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Breakout Sessions - Thursday, September 17

1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions

311
Charting Practices to Optimize Resident Safety

Excellent clinical care, not documented, can be challenging to defend in legal and regulatory situations. Read More
By:
Cyndi Siders, RN, MSN, CPHRM, DFASHRM, CPPS, CEO and Executive Consultant, Siders HealthCare Consulting, LLC, Grand Forks, ND
SNF/LTC

312
Current Employment Law & Benefits Issues Related to COVID-19

This session, by employment and benefits law experts, will address the top COVID-related employment law issues facing employers in the long-term care field. Read More
By:
Tim Goodman, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney, Des Moines
Rebecca Bernhard, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney, Des Moines
Adult Day; AL; HCBS; IL; PACE; SNF/LTC

313
COVID-19: Adapting to the Facility’s Culture Change

There are many challenges in responding to the directives related to the COVID-19 pandemic, not the least of which is addressing the many ways the pandemic has impacted the daily lives of residents, staff, and families. Read More
By:
Barbara Speedling, Quality of Life Specialist, Bayside, NY
AL; SNF/LTC


3 - 4 p.m. Breakout Sessions

321
Respiratory Protection Plans in Long-Term Care: The Time Has Come

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new normal in long-term care.  Questions about the transmissibility of the SARS-CoV-2 virus have created a situation that requires examination of respiratory protection in congregate care. Read More
By:
Deb Patterson Burdsall, PhD, RN-BC, CIC, FAPIC
SNF/LTC

322
Skilled Nursing Compliance and Ethics – Regulation Update, Operational Keys, and Adapting Your Program to a COVID World

This session will review current required elements as set out in the Requirements of Participation’s (RoPs) proposed/final regulations for a skilled nursing facility compliance and ethics program. Read More
By:
Sean Fahey, JD, Attorney, Hall Render, Indianapolis, IN
SNF/LTC

323
Modifying Therapeutic Activity & Psychosocial Services to Meet the Individual Needs of All Residents

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a myriad of challenges in long-term care, not the least of which is maintaining the quality of life for residents and staff. Read More
By:
 Barbara Speedling, Quality of Life Specialist, Bayside, NY
AL; SNF/LTC


4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions

331
Root Cause Analysis - Part of Daily Practice

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a defined, facilitated team process used to identify contributing factors and underlying causes of an event that resulted in an undesired outcome and develop sustainable corrective actions. Read More
By:
Cyndi Siders, RN, MSN, CPHRM, DFASHRM, CPPS, CEO and Executive Consultant, Siders HealthCare Consulting, LLC, Grand Forks, ND
AL; SNF/LTC

332
Medicaid Elderly Waiver – What it Means Now

This session will review the basics for HCBS Elderly Waiver. Read More
By:
Stacy Hejda, Vice President Regulatory Compliance, Assisted Living Partners, Cedar Rapids
Adult Day; AL; HCBS

Tuesday, September 15   Tuesday, September 22

 

Wednesday, September 16   Wednesday, September 23

 

Thursday, September 17   Thursday, September 24



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