Join us in New Orleans! - Gulf States ASC Conference
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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. PAGE 2 - 2016 GULF STATES ASC CONFERENCE 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. 2016 GULF STATES ASC CONFERENCE - PAGE 3 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 PAGE 4 - 2016 GULF STATES ASC CONFERENCE 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 2016 GULF STATES ASC CONFERENCE - PAGE 5 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. PAGE 6 - 2016 GULF STATES ASC CONFERENCE 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___________________________ Phone____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. 2016 GULF STATES ASC CONFERENCE - PAGE 7 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