2017 Nursing Conference
September 7 - 8, 2017
Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center
Lewis Center, Ohio
Don't miss this year's Nursing Conference! This educationally loaded conference is packed full of cannot miss topics!
And don't forget, register 4 or more people from the same facility on line and save an additional 15%.
Top Reasons to Attend
* Industry Updates - Attendees will be given updates on state and federal regulations including survey, immediate jeopardies, and more.
* Hot Topics - A variety of topics of interest to nurses as well as administrators and other managers will be covered during the program. Attendees will be able to choose between a variety of concurrent sessions to address their most pressing needs.
* Networking - The conference provides a relaxed atmosphere to connect with peers, business partners, and industry experts to share problems and workable solutions.
* CEUs - up to 10 CEUs for administrators, CEALs and nurses are available during this Conference.
Again this year! Association members registering for this conference will also receive a complimentary one day registration (a $159 value) to the Association's Annual Convention in May 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. The Annual Convention features over 100 educational sessions, a 300+ vendor trade show, CEUs and more! A great opportunity for you to experience both events!
Conference Location:
Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Green Meadows Drive South, Lewis Center, OH 43035.
Each participant is responsible for his/her own lodging and dinner arrangements. We encourage you to make your hotel reservations as early as possible.
A limited number of rooms have been blocked at the rate shown. Please make your reservation no later than August 16. Mention you are attending the Nursing Conference offered by OHCA for the group rate. The hotel may have additional rooms available once all of the OHCA rooms are gone, but they may not be at the special rate, even if you contact them prior to the cutoff date.
Every room and suite includes complimentary wireless Internet access, VOIP Telephone with speakerphone and voicemail, pillow-top mattress, refrigerator, microwave and Keurig coffee makers. Free parking is available at the Conference Center.
Reservations can be made by calling (614) 880-4300 or via the hotel website at www.nwhotelandconferencecenter.com and entering your group access code 120174
Group Rate: $134.00 (king suite or queen/queen suite).
Schedule of Events:
Pre-Conference Bonus Session - September 7
10:30 am - 11:30 am Law & Rules Category A Credit
In addition to great information, this session will provide the required category A credit for nursing license renewal.
Presented by: Cathy Kreimer
September 7, Conference Schedule:
Conference Check In Beginning at 12:30 p.m.
1:00 pm Requirements of Participation
With the start of Phase 2 ROPs right around the corner, attendees will hear implementation strategies and tips. This session will drill down into the ROP requirements that will have the greatest impact on the nursing staff and the facility.
Presented by: Shane Craycraft, RN, NHA
2:00 pm Networking Break
2:15 pm Navigating the Path of Critical Thinking Through Clinical Scenarios
Application of critical thinking is essential to promote positive patient outcomes, improve work efficiency, and improved decision making. This session taught by certified nurse educators, will guide the learner to best practice resources, educational strategies, and application of learned content through small group activity. In addition, the learner will gain a broader perspective of how critical thinking through scenarios will inform their clinical decision making ability.
Presented by: Regina Prosser, DNP, RN-BC, LNHA, CNE
3:15 pm Networking Break
3:30 pm New Survey Process
The new survey process, a hybrid between the QIS and traditional survey processes will begin November 28, 2017. With this new process is an extensive reworking of the FTags. Attendees will receive an overview of what is changing and how to prepare for this new process.
Presented by: Shane Craycraft, RN, NHA
4:30 pm Networking Break
4:45 pm New Survey Process Roundtable & Welcome Reception
This informal session will provide time for you to ask your questions about the New Survey Process as well as share tips for successful surveys. Come prepared to share with you peers. In addition, you will be treated to appetizers and drinks while you enjoy this interactive session.
5:45 pm Adjourn
Conference Schedule
September 8
8:00 am Check In & Continental Breakfast
During conference check in you will pick up your conference materials and name badge, catch up with colleagues, and enjoy coffee and pastries with select vendors.
8:30 am General Session - Immediate Jeopardy Update
Immediate Jeopardy citations are on the rise in Ohio. This session will highlight the trends effecting Ohio providers and tips and tricks to prepare and prevent citations.
Presented by: Mandy Smith
9:30 am Networking Break
9:45 am Concurrent Sessions
1. Social Media
Presented by: Dyann McDowell
Social Media issues can now lead to multiple immediate jeopardy citations for your facility. How can you manage the risk without implementing policies that are too strict and influence turnover of staff? This session will help managers bridge the gap of effective social media, happy employees, and safe residents.
2. MDS& Exception Review Update
Presented by: Maureen Wern
New changes are coming to the MDS and this session will provide attendees with a high level overview of the changes. Ohio has also initiated the revival of the MDS Exception Review process. Attendees will hear an update on this process and what to expect going forward.
3. Facility Assessments
Presented by: Shane Craycraft
Facility Assessments are a requirement of the new ROPs. Is your facility ready? Attendees will learn the requirements and expectations of the surveyors as well as tips and tricks to implementing these required assessments.
11:00 am Break
11:15 am Concurrent Sessions
4. Antibiotic Stewardship
Presented by Jennifer Leatherbarrow, RN, BSN, RAC-CT, QCP, CIC
Improving the use of antibiotics in healthcare to protect patients and reduce the threat of antibiotic resistance is a national priority. Antibiotic stewardship refers to a set of commitments and actions designed to ?optimize the treatment of infections while reducing the adverse events associated with antibiotic use. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended the implementation an antibiotic stewardship program (ASP) and outlined the seven core elements which are necessary for implementing successful ASPs. The CDC also recommends that all nursing homes take steps to improve antibiotic prescribing practices and reduce inappropriate use.
5. Dealing with Bad Behavior in Healthcare Diversity and Inclusion
Presented by Dyann McDowell
The current political climate has increased harassment, bullying, and unacceptable behavior in the workplace. Many employers are dealing with the aftermath on a case by case basis but, it's time to draw the line of acceptable and unacceptable behavior. This session is designed to help identify the problem, steps needed to engage and educate employees and strategies to deal with bad behavior in the workplace.
6. PHQ9 & BIMS
Presented by: Maureen Wern
Providers continue to struggle with effectively managing the MDS especially with the quality measures. This session will provide attendees with the knowledge to accurately complete these two areas of the MDS while managing their outcome on the quality measures.
12:30 pm Luncheon (included in your registration fee)
After a morning of learning, you've earned some time to unwind! Lunch has been provided to allow you to discuss the day's events with fellow nursing professionals, connect with some new friends, and share best practices!
1:30 pm Concurrent Sessions
7. Difficult Discharge
Presented by: Christopher Tost
Have you struggled with finding safe and appropriate placement for residents leaving your building? Have you had issues with nonpayment or not being able to meet the needs of a resident but being unable to find placement? These issues and more will be discussed offering a legal perspective and suggestions to make the process smoother and safer for everyone.
8. Drug-Free Workplace
Presented by Dyann McDowell
One of the most popular sessions at the BELTSS Core of Knowledge, be sure to join Dyann as she identifies the harmful effects of substance abuse in the workplace. Learn tips on how to effectively enforce requirements of your company's Drug-Free policy and the law as well as recognize signs of an abuse problem. You will leave this program with information on how to take effective steps to assist employees in getting help, while protecting other workers and the organization.
9. Quality Measures & New Reports
Presented by: Tammy Cassidy
Managing the quality measures effectively can have a positive effect on your five star, but not managing them effectively can also lead to a negative effect. Are you aware of and reviewing your SNF Value-Based Purchasing Reports? The SNFVBP Program rewards skilled nursing facilities with incentive payments for the quality of care they give to people with Medicare. Attendees will also hear how to manage these reports effectively.
3:00 pm Adjourn
Tammy Cassidy
T. L. Cassidy & Associates, LLC
Tammy Cassidy RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-CT has over 21 years of long term care management experience. This experience includes roles as Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, MDS Coordinator, Corporate Clinical Compliance/Risk Manager and Vice President of Clinical Quality. Ms. Cassidy is also a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the State of Ohio. She has worked with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, specializing in MDS, as a DAVE2 surveyor. Ms. Cassidy is certified in Gerontological Nursing, and is a Certified Resident Assessment Coordinator through the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Miami University. A major focus of Ms. Cassidy's is to raise awareness of the MDS process, correct coding, and reimbursement. She is the immediate past president of OANAC (Ohio Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators) and continues to serve on their board.
Shane Craycraft
HCMG
Shane Craycraft is the Corporate Director of Clinical Service for the Health Care Management Group. He is a Registered Nurse, a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and has been in the long-term care profession for 23 years. Shane has been very active in the Ohio and American Health Care Associations. He has served as an Ohio Board Member, the Chairman of the Regulatory Committee, Chairman of the Quality Committee, member of the AHCA Quality Improvement Committee and is a Chairman's Award recipient. In addition, he has worked with government agencies and served on the Board of the Person Centered Care Coalition.
Cathy Kreimer, BSN, RN
Risk Management Consultant
Cathy is responsible for the management and delivery of risk management services to an established Senior Living book of business. This includes clinical and environmental risk assessment completion, managing educational unit, conducting CE activity presentations, assistance with pre-litigation management activities, and action plan development. She has served as a Director of Nursing for nearly 10 years, and has over 25 years of experience in the senior health care industry. She is familiar with the survey process, quality improvement programs, the MDS process, and the Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement process. Cathy received her BSN from The College of Mount Saint Joseph in 1988 and shortly thereafter obtained her RN license.
Jennifer Leatherbarrow
Richter Healthcare Consultant
Jennifer Leatherbarrow, RN, BSN, RAC-CT, QCP, CIC is an RN and a graduate of the Kent State University School of Nursing with a BSN. Her career spans over 20 years of healthcare experience including nursing management, MDS and critical care. She has provided nursing leadership at both the acute and post-acute levels of care, including SNF. She is employed as a Clinical Consultant for Richter Healthcare Consultants. She works directly with LTPAC clients nationwide in areas of clinical education as well as EHR software implementation, training and optimization. She is an accomplished blog writer and author on current topics of interest to LTPAC providers. She is a frequent and high rated speaker to trade and professional association audiences across the country.
Dyann McDowell
Training Marbles, Inc.
Twenty one years in the Training and Development Industry specializing in Drug-Free Workplace and Diversity/Harassment Training. Unique experience as a training developer, and assessment provider; twenty seven years of Supervisory/ Management experience, fifteen years in the healthcare industry and twelve years of Business, Risk Management and Human Resource consulting.
Regina Prosser
Ursuline College
Dr. Regina Prosser is the RN-BSN Coordinator at Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio. She is a TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer and fulltime faculty member. In addition to her academic position, Dr. Prosser has an extensive history in the specialty of geriatrics and has served in many nurse leadership positions in long-term care over her 30 years of practice. She has presented healthcare topics for OHCA, LeadingAgeOhio and presented her work in geriatrics at the national Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) conference. She is an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Gerontological Nurse and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the State of Ohio.
Mandy Smith
Ohio Health Care Association
Mandy Smith is the Regulatory Director of the Ohio Health Care Association. Mandy is a Physical Therapist Assistant, Nursing Home Administrator and Resident Assessment Coordinator Certified. She has many years of experience in long-term care and provides us with information at each of our Task Force meetings on what's new with survey and regulations.
Christopher Tost
Rolf Goffman Martin Lang LLP
Christopher Tost is a Partner at Rolf Goffman Martin Lang LLP. He has frequently presented on the topics of survey enforcement and resident discharge. Mr. Tost has represented a number of providers in the Ohio Department of Health hearing process, and has also aided facilities relative to discharge decisions, and the preparation of required notices. Christopher has been routinely selected as one of Ohio's 'Rising Stars' in the area of health care law by Super Lawyer Magazine
Maureen Wern
Wern & Associates, Inc.
Maureen Wern has been in long Term care for 40 years working in several positions from Floor Nurse to Executive Director of a 150 Bed SNF with a 75 bed AL. She founded Wern & Associates, a Long Term care consulting firm, in 1996. The firm focuses on several areas including MDS Education, Survey readiness audits, Quality Measure Management, Web Site development, Customer service Training and MDS Case Mix Management. Mrs. Wern is a nationally recognized Speaker serving as a Master Instructor for the NASPAC MDS certification program, a Board Member and an observer on the CMS STRIVE Task Force. She is currently on the Ohio Health Care Board of Directors, serves on the Executive Committee and Chairs the Convention Committee.
Continuing Education Credit:
This program offers up to 10 hours of continuing education credit for the following (September 7 - Bonus Preconference session features 1 category A credit in addition 4 hours are available; September 8 offers 5 hours):
Certified Executives for Assisted Living (CEAL) : 10 hours can be used toward renewal of the CEAL certification.
Ohio Licensed Administrators: The Ohio Health Care Association is a preferred provider of continuing education credit by the Ohio Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Supports. Administrators can earn up to 10 hours of continuing education credit.
Ohio Nurses:
*Nurses please note any continuing education that has been approved by BELTSS (or any other accredited body) can be accepted by the Ohio Board of Nursing in the State of Ohio. Nurses may use this continuing education to meet their licensure requirements. Please refer to OBN continuing education rules 4723-14-01 thru 4723-14-19.
Registration Information:
What Is Included in My Full Conference Registration Fee?
Up to 10 hours of Continuing Education Credit
Bonus Preconference Session
Continental Breakfast (September 8)
Lunch Buffet (September 8)
Continuous refreshment service
Handouts of all education sessions
*Question: Can I register for the full conference rate and attend one day and send a co-worker the other?
Answer: No, full conference registration fees are available for one person to attend both days. You will each need to register at the one-day only rate.
Full Conference Registration Fees with Payment by mail or fax:
OHCA/OCAL/OCID Members:
$175 prior to August 24
$215 August 24 and after
All Others:
$295 prior to August 24
$335 August 24 and after
*Register 4 or more people from the same organization on line and save an additional 15% off the fees above.
One Day Only Registration Fees:
OHCA/OCAL/OCID Members:
$125 prior to August 24
$165 August 24 and after
All Others:
$195 prior to August 24
$235 August 24 and after
*Register 4 or more people from the same organization on line and save an additional 15% off the fees above.
Please indicate which concurrent sessions you are attending: