AMERCAN CASE MANAGEMENT ASSOCATON 3 R d a n n u a l Great lakes Chapter Case ManaGeMent ConferenCe Riding the Waves of Change October 6, 2009 Burton Manor Banquet and Conference Center Livonia, M HOSPTAL CASE MANAGEMENT PRACTCE BASED EDUCATON
The American Case Management Association (ACMA) is THE professional membership association supporting the practice of Hospital/Health System Case Management with solutions, resources, education, and advocacy. ACMA chapter conferences provide education on the key issues at a regional level, and the opportunity to network with other area professionals and local Sponsors/Exhibitors. Conference Schedule 7:15 am 8:15 am Registration Networking Breakfast with Sponsors & Exhibitors 8:15 am 8:30 am Welcome Announcements 8:30 am 9:45 am Session 1 9:45 am 10:15 am Networking Break with Sponsors & Exhibitors 10:15 am 11:30 am Session 2 11:30 am 12:45 pm Networking Lunch with Sponsors & Exhibitors 12:45 pm 2:00 pm Session 3 2:00 pm 2:15 pm Transition Break 2:15 pm 3:30 pm Session 4 3:30 pm 4:00 pm Chapter Business Meeting 4:00 pm Closing s e s s i o n 1 Quality & Patient Safety: Now and in the Future Dorine Berriel-Cass, RN, MA, CC Director, Quality & nfection Control St. John Hospital & Medical Center Detroit, M Paula Levesque, RN, BHSA, MSA Corporate Director, External Quality Measures Beaumont Hospitals Royal Oak, M This session will provide an overview of quality and patient safety including past practices and evolving future practices. Emphasis will be given to the various reporting metrics and hospital accountability. Core quality measures as well as the relationship of infection control to quality and patient safety will be discussed. 1. Explore changes in quality and patient safety practice within the hospital setting 2. Describe external pressures and demand for accountability 3. Discuss core quality measures and relationship of infection control to quality and patient safety Complete Conference nformation and Online Registration Available at: www.acmaweb.org/gl
s e s s i o n 2 Navigating Medicaid: What You Need to Know to Help Your Patients Preserve Their Assets Danielle B. Mayoras, JD Attorney and Director of Community Education The Center for Elder Law Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, P.C. Troy, M This session will provide an overview of Medicaid laws, ranging from the Medicaid basics to the most recent policy changes. Some of the topics covered include Medicaid myths, the ability to gift money, and the lookback period. n addition, the discussion will explore the unique trusts that can be used to protect the benefits of individuals with special needs. 1. Differentiate between countable and non-countable assets under the Michigan Medicaid laws as they relate to a client s eligibility, including asset limits for the client (and spouse) 2. Discuss the Medicaid laws regarding the transfer of assets as well as the conversion of assets 3. Explain a Special Needs Trust and when and how a client would benefit s e s s i o n 3 Making the Medicare mportant Message Process Work For You Mary Ann Galazka, BSN, RN Linda Stephens, RN, BA, MA Education Coordinator Asst. Director, Care Mgmt. Systems Care Management Care Management Beaumont Hospital Troy, M Beaumont Hospital Troy, M This session will discuss how Beaumont Hospital Troy incorporated the use of existing technology, scripting, collaboration and minimal staffing additions into a process to fulfill Medicare M requirements. 1. Outline Beaumont Hospital Troy s process for identifying Medicare beneficiaries who need to receive admission or follow up copies of the M 2. Understand how to utilize existing technology in your process 3. Explain how Beaumont Hospital Troy measures M related process outcomes s e s s i o n 4 Recovery Audit Contractor Updates for Michigan Marilyn Litka-Klein Vice President, Health Finances Michigan Health & Hospital Association Lansing, M The Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) are coming to Michigan in 2009. The Michigan Health & Hospital Association sponsored a RAC Forum on April 2, 2009 with representatives from CG, the Recovery Audit Contractor for Region B, which includes Michigan. This session will provide information on what has been happening with the RAC in Michigan since the April 2009 Forum. 1. Discuss what has transpired with RACs in Michigan from April - October 2009 2. Understand the implications of the RAC program to Case Management
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ChapteR BoaRd of directors & planning Committee Tricia Thomas, PhD, MSN, RN / President Assistant Professor & Clinical Nurse Leader Program Coordinator McAuley School of Nursing University of Detroit - Mercy Detroit, M Mary Beth Pace, RN, BSN, MBA / President Elect Regional Director, Case Management Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Clinton Township, M Angel Arche, LMSW / Secretary Educational Specialist, Case Management Henry Ford Macomb Hospital-Warren Campus Warren, M Lisa Landsman, MSW, LMSW, ACSW / Treasurer Social Worker, Care Coordination Providence Hospital Southfield, M Kathy Poling, RN, MA / Member at Large & Planning Committee Chair Director, Care Management William Beaumont Hospital - Troy Troy, M important dates Early Registration Deadline September 15 Cancellation Deadline September 18 Regular Pricing Deadline October 1 Conference Date October 6 Continuing education Continuing education: CE Certificates will be awarded upon completion of the conference. Participants may earn up to 7.2 Nursing Contact Hours (based on a 50-min hour), 6.0 Nursing Contact Hours (based on a 60-min hour), and up to 6.0 Social Work Contact Hours. CE credits can be applied toward ACM Certification renewal. RegistRation information RetuRn RegistRation FoRm to: ACMA, 11701 West 36th Street, Little Rock, AR 72211 or you may fax this form to 501-227-4247. f you have any questions call 501-907-ACMA (2262). f you do not receive a registration confirmation via email within 10 business days, please contact the ACMA National Office at 501-907-2262. CanCellations must be made in writing and received by ACMA by the cancellation deadline. A $25 administrative fee will be charged for all refunds requested prior to this date. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after the cancellation deadline.
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