Spring Convention & Trade Show

APRIL 21-23, 2015 HOT SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER

1401 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 180Little Rock, AR 72201Phone: 501-374-4422

Fax: 501-374-1077www.arhealthcare.com

2015 AHCA/AALA Spring Convention

Trade ShowIt 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 InitiativeTo 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 UpdateWe 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.

Tuesday, April 21 TIMES SESSION

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 22TIMES SESSION

7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Registration

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. The “I” in Impact Charlotte StricklandHow 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

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, RDWhy 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. Trade Show12:00 p.m. 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 GroupAll 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 AIPPWhat 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.

EffectiveCommunicationStrategies 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 238:00 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 CareTransitions&Handoffs:HowHospital&LTCStaffCan Reduce CAUTI Together Dr. Michelle Bellantoni, Johns Hopkins University

The El Dorado Care Collaborative Panel with Case Studies: Recognizeonecommunity’seffortstocreateacultureof 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

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.”

ROCK-YOUR-STYLE DAY Wednesday, April 22

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.

2015 SPONSORS

GOLD - $15,000Infinity Scrubs McKesson Medical Surgical Medline Industries Inc.

SILVER- $10,000Ben E. KeithDatek, Inc

Premier Pharmacy CareSenior Works

Tribute Health Plans

BRONZE- $5,000Accelerated Care Plus

Arkansas Innovative Performace ProgramArkansas Self-Insurance Trust

Bank of OklahomaBKD, LLP

First Choice Medical SupplyInvacare Continuing Care

MobilexUSAOmnicare of Little Rock

Onsite Imaging Solutions, Inc.

COPPER - $2,500AmeraCare System by Americana Corp

Arkansas Asset Protection GroupCare Services Management, LLC

CBM ConstructionEcolab, Inc.

ExactMed/iMarHealthBridge, LLC

Hospice Home CareLancaster Pollard

LTC Systems

Mallard Medical SupplyNeace Lukens

Nestle Professional VitalityNorthwest Fire Protection, Inc

NovaerusReliant RehabilitationSenior Care PharmacySt. Bernards HospiceThe Cone Group, Inc.

PLATINUM - $25,000Allcare Pharmacy

D & D Medical Equipment, IncGroup Purchasing Advantage / Sysco

Incite RehabPreferred Medical

Z&D Medical Services