Category: Training

Conversations with Carmen

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April 17, 2015:  Alarms:  The New Deficient Practice?  Eliminating and Preventing Falls by Engaging in Life
Guest:  Carmen Bowman, co-author of new book with same title published by Action Pact
Special Guest Host:  Glenn Blacklock, LNHA, Action Pact Consultant

Alarms – an idea whose time has come and gone.  The results may shock you.  Remove alarms and avoid falls with new approaches.

Please visit actionpact.com/calendar/event_details/conversations_with_carmen_webinar for more information and to register.

MANHA’s 2015 Annual Convention

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May 31 – June 3, 2015:  Create a “Monopoly Empire” of Care with MANHA Education
Location:  Camden on the Lake, Lake Ozark, MO

Registration for attending the Missouri Association of Nursing Home Administrators’ 2015 Annual Convention is now available.

Please see the brochure here or visit the MANHA’s Conventions & Seminars webpage for more information.

Missouri Assistive Technology Conference & Expo 2015

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April 13-14, 2015:  Power Up 2015
Location:  Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, MO
Speakers:  Mark Richert and Josh Blue

This year’s conference features a host of national and regional presenters to appeal to disability organizations, rehabilitation and other health professionals, case coordinators, social workers, state and local agencies, and more.  Sessions include a wide variety of AT topics like what’s new with mobile devices, augmentative communication devices and apps, remote monitoring systems, AT for intellectual disabilities, AT in the community, electronic health records, and more.  Transition will be another big focus this year.  And don’t miss this year’s Expo which will include more assistive technology and disability exhibitors than ever.  A limited number of scholarships for individuals with disabilities and family members are available.

Please visit Missouri Assistive Technology’s conference site here for all of the details including on-line registration, conference schedule, and session descriptions.

MANHA’s Spring 1 day Seminars

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  • April 9, 2015:  Nursing Home Compare 3.0 & New 5-Star Quality Rating Unveiled
    Location:  Ramada Oasis Hotel, Springfield, MO
  • April 10, 2015:  Nursing Home Compare 3.0 & New 5-Star Quality Rating Unveiled
    Location:  Harrah’s North Kansas City Hotel, North Kansas City, MO
  • April 15, 2015:  Nursing Home Compare 3.0 & New 5-Star Quality Rating Unveiled
    Location:  Comfort Inn, Macon, MO
  • April 16, 2015:  Nursing Home Compare 3.0 & New 5-Star Quality Rating Unveiled
    Location:  Sheraton Lakeside Chalet, St. Louis, MO
  • April 28, 2015:  Dementia:  Connecting Through Music
    Location:  Harrah’s North Kansas City Hotel, North Kansas City, MO
  • April 29, 2015:  Dementia:  Connecting Through Music
    Location:  Courtyard By Marriott, Columbia, MO
  • April 30, 2015:  Dementia:  Connecting Through Music
    Location:  Sheraton Lakeside Chalet, St. Louis, MO

The brochures are located here:  Nursing Home Compare 3.0 & New 5-Star Quality Rating Unveiled and Dementia: Connecting Through Music.
Please visit the MANHA’s Conventions & Seminars web pagefor more information.

Hot Topics: Culture Change in Action

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March 19, 2015:  Using the Dining Standards and Toolkit to Balance Compliance with Honoring Choice, Mitigating Risk and Preventing Accidents
Presenter:  Carmen Bowman, Edu-Catering: Catering Education for Compliance and Culture Change

This is your opportunity to learn practical strategies to use the Dining Standards and tools to balance your home’s compliance with the requirements to both honor choice and prevent accidents.

Please visit www.pioneernetwork.net/Events/HotTopics for more information and to register for this webinar.

2015 Cancer Summit

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April 30-May 2, 2015:  Provided by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Program and the Missouri Cancer Consortium
Location:  Hilton Garden Inn, Columbia, MO
Keynote Speaker:  Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN from CancerCare Manitoba

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The purpose of this conference is to enhance knowledge of the learner in the area of evidence-based cancer care with the end result of improving the quality of life of the cancer survivor. Medical and health professionals will present on a wide variety of topics including cancer and sexuality, mammography quality, disparities in primary care systems, cancer registry, oncology rehab and physical therapy, genetics and hereditary cancer, lung cancer screening, life after surgery – recovery and reconstruction, and promoting a smokefree Missouri.

Health care professionals involved in the care of people with cancer, regardless of setting or practice specialty, are encouraged to attend along with those interested in organizing or participating in a local smokefree initiative.   Continuing education credits for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Social Workers, Registered Dieticians, Dietetic Technicians and Mammography Technologists have been requested.

Summit Presentations

-Day 1 Presentation Materials

-Day 2 Presentation Materials

-Day 3 Presentation Materials

MU Leadership Development Academy for Nurse Leaders and Nursing Home Administrators in Long-Term Care – April 2015

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April – October 2015:  Springfield and Kansas City area

Enrollment is now open for the next MU Leadership Development Academy for Nurse Leaders and Nursing Home Administrators in Long Term Care in the Springfield and Kansas City area.  Long-term care can be challenging, but the Academy will help you better manage daily crises and get the most out of your employees, all while earning over 40 hours of CE credit.  The Academy has been proven to increase leadership skills and improve confidence, which will help to create a working environment that encourages teamwork and quality improvement.

Please see the brochure attached or visit their website here.

MHCA Mid-Year Conference

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March 3-4, 2015:  Missouri Health Care Association
Location:  Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, MO

MHCA strives to provide excellent and high quality service in the health care profession. Please join us as we continue to ensure Missouri’s seniors are receiving the proper care and attention they so much deserve, the right way, the first time.  This conference will feature 10 hours of continuing education.

Please visit the Missouri Health Care Association’s conference registration web page here for more information.

Center for Patient Safety’s Just Culture Training

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Just Culture is a framework that helps providers identify resident safety issues while also letting them address poor behavioral choices by employees. It can help improve morale and reduce turnover. This day-long managers’ training includes a thorough introduction to Just Culture and a workbook and other tools to take home. Attendees will work together to apply the principles and determine appropriate actions to address real scenarios.

February 18, 2015:  Ozark, MO
March 4, 2015:  Sunset Nursing Home, Maysville, MO
March 11, 2015:  Health Systems, Inc. Office, Sikeston, MO
March 25, 2015:  Health Systems, Inc. Office, Osage Beach, MO

For more information and to register, please visit theCenter for Patient Safety.

MLN’s 62nd Annual Convention

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April 8-10, 2015:  Be Extraordinary
Location:  Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, MO

This year’s convention offers fun and energetic speakers: Bobbe White, Try Laughter…Just for the Health of It; Brian Powers, Be Extraordinary Without the STRESS!; and Jack York, Grandma Stole my iPAD. Up to 14 clock hours for nursing home administrators may be awarded by attending this convention.

Please see the brochure. You may also visit the Missouri League for Nursing’s website for more information about this workshop.

Center for Patient Safety’s 9th Annual Safety Conference

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March 13, 2015:  Safe Care: Our Focus 24/7/365
Location:  Crown Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, MO

This day-long program includes presentations by national speakers dedicated to the improvement of patient/resident safety throughout the continuum of healthcare.  Free administrator clock hours will be available.

Please visit the Center for Patient Safety’s website here for more registration information.

MLN Institute for Nursing Home Administrators

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March 5-7, 2015:  24th Annual MLN Institute for Nursing Home Administrators
Location:  Camden on the Lake, Lake Ozarks, MO

This conference will provide administrators with the essential information to effectively serve residents and successfully preform their leadership role and responsibilities. This program was specifically designed to provide 20 hours of CE including patient care hours in just 2 ½ days.

Please see the brochure. You may also visit Missouri League for Nursing’s convention web page for more information.

ASPMN Pain Management Conference

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April 11, 2015:  Improving Pain Management for Older Adults
Location:  Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College in St. Louis, MO

This conference will be beneficial for all professionals including Administrators, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists and Social Workers who work in any setting with older adults.  This conference has been awarded 6.25 contact hours by the Missouri Nurses Association and 6 Patient Care Hours by the Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators.

Please visit ASPMN at www.aspmnstlouisregional.org to view the brochure and register for this conference.

Nursing Home Administrators 2015 Winterfest Conference

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February 11-13, 2015:  Sweet Success Starts with MANHA
Location:  Ameristar Hotel & Spa, St. Charles, MO

This conference will deliver long-term care administrators and staff practical and inspirational education hours along with the opportunity to network and socialize. This conference will also offer you a chance to view the latest technology, products, and services accessible by suppliers.

Please view the brochure for more information and registration. You may also visit the Missouri Association of Nursing Home Administrators’ Conventions webpage.

Director of Nursing Institute

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March 10 – 11, 2015:  DON Institute: Essential Tools for the DON in Long-Term Care
Location:  Courtyard by Marriott, Columbia, MO

Both new and seasoned directors of nursing are encouraged to join us for this conference!  You will be given the confidence, knowledge, direction, and motivation you need to help you better preform your important role as a DON.

Please see the brochure here for registration.

Conversations with Carmen

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January 16, 2015:  The Deep Seated Issue of Choice: Practical Steps to Transform Dining

Guest Linda Bump, RD, LNHA will focus on practical ways to maximize the dining experience while honoring individual preferences and understand the importance of personal choices.

Please visit actionpact.com/calendar/event_details/conversations_with_carmen_webinar for more information and to register.

Moving Past the 3 B’s of a Traditional Activities Calendar

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January 15, 2015:  Moving Past the 3 B’s of a Traditional Activities Calendar Webinar presented by Kate Waldo

This webinar will explore more than the staples activities many long-term care settings currently focus on such as Bible, Birthday and Bingo, along with the daily group activities at 10 and 2.

Please visit www.pioneernetwork.net/Events/HotTopics for more information and to register for this webinar.

Honoring Parenthood

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January 15, 2015:  Honoring Personhood presented by Megan Hannan
Location:  Cider Hill Family Orchard’s Event Barn, Kansas City, KS

This workshop will explore the way staff and residents work together currently and study whether they honor or deny personhood.

Please visit events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ea2xq9t1a6daf858&llr=aievf5bab for more information and to register for this workshop.

Adult Day Care Program Training Webinar

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The Section for Long-Term Care Regulation is hosting a training webinar specifically for anyone involved with Adult Day Care Programs.

During this webinar, attendees will learn:

  • Overview of departments impacting the ADC program (Health & Senior Services, Division of Disability & Senior Services, MO HealthNet and Missouri Medicaid Audit & Compliance, and Department of Mental Health),
  • Most frequently cited deficiencies in ADC programs,
  • Nurse responsibilities in DHSS licensed ADC programs,
  • Culture change and MC5,
  • Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) Process for ADC programs, and
  • Regulation update and ADC Program Manual.

Those presenting the webinar include:
Kristen Edwards, Section Administrator-SLCR,
Shelly Williamson, Assistant Section Administrator-SLCR,
Tracy Niekamp, Program Manager Licensure and Certification-SLCR
Carla Jennings, Program Manager Regulation and Compliance Unit-SLCR
Carmen Grover-Slattery, Regulation Unit Manager-SLCR

 

UPDATE: The Adult Day Care Program webinar is ready for viewing.
Please click here to view the webinar.  You will also find the slides attached for easy referencing in a printable form. 

If you have any questions, please contact Carmen Grover-Slattery at 573-526-8570.

Care and Conquer Education Series

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The Alzheimer’s Association, St. Louis Chapter announces the fourth annual Care & Conquer Education Series.  This is the region’s premier resource for the latest information on research and early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.
November 6, 2014: Cape Girardeau, Mo.
November 8, 2014: St. Charles, Mo.
November 11, 2014: Fairview Heights, Mo.
November 13, 2014: St. Louis, Mo.
November 15, 2014: North St. Louis
November 18, 2014: Rolla, Mo.
Please visit www.alz.org/stl/in_my_community_56765.asp for more information and registration.