2015 Convention Agenda
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2015 Convention Agenda
Spring Convention & Trade Show APRIL 21-23, 2015 HOT SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER 1401 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 180 Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501-374-4422 Fax: 501-374-1077 www.arhealthcare.com 2015 AHCA/AALA Spring Convention Trade Show It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the 2015 Spring Convention & Trade Show - the largest annual event for long term care professionals in Arkansas. The annual convention pairs industry-leading education and networking with a large trade show where vendors who supply goods and services to our facilities showcase their newest innovations. You will notice a few new features to this year’s event: National Quality Initiative To promote the National Quality Initiative, you will notice sessions that focus on the following: - Safely Reduce Hospital Readmissions - Increase Staff Stability - Increase Customer Satisfacation - Safely Reduce the Off-Label use of Antipsychotics Legislative Update We will have a recap and overview of events associated with the 90th General Assembly, including legislation relevant to long term care. Included will be updates from the Governor’s Legislative Task Force on Health Care Reform. A special thanks to the education committee for their help in developing this year’s agenda. We look forward to seeing everyone in Hot Springs! Rachel Davis Executive Director | AHCA / AALA [email protected] Pre-Conference Intensive: Quality Partners Workshop This intensive workshop utilizes the techniques of Teepa Snow to assist Directors of Nursing, Administration, and Consultants in training Direct Care staff on the basic principles of Dementia and how it effects the brain as well as hands on application of these principles. A binder providing a breakdown of in-services on these topics and key points when utilizing the Positive Approach and Hand Under Hand techniques will be provided in an effort to allow easier dissemination of the information. The Positive Approach and Hand Under Hand techniques will be explained in detail as well as how to apply it to multiple care scenarios to allow more confidence when training on these techniques. Behavior prevention and communicating with Residents with Dementia will also be covered. This will assist in the continued effort to reduce the use of Antipsychotics in facilities. Case studies and interactive in-service will be provided to allow easy replication when training Direct Care staff. *Registration includes this workshop attendance. However, we ask that you indicate your attendance on the registration form. Preliminary Agenda - more sessions to come Tuesday, April 21 TIMESSESSION 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Registration 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Intensive: * Please indicate attendance on registration form. 10:00 a.m. AHCA Board of Directors Meeting 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Legislative Update AHCA Government Relations Team Financial Update Lori Brunholtz, BKD, LLP Legal Updates Hardin, Jesson & Terry 12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Hospital Readmission 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Trade Show 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Reception Wednesday, April 22 TIMESSESSION 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Registration 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. The “I” in Impact Charlotte Strickland How can an individual impact others in the workplace? There are numerous ways and each one can tremendously impact the work environment. We will discuss the value of one individual, steps to maximizing your impact, and vision of the end product. 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. OLTC Panel Discussion - What to do when an IJ is called, IJ Removal to include removal vs. correction, SQC when it is cited and what is Preliminary Agenda - more sessions to come required from the facility and what enforcement it carries; Writing Plans of Correction; How to get a Desk Review and supporting docs. Infection Control Programs Dr. Melanie Bellantoni, Johns Hopkins University It Worked So Well We Quit Doing It: Getting back to the Basics Libby Coates, RD Why cleaning schedules are needed (what works and what won’t), having serious in-service meetings (not just gripe sessions) and using your Dietitian for these, providing dietary with resident information that will make their job easier, using food for “supplements,” and many more topics. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. Trade Show Lunch 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Surviving a RAC Carol Smith, RN – BKD, LLP Nutrition Guidelines for Pressure Ulcer Prevention & Treatment Becky Dorner, RDN, LD, FAND Wound Care: Physiology, Wound Healing & Issues with Bariatric Residents Randy MacDonald, American Medical Technologies QA Privilege Stephanie Randall Hardin, Jesson & Terry, PLC Positive Approach in Assisted Living Quality Partners Team 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. ICD-10 Overview Marty Pachciarz, RN, RAC-CT, Polaris Group All health care providers must begin using ICD-10 CM coding beginning October 1, 2015. Nursing leadership and billing need to learn the new coding rules for ICD-10 and be prepared for the transition period. The differences in coding ICD-10 are significant and staff need time to learn and apply new coding rules. This session provides an overview of changes with focus on LTC impact. Examples of typical SNF – LTC ICD-9 vs. ICD-10 are provided. The Thunder Rolls: Emergency Preparedness Program Update Kristin Bendele & Alyce Wagner, Arkansas Department of Health Preliminary Agenda - more sessions to come Health Care Decision Act Dusty Linn, MSW Tammy Koty, LMSW Hardin, Jesson & Terry, PLC Building a Rock Solid Sanitation Program Curtis Rainwater Ben E. Keith Life without Complaints AIPP What would it feel like to have no complaint surveys? Deficiencies cited as a result of a complaint survey can become overwhelming. Join us for a discussion of how to connect the dots from managing the grievance process to prevention of complaints. Effective Communication Strategies Tina Long, Alzheimer’s Association 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Risk Management 101 Hardin, Jesson & Terry, PLC Survey Trends for Social / Activity Departments, Management Expectations Dusty Linn, MSW OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Skilled Care: Are You Ready? Jack McDaniel, Arkansas Self Insurance Trust National Assisted Living Update Dave Kyllo National Center for Assisted Living Making Mealtime Magic – Person Centered Dining Becky Dorner, RDN, LD, FAND Thursday, April 23 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Overview of AHRQ Safety Program for Long Term Care for CAUTI (Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection) Carol Compas, PhD(c), RN, BSN, CPHQ Preliminary Agenda - more sessions to come Care Transitions & Handoffs: How Hospital & LTC Staff Can Reduce CAUTI Together Dr. Michelle Bellantoni, Johns Hopkins University The El Dorado Care Collaborative Panel with Case Studies: Recognize one community’s efforts to create a culture of safety among multiple providers Creating a Culture of Safety 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Reduction of Antipsychotics in Assisted Living: A Step-by-Step Guide Dusty Linn, MSW Abuse & Neglect - New Guidance Tools Stormy Smith, OLTC Emergency Preparedness Regional meetings will be held in May to provide updates on the Association’s Emergency Preparedness program. Dates and locations to come soon. ROCK-YOUR-STYLE DAY Wednesday, April 22 Rock-and-Roll, Classical, Country, Pop, Disco What genre or decade of music gets your foot tapping and your feet dancing? Wednesday is your time to express the rhythms that move you during the annual Team Day. Every year, facilities team together to take part of the AHCA Spring Convention and Trade Show’s theme day for their chance to win cash prizes. This year, the three top facilities who come best dressed to express their musical style will win. The more creative and expressive the musical style, the better! Please keep the attire “trade show appropriate.” 2015 SPONSORS PLATINUM - $25,000 Allcare Pharmacy D & D Medical Equipment, Inc Group Purchasing Advantage / Sysco Incite Rehab Preferred Medical Z&D Medical Services GOLD - $15,000 Infinity Scrubs McKesson Medical Surgical Medline Industries Inc. SILVER- $10,000 BRONZE- $5,000 Ben E. Keith Datek, Inc Premier Pharmacy Care Senior Works Tribute Health Plans Accelerated Care Plus Arkansas Innovative Performace Program Arkansas Self-Insurance Trust Bank of Oklahoma BKD, LLP First Choice Medical Supply Invacare Continuing Care MobilexUSA Omnicare of Little Rock Onsite Imaging Solutions, Inc. COPPER - $2,500 AmeraCare System by Americana Corp Arkansas Asset Protection Group Care Services Management, LLC CBM Construction Ecolab, Inc. ExactMed/iMar HealthBridge, LLC Hospice Home Care Lancaster Pollard LTC Systems Mallard Medical Supply Neace Lukens Nestle Professional Vitality Northwest Fire Protection, Inc Novaerus Reliant Rehabilitation Senior Care Pharmacy St. Bernards Hospice The Cone Group, Inc.