Page 1 of 5 Legislative Testimony March 14, 2014 Legislative Testimony CAHCF - The CMS Categorical Waivers AHCA/NCAL - Quality Surveys Partnering For Quality - Improving Quality of Care & Life CT ACHCA - Annual Meeting, CNA Hall of Fame Induction, Luncheon and Education CATRD - Spring Conference CT DPH - DPH Data Day AHCA/NCAL Preferred Products and Services Program Thought For The Week Print Friendly Pictured above are Matthew V. Barrett, CAHCF Executive Vice President and Martin Sbriglio, Chief Executive Officer of Ryders Health Management giving testimony this past Tuesday before the Human Services Committee on SB 406, AAC Certificates of Need For Nursing Homes. Both were superb! Matt's testimony is posted at this time to the Grassroots/Legislative page of our website at www.cahcf.org/grassroots.htm. Thank you!!! CAHCF - The CMS Categorical Waivers Back Issues The Connecticut Association of Health Care Facilities is pleased to announce a seminar for Directors of Physical Plant and others entitled, "The CMS Categorical Waivers: Applying the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code." The event will be held Wednesday, March 26th from 9:30 AM (Registration opens at 9:00 AM) until 11:30 AM at the Sheraton in Rocky Hill. Our presenters will be Nick Gabirele, EFPS, Vice President of Russell Phillips & Associates and Anthony M. Bruno, BFSI II, Building & Fire Safety Unit, State CT Department of Public Health. Seminar cost is $ 50.00/person for CAHCF Members in good-standing (additional attendees from the SAME FACILITY at $ 25.00/person); $ 60.00/person for not-yet-cahcf Members. 2.0 CEUs will be awarded to Nursing Home Administrators for their attendance at the entire event. AllStar Therapy A Program Announcement and Registration Information is currently posted to the Event/Seminar Info page of our website at www.cahcf.org/eventseminarinfo.htm. Questions? Please contact Adriana Manning at the Association at 860-290-9424; amanning@cahcf.org.
Page 2 of 5 AHCA/NCAL - Quality Surveys Our friends at the American Health Care Association (AHCA/NCAL) report that surveys are now active for both Staff Turnover and Retention as well as for Customer Satisfaction. Both will be used to determine eligibility for the Quality Initiative Recognition. Links to both surveys can be found at this time at www.ahcancal.org/quality_improvement/qualityinitiative/pages/recognitionprogram.aspx. Thank you, AHCA/NCAL. Partnering For Quality - Improving Quality of Care & Life ProCareLTC Long Term Care Pharmacy Services You were there Monday, weren't you? Over 340 registered Attendees. Among the many luminaries in attendance... Heritage Healthcare Services Pictured above are Mag Morelli, LeadingAge Connecticut President; Matt Barrett, CAHCF Executive Vice President; and Karen Buckley-Bates, Connecticut Hospital Association Director of Government Relations. These Partnering for Quality conferences are ALWAYS superb, and this one didn't disappoint! Preferred Therapy Solutions CT ACHCA - Annual Meeting, CNA Hall of Fame Induction, Luncheon and Education The Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Health Care Administrators cordially invites you to their Annual Meeting, Certified Nursing Assistant Hall of Fame Induction and Luncheon to be held on Wednesday, March 19th at the Zandri's Stillwood Inn in Wallingford, CT. The Program begins promptly at 9:00 AM (Registration and Continental Breakfast begins at 8:30 AM). Assisting the Chapter again this year with the CNA
Page 3 of 5 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be Wendy H. Furniss, RNC, MS, Branch Chief, Health Care Systems, State CT DPH. Our after-luncheon speaker will be William J. Kassler, MD, MPH of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services." Dr. Kassler's presentation will be followed by our infamous Collegiality Hour(s). 5.0 CEUs will be offered to Nursing Home Administrators for their attendance at the entire event. Member cost and Guests registering with a Member is $ 50.00/person; not-yet-a- Member cost is $ 100.00/person. Two (2) Complimentary Beverage Tickets for each Attendee! A Program Announcement and Registration Information is posted to the Seminar/Event Info page of our website at www.cahcf.org/eventseminarinfo.htm. You know you have to be there! Questions? Contact Rick Brown at 860-290-9424; rbrown@cahcf.org. Omnicare Pharmacy of CT The American College of Health Care Administrators..., Promoting Excellence in Long-term Care Leadership! CATRD - Spring Conference CATRD is pleased to announce their Spring Conference on Thursday, March 20th at Ashlar Village at Masonicare Campus, Wallingford, CT from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Registration opens at 8:30 AM). A Program Announcement and Registration Information is currently posted to the Event/Seminar Info page of our website at www.cahcf.org/eventseminarinfo.htm. O'Connor Davies Cost is $ 95.00/person for CATRD Members; $ 145.00/person for non-catrd Members; $ 55.00/person for full-time students. For additional information, please contact Marion Pierce at 203-232-0994; mpierce@catrd.com. CT DPH - DPH Data Day Marcum, LLP The State of Connecticut Department of Public Health is pleased to announce a Lead Public Health Informational Forum entitled, "DPH Data Day: An Informational Forum on Public Health Data" on Monday, April 7th at The Lyceum in Hartford, CT from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.. You do need to register for this, but it's FREE with ample FREE parking. We have a Program Announcement posted to the Event/Seminar Info page of our website at www.cahcf.org/eventseminarinfo.htm. Who doesn't like data?
Page 4 of 5 AHCA/NCAL Preferred Products and Services Program In an environment of ever-diminishing resources, make sure that you explore ALL of the possibilities offered through the AHCA/NCAL Preferred Products and Services Program. Make sure to visit www.ahcabenefits.com for information on employee health insurance! PharMerica Additional information is available from the AHCA/NCAL website at www.ahcancal.org/about_ahca/ahca_membership/pages/preferredproducts.aspx. Thought For The Week Failure is only postponed success as long as courage coaches ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory. HERBERT KAUFMAN AHCA/NCAL Preferred Products and Services Connecticut Chapter ACHCA Newsletter Links E-mail Paul Liistro, CAHCF President E-mail Matthew V. Barrett, CAHCF Executive Vice President
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