Join us in New Orleans! - Gulf States ASC Conference

Join us in
New Orleans!
2016 Gulf States ASC Conference
June 15-17, 2016 | The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
An Invitation to Attend
Join us at the Gulf States ASC Conference this summer
for one of the most comprehensive ASC conferences in
the Southeast!
We Know What You Want!
Casual setting where you can
meet and get to know other
attendees in the ASC industry.
Explore new products and
technology with prominent
vendors and service providers.
Learn from some of the nation’s
leading speakers and exchange
best practices to solve your daily
challenges.
And have fun all in the same
place!
This conference is sponsored by the ASC associations from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Featured Speaker
Friday, 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Why I’m Proud of the ASC Industry
Goran Dragolovic
Goran serves as Sr. Vice President at Surgical Care Affiliates where he is a member of the company’s
seven member executive team. He serves in two distinct roles within SCA having responsibility for
the day-to-day operations and finances of 51 of the company’s 180 surgical facilities, and charge
over the company’s new strategic initiatives. He is an articulate champion of the ASC healthcare
delivery model and untiring proponent of its accomplishments.
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Special Events
Welcome Reception with
Exhibitors
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Mix and Mingle! Join us for a welcome reception with food
and drinks.
Let the Good Times Roll!
Located in the Exhibit Hall, the welcome reception allows
attendees to greet colleagues while taking in the trade
show vendors.
GSC After Hours
Following the state association meetings on Thursday,
there will be a “GSC After Hours” event in the
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton.
Come enjoy networking with the ASC industry from
several states as well as our supportive exhibitors!
There will be music and a hosted bar.
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Schedule of Events
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Attendee Early Registration
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Network Reception and Exhibit Hall Opening
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2016
7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Human Resources: The Challenge of Managing Resources AND Maintaining
Morale
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Ann Geier MS, RN, CNOR, CASC, SourceMedical
Managers often say that they are “burned out” from dealing with employees and HR
issues. This presentation will focus on the basics from hiring the right person to dealing
with a problem employee. Managing staffing costs affects employees, often in negative
ways. How does a manager control costs and keep employees happy? This presentation
will offer some suggestions to make this easier.
BREAKOUTS:
Quality Improvement Studies
Anna Marie Lee, RN NE BC, AAAHC
Learn how to develop and write quality improvement studies that include the appropriate
elements to meet accreditation standards. Describe the purpose of quality studies and
identify steps to include in studies that will achieve accreditation parameters. Learn what is
and what is not an appropriate QI study. Take away tips to promote your next QI study.
Managed Care Contracting
Stephen Kinsley, SCA
Participants will learn ways to be more efficient and effective when negotiating and
working with payers. Proven negotiation strategies and tactics will be discussed, to include
ASC center staff preparation and prioritization activities, “must have” contract provisions,
payer objections and how to overcome them, and the out-of-network option.
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Refreshment Break & Networking in the Exhibit Hall
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. ASCs and HIPAA Compliance: What Should Keep You Up At Night
Clay Countryman, JD, Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP
In the past 12 months, health care providers have paid record-setting amounts to the Office
for Civil Rights (OCR) to settle alleged violations of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.
This session will discuss in detail the common violations that were the basis of recent HIPAA
settlements and how ASCs should address the same HIPAA compliance concerns. This
session will conclude with a fun and challenging HIPAA Wheel of Fortune game to allow
attendees to compete in teams and show their knowledge of the HIPAA rules.
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Buffet Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall
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Schedule of Events
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Quality Reporting Update
Donna Slosburg, RN, BSN, LHRM, CASC, ASC Quality Collaboration
The implementation of quality reporting and the changing requirements can be
challenging. Participants will learn what the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
ASC Quality Reporting program requirements are for the upcoming year. Learn about what
you will need to participate in the ASC program. Get the most up-to date information and
answers to your questions.
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Dessert Break in Exhibit Hall and Door Prize Drawings
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Role and Responsibility of the Infection Control Professional in the ASCRegulatory and Accreditation Expectations and Requirements
Lee Anne Blackwell, RN, BSN, EMBA, CNOR, Practice Partners in Healthcare
Participants will explore the role and responsibilities of the infection control professional to
comply with accreditation standards and regulatory authorities. Participants will examine
internal and external reporting methods and requirements via the National Health and
Safety Network (NHSN).
4:00 p.m.
Individual State Programming for Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and
Arkansas
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
GSC After Hours Event
FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2016
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Networking Breakfast
Keeping Your ASC Survey Ready
David Shapiro, MD, Ambulatory Surgery Company
This session will review current AAAHC standards as the basis for developing strategies
for maintaining year round compliance with accreditation requirements. Emphasis will be
placed on the elements most commonly cited by surveyors; along with a discussion of
practical tips addressing survey preparation, conduct, and successful completion.
9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Why I’m Proud of the ASC Industry
Goran Dragolovic, Surgical Care Affiliates
Though the healthcare environment is rapidly evolving and full of obstacles to overcome,
ambulatory surgery centers continue to thrive and provide excellent care to their patients.
Join us for this pick-me-up session which celebrates the great accomplishments of ASCs.
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Medicare Physical Environment Survey Survival Guide
12:15 p.m.
Bill Lindeman, WEL Designs PLC
It’s no secret that Medicare physical environment surveys seem far more rigorous than in
the past -- frequently leading to extensive and sometimes expensive plans of correction.
This session will explain the dramatic increase is survey scope, explore the various
regulatory factors involved, and identify the processes and materials you will need to have
in place to greatly simplify and de-stress your next survey.
Closing Remarks
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Conference Location
Located at 921 Canal Street,
New Orleans, LA, The RitzCarlton, New Orleans offers
guests a luxurious retreat in
the heart of the city. From
its premier location on the
edge of the French Quarter,
the hotel’s location provides
guests easy access to most of
the city’s popular and unique
attractions. The hotel features
a world-class spa, a signature
restaurant, impeccable service
and exceptional amenities.
To make reservations at The
Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans,
please call 800.826.8987 and
let them know you are with
the “Gulf States Conference”
to receive the negotiated
room rate of $179. Rooms
are available on a first come,
first served basis and must be
reserved prior to May 16, 2016
to receive the conference rate.
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Registration Form
2016 GULF STATES ASC CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW REGISTRATION
June 15-17, 2016 - The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, LA
Name____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
r MD r RN# ______________________________________________________________ r Other_______________________________________
Company/Center__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City____________________________________________________________________________ State________Zip___________________________
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND FEES
Gulf States Conference Full Registration Includes:
All presentations on Thursday & Friday, Wednesday Night
Reception, Thursday & Friday Breakfast, Thursday Lunch,
Thursday Night Event and Trade Show access.
If you would like to pay with a credit card (Visa, MC or AMEX),
please register online at www.gulfstatesasc.com. If paying
by check, please make checks payable to the Gulf States
Conference and mail the form with a check to: GSC, 1400 Village
Square Blvd. #3-175, Tallahassee, FL 32312.
GULF STATES MEMBER REGISTRATION
Members of the Alabama Association of Ambulatory Surgery
Centers (AAASC), Arkansas Ambulatory Surgery Association
(AASA), the Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
(MASCA) or the Louisiana Ambulatory Surgery Center
Association (LASCA)
O Registration on or before May 16, 2016
O Registration after May 16, 2016
PAYMENT INFORMATION
$425/person
$475/person
GULF STATES NON-MEMBER
REFUND POLICY
Written notification is required for all refunds and must be
received at the GSC office by May 16, 2016. Written refund
requests received by May 16, 2016 will receive a refund minus a
$25 administrative fee.
No refunds will be issued after May 16, 2016.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Please call the GSC office at 888.526.9450 by May 16, 2016 if
you require any special accommodations or assistance.
REGISTRATION
Centers who have not yet joined their state association qualify
for this registration. Each Gulf States member association is
offering conference attendees a membership discount if they
join within 90 days of the conference.
QUESTIONS?
O Please check here if you would like more information on this
discount.
CE INFORMATION
O Registration on or before May 16, 2016 O Registration after May 16, 2016 $525/Person
$575/Person
Register online at
www.gulfstatesasc.com
Contact the GSC office at 888.526.9450 or by email to
[email protected].
This program is approved for 8.4 hours of continuing education
through the Montgomery Surgical Center which is an approved
provider by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider ABNP0501.
Exp 7/12/19.
This program is approved for 7.0 hours of AEU credit by BASC
Provider #1201.
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GULF STATES ASC CONFERENCE
1400 Village Square Blvd. #3-175
Tallahassee, FL 32312
Phone: 888.526.9450
Fax: 850.907.1288
www.gulfstatesasc.com
Special Thanks to our Exhibitors
3M
Bemis Health Care
BIOMEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC
Bolder Healthcare
Cardinal Health
Denova Medical, Inc
Diversified Professionals, Inc.
ePAY Healthcare
Essensa
Evident
Halyard Health
(AS OF 2/23/2016)
Heartland Medical Sales & Services LLC
Key Surgical
Leiter’s Compounding
Medline Industries
MedOfficePro
Megadyne Medical Products
One Medical Passport
Prescotts Inc.
Pro Med Sales, Inc.
Soothing Scents, Inc.
Surgical Notes