Spring. Convention. and Trade Show. April 24-26, 2018

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1 April 24-26, 2018 Spring Convention and Trade Show 1401 W. Capitol Ave, Suite 180 Little Rock, AR Phone: Fax:

2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday, April 24 7:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Exhibitor Set Up Hall B 7:00 a.m. Registration Opens Grand Lobby 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Antibiotic Stewardship: A Stepwise Approach F F F Angela Norman, DNP, GNP, ACNP, Associate Director, Reynolds Institute on Aging, Centers on Aging, University of Arkansas for Medical Services Cassie Crafton, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Stephanie Randall, Partner, Hardin, Jesson & Terry, PLC Rooms :15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Breakout Sessions Antibiotic Stewardship: A Stepwise Approach Continued F F F Angela Norman, DNP, GNP, ACNP, Associate Director, Reynolds Institute on Aging, Centers on Aging, University of Arkansas for Medical Services Cassie Crafton, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Unlawful Harassment in the Workplace F F F F F F P. Bradley Bendure, Partner, Conner & Winters, LLP Rooms Rooms :00 a.m. AHCA Board of Directors Meeting 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions Are You Setting Yourself Up to Succeed? F F F Sue Weatter, Executive Director, Arkansas Institute for Performance Excellence/Governor s Quality Award Basic Business Communication F F F F F F Drew Stuart, President, Crossroads Workforce Dynamics Grey Williams, Director of Training & Development, Crossroads Workforce Dynamics Room 205 (Majestic) Rooms Rooms :30 a.m. 12:45 p.m. State Queen Pageant Lunch Special Guests Include: Maggie Benton, Miss Arkansas 2017 Susan Hutchinson, First Lady of Arkansas Sarah Hutchinson Wengel, First Daughter of Arkansas David Bazzel, Master of Ceremonies Horner Hall 13 CEUs approved by the Office of Long Term Care for Licensed Nursing Home Administrators and Nurses. 13 CEUs approved by AALA for Certified Assisted Living Administrators. F Assisted Living F Dietary F Therapy F CNA s F Admin F Nurse

3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions AALA Board of Directors Meeting F Understanding the Assisted Living Medicaid Waiver & Assessment Process Craig Cloud, Director of Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance, Division of Human Services DON Time Management F Cassie Crafton, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Employee Selection F F Drew Stuart, President, Crossroads Workforce Dynamics Grey Williams, Director of Training & Development, Crossroads Workforce Dynamics New Diagnosis Codes: Understanding Who Qualifies for PASRR F F Angela Norman, DNP, GNP, ACNP, Associate Director, Reynolds Institute on Aging, Centers on Aging, University of Arkansas for Medical Services Bliss Beeman, State Project Director, Bock Associates Lori Rose, Office of Long Term Care New MMIS Provider Healthcare Portal Demo and Update F Stacy Pickell, Provider Relations Manager, ARXIX, DXC Technology Karen Young, MMIS Training and Program Developer, ARXIX, DXC Technology Room 206 (Arlington) Rooms Room 205 (Majestic) Rooms Rooms :00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Trade Show Halls A B 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Trade Show Happy Hour Trade Show Floor Wednesday, April 25 7:00 a.m. Registration Opens Grand Lobby 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Opening Session Rooms Person-Centered Service: A Secret Ingredient to Quality F F F F F F Jonas Schaffer, LNHA, Greenhurst Nursing Center 13 CEUs approved by the Office of Long Term Care for Licensed Nursing Home Administrators and Nurses. 13 CEUs approved by AALA for Certified Assisted Living Administrators. F Assisted Living F Dietary F Therapy F CNA s F Admin F Nurse

4 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Breakout Sessions Critical Element Pathways: What Your Staff Needs to Know F Cassie Crafton, RN, RAC-CT, CDP How Does Your Community Measure Up? An Update on 5-Star & Quality Measures F F Carol J. Smith, BSN, RN, RAC-T Supervising Consultant, BKD National Health Care Group How to Use LTC Trend Tracker to Make Data-Driven Decisions in Skilled Nursing F F F F F Kiran Sreenivas, MS CPHQ, Research Director, AHCA/NCAL Not-For-Profit Roundtable Discussion Rachel Bunch, AHCA/AALA Executive Director When Breathing is a Burden: How to Help Patients With COPD F F Sponsored by Z & D Medical Services, Diamond Sponsor Jessica Fitgerald-Denney, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Z & D Medical Services Rooms Rooms Rooms Room 206 (Arlington) Room :00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Trade Show Halls A B 12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. Door Prize Drawings Must be present to win! Trade Show Floor Trade Show Stage 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions AHCA/NCAL s Solutions for Quality Care in Assisted Living F Kiran Sreenivas, MS CPHQ, Research Director, AHCA/NCAL Dementia Champions: Leading the Way to Success F F Angela Norman, DNP, GNP, ACNP Associate Director, Reynolds Institute on Aging, Centers on Aging, University of Arkansas for Medical Services Medical Marijuana Update: When Will It Get Here and How to Prepare F F F F F F Stuart Jackson, Partner on the Labor & Employment Team at Wright Lindsey & Jennings LLC Resident Interviews Timeframes, Rules, Uses F F Carol Maher, RN-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-MT, CPC Hansen Hunter & Co. P.C. Round Robin Highlights of Infection Control Practices F F Arkansas Department of Health Room 205 (Majestic) Rooms Rooms Room 207 Rooms CEUs approved by the Office of Long Term Care for Licensed Nursing Home Administrators and Nurses. 13 CEUs approved by AALA for Certified Assisted Living Administrators. F Assisted Living F Dietary F Therapy F CNA s F Admin F Nurse

5 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 3:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions A Behavior Has Occurred, Now What? How to Develop Successful Plans of Removal F Angela Norman, DNP, GNP, ACNP Associate Director, Reynolds Institute on Aging, Centers on Aging, University of Arkansas for Medical Services Alarms and Restraints Focus on the Effect on the Resident F Carol Maher, RN-BC, RAC-CT, RAC-MT, CPC Hansen Hunter & Co. P.C. Leadership 101: Getting the Wrong People Off the Bus and Getting the Right People on the Bus F F F Libby Coates, RD, LD, MBA Phase 2, Are Your Care Plans Up to Par? F F Sarah Riggin, RN, RAC-MT, Medicare/MDS Consultant, Nursing Consultants, Inc. Consultants, Inc. Cecilia Vinson, RN, Office of Long Term Care Safe Transition Planning in the Assisted Living Setting F Lori Cooper, MPA, COO, Healthmark Services, Inc. Rooms Rooms Rooms Room 207 Room 205 (Majestic) 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions Best Practice for Transfers & Patient Safety F Care Planning for the Individual Resident F F Sarah Riggin, RN, RAC-MT, Medicare/MDS Consultant, Nursing Consultants, Inc. Cecilia Vinson, RN, Office of Long Term Care Leadership 201: Keeping the Right People on the Bus (And in the Right Seats) F F F Emily Hogue, RDN, LD The Role of the Ombudsman and Residents Rights F F F F F F Craig Cloud, Director of Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance, Division of Human Services Cherry Jo Long, Regional Ombudsman Turn that QAPI Plan into Action F F F F F F Carol Compas McKeever, PhD, BSN, RN, Professional Nursing Solutions Room 205 (Majestic) Room 207 Rooms Rooms Rooms CEUs approved by the Office of Long Term Care for Licensed Nursing Home Administrators and Nurses. 13 CEUs approved by AALA for Certified Assisted Living Administrators. F Assisted Living F Dietary F Therapy F CNA s F Admin F Nurse

6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, April 26 7:30 a.m. Registration Opens 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Breakout Sessions Abuse & Neglect New Regulations & FAQs F F F F F F Stormy Smith, Office of Long Term Care Emergency Preparedness 2018 Updates F F F F F F Tim White, AHCA Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Rooms Room :00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Emergency Preparedness Bomb Threat Safety and Building Clearance F F F F F F Tim White, AHCA Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Conway Assistant Fire Chief Todd Cardin FBI Special Agent JT Coleman Rooms CEUs approved by the Office of Long Term Care for Licensed Nursing Home Administrators and Nurses. 13 CEUs approved by AALA for Certified Assisted Living Administrators. F Assisted Living F Dietary F Therapy F CNA s F Admin F Nurse Session Summaries Abuse & Neglect New Regulations & FAQs F F F F F F Learn from an expert how abuse and neglect are defined, what to do when abuse is reported, and how and when to report to the Office of Long Term Care. Attendees will also learn about exploitation, maltreatment and how to prevent mistreatment of residents. A Behavior Has Occurred, Now What? How to Develop Successful Plans of Removal F When caring for persons living with dementia, a proactive approach to behaviors is always best practice. However, there are times when an acute behavior occurs that we must develop a person-centered plan of care to support the resident. Learning to develop plans that ensure the safety and well-being of the resident requires knowing the resident. This session will assist facilities in applying the Dementia Well-Being model of care in the development of their care plans and plans of correction. At this session, OLTC surveyors will provide examples and discuss lessons learned. Objectives: Define and discuss what a plan of removal is. Discuss how to determine causative factors of behaviors. Discuss how to successfully develop, implement, monitor and adjust the plan of removal. AHCA/NCAL s Solutions for Quality Care in Assisted Living F Unlock your Assisted Living community s potential by taking advantage of your AHCA/NCAL membership. Use the association s quality and data resources to implement quality improvement programs, pursue operational excellence and enhance relationships with entities like hospitals and other networks. This session will provide an overview of several key AHCA/NCAL member benefits, including LTC Trend Tracker, the Quality Initiative for Assisted Living, and the AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards Program, as well as how these benefits work in tandem.

7 Objectives: Identify key areas in Assisted Living to improve organizational performance and improve resident outcomes through the Quality Initiative. Understand the importance of collecting and reporting quality data in Assisted Living, and how to utilize LTC Trend Tracker. Learn about the benefits of applying for an AHCA/NCAL Quality Award, a program based on the core values and criteria of the Baldridge Performance Excellence Program. Alarms and Restraints Focus on the Effect on the Resident F SNFs typically have the goal of being restraint free, but often miss the boat when determining whether a device actually has the effect of restraining the resident. The determination of whether a device is a restraint is not dependent upon how the physician s order is written, but is actually determined by the device s effect on the resident. SNF Interdisciplinary team members must carefully review device use to determine not only whether the device is a restraint, but also whether the device is beneficial/necessary for that resident and in harmony with the resident s preference for care. The new Requirements of Participation added position change alarms to the list of possible restraints. Residents can hesitate to move because of fear or embarrassment related to the sounds of position change alarms. Learn how to correctly code the MDS items and how the new survey critical element pathway for restraints leads the surveyor through the restraint determination. Antibiotic Stewardship: A Stepwise Approach F F F Infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship are core activities to improve resident safety and quality of care. In this session, we will share an implementation guide developed to assist homes in implementing a successful program. We will share resources and lessons learned. Objectives: Discuss the purpose of an antibiotic stewardship program. Discuss strategies to implement an antibiotic stewardship program. Discuss appropriate resources and best practice protocols for antibiotic stewardship. Are You Setting Yourself Up to Succeed? F F F Everyone is a leader to someone. But in the frenetic pace of your responsibilities, are you just trying to make it through the day without a major issue or do you have a plan of action that defines your success as a leader? Find out the questions you should be asking and answering that can help assure the role you play in your organization goes beyond being a manager to becoming a leader with a strategic focus on organizational success. Basic Business Communication F F F F F F Business Communication in the Workplace, communication principals and how to apply in your environment. Learn how to deliver bad news in a compassionate, yet effective way and how every call, text and makes an impression. Care Planning for the Individual Resident F F Participants will be able to take away 25 care plan tips that will assist in eliminating care plan errors and assist with creating a resident-driven care plan Critical Element Pathways: What Your Staff Needs to Know F In this session, we will review regulation reform in regards to the IMPACT Act and Affordable Care Act, discuss the new survey process with critical element pathways, and review and discuss General Critical Element Pathways. Dementia Champions: Leading the Way to Success F F Developing and sustaining an environment that supports the well-being of persons living with dementia requires leadership. The Dementia Champion program develops leaders that can successfully lead the initiative in their facilities. This session will include information on how to be a Champion and also will include how to get started and lessons learned from Champions around the state. Objectives: Discuss the role and responsibilities of the Champion. Discuss how to implement the Well-Being Model into the daily care of residents. Discuss strategies for success and barriers to overcome. DON Time Management F In this session, directors of nursing will learn practical ways to manage their workload and set priorities to keep big tasks from becoming overwhelming. Attendees will learn to organize their day, overcome procrastination and how to say no in order to reach their long-term goals.

8 Session Summaries cont. Emergency Preparedness Bomb Threat Safety and Building Clearance F F F F F F Assistant Chief Todd Cardin works for the City of Conway Fire Department. He oversees all training for the department and has been on the job for 21 years. He is also the bomb squad commander for the department, and has been a certified bomb technician since He is a Faulkner County Deputy as well as a Special Deputy US Marshal deputized under the Arkansas Joint Terrorism Task Force. Special Agent JT Coleman serves in both the Special Agent Bomb Technician program and the Weapons of Mass Destruction program for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Agent Coleman has been assigned to the San Antonio, New Orleans, and Little Rock Field Offices over the past 20 years. Prior to joining the FBI, Agent Coleman earned a Bachelor s degree in Biology and Chemistry and a Master s degree in Emergency Management, as well as a commission in the United States Army through Arkansas Tech University. Employee Selection F F Learn how to assess, hire, train and retrain top performers. Learn how poor hires reduce productivity and how good hires are the key to success. How Does Your Community Measure Up? An Update on 5-Star & Quality Measures F F Quality Measures remain confusing and seem to be changing daily. This presentation will bring more clarity with specific guidance about managing programs. After this session, participants will be able to state at least 3 different agencies/acts requiring the quality measures for Post-Acute Care Providers, be able to state the quality measures that will affect their APU and be able to quote specific tools that are available to assist in the management of their quality measures. How to Use LTC Trend Tracker to Make Data-Driven Decisions in Skilled Nursing F F F F F From CMS and preferred provider networks, new data and measures, such as Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) and Value-Based Purchasing (VBP), are coming out nonstop. During this session, learn how to use LTC Trend Tracker, a free resource to AHCA members, to benchmark your performance and set meaningful SMART goals to avoid wasting valuable time and resources. Once you understand how LTC Trend Tracker can be used in your quality assurance and performance improvement committees, you will also understand how to use it to maintain or broaden your referral network. Objectives: Review the data, reports, and tools available in LTC Trend Tracker, including Your Top-Line and the SNF Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Predictor Tool. Learn how to generate reports and graphs with customized peer comparisons to benchmark your performance. Through case studies, understand how to develop effective SMART goals. Leadership 101: Getting the Wrong People Off the Bus and Getting the Right People on the Bus F F F Objectives: Attendees will understand pre-preparation is needed to interview potential employees. Attendees will understand what characteristics to seek in employees. Attendees will know questions to ask potential employees to make better hiring decisions. Leadership 201: Keeping the Right People on the Bus (And in the Right Seats) F F F Objectives: Attendees will be able to: 1. Identify key reasons employees quit their jobs. 2. Identify ways to say thank you in the work place. 3. Understand the importance of orientation plans. 4. Understand the value of an exit interview. Medical Marijuana Update: When Will It Get Here and How to Prepare F F F F F F Update on how to prepare for medical marijuana in the workplace and how to address frequently asked questions from a legal standpoint. New Diagnosis Codes: Understanding Who Qualifies for PASRR F F This session will help participants have a better understanding of who qualifies for PASRR and BOCK. Staff have many questions due to recent changes in ICD-10 codes and the new survey process. The presenters will provide examples to give attendees the best information to make confident decisions about their residents.

9 Person-Centered Service: A Secret Ingredient to Quality F F F F F F A catalyst for integrating person-centered care into all aspects of long term care is customer service. This session talks about how to create and support a culture of quality care, how to win over employees when it comes to the person-centered care concept, and how good customer service enhances quality care and resident satisfaction. Phase 2, Are Your Care Plans Up to Par? F F Participants will be introduced to Phase 2 Rules of Participation related to care plans and the MDS RAI process. We will review common errors and issues causing an increase in the F-tags related to the care plan process. Resident Interviews Timeframes, Rules, Uses Resident interviews are at the heart of resident centered care. Learn how to conduct a successful interview, document best practices and the timeframe for completion. Errors in dating the interviews in Z0400 have resulted in reduction of payment for case mix or Medicare reviews. This session will assist the MDS team to understand when interviews must be completed and what the date in Z0400 signifies. The most important reason for conducting the interviews is to hear the resident s voice so that person-centered care can be provided. This session will assist the MDS team to consider ways to use the information learned during interviews to complete resident-centered care planning. Round Robin Highlights of Infection Control Practices F F This session will feature a round robin of speakers from the Arkansas Department of Health to discuss important topics of infection control and their application in the long term care setting. Topics to be discussed include hand hygiene, injection safety, environmental cleaning, the pneumococcal vaccine, and an update on testing and management of persons with a Clostridium difficile infection. The panel will present key concepts of infection control, provide relevant resources that can provide guidance on everyday infection control strategies, and discuss why these activities are crucial to a robust infection prevention plan. Safe Transition Planning in the Assisted Living Setting F Relocation and health crises are among the top 10 life stressors for people of all ages but especially for older adults. As a result, there is a heightened focus on recognizing and addressing transitional care needs to reduce harm and prevent negative care outcomes. Assisted Living providers are not exempt from this scrutiny. Now more than ever, negotiating and prioritizing safe transitions in the Assisted Living setting is imperative. Best practices related to transitions in the Assisted Living sector and processes for effective transitional care needs and services for residents in Assisted Living communities will be identified and discussed. State Queen Pageant Luncheon Contestants representing each of the 7 AHCA Districts compete for the title of 2018 State Queen. Special Guests include Miss Arkansas 2017 Maggie Benton, First Lady Susan Hutchinson, First Daughter Sarah Hutchinson Wengel, and David Bazzel. The Role of the Ombudsman and Residents Rights F F F F F F Learn about the role the Ombudsman plays to ensure that long term care facility residents have the right to live their lives harmoniously and with dignity, feeling free to voice complaints or concerns without reprisal. We will also discuss when a call to the ombudsman is necessary and how to advocate for our residents. Turn that QAPI Plan into Action F F F F F F This interactive and engaging session will give participants real world examples of QAPI in use. Attendees will receive ideas for operationalizing their QAPI plans and lean how to make these strategies part of daily operations. Unlawful Harassment in the Workplace F F F F F F Harassment in the workplace is not only against the law, but adversely affects productivity and morale. Further, it could lead to disciplinary action and even termination for harassing employees. At the end of this session, you should be able to: i) explain what harassment is and is not; ii) state why it is important to prevent harassment in your workplace; iii) describe the basic provisions of a standard harassment-free workplace policy; and iv) understand your responsibilities under a standard policy, including the complaint procedures. When Breathing is a Burden: How to Help Patients With COPD F F Seizing opportunities to provide individualized treatment and device selection for your COPD residents.

10 TRADE SHOW BOOTH 602 Accelerated Care Plus 605 Advanced Cabling Systems 321 Akin Complete Furniture 806, 807 AllCare Pharmacy 101 Allied Powers, LLC 117 Alzheimer s Association of Arkansas 608, 709 AmeraCare Systems by Americana Corporation 202 American HealthTech 607 American Medical Technologies 207 Amsino 113 Apex Laundry Equipment 614 ArCom Systems, Inc. 609 Arkansas Asset Protection Group 112 Arkansas Automatic Sprinkler, United Fire Suppression 700 Arkansas Auxiliary of Gideons Int l 715 Arkansas Hospice 313 Arkansas Self-Insurance Trust 307 Assured Partners 102 Avadim Technologies, Inc. 615 Avanir Pharmaceuticals 708 Basic American Medical Products 508 Ben E. Keith 110 Biolink, LLC 303 BKD, LLP

11 707 Boyce & Bynum Pathology 104 Cardinal Health 323 Central Laundry Equipment 215 CertaPro Painters 213 Communication and Entertainment Systems, Inc. 703, 705 Compsys 319 Conner & Winters, LLP E D&D Medical Equipment H Datek, Inc. 203 DermaRite Industries LLC 212 DMI Solutions, Inc. 726 Ecolab 224, 325 ExactMed imar / CueShift 118 Exclusion Screening LLC 305 Finnegan Health Services 218 First Quality Products 804 Flexsteel Senior Living & Healthcare 214 Gamma Healthcare, Inc. 714 Gold & Silver Salon Services G Group Purchasing Advantage 506 HealthBridge / Hansen Hunter & Co. P.C. 704 Healthcare Services Group 208 Hospice Home Care F Incite Rehab A Infinity Scrubs 206 Innovatix 504 Invacare Continuing Care 103 J+J Flooring 317 James Mobile Eyecare 216 Janssen Pharmaceuticals 622 KCI 225 Kindred at Home 223 Kindred at Home Community Care 227 Kindred Hospice 514, 516 Mallard Medical Supply 201 Master s Transportation 512, 613 McKesson 604 Medex Waste 724 Medical Waste Services 502, 603 Medline Industries 204 MedPro Associates 616 MobilexUSA 612, 713 Nestle Professional Vitality 618 O Brian Healthcare 205 Omnicare, a CVS Health Company 116 Pharmerica 712 Phoenix Textile Corporation 309 PointClickCare 710 Polaris Group B Preferred Medical C Premier Pharmacy Care 114 Presto-X 209 Provider Health Services 217 RehabCare 617 Reliant Rehabilitation 221 Rid-A-Pest 220 Scrubs on Wheels 805 Select Rehabilitation 716, 717, 718, 719, SeniorWorks 720, 721, 722, Simply Thick 219 Span-America 620 St. Bernards Hospice 702 State Health Alliance for Records Exchange (SHARE) 606 Stein Ancillary Services 222 Storm Medical Equipment Inc. 808, 809, 810, 811 Sysco D Tribute Health Plan 706 TruCare Pharmacy 315 TZMO USA, Inc. 211 Wound Management, Inc. 111 Wright Lindsey & Jennings LLC A, 105, 106 Z & D Medical Services * BOLD Sponsors * Italics Associate Members * Regular Non-Members Wednesday, April 25 is Team Day! Let s go back to the days of metal bands and big hair. Find some leg warmers, muscle shirts, or leggings to wear! Every year, facilities team together to take part in the AHCA Spring Convention & Trade Show s theme day for the chance to win. Put together a creative, funny, totally 80 s outfit to show your facility team spirit. The more original and expressive the style, the better! Please keep the attire trade show appropriate. Vendors are invited and encouraged to take part in dressing up as well.

12 Hosted by: Oaklawn Jockey Club 2705 Central Ave., Hot Springs, AR Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 p.m. -11:30 p.m. AHCA Spring Convention Attendee Badge Required for Entry DJ Mario, Open Bar, Hors D oeuvres, Games, Door Prizes, Photo Booth, Free Shuttle to and from Embassy Suites and Hotel Hot Springs

13 AWARDS AWARD CATEGORIES Administrator of the Year DON of the Year Nurse of the Year Dietary Team Member of the Year CNA of the Year Team Member of the Year Assisted Living Team Member of the Year Environmental Services Team Member of the Year Emergency Preparedness Champion of the Year Adult Volunteer of the Year Youth Volunteer of the Year Group Volunteer of the Year The winner will be honored at the Fall Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 27, In addition, the winner in each category will receive free registration for the 2019 AHCA/AALA Spring Convention and Trade Show. Each member facility may submit one nomination per category each year. Incomplete nominations and applicants not meeting all of the criteria will be disqualified. Please refer to Caregiver booklet for full requirements for nominations. If any facility where the administrator has been employed during the past 3 years has had any substandard quality of care, Immediate Jeopardy, Type A Citations, or is a Special Focus Facility, the nomination must disclose and explain the citation. Also if the administrator s current facility has experienced the same during the past 3 years, the nomination must disclose and explain. Although disclosure will not automatically exclude the administrator, it is important that the judges and the association be aware of those citations. Submit your Nomination no later than August 30, 2018 AHCA/AALA Atten: Cat Hamilton, Director of Member Services 1401 West Capitol, Suite 180, Little Rock, AR chamilton@arhealthcare.com Fax: (501) For more information visit

14 GET OUT THE VOTE Check Your Voter Registration Status at the Trade Show Enter Drawing for a Chance to Win a $500 Visa Gift Card THESAVE DATE Fall Conference November 27-29, 2018 Little Rock Marriott September 6, 2018 Hot Springs Convention Center

15 BE DRIVEN WITH INCITE...and experience the difference. WIN a NEW Visit the INCITE REHAB booth at the Arkansas Health Care Association trade show for more information. All proceeds will be donated to the Arkansas Health Care Foundation. ACTUAL PRIZE IS RANGER 500 SOLAR RED. Visit the INCITE REHAB booth at the Arkansas Health Care Association trade show for more information. All proceeds will be donated to the Arkansas Health Care Foundation.

16 2018 SPONSORS Sponsorships establish a partnership between our member facilities and the professionals who deliver goods and services to them. The people representing the organizations listed below help AHCA / AALA further the education of our members and their staffs, provide support to the Arkansas Health Care Foundation, and promote quality care in our member facilities. Please recognize and thank our partners when you are doing business with them. DIAMOND - $50,000 Platinum - $25,000 GOLD - $15,000 AllCare Pharmacy Datek, Inc. McKesson Medline Industries SeniorWorks American Consulting Enterprises Americana Corporation Assured Partners Avanir Pharmaceuticals Biolink, LLC Cardinal Health Central Laundry Equipment Conner & Winters, LLP DMI Solutions, Inc. Ecolab ExactMed imar Finnegan Health Services COPPER - $2,500 SILVER - $10,000 Ben E. Keith Mallard Medical Supply BRONZE - $5,000 Arkansas Asset Protection Group Arkansas Self-Insurance Trust BKD, LLP BOK Financial Invacare Continuing Care MobilexUSA Gold & Silver Salon Services HealthBridge / Hansen Hunter & Co. P.C. Hospice Home Care James Mobile Eyecare Lancaster Pollard Nestle Professional Vitality Performa Rehab Services PointClickCare Reliant Rehabilitation St. Bernards Hospice Therapy Zone Wright Lindsey & Jennings LLC If you would like to learn more about the benefits of sponsorship, please contact Cat Hamilton, Director of Member Services, at