hour Nursing Home Administrator certificate program for those desiring to become a nursing home administrator. This course may be taken as part of the full program or as a standalone for those individuals desiring continuing education units.

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

• Define risk management and its applicability to the long-term care facility

• Discuss the risk management process and long-term care risk management techniques

• Understand the difference between the various types of insurance coverages and how to work with a broker or agent

• Educate staff to work with insurer

• Identify liability issues, departmental safety issues and implement proactive programs to prevent liability

Contact Information:

• Please email nurseaide@hacc.edu

• Please call (717) 221-1751

• Please visit https://www.hacc.edu/ProgramsandCourses/Programs/HealthCareers/nursing-home-administrator.cfm

Where can I get more information?

• Visit the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Home Administrators https://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/NursingHomeAdministrators/Pages/default.aspx

• Visit ONET OnLine https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9111.00

• Visit the Bureau of Labor and Statistics https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm

Price: $175


Format: Each module meets via zoom or in person, on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break.

In-Person Location: HACC Lancaster Campus, East Building, Room 202, 1641 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602

Date: Friday, May 23, 2025

Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

 

Refund Policy:

If HACC cancels a course, training, seminar, conference or trip/tour, all paid participants will receive a 100% refund of all tuition and fees. Any student who wishes to drop a course may do so by visiting or calling any of the campus Welcome Centers. These requests must be made no less than one (1) calendar day prior to the first class meeting date to be eligible for a full refund of tuition and fees, except for any tuition or fees noted as nonrefundable. Unless otherwise specifically stated or approved, no refund will be issued after a class start date. We do not issue partial refunds in the event a student starts a class late or does not complete the class. Students receiving Title IV Financial Aid will be subject to the federal regulations regarding withdrawal of classes. Financial Aid eligibility will be recalculated based on dates of participation in financial aid eligible programs.

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Price: $175.00
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