Course Curriculum
Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the organizational planning necessary for a DON.
- Verbalize the DON Role in budget management in relation to resident acuity and staff management.
- Describe the essential steps in safety management of resident care.
- Identify key systems (Falls, Wounds, Infection Control, Pain, etc.) and how to ensure evidence based policies and procedures as well as consistent implementation are instituted.
- Verbalize the necessary key human resource “need to knows” for the DON.
- Describe the importance of relationships: Residents, Families, Administrator, IDT, Nursing Management Team, Staff, Medical Director, Pharmacy Consultant, Hospital Discharge Planners and Surveyors.
- Describe the DON’s role in medication management in the facility
- Verbalize the necessary staff education components
- Verbalize the DON’s role in oversight of MDS, Medicare management, reimbursement and related documentation systems.
- Verbalize the DON’s role in oversight of the facility nursing documentation system and follow through
- Describe the DON role in preparation and management of the survey process.
- Identify the DON’s role in Quality Assurance and QAPI in the facility.
Course Dates & Times
In-Person June 19 – 20 from 8:00 – 5 pm AND
Virtual Webinars – Noon – 2:30 pm June 25, July 2, July 9 July 16, August 6.
In-person course will be held at Shorehaven. 1305 W. Wisconsin Ave.,
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Virtual Sessions will be held via Zoom. You must log in with a Zoom account so we can verify your attendance.
Course Fee
Member $1,199
Non-Member $1,299
A minimum of 10 participants is needed to host the course.
Pathway Health DON Manual is included with registration along with the credentialing exam.
Cancellation Policy: No refund will be given if canceled after June 7th, 2024, after 4:00 pm. There is a cancellation fee of $40 per attendee. Payment by check should be made by June 7th or a credit card payment is preferred. The full fee is due if registration is not paid by June 7th.
Please call Melissa at 877-366-1144 x 1 for details.
Hotels in the Area
We do NOT have a reserved room block. However, below are local hotels. You are responsible for booking the accommodations and following their cancellation policy. We suggest booking directly through the hotel and not a third-party website.
5.4 miles from Shorehaven
1141 Blue Ribbon Dr, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
4.6 miles from Shorehaven
1443 Pabst Farms Cir, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Frequently Asked Questionsl
Q. Can I start the course at any time? What if I didn’t start when the course began?
A. Not at this time.
Q. Do I have to complete the entire course?
A. In order to receive the certificate of completion, you must complete the course.
Q. Can I only take a portion of the course?
A. No, at this time we can only offer access to the full course.
Q. Do I receive credentials to use behind my name when the course is over?
A. Yes, a credential can be used behind your name upon completing and passing the DON Basics Certification Course.
Q. Are there discounts for multiple attendees?
A. No, not at this time.
Q. Do you have to be a member of the Wisconsin Director of Nursing Council?
A. No. However, a registration discount is provided to members. The benefits of membership will help in other areas of your leadership. We offer an online discussion board to share and connect with others around the state. We have a Weekly Recap to summarize the important information of the week. We offer Wednesday Support Calls.
Please check back regularly. As more questions are posted, we will add them to the Q&A.
Course Curriculum
Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the organizational planning necessary for a DON.
- Verbalize the DON Role in budget management in relation to resident acuity and staff management.
- Describe the essential steps in safety management of resident care.
- Identify key systems (Falls, Wounds, Infection Control, Pain, etc.) and how to ensure evidence based policies and procedures as well as consistent implementation are instituted.
- Verbalize the necessary key human resource “need to knows” for the DON.
- Describe the importance of relationships: Residents, Families, Administrator, IDT, Nursing Management Team, Staff, Medical Director, Pharmacy Consultant, Hospital Discharge Planners and Surveyors.
- Describe the DON’s role in medication management in the facility
- Verbalize the necessary staff education components
- Verbalize the DON’s role in oversight of MDS, Medicare management, reimbursement and related documentation systems.
- Verbalize the DON’s role in oversight of the facility nursing documentation system and follow through
- Describe the DON role in preparation and management of the survey process.
- Identify the DON’s role in Quality Assurance and QAPI in the facility.
Course Dates & Times
In-Person June 19 – 20 from 8:00 – 5 pm AND
Virtual Webinars – Noon – 2:30 pm June 25, July 2, July 9 July 16, August 6.
In-person course will be held at Shorehaven. 1305 W. Wisconsin Ave.,
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Virtual Sessions will be held via Zoom. You must log in with a Zoom account so we can verify your attendance.
Course Fee
Member $1,199
Non-Member $1,299
A minimum of 10 participants is needed to host the course.
Pathway Health DON Manual is included with registration along with the credentialing exam.
Cancellation Policy: No refund will be given if canceled after June 7th, 2024, after 4:00 pm. There is a cancellation fee of $40 per attendee. Payment by check should be made by June 7th or a credit card payment is preferred. The full fee is due if registration is not paid by June 7th.
Please call Melissa at 877-366-1144 x 1 for details.
Hotels in the Area
We do NOT have a reserved room block. However, below are local hotels. You are responsible for booking the accommodations and following their cancellation policy. We suggest booking directly through the hotel and not a third-party website.
Frequently Asked Questionsl
Q. Can I start the course at any time? What if I didn’t start when the course began?
A. Not at this time.
Q. Do I have to complete the entire course?
A. In order to receive the certificate of completion, you must complete the course.
Q. Can I only take a portion of the course?
A. No, at this time we can only offer access to the full course.
Q. Do I receive credentials to use behind my name when the course is over?
A. Yes, a credential can be used behind your name upon completing and passing the DON Basics Certification Course.
Q. Are there discounts for multiple attendees?
A. No, not at this time.
Q. Do you have to be a member of the Wisconsin Director of Nursing Council?
A. No. However, a registration discount is provided to members. The benefits of membership will help in other areas of your leadership. We offer an online discussion board to share and connect with others around the state. We have a Weekly Recap to summarize the important information of the week. We offer Wednesday Support Calls.
Please check back regularly. As more questions are posted, we will add them to the Q&A.
