BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b4e31544adebbe9e6e836223879be9f3106 CATEGORIES:Education/Training SUMMARY:Nurse Leaders Conference DESCRIPTION:
Novemb er 13-14, 2018
Hilton Garden Inn and Convention Center
3320 S. 9
th St.
Salina, KS
Day 1:
Tuesday, Novem
ber 13th
8:30 AM - 9:00 Morning Registra
tion
This registration will be for those attending the New DO
N session.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 10 Operational Strategies for t
he New DON
Louann Lawson, BA, RN, RAC-CT, CIMT; Pathway H
ealth Services
2.0 (A) This dynamic session will provide concrete
strategies for the new DON and will cover organizational management, peopl
e management, quality of care and regulatory compliance. This program will
also provide insight to key resources the DON will want to keep at their fi
ngertips! You will leave with user-friendly tips of the trade.
Lun
ch will be provided for all and anyone who did not attend the morning sessi
on will need to check in.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Overview of RoP
Phase 3 & Strategies for Successful Operationalizing Infection Preventi
on and Control
Louann Lawson, BA, RN, RAC-CT, CIMT; Pathw
ay Health Services
2.0 (A) Join us for this fast-paced, highly in
teractive session on user-friendly, realistic strategies for a successful I
nfection Prevention and Control Program. This engaging session will take yo
u through key process items from systems, assessment process, tracking-- to
making sense of your process and also provide overview for Phase 3 of the
new regulations. Take this opportunity to prepare yourself and ask question
s.
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Break
2:45 PM -
4:30 PM Re-Hospitalization Prevention Tips for the Long-Term Care Clinical
Leader
Louann Lawson, BA, RN, RAC-CT, CIMT; Pathway Healt
h Services
2.0 (A) Today more than ever, it is crucial for the cl
inical leader to be actively involved in the systems process to prevent una
voidable hospital re-admissions. Join us for this fast-based, information p
acked session that will provide key system improvements, clinical readiness
and competency preparation and discussion on resources to assist the organ
ization with quality, compliance and the ability to discuss the importance
of strategic partnerships for success.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Nurs
e Leaders Reception
Join this networking reception to enjoy a
ppetizers, drinks and fun!
Wed
nesday, November 14th
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Regi stration
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Building Nursing Compete
ncies for Post-Acute Care – Learn to Create and Deliver Meaningful Ed
ucation
Louann Lawson, BA, RN, RAC-CT, CIMT; Pathway Heal
th Services
2.0 (A) Education can be fun and rewarding for the ad
ult learner when it is organized, meaningful, and presented in a way that s
ticks! Adult learners need to hear it, see it, and do it. Successful outcom
es come from good education. This session will provide the participant with
five workable strategies for creating a simple but meaningful education se
ssion for staff members working in post-acute care.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch will be provided
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Shooting Stars and Deadline Landmines
Susan Chenail RN,
CCM, RAC-CT Senior Quality Improvement Analyst; LeadingAge New York
1.5 (A) 2018 proved to be a challenging year with numerous changes from
CMS. Staying knowledgeable and organized has never been so important. Miss
ing a deadline can mean scoring a one star in the staffing domain of the Fi
ve-Star Quality Rating System. LeadingAge New York offers a suite of easy-t
o-use technology solutions (a member benefit) that can help members enhance
their quality and ratings. This session reviews what was changed in 2018 a
nd what is planned for 2019.
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM Break
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM Stump the Analyst
Susan
Chenail RN, CCM, RAC-CT Senior Quality Improvement Analyst; LeadingAge New
York
1.0 (A) Open forum for questions and answers regarding:
2:20 PM - 2:30 PM Survey & Adjourn
Louann Lawson, BA, RN, RAC-CT, CIMT; Pathw
ay Health Services
With nearly 40 years of long
term and acute care experience, Louann has been an active member in the hea
lth continuum. As a registered nurse, Louann has held multiple clinical and
leadership positions that provide her with extensive experience to support
and to grow clinical teams. As a Pathway Health consultant, Louann is an e
ducator who has successfully trained hundreds of professionals regarding MD
S/Medicare/Medicaid processes, clinical quality initiatives, and reimbursem
ent protocols. Louann has spoken across the nation for multiple organizatio
ns and takes it upon herself to be an active member of the healthcare commu
nity. She is currently the Clinical Reimbursement Team Leader for Pathway H
ealth.
Susan Chenail RN, CCM, RAC-CT Senior Quality Improvement A
nalyst; LeadingAge New York
Susan serves are the
Senior Quality Improvement Analyst for LeadingAge New York and is a regist
ered nurse. She has held directorships in retirement communities engaged as
a part of a CCRC and Assisted Living Centers. 20-years experience as a Cer
tified Case Manager with a major focus in Medicare/ Medicaid reimbursement
and 12-years experience as an MDS Coordinator and Quality Manager in a SNF,
LTC and dedicated Dementia Care Unit, RAC-CT. She is both an experienced p
resenter and author in long-term care.
Continuing Education:
This educational eve nt has been approved for up to 10.5 continuing education hours in the core of Administration for Licensed Adult Care Home Administrators, Adult Care H ome Operators and Dietitians by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disabili ty Services. Health Occupations and Credentialing approved provider number (LTS A0009).
LeadingAge Kansas is approved as a provider of continuin
g nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offer
ing is approved for 6.5 contact hours applicable for APRN, RN, LPN or LMHT
relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number: LT0102-1116.
PRINT YOUR OWN HANDOUTS:
LeadingAge Kansas has a &ldq
uo;print as needed” handout policy for our education. A few days befo
re the conference, a link will be emailed to you, where you can access the
handouts. Please be sure your correct email address is submitted on the reg
istration form. Each participant should print out the handouts they need fo
r the sessions they will attend.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Lea
dingAge Kansas will make reasonable efforts to make our events accessible t
o persons with disabilities. To request accommodations relating
to a
disability, please contact LeadingAge Kansas at (785) 233-7443 at least ten
days prior to the event.