Schedule is regularly updated.
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Attendee Self Registration & Credentialing of Delegates • California Ballroom Foyer
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Continental Breakfast • Primrose A/B Convention Center
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
CAHF House of Delegates 2 • Primrose A/B Convention Center
The House of Delegates (HOD), an assembly of provider members representing CAHF's 19 chapters in California, conducts its annual business meeting for the association. The functions of HOD during Session 2 are to elect officers for the 2023 Board of Directors and vote on membership dues. The 2022 Patrons of the Association will be recognized for their generous sponsorship of CAHF activities.
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Exhibitor Access ONLY • Palm Springs Convention Center
9:00 AM - 2023 Priority Placement (ONLINE ONLY)
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Exhibitors & Expo Only Badge Pick-Up • Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite G & H
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
RCI Taskforce Meeting • Andreas
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM
General & Workforce
Building a CareForce • Primrose A/B Convention Center
- Holly Johnson, JD - Attorney, Law Office of Holly L. Johnson, Inc.
- Liz Tyler, JD - Attorney, Tyler & Wilson, LLP
As of Jan. 1, there is a new hearing process concerning facility readmissions, transfers and discharges, and increased penalties for failure to follow it. Hear how you can prepare for the discharge and readmission appeal process. This is the same session that was presented on Monday– if you have already attended, please let others have the opportunity to do so.
CE Hours: NHAP, BRN (1)
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
PAC Board • Palm Springs Convention Center, Agua Caliente
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Expo Open with Chat 'n Chew Food Stations • Palm Springs Convention Center
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Breakout
Skin Health and Its Impact on Reimbursement • Smoketree F
Chrystalbelle Rogers MSN, RN, CWCN, CENP - Director of Clinical Services Skin Health Post-acute, Medline
Are you stressed about improving outcomes with current staffing constraints? Prepare to meet the challenges faced by facilities today through the holistic approach to skin health. Find creative ways to improve patient and resident clinical outcomes and satisfaction while engaging and empowering staff through a cost-effective, evidence-based approach.
CE Hours: NHAP-P, BRN (1)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Breakout
Paper is Bad for Business: Compliance in a Digital Age • Mojave Learning Center
- Jennifer Breen - Assistant Director of Reimbursement, CAHF
- James McArthur - Customer Success Manager, Zipline
The skilled nursing sector is reliant on paper-based reporting to be compliant. However, the risk of this type of reporting is high due to inevitable human error resulting in non-compliance, fines, penalties and impacts to patient quality. Learn a more efficient way for SNFs to be compliant via redesigning workflows with technology, which can enhance your reputation, grow your facility, and avoid costly errors.
CE Hours: NHAP, BRN (1)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Breakout
Creating an Employee-Centered Care Culture • Smoketree DE
Lorie S. Rodriguez Ed.D. -Vice President of Behavioral Health & Social Services, Rockport Healthcare Services
Workforce leadership has a significant impact on employee turnover. It is crucial for leaders to create a workplace culture that encourages employees to want to stay. This presentation will share tips on how to produce this type of atmosphere. Attendees will also complete a facility workforce self-assessment with action plans and utilize the workforce leadership skill toolkit to enhance leadership skills created by the CAHF GR Quality Improvement Subcommittee.
CE Hours: NHAP, BRN (1)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Breakout
The Unrepresented Resident IDT: Working with the OPR • Smoketree ABC
Chris Wilson RN, JD, MS, HEC-C - Director, Community Healthcare Ethics
This presentation will address the roles and responsibilities of both the facility interdisciplinary team (IDT) members and the Office of the Patient Representative (OPR) in preparing for and participating in the IDT meeting.
CE Hours: NHAP, BRN, MCLE (1)
2:30 PM - 3:40 PM
Breakout
One Voice • San Jacinto
Kathleen Wiessburg MS, OTD, OTR/L, CMDCP, CDP - National Director of Education, Select Rehabilitation
While communication within a team can be functional or even successful, an organization is ultimately measured by its ability to project a shared, unified voice across many such teams. Achieving this “one voice” can be a challenge. This session provides usable skills and insights to begin to bridge your silos, improve workforce efficiency and reach the pinnacle of organizational communication: one voice.
CE Hours: NHAP, BRN (1)
2:30 PM - 3:40 PM
Breakout
PDPM: ReZoom for Operational Success • Santa Rosa
Maria Arrellano MS, RN, RAC-CT - Product Manager, Net Health
This session highlights a deeper dive into national Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) data, including the payment drivers that accumulated since October 2020. Learn from provider case studies and hear ideas for strategies to identify and address unfavorable trends and missed opportunities. Join us as we gain PDPM insights from the last three years to move forward with data driven decisions for a successful tomorrow.
CE Hours: NHAP, BRN (1)
2:30 PM - 3:40 PM
Breakout
Sharing Electronic Health Information • Mojave Learning Center
- Andrea Frey - Attorney, Hooper, Lundy & Bookman
- Barabara Philips - Consultant Coordinator, Anderson Health Information Consulting
- Rhonda Anderson - President, Anderson Health Information Consulting
The 21st Century Cures Act and the implementing of federal Information Blocking Rules represent a significant milestone in the push for greater data interoperability and easier access to electronic health information (EHI). This session will provide a high-level summary of the rules as well as similar California data exchange efforts and their interplay with federal and state between privacy laws. The presenters will also share practical tips and suggestions on how to approach compliance.
CE Hours: NHAP, BRN, MCLE (1)
3:40 PM - 4:30 PM
Breakout
Using Data to Tell Your Story • Mojave Learning Center
- Jennifer Breen - Assistant Director of Reimbursement, CAHF
- DeAnn Walters - Director of Clinical Affairs, CAHF
Data can tell the story of great clinical outcomes, resident and staff engagement, and your focus on quality improvement. How do you want your story told? What data you should share, how best to use it, and to whom it should be shared with are the important questions to contemplate. This presentation will help you discover different formats to present data to enhance meaning and value.
CE Hours: NHAP, BRN (1)
3:40 PM - 4:30 PM
Breakout - CAHF Members Only
Current Issues in Civil Liability • California Ballroom - Catalina & Madera
- Bill Wilson - Attorney, Wilson Getty
- Darryl Ross - Associate General Counsel, Mariner Health Care
- Rima Badawiya - Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
- Mark Reagan (moderator and Lead) - General Counsel, Hooper, Lundy & Bookman
This session will explore current issues involving civil liability claims against SNFs and other long-term care providers from some of the most prominent defense attorneys in California. It will also cover trends of current claims and approaches as well as provide risk management tools.
CE Hours: NHAP, BRN, MCLE (1)
3:40 PM - 5:15 PM
Chapter Presidents//Regional and Conference Chairs Meeting • Sierra/Ventura
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Dining with the Stars • Palm Springs Convention Center, East Lawn (Outdoors)
The glitz and glam of Hollywood are on full display during this special evening where the stars in the long-term care profession get their moment in the spotlight. This red carpet event features the announcement of this year’s winners in several award categories (Thomas E. Spindle, Nurse of the Year, and Del Callaway Administrative Excellence). Plus, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to congratulate CAHF’s new board members during the installation ceremony. A formal dinner will be served to guests, and Rembrandt is back by popular demand for live music and dancing. Tickets to this event must have been purchased by Nov. 4.
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Zip-Gala After Party • Santa Rosa/San Jacinto
The fun continues at the After Party sponsored by Zipline at the Renaissance Hotel.