Using Publicly Available Data to Improve Care and Culture

Audience: Skilled Nursing
Topic Area: Patient Care & Quality Improvement

Live Webinar
December 9, 2026
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. ET

Continuing Education:
0.75 CE credit available for Administrators and Nurses.

Program Description

Every skilled nursing facility has access to a wealth of publicly available data—but knowing how to use that information effectively can turn data into a powerful quality improvement tool.

This 45-minute webinar will explore how state and national healthcare data can be transformed into meaningful insights that support better decision-making, engage teams, and strengthen a culture of transparency and accountability. Participants will learn how to identify trends over time, recognize opportunities for improvement, celebrate successes, and better understand their organization’s performance.

Inspired by the idea that transparency drives improvement, this session will demonstrate how publicly available data can become more than just numbers—it can become actionable knowledge that supports improved resident outcomes and organizational success.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify at least two sources of publicly available healthcare data that can support quality improvement efforts.
• Explain how trending data over time provides a more complete understanding of care quality and organizational performance.
• Recognize the strengths and limitations of publicly available data when evaluating outcomes and identifying improvement opportunities.

Speakers

Samuel Latz

IT Support Technician
Trinity Rehabilitation Services

Samuel Latz is an IT Support Technician with Trinity Rehabilitation Services who is passionate about using publicly available healthcare data to improve resident care and organizational outcomes. After beginning his career as a software engineer, Sam transitioned into post-acute care during the COVID-19 pandemic, where an interest in Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data led to a deeper exploration of CMS provider data, Ohio quality metrics, and other public datasets.

Over the past three years, Sam has focused on transforming complex information into meaningful insights that help organizations identify trends, guide education initiatives, and support quality improvement efforts.

Robert “Bob” Latz, PT, DPT, CHCIO, CDH-E, FCHIME, FHIMSS

Chief Information Officer
Trinity Rehabilitation Services

Dr. Robert “Bob” Latz serves as Chief Information Officer for Trinity Rehabilitation Services, leading digital transformation initiatives that leverage technology to improve rehabilitation services and patient outcomes. With nearly two decades of healthcare IT leadership experience, he is recognized for advancing innovation across the post-acute care continuum.

Dr. Latz serves on the Advisory Board of the LTPAC CIO Consortium and is Co-Chair of the CHIME Policy Steering Committee. He is actively involved with multiple healthcare technology organizations and is dedicated to advancing the use of data and technology to improve quality, efficiency, and patient care.

Nick Hicks, PTA, RAC-CT

Chief Operating Officer
Trinity Rehabilitation Services

Nick Hicks brings nearly 20 years of post-acute care experience and currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for Trinity Rehabilitation Services. Throughout his career, Nick has focused on improving resident outcomes while enhancing operational performance through collaboration, innovation, and continuous quality improvement.

His expertise includes rehabilitation services, healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic initiatives that help organizations adapt to the evolving healthcare environment while delivering exceptional care.

Registration Fees

OHCA Members: $35
Non-Members: $70

Register today to reserve your spot.