the Nursing Symposium brochure.

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2014 Nursing
Symposium
Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes
Myrtle Beach, SC
May 12, 2014
General Information
Continuing
Education Credits:
A total of 3.5 CEU credit hours will be applied for through the NC Board
of Nursing Home Administrators and through the North Carolina
Division of Health Service Regulation - Adult Care Home Continuing
Education Program. An additional 1.5 CEU credit hours is available for
Nursing Home Administrators who attend the post-symposium general
session.
3.5 CNE Contact Hours - Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba
Valley is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the
North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Participants must attend the entire symposium to receive credit. No
partial credit is awarded.
Target Audience:
Nurse Managers, Nursing Home Administrators, RNs, LPNs, and other
interested healthcare professionals.
Registration & Refund Policy:
DEADLINE FOR SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION IS MAY 1, 2014
Registration fee is $135 for the first attendee and $100 for each
additional attendee from the same LeadingAge NC member
community/business. The nonmember rate is $175.
No refunds will be made after April 25. Written cancellations received
prior to this date will be refunded less a $25.00 administrative fee.
Hotel Information:
A block of rooms is being held for symposium participants at the Myrtle
Beach Marriott Resort and Spa at Grande Dunes. Room reservations
may be made by contacting the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort and Spa at
Grande Dunes directly at 843-449-8880. Please be sure to request the
LeadingAge North Carolina conference room rate of $169. The
deadline for hotel reservations is April 18, 2014.
Attire:
Attire for the conference is business casual and dressing in layers is
recommended for varying temperatures in meeting rooms. Please inform
moderators of adjustments to be made to the sound, lighting, or
temperature for your comfort during sessions.
Questions:
Please contact LeadingAge NC at (919) 571-8333 with any questions.
LeadingAge North Carolina is a Registered Sponsor of continuing education with the NC State Board of
Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators. Comments regarding the Registered Sponsor Course may be
addressed to: 3733 National Drive, Suite 110, Raleigh NC 27612.
Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley adheres to the ANCC/ACCME Standards regarding industry
support to continuing nursing education. Disclosure of presenters, planners, and commercial support
relationships, if any, will be made known at the time of the activity.
The International Association for Continuing Education and Training definition is: Continuing Education Unit
(CEU) is defined as ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under
responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.
The primary purpose of the CEU is to provide a permanent record of the educational accomplishments of an
individual who has completed one or more significant non-credit educational experiences.
Awarding the CEU approved by IACET also provides a quality indicator for your continuing education and
training programs because it means you have been reviewed and approved for complying with the
internationally recognized standard.
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Schedule of Sessions and Events!
Monday, May 12
12:30pm – 1:00pm
Registration
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Pain: The Fifth Vital Sign
2:30pm – 2:40pm
Break
2:40pm – 3:40pm
Reducing Acute Care Readmissions: A Quality Improvement
Approach
3:40pm – 3:50pm
Break
3:50pm – 4:50pm
The Breaking Point
4:50pm – 5:00pm
Evaluation/Closing
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Attendee/Vendor Welcome Reception
Symposium attendees are invited to participate at no charge.
Tuesday, May 13
9:00am – 10:30am
Post-Symposium Conference General Session
Emerging Demographics
Dr. James Johnson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Education Sessions Descriptions
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PAIN: THE FIFTH VITAL SIGN
Chuck Gokoo, MD, CWS, American Medical Technologies
Pain is a common, subjective experience for many older adults. While it may be a factor associated with a
number of disease processes, it is a myth that pain is a normal part of aging. The medical staff perception
that pain medication may further increase confusion in older adults with dementia or that older adults do
not feel pain is a persistent barrier to quality care. The information presented will assist clinicians in
understanding the current regulations regarding resident pain and in providing enhanced interventions and
outcomes.
REDUCING ACUTE CARE READMISSIONS: A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT APPROACH
Ellen First, Health Dimensions Group
What do you know about readmission penalties, ACOS, and Medicare Shared Savings Programs? Are you
seen as a great partner to your referring institutions as they work to reduce readmissions? Do you know
where to start? We will be exploring the actions you can take to become a great partner with your referring
hospital to create safe and warm handoffs to reduce avoidable readmissions. We will be showing you the
why’s and how’s of readmission reduction. We will be using actual case studies to walk through the steps
necessary to communicate earlier and more clearly with the care continuum.
THE BREAKING POINT: DEALING WITH COMPASSION FATIGUE
Lisa Johnson, Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley
It is expected that most clinicians will experience symptoms of compassion fatigue at some point during
their professional career. This is a normal reaction. Sometimes compassion fatigue can become so severe
that it interferes with the care we provide others as well as caring for ourselves. Learn to recognize the
signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue and solutions to deal with it personally and professionally.
Tuesday, May 13
9:00 am – 10:30 am
ANNUAL CONFRERENCE GENERAL SESSION
Dr. James Johnson
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dr. Johnson, William R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, will lead us in a
discussion regarding the changing demography of the US population and its effect on emerging consumer
markets. Specific focus will be given to the effect on aging in North Carolina.
There is no additional charge to attend.
Nursing Symposium Registration Form
Register online at www.leadingagenc.org
Or complete one form for each participant
and return to LeadingAge North Carolina with payment no later than May 1.
Name:
RN License#
NHA License #
Position/Title:
Social Security # (last 4 digits)
Credentials
Facility/Organization:
Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
State:
Zip:
Home Address:
City:
Telephone: Home:
Work:
Email:
FULL Symposium Registration
Annual Conference Activities
$135 First Attendee $100 Additional Attendee
$175 Non LeadingAge NC Members
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breaks
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Expiration Date
___May 12 Welcome Reception (5:00pm-6:30pm)
___May 13 General Session (9:30am-10:30am) CNE
credit NOT available. NHA Credit Available.
Checks should be made payable to, LeadingAge
North Carolina. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL
REGISTRATION FORMS.
Return payment with form to:
LeadingAge North Carolina
100 Carolina Meadows
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Fax: (919) 869-1811
Phone: (919) 571-8333