The purpose of this intimate conference is to enable long-term

care professionals to increase their knowledge and skills to

better care for senior residents. Expert speakers will get you

recharged while providing the latest information on hot topics

in long-term care.

Oktoberfest Long-Term Care

Conference

October 23-25, 2019 Hilton Branson Convention CenterBranson, Mo

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2312:00 – 12:30 P.M.Registration

12:30 – 3:45 P.M.Leadership from the Inside Out3.0 administrative hours, includes 15 minute break

Speaker: Sharon McGloin, MSOD, MS, CTRS, President and Owner of Experiential Alternatives, Kansas City, Missouri

Who you are as a leader should be no different than who you are as a person. Based on eight areas of mastery, we will explore ways to build your leadership profile and strengthen your unique leadership gifts. Come prepared to participate as the session will be interactive.

3:45 – 4:00 P.M.Break

4:00 – 5:30 P.M.Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers1.5 patient care hours

Speaker: Amy Bierk, RN, BSN, Program Director at Boone Hospital Wound Healing Center, Columbia, Missouri.

This presentation will provide attendees with anoverview of pressure ulcer development, risk factors,prevention, staging, and treatment options. Guidelinesfor documentation will also be discussed.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 248:00 – 10:00 A.M.Trauma Informed Care: Shifting to a Person Centered Culture2.0 patient care hours

Speaker: Sharon McGloin, MSOD, MS, CTRS, President and Owner of Experiential Alternatives, Kansas City, Missouri

Becoming a Trauma Informed organization requires a mindset change from asking the question, “What is wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” This workshop will explore how we define trauma, trauma informed care and resilience as well as practical approaches for becoming a trauma informed organization. We will explore frameworks that can assist you in becoming a person centered agency.

10:00 – 10:30 A.M.Break

10:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.Whose Job Is It? Why Hospice Within the Nursing Facility? 1.5 administrative hours

Speaker: Judy Waechter, RN, CRRN, Clinical Liaison, Good Shepherd Hospice

When would a resident be appropriate for hospice? What does it mean when a resident is “on hospice?” What will the hospice do and how do we coordinate care with them? Learn why your long-term care facility should be partnering with hospice for your residents. This offering will explain hospice care including philosophy of care, eligibility criteria, benefits and services.

12:00 – 1:00 P.M.Lunch

1:00 – 3:00 P.M.Finding the Self in Self-Care2.0 administrative hours

Speaker: Judy Waechter, RN, CRRN, Clinical Liaison, Good Shepherd Hospice

Health care today promotes the goal of self-care more than ever before. Self-care is therapeutic in sustaining life and health, in recovering from disease or injury, or coping with their effects. Health Care providers can be their own worst enemy when it comes to their personal health. We owe it to ourselves to demonstrate the same level of self-care that we promote to our patients. Participants will explore their current practices and identify ways to treat themselves well.

3:00 – 3:15 P.M.Break

3:15 – 4:15 P.M.Medical Marijuana for Missouri Healthcare Considerations1.0 administrative hour

Speaker: Sandra Reed Wilson, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, Director of Nursing, Crowder College, Neosho, Missouri

Interactive discussion about the Missouri Medical Marijuana legislation and what it means to healthcare employers and employees. We will look at the timeline for progress of medical marijuana in the State of Missouri and discuss policies and procedures for testing of employees.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 258:00 – 10:00 A.M.Managing Dementia–Related Behaviors in VA Long-Term Care Setting2.0 patient care hours

Speaker: Michael Palmer, PhD, ABPP, Staff Psychologist, Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital

This presentation will focus on two programs that the VA uses to address dementia-related behaviors; STAR-VA, an evidence-based protocol for behavior management in Community Living Centers, and Behavioral Recovery Outreach (BRO), a pilot program for addressing dementia- related behaviors of veterans receiving care in community settings such as VA-contract nursing homes, State Veterans’ homes, and at home with their families.

10:00 – 10:15 A.M.Break

10:15 – 11:15 A.M.Regulatory Update from the Section for Long-Term Care Regulation1.0 administrative hour

Speaker: Shelly Williamson, Section Administrator, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Jefferson City, Missouri

This session will focus on recent and upcoming regulatorychanges that have an impact on long-term care communities. Changes in both state and federal arenas will be discussed.

11:15 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.Don’t Let It Happen To You: Top Mistakes SNFs Make that Can Negatively Impact Accounts Receivable1.0 administrative hour

Speakers: Julie Bilyeu, Director of BKD Long-Term Care Billing Services & Jennifer Barboa, Member of BKD Health Care Billing Services

In this session, BKD accounts receivable specialists will discuss common mistakes that SNF providers make that can result in a negative impact on accounts receivable, including: claim denials; recoupments; and missed reim-bursement. We will discuss best practices that can be put in place to help avoid these pitfalls and discuss tips for monitoring accounts receivable so management can be proactive in identifying and addressing problems.

CONFERENCE LOCATIONThe Hilton Branson Convention Center is a beautiful hotel located at the Branson Landing. Take the short walk across the street “where shopping, dining and entertainment take center stage!” There are more than 15 restaurants within walking distance and dozens of retail stores. Dare to try the zipline or a waterfront balloon ride at The Landing! Visit bransonlanding.com for more information.

Hilton Convention Center at the Landing200 East Main Street | Branson, MO 65616417-336-5400 for reservations

A limited number of rooms are blocked at a rate of $150 per night for single/double occupancy. This room rate does not include sales or lodging tax. When making your reservation mention the “MLN” code to receive the discounted rate. Reservations must be made by September 20 to ensure room availability and discounted rate.

CONTINUING EDUCATIONApproved by the Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators: TA-044-06-21. Receive up to 15 CE hours. All other disciplines will receive a certificate of attendance.

OTHER INFORMATIONHandouts: Handouts will be emailed the week prior to the program. It is your responsibility to print off the handouts and bring them with you to the conference, or if you prefer, store them on an electronic device and bring your computer with you. Internet is not provided in the meeting rooms.

Photography: MLN reserves the right to photograph/record attendees for promotional use.

Miscellaneous: Contact the MLN office to arrange for special ADA or dietary needs. Please eat breakfast prior to arriving at the conference each day. Bring a sweater or jacket due to varying meeting room temperatures. Business casual attire is appropriate.

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Employer____________________________________________________________ Employer MLN ID #_______________ Confirmation, handouts, evaluation, and certificate will be sent via email.

Early Bird Registration Rate (postmarked on/before Sept. 20)m $380m MLN or NLN Member Discounted Rate: $280

Regular Rate (postmarked after Sept. 20)m $430m MLN or NLN Member Discounted Rate: $330

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Oktoberfest Long-Term Care Conference 2019

REGISTRATION DETAILS:Send registration form and fees to:

MLN, 604 Dix Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109

Registrations called in to 573-635-5355 or faxed to 573-635-7908 must be charged to Discover/MC/Visa. You may register and pay online at mlnmonursing.org. We cannot bill you.

Cancellation: Should you need to cancel, we suggest finding a substitute and notifying us of the change.

There is a $50 non-refundable cancellation fee. No refunds for cancellations will be made less than five business days prior to the conference.

Cancellations must be received in writing. No refunds or credits will be made if registrant fails to attend.