6:15 - 6:45 AM
Wellness Activities - Yoga | Walking
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Attendee Registration & Credentialing of Delegates
8:00 - 9:50 AM
House of Delegates #2
Keynote: "Creating a Work Culture with Staying Power"
Craig Zablocki | Craig Zablocki & Associates
People have different ideas about what ‘fun’ is. A state of openness and connection is fun, whether you are an introvert or extrovert, a medical director or certified nurse assistant. In this session, Craig will define qualities of a positive work culture and identify the distinctions between ‘fun’ and ‘funny.’ Discover the ways to bring your playfulness to work and access the spirit of creativity for yourself and your patients.
8:00 - 9:50 AM
Associate Council
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Exhibitor & Show Pass Only Registration
10:00 - 10:50 AM
Breakout Session: Multi/Non Prop/IO Conference - Hospital Utilization: Mandates, Metrics & Their Meanings
Steven Littlehale, MS, GCNS-BC, Vice President & Cheif Clinical Officer | PointRight
Learn how to identify the mandate around the reduction of hospital utilization, review the metrics which are used to judge performance and discover ways to leverage insights to strengthen clinical programs.
10:00 - 10:50 AM
Breakout Session: Choosing Your QAPI Focus - Understanding Metrics
Dr. Rebecca Ferrini, MPH, CMD | Edgemoor Hospital DP/SNF
One aspect of QAPI that is challenging long term care facilities is choosing and tracking data to measure success. We will review the gold standard in selecting metrics…with examples from a Gold Quality award facility.
10:00 - 10:50 AM
Breakout Session: Making the Most of Your Managed Care Contracting
Susie Mix, President/CEO | Mix Solutions Inc
During this interactive session, learn how to succeed with managed care and receive tips in contracting best practices and critical steps to apply for financial gains.
10:00 - 10:50 AM
Breakout Session: Behavioral Health Conference - Integrating QAPI, Person Centered Care & Psychotropic Drug Reduction in the Care of Residents with Dementia-Based Challenging Behaviors
Dr. Keith Savell, CEO, Geriatric HC Consultant | Mariposa Training
Dr. Mike Wasserman, CEO | Rockport Healthcare Services
In many situations, the use of pharmacological intervention in the care of residents with dementia-based challenging behaviors continues to be an inappropriate “first response.” Learn the tools needed to implement a best practice approach to dementia care and to integrate a person-centered care approach to psychotropic drug reduction.
10:00 - 10:50 AM
PAC Board
11:00 - 11:30 AM
Multi/Non Prop/IO Conference Business Meeting
11:00 - 11:30 AM
Behavioral Health Conference Business Meeting
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EXPO | Hosted Lunch | Solutions Showcase
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Big Shot Booth - FREE Flu Shots for Attendees
Vaccines and Medical Supplies Sponsored by PharMerica
11:10 AM - NOON
Solutions Showcase: Dementia Care - Are Your Care Plans Patient Centered?
Valerie Greco, Director of Clinical Strategies | Intergro Rehab Services
Jessamine Downs, Vice President | Intergro Rehab Services
The beginning of patient-centered care models began way back when the 1987 OBRA Act was passed. Its evolution continues to progress on a hopeful continuum away from models of institutional hierarchy to an individualized plan of care. Learn about the new survey RoP Phase 2 guidelines as they relate to patient centered care and develop phase-specific care plans for residents with dementia.
Sponsored by Intergro Rehab Services
12:10 - 1:00 PM
Solutions Showcase: Improving Sleep Hygiene by Managing Nocturia
Tony Forsberg, RN, BSBA, WCC, CSPHA, National Clinic Director | Essity
A good night’s sleep is the key to a healthy state of mind and quality of life. Too often, though, elderly sleep is disrupted. In an effort to increase a more restorative sleep for your residents, this session will review the effects of sleep fragmentation and strategies to improve rest in care communities with a focus on nocturia management.
Sponsored by Essity North America Inc (TENA)
1:10 - 2:00 PM
Solutions Showcase: Acing the Survey - Facility Task Investigations
Kevin O'Connor, Vice President of Strategy | Providigm
Three of the top five F-tags cited have come out of the facility tasks conducted in the new long term care survey process. Explore the nine facility tasks that will be conducted during surveys and learn real-world tips to improve facility performance.
Sponsored by Providigm
2:00 - 3:50 PM
GR Payment Subcommittee
2:00 - 3:50 PM
GR Workforce Subcommittee
2:00 - 3:50 PM
Public Advocacy Committee
2:00 - 3:50 PM
Breakout Session: Labor Relations Training (closed session - CAHF Members ONLY)
Keahn Morris, Attorney | Sheppard Mullin Richter Hampton LLP
Information session on labor relations trends in healthcare.
2:00 - 3:50 PM
Breakout Session: Thriving Beyond Surviving
Craig Zablocki | Craig Zablocki & Associates
Let’s face it, we can’t give to others what we don’t have ourselves! In this highly engaging session, explore and experience a climate where all may thrive especially within an intense health care setting.
2:00 - 3:50 PM
Breakout Session: QRP / New GG Section
Ellen Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, CEEAA, CHC, Consultant | Rehab Resources and Consulting Inc
PT and OT professionals desire consistent functional measures that can begin to quantify the value of rehab services in facilities. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has developed and finalized methods to achieve those measures. We will review the measures, define the data elements and share the importance of reliable and accurate data.
2:00 - 3:50 PM
Breakout Session: Pawn or Partner - The Future of SNFs in Managed Care - Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dr. Mike Wasserman, CEO | Rockport Healthcare Services
Dr. Alexander Li, Deputy Chief Medical Officer | LA Care
Kurt Hubler, Chief Network Development Officer | Inland Empire Health Plan
Chris Esguerra, Senior Medical Director | Care 1st Corporation
Dr. Ramiro Zuniga, Sr. Medical Director | Medi-Cal, Health Net of California
Pressure to reduce the cost of health care has resulted in continued expansion of managed care plans. A panel of experts will discuss their plans’ efforts to manage health care, review how cost containment strategies will impact SNFs, and strategies providers should take to be part of the solution.
2:00 - 3:50 PM
Breakout Session: Facility Assessment Data Collection - Panel Discussion
CANCELLED
2:00 - 6:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-Out
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Pre-Banquet Cocktail Reception
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Installation Banquet | CAHF Board of Directors Installation | Presentation of Spindle Award | Entertainment by Starship featuring Mickey Thomas (ticket required)