2018 Annual Convention Handouts
In line with our efforts to preserve our precious natural resources and cultivate increasingly eco-friendly events, we encourage attendees to take advantage of the opportunity to download session handouts pre- and post-convention. Below are handouts that are available for the 2018 Annual Convention educational sessions, November 13-15, at the Valley Forge Casino Resort. Copies will NOT be available at the Convention. Please keep checking back for updates prior to the convention. New handouts will be added as they are received.
Click here for a copy of the PHCA Annual Convention program book. The list of educational sessions is on pages 29-40.
Updated: November 19 at 3:00 pm
| Session Name |
| Tuesday, Nov. 13 – 8:15 – 9:15 am |
| Session A-1: Competency Assessment: The Cornerstone of Quality |
| Session A-2: Optimizing Function and Physical Activity in AL: You Can Make it Happen! |
| Session A-3: Telemedicine: Key Strategy to Confronting Challenges of PAMA |
| Session A-4: ACO Success: Therapy can Help |
| Session A-5: Community HealthChoices MCO Update: PA Health & Wellness |
| Session A-6: Using Data Analytics to Impact Clinical Operations and Facility Reimbursement |
| Tuesday, Nov. 13 – 9:30 – 10:30 am |
| Session A-7: Person-Centered Approach to Anti-Psychotic Reduction: One Size Does Not Fit All |
| Session A-8: Anchoring Culture Through Rapid Growth |
| Session A-9: Caring Means Sharing: Benefits of Participating in a Health Information Exchange as an LTPAC Provider |
| Session A-10: Leadership in Senior Living |
| Session A-11: Community HealthChoices MCO Update: Keystone First |
| Session A-12: Navigating “Authority” to Act on Behalf of the Resident |
| Tuesday, Nov. 13 – 10:45 – 11:45 am |
| Session A-13: Substance Abuse Disorders in Older Adults |
| Session A-14: LGBTQ in AL/PC |
| Session A-15: Functional Wellness and Senior Living |
| Session A-16: Want to Boost Retention? Start with Onboarding |
| Session A-17: Community HealthChoices MCO Update: UPMC HealthChoices |
| Session A-18: Update: Medical Marijuana in PA Long-Term Care |
| Tuesday, Nov. 13 – 12:00 – 1:30 pm |
| Session A-19: PHCA Quality Celebration and Awards Luncheon (No Handouts) |
| Tuesday, Nov. 13 – 1:45 – 3:15 pm |
| Session A-20: Office of Long-Term Living Update |
| Session A-21: PA Department of Human Services BHSL Update for ALRs and PCHs |
| Session A-22: The Role of Rehabilitation with Mental Health in Post-Acute Care |
| Tuesday, Nov. 13 – 3:30 – 4:45 pm |
| Session A-23: PA Dept. of Health and Life Safety Code Update |
| Session A-24: Emergency Preparedness for ALRs and PCHs |
| Session A-25: Opioid Disorders and Medication: Assisted Treatment for Older Adults |
| Wednesday, Nov. 14 – 8:30 – 10:00 am |
| Session B-1: PHCA State of Association and Business Meeting Plus a CMS Update: On Oversight Transparency and Process Performance and AL/PC Innovative Core Concepts |
| Wednesday, Nov. 14 – 10:15 – 11:45 am |
| Session B-2: Transitioning from PCH to ALR (PHCA Members Only Session) |
| Session B-3: Dynamics of Dementia Care in ALR and PCH |
| Session B-4: PHCA and 5-Star Quality Measures |
| Session B-5: Government Affairs and Advocacy Update |
| Session B-6: Long-Term Care Sales and Marketing and Public Relations |
| Session B-7: Dealing with Messy Medicaid Issues: Case Studies |
| Wednesday, Nov. 14 – 12:00 – 1:30 pm |
| Session B-8: Lunch and General Session: Revolution in LTPAC Financing: From Fee-for-Service to Accepting Risk Arrangements and Sunrise Advantage Plan: Model of Care Review |
| Wednesday, Nov. 14 – 1:45 – 3:15 pm |
| Session B-9: Get Them Talking: A Guide to Engaging Your Community Through Social Media and Public Relations |
| Session B-10: Employee Engagement in ALR and PCH: Mixing the Magic Formula |
| Session B-11: Fundamental Approaches to Reduce Readmissions |
| Session B-12: Hire Me; I’m a Match |
| Session B-13: Contracting with CHC MCOs |
| Session B-14: CMS’ New Enforcement Policies and How to Use them to a Facilities Advantage |
| Wednesday, Nov. 14 – 3:30 – 5:00 pm |
| Session B-15: Put Down the Drugs: Evidence-Based Intervention to Address Problematic Dementia Behaviors |
| Session B-16: Time Management: Telling Your Tasks Where to Go! |
| Session B-17: Infection Prevention, Influenza and You! |
| Session B-18: Goodbye Grace Period: RoP 3 – Are You Ready? |
| Session B-19: The New Medicare Part A Payment Model: Patient Driven |
| Session B-20: Understanding Appeal Options for Adverse CHC MCO Decisions |
| Thursday, Nov. 15 – 8:00 – 9:00 am |
| Session C-1: What Supervisors Need to Know About Sexual Harassment |
| Session C-2: Communication Skills for Working with People Who Have Dementia |
| Session C-3: Let’s Get Our Head Out of the Sand: Drug Diversions in Long-Term Care |
| Session C-4: Root Cause Analysis |
| Session C-5: A New Model of Medical Care in Rural Nursing Facilities |
| Session C-6: Legal Implications Regarding End-of-Life Decisions |
| Thursday, Nov. 15 – 9:15 – 10:45 am |
| Session C-7: A New Kind of Abuse: Failing to Resolve Grievances |
| Session C-8: Sexuality in Long-Term Care: Open Your Mind (and Close the Door Please) |
| Session C-9: Antibiotic Stewardship |
| Session C-10: QAPI at Work |
| Session C-11: Behavioral Health Services and Nursing Facility Residents |
| Session C-12: Long-Term Care and the Law: What You Need to Know |
| Thursday, Nov. 15 – 11:00 am – 12:15 pm |
| Session C-13: Closing Keynote: Opportunity Rocks! with “Marvelless” Mark Kamp |
