Policy Conference Examining the Impact of Legislative, Regulatory and Compliance Changes November 16 University of Minnesota
Welcome to the 2017 Policy Conference November 16 University of Minnesota Agenda 8:00am - 9:00am Continental Breakfast, Registration & Vendor Displays upper level lobby 8:20am - 8:30am Opening Remarks & Platinum Sponsor Welcome room 135 A/C LINK TO A LOCAL AGING EXPERT 8:30am - 10:00am Federal Update room 135 A/C William A. Dombi, President, National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), Washington, D.C. Discuss how the 2016 elections and a power shift in Congress has affected home care and hospice this year Understand the crucial home care issues pending before Congress and the Administration Explore the future of Medicare, Medicaid and the impact on home care 10:10am - 11:10am SESSION A SESSION B Concurrent Sessions Best Practices for Survey Compliance room 135 A/C Maria King, RN, Assistant Program Manager, Licensing & Certification Program- A Health Regulation Division, Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), St. Paul, MN Jeri Cummins, Health Resource Supervisor, Home Care and Assisted Living, Health Regulation Division Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), St. Paul, MN Kathy Lucas, RN, Licensing and Division Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), St. Cloud, MN Gain first-hand perspectives from MDH on observations of best practices Learn tips from MDH on survey preparedness Participate in Q and A time with MDH Electronic Visit Verification: Landscape & Tips room 135 B William A. Dombi, President, National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), Washington, D.C. Jarod Champeaux, Administrator, Heartland PCA, Duluth, MN Learn how to prepare for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) implementation Gain advocacy tools and operational tips to ensure a successful transition Glean insight into a provider s experience with EVV systems Review Minnesota s process and timeline for EVV rollout
Agenda 11:20am - 11:50am State Legislative Update room 135 A/C Kevin Goodno, Attorney, MHCA Government Relations Counsel, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., St. Paul, MN Gain insights into the upcoming legislative session Understand MHCA s priority advocacy issues 11:50am - 12:20pm Networking Lunch cafeteria 12:20pm - 1:20pm State Legislative Panel: Looking ahead to the 2018 Session room 135 A/C The Legislative Panel will consist of a one-hour facilitated discussion where members of the Minnesota legislature will be asked to share their thoughts on the upcoming session, including, potential areas of focus for Health and Human Services and personal areas of interest for potential reform. This presentation will provide audience members with state legislators perspectives on various emerging issues in the Health and Human Services arena. 1:20pm - 1:50pm Networking Reception with Legislators and Vendors upper level lobby 1:50pm - 2:50pm SESSION C Concurrent Sessions Payment Reform: Sustainability & Survival room 135 A/C Julie Marquardt, Director, DHS Purchasing and Service Delivery, St. Paul, MN Todd Bergstrom, Director of Research & Data Analysis, Care Providers of Minnesota, Bloomington, MN Kevin Goodno, Attorney, MHCA Government Relations Counsel, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., St. Paul, MN Understand the basic details of rate setting processes used for other Health and Human Services outside of home care, including the Resource Based Relative Value Scale system that is used for certain services, the Disability Waiver Rate Setting system that is used for the community based disability waivers and the evolving rate setting system for the Elderly Waiver. Gain insight into lessons learned and implications of these other rate settings systems for potential home care rate setting reform that MHCA and other stakeholders may work on in the future. AGENDA CONTINUED
Agenda 1:50pm - 2:50pm SESSION D Concurrent Sessions Creative Strategies and Alliances for Workforce Recruitment & Retention room 135 B Judy Giel, RRT, Chief Clinical Officer, Chair MHCA Workforce Taskforce, Pediatric Home Service, Roseville, MN Sally Stockbridge, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Director of Human Resources, Allina Health Home Care Services, St. Paul, MN Carrie Treptow, SPHR, Director of Human Resources, Fairview Home Care and Hospice, Minneapolis, MN Review 2017 MHCA Workforce Taskforce activity Learn how to create a work place environment that honors your employees passion and desire for working in home and community-based settings Describe creative solutions to attract and retain licensed direct care home health care workers Understand how to engage and motivate your deployed workforce by investing in leadership competency Explore how strategies such as academic partnerships, simulations, and scheduling models may lead to lower turnover rates 3:00pm - 4:00pm Closing Session Citizen Lobbyist: The Why s and How s of Reaching Your Legislators room 135 A/C Tara Mack, RRT, Public Policy Specialist, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., St. Paul, MN Susie Emmert Schatz, MSW, LGSW, Senior Director of Advocacy, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), St. Paul, MN Learn about grassroots advocacy and why it s important Gain knowledge on how to craft and share your story with your legislators and what main messages you should be hitting on during your meetings Know how to train others to be effective advocates and build a culture of advocacy within your organization
A Conference Goer s Guide To: WIFI Free wifi is available. Please select the guest network and accept the terms and conditions. FOOD Breakfast is available until 9:30 a.m. Beverages are available all day. Lunch will be served buffet style at 11:50 a.m. Beverages and dessert are in the cafeteria. Mid-afternoon snacks are available at the break. RESTROOMS Are located on the main level near Room 135. l HANDOUTS The conference handouts were made available electronically on November 10. Handouts may be viewed or downloaded at: www.mnhomecare. org/pchandouts. The handouts page will remain available for three weeks following the conference. CEUs Continuing education certification is frequently under audit review. It is your responsibility to keep track of the sessions you attend. CEUs will not be issued after the conference. After each session, the moderator will issue a session code. Make sure to write down the code next to the session s title on your CEU Certificate Form (provided in your registration materials) to verify your full participation. There are a maximum of 3.5 clock hours approved by MN-BENHA for long-term care administrators. There are a maximum of 4.5 contact hours Minnesota licensed professional nurses can earn at this conference. Please refer to the CEU certificate for further detail. Thank you to all of our conference sponsors for their tremendous support! Platinum Sponsor LINK TO A LOCAL AGING EXPERT Silver Sponsors and our fabulous exhibitors! Cashe Software Faiview Home Infusion Serakos LTD SFM Mutual Insurance Co. Brother Mobile Solutions MN HomeCare PAC Stop by and visit them near the registration area!? S Minnesota HomeCare Association staff: Kathy Messerli, Executive Director Mandy Rubenstein, Communications and Member Relations Manager Annie Xiong, Office Manager
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CURES ACT COMPLIANT ELECTRONIC VISIT VERIFICATION Contract Bonds License & Permit Probate & Civil Court Fidelity/ERISA Hard to Place/Poor Credit Contact Nick today! nick@newtonbonding.com Phone: 651-342-1480 Fax: 651-342-1763 5620 Memorial Ave N, Suite E, Stillwater MN 55082 Sandata s market leading EVV solution combines multiple visit verification technologies to ensure visit data is captured, regardless of location. Telephonic Visit Verification Automatic Number Identification technology validates telephone calls to log in and log out, records tasks, time, and location in real-time. Mobile Visit Verification GPS technology verifies caregiver location and visits via GPS enabled devices. Fixed Visit Verification Device verifies visits when no landline or cellular service is available. call us to discuss your evv needs as you prepare for the cures act mandate Steve Pellito 26 Harbor Park Drive Email: spellito@sandata.com Port Washington, NY 11050 Call: 1.800.544.7263 x4175 www.sandata.com Support our Minnesota HomeCare Political Action Committee (PAC). Your contribution will help advance positive outcomes of home care related legislation. PAC funds are only used to make contributions to selected legislators who support the home care profession and the clients you serve. You can find the PAC table in the foyer by registration. Save the Date 2018 FALL CONFERENCE & EXPO Policy Summit October 24, 2018 Future of Home Care Summit October 25, 2018 University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN Visit www.mnhomecare.org to view the full 2018 education calendar or email education@mnhomecare.org for more information!
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