Fall Conference - LeadingAge Kansas

Fall Conference

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As you will see, this year we’ve scheduled the 2011 Fall Regulatory and Policy Conference and the 2011 Nursing and Aging Service Conference together. We hope that by doing so, you can take advantage of the convenience of a one day conference that is still chock full of education and networking opportunities or take advantage of both days at a special rate, and have a great experience at both conferences. We’ve designed some sessions to be of value to both audiences, check out the agendas for both days…Fall Conference attendees, note that the nurse conference has sessions that may be of interest, and Nurse Conference attendees, note that you may have interested in attending sessions at the Fall Conference. In this way, we hope to give you as many options as possible for education, networking and experience.

November 2, 2011 - 2011 Fall Regulatory/Policy Conference and LeadingAge Kansas Annual Business Meeting

7:30 – 8:30	Registration and Refreshments

8:30 – 9:00	Opening Session Roll Out of LeadingAge Kansas It’s official! We are LeadingAge Kansas beginning November 1st. Help us celebrate the bright future ahead of us, and spread the news! Presenters: Debra Zehr, President; Dana Weaver, Vice President, KAHSA

9:00 – 9:50	Legal Issues Update Your ability to fulfill your organization’s mission and maintain your not-for-profit status is influenced by the ever-changing legal environment. Learn about the latest legal developments relevant to not-for-profits and aging service providers on a state and national level from our representative on the Leading Age Legal Committee and our new Director of Government Affairs. Presenters: Stan Churchill, Esq., Churchill LLC; Rachel Monger, JD, Director of Government Affairs, KAHSA

9:50 – 10:00	Networking Break

10:00 – 10:30	Update from Lt. Governor Jeffrey Colyer, MD The Lt. Governor will join us to share the Administration’s vision for re-making Medicaid and improving outcomes for seniors in Kansas.

10:30 – 11:30	Update from Secretary on Aging Shawn Sullivan Come hear Secretary Sullivan give an overview of the agencies' new strategic plan and various initiatives that are under way to improve outcomes for seniors through better collaboration with stakeholders and data-driven decision making.

11:30 – 12:45	Lunch and LeadingAge Kansas Annual Business Meeting (must check box on registration form if attending lunch)

12:45 – 1:45	Breakout Sessions A) Challenges, Outcomes and Lessons Learned: First Hand Accounts of Providers Facing Disasters Come hear from providers who have experienced disaster first hand. Find out what they learned, and their recommendations to help you improve your emergency preparedness programs. Moderator: Sara Arif, Director of Public Affairs, KDOA Panelists: Rebecca Blanton, Westy Community Care Home; Ron Baker, Satanta Hospital & LTCU; Jeff Paulsen, Good Samaritan Society St. Francis B) How to Build a Relationship with Your Legislator Come hear from leaders of LeadingAge Kansas member organizations large and small about practical ways to reach out to legislators and pave the way for effective advocacy by developing solid relationships. Moderator: Debra Zehr, KAHSA Panelists: Ray Vernon, Wesley Towers; Linda Peters, Bethesda Home; Jean Bryant, The Shepherd’s Center C) One Year In: Update on Kansas Health Profession Opportunity Project Come to this session to learn about the Kansas Health Profession Opportunity Project, a grant awarded to Kansas in September of 2010 to provide healthcare education, training and employment for TANF recipients and other low income individuals. You’ll learn the expectations going into the first year of the grant and challenges and identified opportunities that have resulted from the grant. You’ll also discover how lives have been changed for KHPOP participants and the benefits enjoyed by employers that hire KHPOP participants. Presenter: Susan Symons, Kansas Health Profession Opportunity Project (KHPOP) Project Director

1:45 – 2:00	Networking Break

2:00 – 3:00	What’s New in Aging Services: A National View Get the latest on the national perspective for aging services-related legislation. Find out where our programs stand in the Gang of Twelve’s plan for reducing the federal budget deficit and how these programs could fare under the alternative automatic spending cuts. Presenter: Barbara Gay, LeadingAge Director of Advocacy Information

3:00 – 3:15	Networking Break

3:15 – 4:45	What You Need To Know About the Kansas Health Information Network Come to this session to hear Dr. McCrary provide an overview of the Kansas Health Information Network (KHIN) and discuss how health information exchange is being implemented in Kansas and surrounding states. Dr. McCrary will discuss the importance of long term care and assisted living facilities participation in the exchange and share ideas about possible use cases for the exchange of data with hospitals. A presentation of the technology functionality will be provided and the session will conclude with a question and answer session regarding the steps necessary for participation. Presenter: Laura McCrary Ed.D, Kansas Health Information Network

4:45 – 5:00	Closing Remarks, Evaluation *Please be sure to visit our exhibitors and thank them for coming!

November 3, 2011 - 2011 Nursing and Aging Services Conference

7:30 – 8:15	Registration and Refreshments

8:15 – 9:15	Update from the Licensure, Certification and Evaluation Commission, KDOA Come to learn about activities within the Survey and Certification Commission, including insight into survey agency emphasis and informal dispute resolution processes. You’ll also hear the latest on the reporting requirements of the Elder Justice Act. Presenters: Joe Ewert, Commissioner of Licensure, Certification and Evaluation, Kansas Department on Aging; Audrey Sunderraj, Director of Survey and Certification, Kansas Department on Aging

9:15 – 9:30	Networking Break

9:30 – 11:00	Role of Nursing in Culture Change – How Far Have We Come? Join Marilyn in this interactive session to come to a better understanding of where we’ve been and where we are now in the journey to culture change. You’ll review a variety of social models, including a brief overview of the household model at Permham Memorial Home. Compare nursing practices with culture change principles to find common ground, discover benefits and challenges for nurses, discuss quality outcomes of changing culture from Perham Memorial Home and other organizations. You’ll also hear success stories from your peers, as well as identifying roadblocks, all from the nurses’ perspective. Presenter: Marilyn Oelfke, Senior Director of LTC Services Marilyn Oelfke is a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree in Health Facilities Administration. She completed the Patient Care Administration program through the University of Minnesota. She has worked in healthcare for more than 40 years in a variety of settings. For the past 21 years, she has served as Director of Nursing and more recently Director of LTC Services at Perham Memorial Home. Marilyn’s passion to transform the long-term care facility into a home for the residents has lead her and the staff through an incredible an rewarding journey into culture change. We are pleased to announce that Marilyn Oelfke’s sessions are sponsored by Central Plains Geriatric Education Center, Landon Center on Aging, and the University of Kansas Medical Center.

11:00 – 12:00	Networking Lunch (must check box on registration form if attending lunch)

12:00 – 2:00	Pneumonia and Heart Failure: Potentially Deadly Duo Diseases in Older Adults National Health Care Reform includes penalties for hospital readmission rates that exceed a threshold for certain conditions; those conditions include pneumonia and heart failure. This program will focus on the pathophysiology and general management of older adults with pneumonia and heart failure. Differences between Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) and Health Care-associated pneumonia will be presented. Discussion regarding the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for sepsis will be included. The program will also note differences between systolic and diastolic heart failure. Emphasis will be placed on accurate assessment skills and recognition of the unique challenges inherent in the care of older adults. Presenter: Sharee A. Wiggins, NP, Post-MS(N), ARNP, BC-GNP, BCANP Mrs. Wiggins has over 30 years of professional experience and is a practicing NP and faculty at KU School of Medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine. She provides medical care for older adults 3-4 halfdays per week in area CCRCs. She also serves as Associate Director for Clinical Excellence at the KU Geriatric Education Center. She has developed numerous academic web modules, and has both professional and lay publications. Prior to joining the Center on Aging and the School of Medicine, Mrs. Wiggins served as a full-time faculty member at the University of Kansas School of Nursing for 15 years in undergraduate and graduate programs, and was a recipient of undergraduate and graduate excellence in teaching awards and nominations. Prior to obtaining advanced degrees, she worked for many years in critical care, IV Therapy, and other arenas.

2:00 – 2:15	Networking Break

2:15 – 3:15	Breakout Sessions A) Medication Reduction In this session, you’ll review how polypharmacy can affect the elderly population. Discuss factors that contribute to adverse drug reactions in the elderly, and the benefits of a liberalized medication pass system. You’ll also learn the impact of permanent assignments on a liberalized medication administration system. Presenter: Chris Osborn, RN, MBA , GERTI B) Person-Centered Care for Those With Dementia In this session you will learn effective communication techniques to minimize misunderstandings with persons with dementia. Explore environmental modifications that can improve the quality of life for these residents, and discuss how to manage negative behaviors without the use of medications. Non-pharmacological ways to help minimize distress will also be discussed. Presenter: Karen Craig, RN-C, GERTI C) Person Directed Care Planning Come to this session to learn how to make your care planning process better for your residents by returning the care plan to its “rightful owner”. Learn how the care plan can be a useful professional tool that staff actively reference and examine strategies to reduce time spent on unnecessary paperwork. Presenter: Linda Kettles, RN, RAC-CT, GERTI

3:15 – 3:30	Networking Break

3:30 – 5:00	Session Two: Role of Nursing in Culture Change: The Leadership Skills Required To Get Us There Come to this session to understand why our changing culture requires the need for a different style of leader. Learn the difference between management and leadership, and come to understand "shared leadership." You’ll review Nurse Competencies for Nursing Home Culture Change, review roadblocks from session one, and working in small groups, share ideas for addressing them. Presenter: Marilyn Oelfke, Senior Director of LTC Services

5:00	Adjournment

Fall or Nurse Conference
TLC '11 - $139
LeadingAge Kansas Member - $169
Non-Member - $219

Both Conferences
TLC '11 - $209
LeadingAge Kansas Member - $249
Non-Member - $329

Hotel Accommodations
The 2011 Fall Regulatory and Policy Conference and the 2011 Nursing and Aging Services Conference will be held at:
Wichita Marriott
9100 Corporate Hills Drive
Wichita KS 62707

Reservations
A room block has been reserved at the rate of $95 for a single room. Mention LeadingAge Kansas to receive the negotiated rate.

Deadline for reservations is October 17, 2011
For reservations call (316) 651-0333.

Continuing Education Information
Fall Conference
The 2011 Fall Regulatory and Policy Conference is approved for up to 6.0 hours for Adult Care Home Administrators by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (LTS A0009) in the core of Administration. The Kansas State Board of Nursing approves the Leading Age Kansas as a provider of continuing education. This program is approved for up to 6.0 continuing education hours applicable to RN and LPN re-licensure (KSBN LTO102-1116). Other disciplines will receive certificates of attendance.

Nursing Conference
The 2011 Nursing and Aging Services Conference is approved for up to 7.0 hours for Adult Care Home Administrators by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (LTS A0009) in the core of Administration for up to 4.0 hours and Resident Care for up to 3.0 hours. The Kansas State Board of Nursing approves the Leading Age Kansas as a provider of continuing education. This program is approved for up to 7.0 continuing education hours applicable to RN and LPN re-licensure (KSBN LTO102-1116). Other disciplines will receive certificates of attendance.

Who Should Attend?
Fall Conference
CEOs, administrators, Operators, HR, Nurses, Social Services, CFOs, business office managers, trustees CCRC’s , Hospital LTCU’s Nursing Homes, Assisted Livings, PACE programs, Corporate Entities

Nursing Conference
DONs, RNs, LPNs, Charge Nurses, Staff Development, CNA Instructors, Nursing Staff, Administrators

Attire
Dress comfortably. Remember that it’s difficult to regulate temperature in large rooms to make everyone comfortable. Wear layered clothing to be sure that you’ll be comfortable.

Do you have questions for a speaker?
If you have any questions for a speaker or a specific session at this event, please email Denise Howell at dhowell@kahsa.org and we’ll forward your question to the speaker so that they can include it in their session.

Cell Phone Usage
Please remember to set your cell phones and pagers to silent or vibrate during the sessions. These items can be a distraction for other learners in the room. Thank you for helping us provide a great learning environment!

Print Your Own Handouts
LeadingAge Kansas now has a “print as needed” handout policy for our major conferences. As they become available, handouts will be posted here on the website. Each participant should print out the handouts they need for the sessions they will attend.

Attention Persons with Disabilities
Leading Age Kansas will make reasonable efforts to make our events accessible to persons with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability who wishes to attend our event and need to request accommodations relating to your disability, please contact LeadingAge Kansas at (785) 233-7443. A request should be made 10 days in advance of the event.

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