NAB & NCIA CEU’s approval pending. Applications have been submitted

Tuesday, August 19

10:00 am - 1:00 pm	Participant Registration (No Lunch Provided)
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm	Vendor Registration and Set Up
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm	Welcome and Introductions: Gary Olson, President, Arizona Health Care Association Board of Directors
1:15 pm - 4:45 pm	The “Write” Stuff…Documentation, Depositions, and Dollars (3 CEU’s)
1:15 pm - 1:30 pm	Overview: Robert J. Milligan, Esq., Gallagher & Kennedy
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm	Setting the Scene: Fact-Patterns and Key Issues: “Plaintiff Attorney”: Kelly McDonald, Esq. Begam, Lewis, Marks & Wolfe “Defense Attorney”: Susan McClellan, Esq. Jennings, Strouss & Salmon
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Deposition of Witnesses; the Players & Their Roles: “Administrator”: Linda Palmer, Beverly Healthcare-Shadow Mountain “Attending Physician”: Luis Gonzalez, M.D., Phoenix Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, AHCA Board of Directors
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm	Break
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Review of Important Documentation Issues: Kelly McDonald & Susan McClellan
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm	Discussion: Moderator Terry Corbett, Esq., Spiess & Short
4:45 pm - 6:30 pm	Opening Reception in Trade Show Area - Exhibits Open

Wednesday, August 20

7:00 am - 8:00 am	Continental Breakfast & Exhibits in Trade Show Area
8:00 am - 9:00 am	General Session: “The Transforming Power of Hope” Robert Van Arlen (1 CEU)
9:00 am - 10:00 am	General Session: “DHS Update -- What Everyone in Long Term Care Needs to Know” Catherine Eden, Director, AZ Department of Health Services (DHS); Richard Littler, Program Manager-Assisted Living, AZ DHS (1 CEU)
10:00 am - 10:30 am	Break and Exhibits in Trade Show Area
10:30 am - 12:00 pm	Breakout Sessions (1.5 CEU’s): * “Providing Palliative Care Services for Residents with Advanced Dementia” - Jan Dougherty, RN, MS, Special Projects Manager, Alzheimer’s Association; Gary Martin, PhD, CEO/Clinical Director, Integrated Geriatrics Behavioral Health Associates * “The MDS Help Desk: FAQs Answered” - Kathy Bailey, MDS Coordinator, AZ DHS * “Risk Management Essentials for All Staff” - Tra Beicher, RNC, ARM, HRM, CWS, Director of Risk Management Support Services, TIS Insurance * “Getting the Greatest Generation Connected” - Jack York, Founder, It’s Never 2 Late * “Legislative Education and Advocacy Development…LEAD” - Kathleen Collins Pagels, Executive Director, Arizona Health Care Association; Cheri Tomlinson, Director of Community Relations, Area Agency on Aging, Region One; Barry Gold, Executive Director, Governor’s Advisory Council On Aging; Lupe Solis, Associate State Director-Advocacy, AARP * “Metaphors & Teambuilding: Building a Team Through Fun & Experiential Education” - Roz O’Neil, ACC, CTRS, President, O’Neil Concept Group; Sy Maher, ADC, Activity Director, Innovative Journeys
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm	Buffet Lunch & Exhibits in Trade Show Area
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm	General Session: “An Insider’s View: Insights on How A Bill Becomes a Law” - Randall Gnant, Former Arizona Senate President, Consultant (1.5 CEU’s)
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm	Break & Exhibits in the Trade Show Area
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm	Breakout Sessions (1 CEU): * “Working with Your Medical Director” - Luis Gonzales Jr, MD, Physician/Medical Director Representative AHCA Board of Directors * “National Trends & Strategies in Long Term Care Delivery Reimbursement” - John Harned, CPA, NHA, Partner; Lori Brunholtz, CPA, Associate; Christopher Murphy, CPA, Senior Manager, BKD, LLP * “Long Term Care Insurance for the 21st Century” - Mike Ridley, CLU, CHFC, CLTC, Chartered Financial Consultant, Northern Financial Group * “Targeting Tomorrow” - Melanie Seamans, Division Director of Marketing; Danielle Imse, Regional Director of Marketing, Life Care Centers of America * “Bio-Touch: a Healthy Complement to Standard Healthcare” - Paul Bucky, President/CEO & Co-Founder; International Foundation of Bio-Magnetics * “Leveraging Your Education Budget & Staff Through the Use of eLearning” - Judy Hoff, RN, BSN, MA, CEO, HDD, Inc.
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm	General Membership Meeting & Election of Officers (.5 CEU, NCIA only) (raffle tickets and prizes for those who attend!!)
5:15 pm - 7:30 pm	Reception & 4th Annual Silent Auction in Trade Show Area Plan to attend AHCA’s 4th Annual Silent Auction, which is sure to be a tremendous event. Proceeds benefit the AHCF Scholarship Fund and “Live A Dream” award which will be presented at the Awards Luncheon on Thursday, August 21.

Thursday, August 21

7:00 am - 8:00 am	Continental Breakfast
8:00 am - 9:00 am	Plenary Session: “Defining the Context for Long Term Care Services: Where We Are & Where We’re Headed” - Reed Tuckson, MD, United Health Group (1 CEU)
9:00 am - 10:00 am	Breakout Sessions (1 CEU): * “Falls and Fall Risk: A Clinical Practice Guideline Perspective” - Scott Bolhack, M.D. CEO, Tucson Long Term Care Medical Group, President, Bolhack Medical Consulting Group; Shirley Grant, LPN, Administrative Assistant, Bolhack Medical Consulting Group * ”Elder Abuse and Alternatives to Guardianship” - Dawn Savattone, Ombudsman/AGP Coordinator, Area Agency on Aging, Region One; Deborah Primock, MA, Judicial Administrator, Maricopa County Superior Court * “Enhancing the Dining Experience” - Anna de Jesus, RD, MDA, President/Owner, Nutrition Alliance * “Power to the People: Retaining Staff by Empowering Caregivers” - Sandeep Randawa, Division Director of People Development, Life Care Centers of America * “Meaningful Activities for People with Dementia” - Encore Senior Living Activity Coordinators: Lisa Corridine, Suann Perry, Linda Cervantes and Kathy Whitfil * “Health Care Decisions” - Gillian Hamilton, MD, PhD, Co-Director, Health Care Decisions, Administrative Medical Director, Hospice of the Valley
10:00 am - 10:15 am	Break
10:15 am - 11:15 am	Breakout Sessions (1 CEU): * “Spirituality in the Long Term Care Setting” - Rabbi Marty Scharf, Kivel Care Center; Fr. Bill Fitzgerald, Our Lady of Perpetual Help; Rev. Tom Davidson, All Saints Episcopal Church * “Bathing Without a Battle” - Jan Dougherty, RN, MS, Special Projects Manager, Alzheimer’s Association * “Making Assisted Living Work: Innovative Ideas from Around the Country” - Bob Frechette, Administrator, Brighton Gardens-Sun City, AHCA Board of Directors-Assisted Living Vice President * “Dietary Trends in Long Term Care” - Linda Crandall, President, Crandall & Associates * “Designing an Activities Program that Attracts Participants” - Sam Nanez, Activities Director/Reflections Programs Director, Desert Life Rehabilitation & Care Center, 2002 AHCA Activities Professional of the Year Award Winner * “Collection Issues and ALTCS” - Richard White, Elder Law Attorney, Jackson White Attorneys at Law
11:30 am - 1:30 pm	ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON & 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

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