Florida Health Care Social Workers Association

Florida Health Care Social Workers Association Working Together, Succeeding Together, Making a Difference in the Life of Each Resident Annual Conference July 21-24, 2013 Waldorf Astoria Naples, FL

Special Highlights Working Together, Succeeding Together, Making a Difference in the Life of Each Resident am very e x c i t e d t o t e l l I e v e r y o n e about this y e a r s Annual Conference, taking place July 21-24, 2013. The conference headquarters is at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria Denise Baultrip-Cuyjet Naples. You are invited to register on Sunday, July 21, from 5-7 p.m., and join us during that time for hors d oeuvres and refreshments at our Meet & Greet Reception. The conference will begin with a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m., Monday, July 22. The general session will open with Linda McClamma, who will provide her views on how we need to work together and take ownership of our actions through accountability. Next, you will learn from Gay Hawk about the development and implementation of an effective community continuum of care for individuals with mental illness and their family members. Radio personality Kim Linder will be our keynote speaker during this year s Annual Business Luncheon on Monday. Next up is AHCA s Kimberly Smoak, who will provide insights into the newest CMS initiatives and latest regulatory updates and how they impact social Sharing Best Practices! Do you have, or have you developed and implemented, your own Best Practices at your facility? If so, our members would love to hear all about it in In Touch, the official newsletter of the Florida Health Care Social Workers Association. Send your submissions to Ian Cordes via fax at (561) 689-6321, or e-mail to icordes @fhcswa.net. workers responsibilities in a nursing home setting. This session will be followed by the official opening of the trade show at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday begins with a delicious breakfast with the vendors, giving us a final chance to meet and greet our exhibitors, who do so much to support our annual conference. USF Professor Dr. Victor Molinary will kick-off the programming on Tuesday by highlighting the need to develop non-pharmacologic strategies to better address the behavioral challenges of our residents. We are so excited to have Cindy Mason back with us this year. A past president of FHCSWA, Cindy has been catapulted into a national role where she makes a difference every day. Her presentation will focus on optimizing our residents quality of life from the regulatory and best social work practices viewpoint. We will begin to wrap up our conference on Wednesday with the Annual Awards Breakfast and announcement of the winner of the prestigious 2013 Social Services Award of Excellence. After the awards breakfast, fellow social worker Julie Schatzer with the Brain Bank Program and Alzheimer s & Dementia Resource Center will offer practical, innovative interventions that are helpful when responding to someone experiencing symptoms of dementia. She will include some fun role playing and interesting hands-on strategies. Next, FHCSWA s friend, attorney Karen Goldsmith, will discuss residents rights and the vital role that social workers play in keeping a facility in compliance. On behalf of the board, I look forward to seeing everyone at the conference. It will be another outstanding opportunity to keep up with the latest information, best practices, and industry trends you will need to do the best you can for the residents entrusted to you. Sincerely, Denise Baultrip-Cuyjet FHCSWA President Membership Categories & Eligibility I. ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP A. Active-Organizational 1. An Active-Organizational member is a company or facility that provides social services or social services consultation in a Florida licensed long-term care setting. Examples include but are not limited to: nursing homes, sub-acute units and specialized units, hospice, assisted living facilities (ALF), adult day care (ADC), adult foster homes, retirement communities, swing beds, home health agency and hospital-based units. 2. Active -Organizational members pay dues, vote, and are eligible to hold elective district and state office. 3. If an Active-Organizational member facility or company has more than one social worker/social service designee, all social workers/social service designees have membership privileges, although the facility membership has only one vote. B. Active-Individual 1. An active-individual member is a social worker or social service designee who works in long-term care setting or who provides social services or social services consultation in a Florida licensed long-term care setting. Examples include but are not limited to: nursing homes, sub-acute units and specialized units, hospice, assisted living facilities (ALF), adult day care (ADC), adult foster homes, retirement communities, swing beds, home health agency and hospital-based units. 2. Active-individual members pay dues, vote, and are eligible to hold elective district and state office. C. Student 1. A student member is an individual who is currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing an education in a human services field. 2. A student member is not eligible for elective district and state office. 3. A student member is not eligible to vote in the affairs of FHCSWA at the district or the state level. II. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP 1. An associate member is a business or provider in a related health field. Examples are: transportation providers, medical professionals, medical equipment providers, home health agencies, attorneys, etc. 2. Associate members pay statewide dues and are officially a member of the district in which they are located and may participate at all chapter meetings statewide. 3. Associate members may serve in the following district offices: Secretary, Treasurer, Chairperson for Committees, except the Nominating Committee Associate members cannot hold elective state offices.

Working Together, Succeeding Together, Making a Difference in the Life of Each Resident SUNDAY, JULY 21 5-7 p.m. REGISTRATION MEET & GREET RECEPTION MONDAY, JULY 22 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration & Information 7:30-8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:30-8:45 a.m. Presidential Welcome & Introductions 8:45-10:15 a.m. Sharing Joint Accountability Linda McClamma, Senior Vice President of Housing, MorseLife 10:30-11:45 a.m. Developing an Effective Community Continuum of Care for Individuals with Mental Illnesses and their Families Gay Hawk, Executive Director, NAMI, Pinellas County 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Annual Business Luncheon Creating Balance in our Lives as Social Workers: Staying Connected to Our Passion Keynote Speaker: Kim Linder, Host of The Caregiver Hour Radio Show 1:45-3 p.m. CMS Updates & How to Work Together Kimberly R. Smoak, QMRP, MSH; Manager of the Survey & Certification Branch, Health Quality Assurance, Florida s AHCA 4:30-6:30 p.m. Annual Trade Show TUESDAY, JULY 23 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration & Information 8-10 a.m. Breakfast with the Vendors 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Non-Pharmacological Strategies in Addressing Behaviors Victor Molinari, PhD, ABPP; Professor, School of Aging Studies, USF 12:15-1:15 p.m. Lunch Program (non-ce): Sponsored by Lundbeck 1:15-4:15 p.m. It Takes a Team: Survey Preparation from the Social Worker Perspective Cindy Mason, LCSW, NHA, LHRM; Vice President of Provider Services, Providigm; Past President, FHCSWA WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 8-9:30 a.m. 2013 Annual Awards Breakfast & Social Services Award of Excellence 9:30-11 a.m. Someone Stole My Purse? Julie Schatzer, MSW; Brain Bank Program Manager; Central Florida Research Manager, Alzheimer s & Dementia Resource Center Learn a step-by-step process using your listening and assessment skills to problem solve and manage difficult behaviors. 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. The Role of the Social Worker in Complying with & Ensuring Residents Rights Karen Goldsmith, Esq.; Goldsmith & Grout 12:45-1 p.m. Wrap-Up, Door Prizes, and End of Conference 1-2:30 p.m. Board Meeting This conference agenda, its speakers, and topics are subject to change without notice.

We look forward to seeing you at the Waldorf Astoria Naples! Accommodations, Contact Hours & Other Conference Details Conference Hotel The official conference hotel is the Waldorf Astoria Naples. We negotiated a very special conference rate of $119 plus tax (single or double occupancy) per night for a hotel room, the resort fee has been waived, plus the self-parking is free. These rates are valid 3 days before and 3 days after the conference. For hotel reservations, you must call 1-888-722-1270 (toll-free reservations center) or reserve online at http://www. fhcswa.net/convention.html by June 20. After that date, availability may be limited. Be sure to mention that you are with the Florida Health Care Social Workers Association in order to receive this special rate. Please note that hotel reservations are separate from your conference registration fee. Waldorf Astoria Naples is located at 475 Seagate Drive, Naples, FL 34103; Phone: (239) 597-3232. Conference Sponsor This conference is presented and sponsored by the Florida Health Care Social Workers Association. Continuing Education Continuing education (CE) credits for this conference will be approved for clinical social workers (LCSWs), mental health counselors (LMHCs), and marriage and family therapists (LMFTs). CE credit hours will be provided by the National Association of Social Workers, Florida Chapter, Provider #BAP-321 Exp. 03/15. All of NASW s continuing education programs are planned in accordance with meeting the criteria set forth and are approved for licensure renewal as outlined in the Florida Statutes Chapter 491 and by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling. v July 21-24, 2013 v Registration Options 1. Use the registration form on the back page, and mail it in with your check; 2. Register online and pay by credit card at http://fhcswa.net/attendee. html. After you complete the online registration form and submit it online, you will be taken to the credit card payment section; or 3. Join now and get the member rate! Use the drop-down menu at the link above and select New / Renewing members. Registration Fees The registration fee covers the cost of instruction, continuing education credits, handout materials, trade show, refreshments, breakfast each day, and lunch on two days. Refunds Refund requests made in writing before June 20, 2013, will be assessed a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be made after June 20, 2013. Refunds will be provided if you are required to leave the conference early due to facility survey during the conference. Persons with Disabilities Persons with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations should contact the Waldorf Astoria Naples reservation office at 1-888-722-1270. Miscellaneous Meeting room temperatures vary. Please bring a jacket or sweater. Also, don t forget to bring plenty of business cards for drawings and door prizes! Resort casual attire is encouraged. Florida Health Care Social Workers Association FHCSWA ADVOCATING, EDUCATING, COMMUNICATING

We look forward to seeing you at the Waldorf Astoria Naples! FHCSWA s annual conference is the must-attend event of the year for all social workers in long-term care! 4 Amazing lineup of cutting-edge topics will update you professionally. 4 Get to know everyone at the Meet & Greet Reception on Sunday, July 21. 4 Featuring amazing speakers who will captivate you. 4 Registration fee includes 3 breakfasts, refreshment breaks, and 2 lunches. 4 Additional members from the same member facility attend for ONLY $195 per person (see details). 4 This conference will be approved for CEs for LCSWs, LMHCs, and LMFTs, with contact hours provided by NASW-Florida Chapter. 4 Enjoy the excitement of the 2013 Social Services Award of Excellence presentation. 4 Very special FHCSWA conference hotel room rate is only $119 plus tax (single or double occupancy). 4 Special hotel room rate is good for 3 days before and after the conference. 4 Have fun on the beach or in the beautiful swimming pools at this stunning beach front hotel. Waldorf Astoria Naples. 4 Register online at www.fhcswa.net. Call (561) 689-6321 now for details! 2013 Convention Registration Options! 1. Complete a registration form and mail it in with your check; or 2. Register online and pay by credit card at http://fhcswa.net/attendee. html. After you complete the online registration form, click submit and you will be taken to the credit card payment section. 3. Join now and get the member rate! Use the drop-down menu at the link above and select New / Renewing members. 4. Make your Waldorf Astoria Naples reservations ASAP by calling (888) 722-1270 (toll-free reservations), or reserve online at www.fhcswa.net/ convention.html. Visit the Official Website of the Florida Health Care Social Workers Association at www.fhcswa.net! District I: Miami-Dade, Monroe FHCA/FHCSWA Districts Listed by County District II: Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter District III: Hardee, Highlands, Polk District IV: Hillsborough, Pasco (east of longitude 82 0 31' west) District V: Hernando, Pasco (west of longitude 82 0 31' west), Pinellas District VI: Charlotte (includes north of the Peace River), DeSoto, Manatee, Sarasota District VII: Glades, Hendry, Palm Beach District VIII: Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Suwannee District IX: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Union District X: Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla, Washington District XI: Broward District XII: Escambia, Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton District XIII: Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie District XIV: Flagler, Volusia District XV: Brevard District XVI: Charlotte (includes south of the Peace River), Collier, Lee FHCSWA ADVOCATING, EDUCATING, COMMUNICATING

Florida Health Care Social Workers Association c/o Corecare Associates, Inc. 400 Executive Center Drive, Suite 208 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 689-6321 Fax: (561) 689-6324 E-mail: fhcswa@fhcswa.net Website: www.fhcswa.net To: Social Services FIRST-CLASS MAIL PRESORTED US POSTAGE PAID WEST PALM BCH FL PERMIT NO. 3591 Register Now for the Best Conference Yet! Resort Casual Attire is the Order of the Day! [4] YES! Register me for FHCSWA s Conference: July 21-24, 2013 Name Degree(s) Title Long-term care facility name Other company name Address Phone ( ) Fax ( ) E-mail My facility is located in County, FHCSWA District # Complete one form per person. Conference registration fee is $325 for members, $440 for new/renewing members, and $495 for non-members. Additional members from the same member facility are $195 per person (not applicable to non-members or their facilities). This conference will be approved for CEs for LCSWs, LMHCs, and LMFTs. Certificates of attendance will be provided, with contact hours through NASW Florida Chapter. Hotel reservations are separate from your conference fee. If you wish to stay at Waldorf Astoria Naples, you will receive the special conference rate of $119 plus tax (single or double occupancy), per night, for a hotel room, plus free self-parking. The $30 Resort Charge per room, per night has been WAIVED. These rates are valid three days before and three days after the conference. For hotel reservations, you must call 888-722-1270 (toll-free reservations), or reserve online at www.fhcswa.net/convention.html before June 20. After that date, availability may be limited. The Waldorf Astoria Naples is located at 475 Seagate Drive, Naples, FL 34103; Phone: (239) 597-3232. PAYMENT OF DUES: See Membership Categories & Eligibility. Referred by FHCSWA member: Annual dues are payable upon applying for membership. Memberships become effective when applications and dues are received and posted to the membership list. The federal tax identification number for FHCSWA is 59-1229583. o Active-Organizational member dues are $115 per year, per facility. Not intended for vendors. o Active-Individual member dues are $115 per year. Not intended for vendors. o Associate member vendor dues are $195 per year. (This is for statewide membership.) Conference Registration Fees $ or Conference Registration Fees with Annual Membership Dues $ Total Amount Enclosed $ REFUNDS: Requests to cancel registration must be made in writing and received prior to June 20, 2013 (a $100 administrative fee will be applied). After June 20, 2013, no refunds will be made. However, consideration will be given to facilities that have undergone regulatory surveys during the week of the conference. There are no refunds for membership dues. RETURNED CHECKS: There is a $35 charge for each returned check. Mail completed form with checks payable to FHCSWA to: Corecare Associates, 400 Executive Center Dr., #208, West Palm Beach, FL 33401