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(OSPITAL #ASE -ANAGEMENT s 0RACTICE "ASED %DUCATION 6th th ANNUAL ACMA MARYLAND CHAPTER CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE /CTOBER s %DUCATION #ENTER (OLY #ROSS (OSPITAL s 3ILVER 3PRING -$ The American Association (ACMA) is THE association that offers solutions to support the evolving collaborative practice of Hospital/Health System based. Membership of ACMA is comprised of Nurses, Social Workers, and other professionals practicing/supporting Hospital/Health System. Join ACMA members, professionals and Sponsors/Exhibitors from Maryland on October 11, 2008 for the 6th Annual ACMA Maryland Chapter Conference. Conference Faculty Jan DeRoche, RN, LCSW-C, ACM ACMA National President Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of MidAtlantic States, Inc. Rockville, MD Jill McCrory Ringleader Leadership Outfitters Kensington, MD Pegeen Townsend, JD Senior Vice President Legislative Policy Maryland Hospital Association Elkridge, MD Session Descriptions $) " 1 5 & 3 # 0" 3 % 0 ' % *3 & $ 50 3 4 $0 / ' & 3 & / $ & 1 - " / / */ ( $0..*5 5 & &,&:/05& "%%3&44 4&44*0/ " Reigniting Passion & Purpose in Your Work and Life Get Ready for the Debut of the RACs: Is Your Hospital RAC Ready? 4 & 4 4 * 0 / " # 4 5 3 " $ 5 Rediscover and reignite your purpose and passion in this lively and motivational opening session. When was the last time you thought about your passion for living or your passion for your work? Do you have a sense of purpose and know how it is connected to everything you do? In this session we will look at personal vision, how our passion and skill are linked, and what makes up our personal brand. Walk away with a renewed spirit of enthusiasm and purpose. Define the concepts of passion and purpose. Explain the connection between passion and skill. Identify the characteristics of an individual s personal brand. 4 & 4 4 * 0 / " # 4 5 3 " $ 5 This session will provide attendees with ten survival techniques to address the growing challenges hospitals face in protecting themselves from False Claims Act Actions based upon the lack of medical necessity, which has become a large focus of the Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) through the Hospital Payment Monitoring Program (HPMP). Participants will learn why observation status and one-day stays have become major compliance problems and why hospitals often lose significant revenue from inappropriate observation claims. This session will examine how to create a UR process that proactively defends against Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) medical necessity denials, and provide insight on building and optimizing an internal RAC response team to ensure an effective appeal process that leverages expertise and Physician Advisement. Attendees are also provided with a step-by-step approach to implement a consistent and compliant process that can not only ensure regulatory compliance but also create revenue integrity that can add millions of dollars to an average hospital s bottom line. Describe the RAC initiative. Review the rules for RACs, the RAC review process, and dispute/appeal processes. Discuss operational processes to ensure compliance with one-day stay reviews. *ILL -C#RORY 4&44*0/ Accepting the Leadership Challenge *ILL -C#RORY 4 & 4 4 * 0 / " # 4 5 3 " $ 5 Participants will explore a variety of leadership concepts, including characteristics of effective leaders and leadership myths, and will acknowledge the challenges they face as leaders today. Using the practical leadership principles in The Leadership Challenge by Barry Kouzes and Jim Posner, participants will increase their understanding of what effective leadership looks like in their environment. Through this interactive process participants will discover new ways that The Leadership Challenge can be implemented in their workplaces. Identify and practice the five principles of The Leadership Challenge in unique and practical ways. Address some of the challenges faced as leaders in today s environment. Understand how to recognize and acknowledge leadership characteristics within their teams. 4&44*0/ Maryland Legislative Update 0EGEEN 4OWNSEND *$ 4 & 4 4 * 0 / " # 4 5 3 " $ 5 This session will provide attendees with the latest challenges and potential bills facing the Maryland General Assembly. The session will also inform attendees of progress during the 2008 general assembly, and share a preview of what can be expected for the 2009 General Assembly. The discussion will also focus on the fiscal challenges participants face in their hospitals in light of existing funding constraints. Describe how Maryland s 2008 General Assembly affected healthcare delivery in Maryland. Identify potential challenges and issues for the 2009 General Assembly. Explain how legislative decisions are made and what you can do to influence legislation. John Zelem, MD, FACS Senior Physician Advisor & of Regulatory Affairs Executive Health Resources (EHR) Newton, PA *OHN :ELEM -$ &!#3 4&44*0/ # Leveraging Clinical Social Work Skills in the Hospital Setting *AN $E2OCHE 2.,#37 #!#- 4 & 4 4 * 0 / " # 4 5 3 " $ 5 Social Work Case Managers employ clinical skills to assist patients and families as they navigate the healthcare system, cope with the stress of illness, and make difficult decisions. This session will focus on defining and enhancing clinical interventions to address patient/family issues, support optimal outcomes, and promote collaborative practice in the hospital. Strategies to manage patients with a secondary diagnosis of borderline personality disorder will be reviewed and discussed. Strategies to increase manager/ administration awareness of Social Work s impact will also be reviewed. Identify and apply clinical Social Work skills used in case management to support patients and families. Define key strategies to work with patients who have a secondary diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Identify strategies to promote awareness of clinical social work contributions to the practice of case management. President Cathy Livingston, LCSW-C Assistant Holy Cross Hospital Silver Spring, MD President-Elect Heather Kirby, BSW, CCM Care Management Frederick Memorial Hospital Frederick, MD Secretary Marcy Smith, MSW, LCSW Social Worker Holy Cross Hospital Silver Spring, MD Treasurer Shawn Donnelly, MSW, LCSW, CCM Manager Social Work Suburban Hospital Bethesda, MD Jo Cimino, MSN, RN, ACM Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Rockville, MD Janet Blondo, LCSW-C, C-ASWCM, ACSW Supervisor Washington Adventist Hospital Takoma Park, MD Yonette Spears, MBA, BSN, RN, CCM Nurse Case Manager Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD Immediate Past President Sharon Robbins, RN, CCM, ACM Patient Care Management Services Peninsula Regional Medical Center Salisbury, MD Register Online at: www.acmaweb.org/md
MENT s 0RACTICE "ASED %DUCATION $0/'&3&/$& -0$"5*0/ */'03."5*0/ EDUCATION CENTER HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL &OREST 'LEN 2OAD 3ILVER 3PRING -$ 0HONE &OR INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONFERENCE CALL!#-! AT 1"3,*/( */'03."5*0/ 6ALET 3ELF 0ARKING DAY )05&- */'03."5*0/ (OTELS WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE CONFERENCE LOCATION 0LEASE CONTACT THE HOTEL DIRECTLY TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN SILVER SPRING &ENTON 3TREET s 3ILVER 3PRING -$ 0HONE CROWNE PLAZA 'EORGIA!VE s 3ILVER 3PRING -$ 0HONE HILTON SILVER SPRING #OLESVILLE 2OAD s 3ILVER 3PRING -$ 0HONE 7EST TH 3TREET s,ittle 2OC
n n n n n ACMA Member $55 $80 $95 Non-Member $70 $100 $125 Non-Member Package* $190 $215 N/A Student $65 $65 *Non-Member Package Includes: 1-year ACMA and Chapter Membership. ACMA membership application required with conference registration. Check Number: Amount $ Confirmation Number: 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Registration / Continental Breakfast & Networking with Sponsors & Exhibitors 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. ACMA Maryland Chapter Member Meeting 8:30 a.m. 8:40 a.m. Transition Break 8:40 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Welcome Announcements 8:45 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Keynote Address: Reigniting Passion & Purpose in Your Work and Life 10:15 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Networking Break with Sponsors & Exhibitors 10:45 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Session 2: Accepting the Leadership Challenge 12:00 p.m. 12:45 p.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Networking Break with Sponsors & Exhibitors 1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Session 3: Maryland Legislative Update 2:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Transition Break 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions: 4A: Get Ready for the Debut of the RACs: Is Your Hospital RAC Ready? 4B: Leveraging Clinical Social Work Skills in the Hospital Setting 4:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Closing Remarks / Evaluations Date Received: FOR ACMA OFFICE USE ONLY CC: Initials: