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Event Schedule and Session Information

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Tuesday, May 7
1 - 4:15 p.m. Pre-Conference Workshop: Words Matter - 3 Contact Hours
Julie Thorson, Friendship Haven
Sponsored by: Community Living Solutions
4:15 - 5:30 p.m. Pre-Conference Networking Social Event
Sponsored by: Community Living Solutions
Wednesday, May 8
8 - 9 a.m. Registration/Check-In & Solutions Expo Open (pastries and coffee included)
9 - 10 a.m. General Session: Aging Services in Transition - 1 Contact Hour
Katie Smith Sloan, LeadingAge
10 - 10:45 a.m. Solutions Expo & Break (coffee included)


10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

Breakout Sessions Block 100 - 1 Contact Hour
101: Antibiotics: The Good, the Bad, and the LTC Antimicrobial Stewardship Program 
Alex Neukirch, Consonus Healthcare
102: Not Always Alzheimer's Disease: Success with Other Forms of Dementia
Kari K. Brizendine, Select Rehabilitation
103: Hiring, Developing and Retaining the Ideal Team Player in Your Organization
Paul Burke, Business Acceleration
104: Raising Tech: The Future of Senior Living Technology
Amber Bardon, Parasol Alliance
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Solutions Expo & Lunch (lunch included)
Sponsored by: Right Dose Pharmacy

1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions Block 200 - 1 Contact Hour
201: Pain Assessment in Adults Living with Moderate to Severe Dementia: The U.S. PainChek Study
Kim Bergen-Jackson
and Krissy Gilbreth, Oaknoll
202: The Unexpected Benefits of Client-Centered Care: Pain Reduction, Skin Integrity and Reduced Falls 
Kari K. Brizendine, Select Rehabilitation
203: Emergency Preparedness
Brian Feist, Telligen
204: The Key Components of a Premier Workplace Culture
Amber Bardon, Parasol Alliance
2:15 - 2:30 p.m. Break (refreshments included)

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions Block 300 - 1 Contact Hour
301: Quality Measures: Impacting Clinical, Operational, Financial and Regulatory Outcomes
Louann Lawson, Pathway Health
302: From Health Care to Health: Population Health Programming to Promote an Active and Healthy Lifestyle 
Dr. Logan Knox & Dr. Payden G. Dowling, HealthPRO Heritage
303: OSHA Updates
Chris Downs, Iowa OSHA
304: Pivoting your Community for the Future 
John Huhn and Tom Lemkuil, Community Living Solutions; Ashley Mahoney and Matt Wocken, CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)
3:30 - 3:45 p.m. Break 

3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions Block 400 - 1 Contact Hour
401: Maximizing Partnerships to Reduce Rehospitalizations 
Rob Leffler, Synchrony Health Services
402: Create Joy: How to Use Music with Residents Living with Dementia 
Meghan Ross and Lindsey Reed, Oaknoll Retirement Community
403: Legal Updates for Aging Services 
Rebecca Brommel & Alissa Smith, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
404: Creative Financing during Challenging Times:  How Phasing, Partnerships & Planning Can Help Your Project Get Done 
Jenny Wade, HJ Sims and Mindi Baker, Eventide Senior Living Community
5 - 7 p.m. Pub Trivia - with cash prizes for winning teams 
Trivia starts at 5:10 p.m.
Sponsored by: CLA; Dorsey & Whitney, LLP; & Williams & Company PC
Thursday, May 9
8 - 8:45 a.m. Registration/Check-In (continental breakfast included)
 8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
  
Breakout Sessions Block 500 - 1 Contact Hour
501: The Importance of Deprescribing for Older Adults 
Amelia Palmer, Omnicare
502: CMS Revised Surveyor Guidance: Cultural Competency
Cat Selman, The Cat Selman Company
503: AL & Adult Day Update - DIAL
Catie Campbell, Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
504: Fountain of Youth:  Unpacking the Benefits of Intergenerational Living 
Larry Schneider, Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP; Amanda Ballentine, Acorns & Oaks Christina Academy & Perry Lutheran Homes; and Andrew Bell, Align Architecture & Planning
505: Dementia Experience 
Jessica Fairbanks, Right Dose Pharmacy
9:45 - 10 a.m. Break (coffee included)
10 - 11:15 a.m.
General Session: Courage Ignited: Overcome & Crush Adversity with the Leadership Techniques of America's Toughest Warriors - 1.25 Contact Hours
Jason Redman, 
Navy SEAL LT (Retired), Author, Speaker, SOF Spoken
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch (lunch included)
 12:30  - 1:30 p.m.
  
Breakout Sessions Block 600 - 1 Contact Hour
601: Understanding and Addressing Social Determinants of Health as an Employer 
Dr. Heidi Orstad, MMA
602: Ethical Considerations: Sexuality in Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Programs
Cat Selman, The Cat Selman Company
603: LSC for NF & AL
Mark Sand and Bryan Shupe, Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
604: Selling the Senior Living Experience (Part 1 of 2)
Michael Marlow, Watercrest Senior Living Group
605: Dementia Experience 
Jessica Fairbanks,
Right Dose Pharmacy
1:30 - 1:45 p.m. Break (refreshments included)
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions Block 700 - 1 Contact Hour
701: Diagnostic Basics of Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder in Geriatric Patients
Randall Beckett,
Encounter Telehealth
702: Re-Sensitizing Our Desensitized, Sensitive Staff
Cat Selman, The Cat Selman Company
703: LTC Survey Trends and Updates 
Geri Paul, Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
704: Selling the Senior Living Experience (Part 2 of 2)
Michael Marlow, Watercrest Senior Living Group
705: Dementia Experience
Jessica Fairbanks,
Right Dose Pharmacy

 

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