Co-Provided by: 2014 Nursing Symposium Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach, SC May 12, 2014
General Information Continuing Education Credits: A total of 3.5 CEU credit hours will be applied for through the NC Board of Nursing Home Administrators and through the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation - Adult Care Home Continuing Education Program. An additional 1.5 CEU credit hours is available for Nursing Home Administrators who attend the post-symposium general session. 3.5 CNE Contact Hours - Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley is an Approved Provider of continuing nursing education by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. Participants must attend the entire symposium to receive credit. No partial credit is awarded. Target Audience: Nurse Managers, Nursing Home Administrators, RNs, LPNs, and other interested healthcare professionals. Registration & Refund Policy: DEADLINE FOR SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION IS MAY 1, 2014 Registration fee is $135 for the first attendee and $100 for each additional attendee from the same LeadingAge NC member community/business. The nonmember rate is $175. No refunds will be made after April 25. Written cancellations received prior to this date will be refunded less a $25.00 administrative fee. Hotel Information: A block of rooms is being held for symposium participants at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort and Spa at Grande Dunes. Room reservations may be made by contacting the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort and Spa at Grande Dunes directly at 843-449-8880. Please be sure to request the LeadingAge North Carolina conference room rate of $169. The deadline for hotel reservations is April 18, 2014. Attire: Attire for the conference is business casual and dressing in layers is recommended for varying temperatures in meeting rooms. Please inform moderators of adjustments to be made to the sound, lighting, or temperature for your comfort during sessions. Questions: Please contact LeadingAge NC at (919) 571-8333 with any questions.
LeadingAge North Carolina is a Registered Sponsor of continuing education with the NC State Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators. Comments regarding the Registered Sponsor Course may be addressed to: 3733 National Drive, Suite 110, Raleigh NC 27612. Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley adheres to the ANCC/ACCME Standards regarding industry support to continuing nursing education. Disclosure of presenters, planners, and commercial support relationships, if any, will be made known at the time of the activity. The International Association for Continuing Education and Training definition is: Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is defined as ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction. The primary purpose of the CEU is to provide a permanent record of the educational accomplishments of an individual who has completed one or more significant non-credit educational experiences. Awarding the CEU approved by IACET also provides a quality indicator for your continuing education and training programs because it means you have been reviewed and approved for complying with the internationally recognized standard.
Schedule of Sessions and Events Monday, May 12 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 2:30pm 2:30pm 2:40pm 2:40pm 3:40pm 3:40pm 3:50pm 3:50pm 4:50pm 4:50pm 5:00pm Registration Pain: The Fifth Vital Sign Break Reducing Acute Care Readmissions: A Quality Improvement Approach Break The Breaking Point Evaluation/Closing 5:00pm 6:30pm Attendee/Vendor Welcome Reception Symposium attendees are invited to participate at no charge. 9:00am 10:30am Tuesday, May 13 Post-Symposium Conference General Session Emerging Demographics Dr. James Johnson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Education Sessions Descriptions PAIN: THE FIFTH VITAL SIGN Chuck Gokoo, MD, CWS, American Medical Technologies Pain is a common, subjective experience for many older adults. While it may be a factor associated with a number of disease processes, it is a myth that pain is a normal part of aging. The medical staff perception that pain medication may further increase confusion in older adults with dementia or that older adults do not feel pain is a persistent barrier to quality care. The information presented will assist clinicians in understanding the current regulations regarding resident pain and in providing enhanced interventions and outcomes. REDUCING ACUTE CARE READMISSIONS: A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT APPROACH Ellen First, Health Dimensions Group What do you know about readmission penalties, ACOS, and Medicare Shared Savings Programs? Are you seen as a great partner to your referring institutions as they work to reduce readmissions? Do you know where to start? We will be exploring the actions you can take to become a great partner with your referring hospital to create safe and warm handoffs to reduce avoidable readmissions. We will be showing you the why s and how s of readmission reduction. We will be using actual case studies to walk through the steps necessary to communicate earlier and more clearly with the care continuum. THE BREAKING POINT: DEALING WITH COMPASSION FATIGUE Lisa Johnson, Palliative CareCenter & Hospice of Catawba Valley It is expected that most clinicians will experience symptoms of compassion fatigue at some point during their professional career. This is a normal reaction. Sometimes compassion fatigue can become so severe that it interferes with the care we provide others as well as caring for ourselves. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue and solutions to deal with it personally and professionally. Tuesday, May 13 9:00 am 10:30 am ANNUAL CONFRERENCE GENERAL SESSION Dr. James Johnson University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Dr. Johnson, William R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, will lead us in a discussion regarding the changing demography of the US population and its effect on emerging consumer markets. Specific focus will be given to the effect on aging in North Carolina. There is no additional charge to attend.
Nursing Symposium Registration Form Register online at www.leadingagenc.org Or complete one form for each participant and return to LeadingAge North Carolina with payment no later than May 1. Name: RN License# NHA License # Social Security # (last 4 digits) Position/Title: Credentials Facility/Organization: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Home Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Home: Work: Email: FULL Symposium Registration $135 First Attendee $100 Additional Attendee $175 Non LeadingAge NC Members Includes educational sessions, lunch, refreshment breaks Amount Enclosed $ Annual Conference Activities I plan to register for the conference. I do NOT plan to register for the conference. I will attend the following at no additional charge (check all that apply): May 12 Welcome Reception (5:00pm-6:30pm) May 13 General Session (9:30am-10:30am) CNE credit NOT available. NHA Credit Available. Charge to: Visa Master Card Discover Credit Card Number Security Code Expiration Date Card Holder Name Signature of Card Holder Billing Address: Checks should be made payable to, LeadingAge North Carolina. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL REGISTRATION FORMS. Return payment with form to: LeadingAge North Carolina 100 Carolina Meadows Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Fax: (919) 869-1811 Phone: (919) 571-8333