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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
rdavis@arhealthcare.com
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.