OHCA's Disaster Summit is a critical annual event for professionals in long-term health care and emergency preparedness, offering an invaluable platform to stay updated on federal and state initiatives, explore new research, and discover innovative tools and resources. The summit is designed to help attendees enhance their capabilities in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters and emergencies.
As threats to providers have evolved over recent decades, it's essential for professionals to continuously adapt their practices. The summit aims to facilitate this adaptation by fostering stronger partnerships and encouraging creative problem-solving. While disaster management doesn't prevent or eliminate threats, it focuses on developing strategies to mitigate their impact and improve resilience.
Through sessions and interactions with experts, attendees can learn about the latest advancements and model practices, equipping themselves to better handle the complex and changing landscape of disaster management, which itself is the creation of plans through which providers reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters.
The Summit will cover hot topics such as:
1. Staffing threats and work place violence.
2. Building coalitions and disaster resiliency
3. Effectively responding to emergencies using Incident Command
4. Preparing and responding to evacuating your residents in an emergency.
5. In addition, you can meet one of CMS mandatory emergency exercise requirements with multi-organizational tabletop exercise presented on second day.
NEW - Location:
Quest Conference Center
9200 Worthington Road, 4th floor, Westerville, Ohio 43082
Each participant is responsible for his/her own lodging and meal arrangements. We encourage you to make your hotel reservations as early as possible. There are many hotel options near the conference center. Google hotels on Polaris Parkway for a complete listing.
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8:30 - 9:00 Summit Check In
9:00 -10:15 (1.25) Opening remarks on Emergency Preparedness - Are We Ready?
Kenneth Daily, LNHA, Elder Care Systems Group
Facilities must develop an Emergency Plan using an all-hazards approach based on a risk assessment approach focusing on capacities and capabilities your facility will be better equipped to handle the unexpected. Strong leadership is key in crafting and executing an emergency plan. Leaders should be actively involved in planning and training to ensure that the response is organized and effective. Regularly reviewing and updating your emergency plan ensures that it remains relevant and effective in addressing current risks and incorporating lessons learned from past incidents. Emergency preparedness is not just about having a plan but also about ensuring that the plan is actionable, practical, and tested. This session with Kenn Daily is a great opportunity to review and enhance your emergency preparedness efforts.
10:15 - 10:30 BREAK
10:30 to 12:00 Healthcare Workplace Violence
Brad Hunt, President, Intrinsic Risk Consulting
Workplace violence is a significant hazard in the healthcare industry, encompassing any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other disruptive behavior occurring at the work site. This issue impacts not only workers but also clients, customers, and visitors, with incidents ranging from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data healthcare and social assistance workers experienced approximately 11,370 assaults in the last year alone and notably 20% of these assaults occurred in nursing and residential care facilities, highlighting a pressing concern. Unfortunately, many incidents likely go unreported, further obscuring the true extent of the problem.
Ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations is crucial for fostering a safe healthcare environment. Adhering to OSHA guidelines not only minimizes risks and avoids costly fines but also promotes a culture of safety that benefits employees, patients, and visitors alike. Such compliance reduces liability and enhances operational excellence, ultimately building trust within the healthcare community.
To address this critical issue, Brad will outline practical strategies for preventing workplace violence while ensuring adherence to OSHA regulations. By implementing these best practices, healthcare facilities can enhance the safety and well-being of both staff and patients.
12:00 to 12:45 LUNCH (included)
12:45 to 1:45 (1.0) Panel - Emergency Planning, Response, Survey Compliance
Michael Coyne Director of Real Estate and Development, Saber, Community Support and Development
Kyle Wagaman, LNHA, Executive Director, Ayden Healthcare of Greenville
Sarah Rose, RN, LNHA, Regional VP of Operations, Paradigm Healthcare
Kelly Beatty, RN, DON, Carington Park Nursing and Rehab
Panel Discussion of experts who will discuss their identification of threats including assessing the effectiveness of the responses and adapting their plans as needed to actual emergencies. Emergency planning and response should be aligned with compliance requirements to ensure that all actions are operationally sound and meet compliance standards
2:45 to 3:00 BREAK
3:00 to 4:00 pm Panel of Experts
This session will features three industry leaders and will take a look at recent changes and/or interpretations of regulations affecting the senior living sector. Our panel of experts will provide the regulator and operator perspectives on Life Safety, Emergency Planning and Response, Water Management and other issues facing facilities.
Robbie Say, Safety and Health Consultant for the Provider Resources and Education Program in the Ohio Department of Health's Bureau of Survey and Certification
Dusty Ellinger, BSN, MHA, RN, is the former Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Long-Term Care Quality for the Ohio Department of Health
Kenneth Daily, LNHA, President, Elder Care Systems Group
Service Master is sponsoring an exciting evening event at Top Golf for all Summit participants... join us!
Day 2:
8:30 - 9:00 Check In
9:00 - 10: 30 Working with Coalitions
Kelsey Blackburn, Southeast/Southeast Central Ohio Regional Healthcare Coordinator
The session participants will explore the crucial role of Ohio?s Regional Healthcare Coalitions in bolstering emergency preparedness and response capabilities. By engaging with these coalitions, your organization can enhance its ability to manage both man-made and natural disasters, especially when internal resources fall short. The session will cover how coalitions facilitate collaboration among diverse healthcare and emergency services, offer access to shared resources and expertise, and provide opportunities for joint training and exercises. Understanding and participating in these networks will empower your organization to respond more effectively and efficiently during critical events.
10:30 - 10:45 Break
10:45 - 12:15 Should I Stay or Should I Go? Senior Living Evacuation
Jen Salter, MS, LNHA, CPHRM, Director of Operations, Century Care Management
When a senior living center must to evacuate, it's a significant and complex process due to the residents' varying medical needs and the urgency of the situation. It is critical that each facility complete planning to address the various scenarios like fires, natural disasters, or other emergencies which may affect the centers. These plans are critical and include procedures for evacuating residents, staff roles, and communication protocols. Staff must also prepare residents for evacuation, which may involve gathering essential medical records, medications, and personal items. Special equipment, like wheelchairs or oxygen tanks, will be needed for residents who require them. This session will cover when facilities must consider evacuation and many of the aspects to consider. Of course, the entire process is designed to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents, who often have complex medical needs that require careful management during an emergency.
12:15 to 1:00 LUNCH (included)
1:00 - 2:15 (1.25) Tabletop Exercise - Evacuation
Moderated by Jen Salter and Kenn Daily
The tabletop exercise discussion session is where the participants break into informal teams to discuss roles during an emergency and the response to a particular emergency situation. The duration of a tabletop exercise depends on the audience, the topic being exercised and the exercise objectives. There may be parts of the plan that actually will not work in practice. Tabletop exercised are great at identifying deficiencies. A good exercise will:
* Clarify roles and responsibilities of all staff members
* Reinforce knowledge of procedures, facilities, systems and equipment
* Improve individual performance as well as organizational coordination and communications
* Reveal weaknesses and identify action items that need follow up
This year's tabletop will focus on circumstances involving the facility evacuating and all that would entail.
2:15 to 2:30 BREAK
2:30 to 3:30 (1.0) Tabletop Exercise Continued
3:30 Program Ends
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Speaker information is not available.
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Tentative Continuing Education Credit:
Day 1 - 4.75 CEs
Day 2 - 5.25 CEs
10 CE credits
Ohio NHA
Ohio Nurses
Certified Executive for Assisted Living
Certified Executive for Home Care & Hospice
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Registration Fees:
Full Conference:
Members:
Before October 20 $275
October 20 and after, $295
Non Members
Before October 1 $475
October 1 and after, $545
Register 4 or more people from the same organization online and save an additional 15% off the fees above
One Day Only:
Members:
Before October 20 $195
October 20 and after, $235
Non Members
Before October 20, $245
October 20 and after, $285
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