Description
As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) move forward with enhanced Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) standards for 2026, healthcare organizations must be prepared to adapt. This webinar is designed to provide a clear and practical understanding of the upcoming QAPI expectations and how organizations can successfully align with them. Participants will learn how to structure an effective QAPI program, establish reliable data validation practices, and apply forward-thinking approaches to prevent regulatory deficiencies. The session focuses on equipping healthcare leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to maintain compliance while continuously improving care quality.
Learning Objectives
Participants who attend this webinar will gain the ability to:
- Design a comprehensive QAPI framework that supports compliance with the 2026 CMS requirements
- Apply accurate and dependable data collection and validation methods
- Recognize recurring deficiency trends and implement preventive strategies
- Develop and manage performance improvement projects (PIPs) that generate measurable results
- Enhance internal audit processes to support ongoing regulatory readiness
- Use QAPI data effectively to strengthen patient safety and foster continuous organizational improvement.
Why Should You Attend
Keeping pace with evolving CMS regulations can be complex and demanding. The 2026 QAPI updates require organizations to take a proactive and well-informed approach to compliance.
This webinar offers the opportunity to learn directly from Dr. Michael C. Redmond, an experienced authority in regulatory compliance and quality improvement. Attendees will receive practical guidance and real-world strategies that support both regulatory adherence and improved patient outcomes. This session will help organizations move beyond compliance alone and leverage QAPI as a strategic tool for operational excellence.
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Who Should Attend
This program is designed for healthcare professionals responsible for quality oversight, regulatory compliance, and operational leadership, including:
- Nursing Home Administrators
- Directors of Nursing
- Quality and Performance Improvement Leaders
- Compliance and Regulatory Officers
- Risk Management Professionals
- Clinical and Departmental Leadership Teams.
Speaker

Dr. Redmond is an International Consultant, Speaker, Author, and Trainer. Dr. Michael C. Redmond has helped organizations create great Programs. Her vast background includes consulting as a Sr. Manager for both Deloitte and KPMG for 7 ½ years, Chubb Services for 5 years, and 11 years with Redmond Worldwide. Dr. Redmond is aware of many of the most recent incidents and why some of their plans did not work. She has consulted in the area of Cyber Security for clients in the areas of Healthcare, Insurance, Financial manufacturing, and others. She has consulted in the area of Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and High Availability for clients in the arenas of Healthcare, Insurance, Financial Manufacturing, and others. Michael has a series of Audio Training that receive CEUs from the Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) and other certifications. Michael’s been honored as Top Woman in her field at a White House Luncheon and was selected out of the world to write the prolog for the chapter on RISK Management by the United Nations for their Disaster Book, which was given to the head of state for every UN member nation. She has recently been named on the list of “Women of Distinction for 2016” by Women of Distinction Magazine for her work in Cyber Security. She served as an Adjunct Professor for Continuity Management at New York University and the Masters program at John Jay College. Dr. Michael Redmond is available for consulting and speaking projects for Government and Private Enterprises.

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