Human Resources...Your Organization’s “Special Team”

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HHRAM & ASHHRA

HHRAM, Inc. is the official chapter of the American Society of Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA).

HHRAM, Inc. is comprised of nearly 200 healthcare HR professionals from across the state of Minnesota. All types of healthcare organizations (hospitals, clinics, long-term care and assisted living centers) are represented. As part of HHRAM’s educational commitment to its members, we offer two conferences each year. We encourage you to attend the conference outlined in this brochure.

The American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) of the American Hospital Association (AHA) is the nation’s only membership organization exclusively dedicated to meeting the professional needs of human resources leaders in healthcare.

HR Delivery – “Reach Beyond the Expected”Select sessions with this symbol when you are seeking information on the integration of the “people” side of healthcare with organizational business structure.

Healthcare Business Knowledge – “Embrace New Learning”Select sessions with this symbol when you want to demonstrate cross-function capability, healthcare knowledge, and strategic vision for your organization.

People Strategies – “Lead with Your Heart”Select sessions with this symbol when your goal is to create and implement models and structures that support a high-performance culture of care for employees.

Community Citizenship – “Raise Your Voice”Select sessions with this symbol to better connect employers with employees and link both to customers and communities.

Personal Leadership – “Exemplify Excellence”Select sessions with this symbol when you accept the personal challenge to hold yourself to a higher standard than expected by others and serve as a model for excellence.

Look for these symbols describing each presentation’s core competency, as part of ASHHRA’s HR Leader model.

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ABOUT HHRAM

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HHRAM!

MissionOur mission is to develop excellence in Healthcare Human Resource Professionals.HHRAM, Inc. is the official chapter of the American Society of Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA), the HR “arm” of the American Hospital Association (AHA).

VisionHHRAM will be the professional association of choice for Healthcare Human Resource Professionals, supporting the members through advocacy, innovation, collaboration, partnership, education and networking.

HHRAMFor over 35 years, HHRAM has been dedicated to providing stimulating education, invaluable networking, and comprehensive compensation and benefit resources to hundreds of healthcare professionals.

Whether you're new to the healthcare industry or are a seasoned professional, there's a place for you at HHRAM. Looking for advice? Perhaps a new career opportunity? Opportunities to network, collaborate, and learn are available throughout the year! Visit www.hhram.org for more details on the many benefits available to members of HHRAM.

Please contact: Chad Engstrom, HHRAM President, at cengstrom@appletreedental.org if you are interested in getting involved with the HHRAM organization.

There may be an opportunity waiting for you!

Keep your eyes open for the 2020 HHRAM Spring Conference! Information to be coming out soon!

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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Day 1

Wednesday, October 9th

11:30 – 12:30am Registration – GLC Lobby

12:00 – 12:30pm New Member Orientation

12:30 – 12:45pmWelcome to Conference - The Grand Ballroom

Lois Slick, Chrissy Draper, Paula Wokasch

12:45 – 1:30pm

Lunch

“Operation Sandwich” - PhilanthropyUnited Way of Crow Wing & Southern Cass CountiesPO Box 381Brainerd, MN 56401

1:30 - 3:00pm The Champion’s WayKeynote Speaker – Ben Utecht

3:00 – 3:30pm Break/Check-In

3:30 – 4:30pmRecruit Like a ChampionSpeaker – Nancy Szwydek, Kaplan University

4:30 – 5:00pm Business Partner Introductions

FALL CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP

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HHRAM will once again provide one (individual) HHRAM Member with a scholarship to attend the 2019 Fall HHRAM Conference at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, MN on October 9-11th. The scholarship includes one free conference registration.

Applicants must show financial need for the scholarship, and must be an active HHRAM member (if not a member, join now!). Applicants must be planning to attend the conference. Consideration will be given to those who are new to the field of healthcare human resources, as well as those who are first-time conference attendees. Recipients will share their knowledge gained at the conference by preparing a one-page summary to be published in HHRAM’s next newsletter.

At this time, attendees that have their conference fees paid by their employer, organizations, and consultants or non-practitioners are not eligible for the conference scholarship.

To Apply for Scholarship

Application: Complete the scholarship application, which can be found at www.hhram.org/events-conferences

Due Date: September 1, 2019

Submission: Send the completed application, along with a professional resume and any supporting documentation to Christina Draper, HHRAM Scholarship Coordinator, at christinadraper@catholichealth.net

Please join us for “The Magic of Comedy” with Tim Gabrielson, on Wednesday, October 9th following the President’s reception beginning at 5:00pm.

Entertainment

5:00 – 8:00pmPresident’s Reception - Discover Room

“The Magic of Comedy” – Tim Gabrielson

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Day 2

Thursday, October 10th

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7:00 – 8:00amBreakfast – Heritage Room

Visit Business Partners – The Grand Ballroom

8:00 – 9:30amFeedback is a Gift (But I’d Rather Get Chocolate!)Keynote Speakers – Cindy Maher & Jamie Guite

9:30 – 10:00am Break / Visit Business Partners

10:00 – 11:30am

The Power of Accountability: DrivingOwnership in Your Healthcare OrganizationKeynote Speakers – Cindy Maher& Jamie Guite

11:30 – 12:30pmLunch - Lake Itasca Room

Business Meeting

12:30 – 2:00pmThe Levity EffectKeynote Speaker – Scott Christopher

2:00 – 2:30pm Break / Visit Business Partners

2:30 – 3:30pmDoes Your Salary Structure Support Your Compensation PhilosophySpeaker – Justin Truckenbrod, Lockton

3:30 – 4:00pm Break / Visit Business Partners

4:00pm Drawings

REGISTRATION

Conference Registration Deadline: September 8th, 2019Cancellations received after September 8th are non-refundable

Early Bird Registration: HHRAM Member: $275/attendeeNon-Member: $350/attendee

After September 8th: HHRAM Member: $325/attendeeNon-Member: $400/attendee

Conference fee pays for educational sessions, meals, and entertainment.

If you have questions, contact:Lois Slick (lslick@lifecaremc.com)

Paula Wokasch (pwokasch@lifecaremc.com) Christina Draper (christinadraper@catholichealth.net)

How to Register

ONLINE: Visit www.hhram.org/events-conferences and click on the link to register

MAIL: Send registration form below and check made payable to HHRAM, Inc. to:W. 175 N11117 Stonewood Drive, Suite 204Germantown, WI 53022

Name:

Title:

Organization:

Address:

Work Phone: _________________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________________

E-Mail Address:

Registration:

$______ Early bird (member) $_______ Regular rate (member)

$______ Early bird (non-member) $_______ Regular rate (non-member)

$ ______ President’s Reception Guest $30

4:30 – 6:00pm Scavenger Hunt with Business Partners

6:00 – 7:30pm Progressive Dinner with Business Partners

7:30 –CampfireHospitality Room

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HOTEL INFORMATION

Grand View Lodge23521 Nokomis Ave

Nisswa, Minnesota 56468

Room Rates:

Single Occupancy $140 per person per night

Double Occupancy $70 per person per night

Room reservation deadline: September 8, 2019

Book your room online: go to www.hhram.org/events-conferences

and click on the “Book your group rate” link

Or call 866-801-2951(be sure to ask for the HHRAM Fall Conference room rate)

For more information about the hotel, visit:https://www.grandviewlodge.com/

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Day 3

Friday, October 11th

This program has been submitted to the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) for review.

7:30 – 9:00am Breakfast – Heritage Room

9:00 – 10:00amFLSA – Are Your Employees Classified Correctly?Corey Walton, U.S. Department of Labor

10:00 – 10:15am Break

10:15 – 12:15pmLegal UpdateGrant Collins, Felhaber Larson Law Firm

12:15pm Conference Closing & Meeting Adjourn

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Ben UtechtSuper Bowl Champion

Author “Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away”

“The Champion’s Way”

It is rare to find a true Renaissance man anymore, but that’s just what you get with Ben Utecht. Ben has always chased his dreams, finding his way from a small river town in Minnesota to a Super Bowl championship field. He has established himself as a prominent corporate and motivational speaker in the areas of leadership and culture. Both of his programs, The Champion’s Way™ and The MVP Program™, stem from lessons he learned in the locker room with Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy and in the huddle with future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. Both programs illuminate dynamic ways to succeed in business and life.

Ben has found success in many realms, sitting on the prestigious board of the American Brain Foundation, authoring Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away with Simon and Schuster, and releasing award-nominated albums as a professional singer. However, without question, Ben would tell you his greatest accomplishment is being a husband to his beautiful wife and a father to their four daughters.

SESSION SPEAKERS

Corey WaltonU.S. Department of Labor

“Fair Labor Standards Act: Are Your Employees Classified Correctly?”

Corey Walton has been with the U.S. Department of Labor/Wage-Hour Division for 21 years. He spent 15 years as an investigator investigating hundreds of cases under several laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Davis-Bacon and the Family Medical Leave Act. Over the past seven years, Corey has served as the Community Outreach & Resource Planning Specialist (CORPS) in Wage and Hour’s Minneapolis District Office. In that capacity, Corey spends most of his time conducting and organizing DOL educational and training events throughout the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Grant CollinsLabor & Employment Shareholder

Felhaber Larson Law Firm

Legal Update

Grant Collins practices in both employment law and traditional labor law. On the employment side, he defends complex wage-and-hour lawsuits, including resisting class certification, and advises clients on issues of termination, severance, and compliance. Grant’s traditional labor practice involves advising clients on a variety of labor-related issues, including the recent phenomenon of employee social media use, responding to unfair labor practice charges, and handling grievance arbitrations.

Grant stays current on labor and employment law by serving as co-editor of Minnesota Employment Law Report, an up-to-the-minute blog on the latest developments in labor and employment law in Minnesota and throughout the country. Through this work and his professional experience, he is a frequent commentator in the news media on labor and employment cases.

Utecht has led a remarkable life---marrying his beautiful wife, raising his four daughters, and winning a Super Bowl ring with the Colts. Now only 37, he awaits a difficult future as multiple concussions steal his memories. His poignant story will teach you about faith, courage, and love---and remind you to make the most of each day.

Attendees will receive a free autographed copy of Ben’s book!

SESSION SPEAKERS

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Nancy SzwydekKaplan University

“Recruit Like a Champion”

Nancy Szwydek is the assistant dean and director of quality assurance for the ground

health programs at Purdue Global. She is responsible for managing and monitoring

programmatic accreditation processes and documentation for multiple programs

within the School of Health Sciences. In 2016, she became the academic program chair

for the health information management, health informatics, and billing and coding

programs and has spearheaded PCAP approval for the Billing and Coding program and

AEP designation for the Master of Health Informatics and Health Information

Management programs. Previously, Szwydek worked as a registered nurse for over 30

years. In addition to her RN license, she also holds active RHIA, CRAT, RMA, and CMAC

credentials.

Scott Christopher was born in Michigan, then moved to Utah at age 11. Along with three siblings, Scott was raised by a divorced mother. He began acting at age 4 and went on to win the Irene Ryan National Acting Scholarship while attending Brigham Young University. Some of Scott’s many accomplishments include:

• Long-time radio and television veteran• Stand-up comic and show host• Acclaimed keynote speaker • Author of "The Levity Effect" and "People People“• "Coach Austin" on the WB's Everwood• "Frank Quincy" on Granite Flats (Netflix/BYUTV)

In addition to having a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, and more than a decade’s experience working in leadership development and training, Scott has been a film and television actor, commercial pitchman, voice artist, and emcee.

The main focus of his laugh a minute lectures is sharing how levity, humor, and becoming more of a “people person” can help you excel in business and at home. Scott practices what he preaches by presenting meaningful data, research, case studies and stories in a relaxed, interactive, hilarious environment.

Scott ChristopherSpeaker, Actor

“The Levity Effect”

Justin Truckenbrod is a seasoned total rewards executive with more than 18 years of experience in employee benefits, healthcare, insurance, compensation and various other aspects of HR consulting. Justin joined Lockton in 2014 as a Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Lockton’s Total Rewards Consulting Practice in Minneapolis and surrounding areas.

Prior to joining Lockton, Justin previously served in a leadership role as a Vice President and Senior Consultant in the Human Capital Practice at Willis Group. He also worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota for over five years serving as a Senior Account Business Consultant for major and national accounts for the majority of his time there.

Justin TruckenbrodLockton Companies

“Does Your Salary Structure Support Your Comp Philosophy”

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Cindy Maher Leading Edge Coaching & Development

“The Power of Accountability: Driving Ownership in Your Healthcare Organization”

Jamie GuiteLeading Edge Coaching & Development

“Feedback is a Gift (But I’d Rather Get Chocolate!)”

Cindy Maher is a co-founding partner and President of Leading Edge Coaching

& Development. She leads a powerhouse of talented and comedic instructors

who focus on bringing unique leadership learning experiences to Fortune 500

companies, government agencies and universities around the U.S. and abroad.

With more than 25 years of experience in leadership education, executive team

development, and performance management strategies, Cindy has executed

hundreds of organizational development projects for organizations across the

globe including: Aetna, the FDA and National Institutes of Health, the States of

Connecticut, Minnesota, and California, Case-Western University, US Bank, and

many more. Cindy brings best practices and an innovative approach to all of

her work, whether she is working with a team of senior leaders, delivering

keynotes at international conferences, or implementing organization-wide

employee engagement surveys.

Prior to staring up Leading Edge in 2004, Cindy led leadership development

programs at ING North America and held a number of senior HR positions at

Aetna that included talent management and succession planning for the top

200. You can see Cindy performing improvisational comedy in venues around

Connecticut. The combination of her expertise in business, leadership

practices, coaching, organizational development and an infectious brand of

humor sets her apart from other leadership consultants in the marketplace.

Jamie Guite is thrilled to be a member of the Leading Edge Coaching &

Development team. Bringing twenty years of teaching experience and

running professional development programming on arts integration, Jamie

combines her love of theatre and teaching to offer a humorous and

memorable experience.

Jaime has served as a teaching artist for numerous arts organizations

including, Hartford Stage, Hartford Children’s Theatre, Neighborhood Music

School, The New England Actors Theatre, LEARN, Oddfellows Playhouse,

MAPA, the Greater Hartford Arts Academy, and the Independent Day School,

as well as teaching throughout the New England area to educate teachers on

how to build fertile learning environments and raise student interest by

incorporating the arts into their curriculum.

A veteran improvisational performer, Jaime studied at Upright Citizen’s

Brigade in New York City. As the Director of Client Humor, Jamie works to

deepen the level of comedy in every Leading Edge workshop, creating

hilarious and sometimes poignant scenes that are customized to the client.

When not spreading the Leading Edge magic, Jaime can be found performing

improv, writing plays, and cherishing family time with her loving husband

and three beautiful children.