7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Relaxation Room Available Ruby Enter a room of tranquility to relax and decompress throughout the conference. We will supply coloring books, essential oils, and light music to encourage our nurses to unwind. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Sponsored Breakfast Presentation by Clearpol Inc.: Safe and Practical Uses of AI You Can Start Leveraging in Your LTC/PAC Facility Today (NO CE) Ambassador Ballroom Please join us for a sponsored breakfast presentation by Clearpol Inc! Discover how to integrate safe and practical AI solutions into your Long-Term Care (LTC) and Post-Acute Care (PAC) facilities today. This informative session explores actionable strategies and real-world applications that enhance safety, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Gain insights into current AI technologies tailored for healthcare settings, learn best practices for implementation, and understand essential security protocols to safeguard patient data. Whether you're considering AI for medication management, fall prevention, or remote patient monitoring, this talk equips you with the knowledge to navigate AI adoption confidently and ethically in LTC and PAC environments.
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9:05 AM - 10:15 AM | Welcome, Opening Remarks, & Opening Keynote: Leadership Ambassador Ballroom Nurse leaders are expected to do it all, and do it all well. Hired for their clinical skills and expertise, nurses often end up spending the bulk of their time and energy managing and leading teams and managing personnel. Seeing oneself as a leader and understanding how to harness the leadership role to create a high retention and high performance team will move a nurse leader from good to great.
Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this educational session, participants will report ability to develop leadership skills contributing to creation of a high performance work force with strong retention.
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Breaking the cycle of MDRO's in LTC Governors Are multi drug resistant organisms a problem in LTC? Absolutely, and they are definitely contributing to the healthcare associated infection threat. There are many ways to approach the reduction and prevention of MDRO's within LTC using the "layered approach". This presentation will go over multiple interventions appropriate for MDRO prevention including hand hygiene, surface disinfection, enhanced barrier precautions, nasal decolonization, the use of UV light, and the use of skin antiseptics.
Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of the session, participants will self-report a knowledge gain of interventions to prevent MDROs including hand hygiene, UV light, appropriate surface disinfection, EBP, and nasal decolonization.
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| Building Toward Belonging: Implicit Bias Training Vandenberg Join the "Building Toward Belonging: Implicit Bias Training" for an eye-opening training session designed specifically for healthcare professionals committed to fostering health equity. This comprehensive session will delve into the definitions of health equity, health inequity, and implicit bias and provide a robust understanding of these crucial concepts. Attendees will explore compelling evidence on how implicit bias impacts healthcare outcomes across diverse populations and engage in interactive activities that reveal the presence of bias. This training offers invaluable resources to heighten your awareness, and you'll analyze real-world case scenarios to see implicit bias in action within clinical encounters. Most importantly, you'll gain practical strategies for addressing and mitigating implicit bias in your practice, ensuring you deliver the highest standard of equitable care to all patients. Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this session, participants will self-report a knowledge gain of how implicit bias impacts health disparities & inequities. Learner Objectives:
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Awards & Recognition Luncheon Ambassador Ballroom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Foley and UTI management Governors | Movement for Pain Management [Pain CE] Vandenberg Pain is personal and has myriad characteristics. Often, people with pain opt to sit or remain in static positions. The lack of movement contributes to greater pain and decreased strength and endurance. Using movement and therapeutic exercise promotes self efficacy and decreases pain levels while increasing pain tolerance.
Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this educational session, participants will self report enhanced knowledge of using movement and exercise to address pain and discomfort.
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2:45 PM - 3:45 PM | Legal/Regulatory Updates for DONs Governors This session updates the participants on the changes from CMS, CDC, and the State of Michigan in the past 12 months. We address Infection Control, Facility Assessment, Minimum Staffing to name a few. We discuss what is happening across the state with implementation of medication aides.
Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this session, 80% of participants will self-report a knowledge gain in two areas of regulatory compliance.
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| Navigating & Adapting to Meet Changing F Tag Regulations in Long Term Care Vandenberg One of the most frequent citations in LTC is an infection control citation. The FTAG regulations expect and want LTC facilities to have a very structured and well developed infection control program that investigates infections and controls the spread of infections. The goals of a program should be to reduce overall healthcare associated (HAI) infection rates (which also helps lower costs of care), and to help prevent any physical harm that could occur as a result of infections and treatment of infections. However, interpreting and keeping up with all of the changes can be challenging. This program will aim to update the listener to all recent changes that impact FTAG880 (Infection control).
Nurse Learner Outcome: At the end of this session, participants will self-report a knowledge gain of recent FTAG regulations as well as the impact on infection control programs within the LTC setting.
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for Outbreak Investigations Governors In cooking, if you do not follow the recipe correctly, your dish will not turn out as it is supposed to. In order to complete a good outbreak investigation, you cannot forget to include the most important ingredient, which is a root cause analysis. Many people are afraid of the main ingredient, and I find the reason for the fear is a lack of understanding of how to conduct a root cause analysis. During this educational session, we will review not only the importance of the main ingredient (RCA), but we will also discuss how to conduct a root cause analysis. Then we will "mix things up" a bit and work on a root cause analysis together. After this educational session, you will walk away with and an understanding of how to complete a root cause analysis and confidence in using the main ingredient in an outbreak investigation.
Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of the session, participants will self-report a knowledge gain in how to conduct a root cause analysis as part of their out break investigations.
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| Care Planning / Risk Management for Younger Populations with Substance Abuse and/or Homeless Vandenberg |
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM | Incorporating Experiential Yoga-Based Therapy for Pain Management Into Care Plans [Pain CE] Pearl Rhonda Jones, Detroit Chemical & Paper Supply Company | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6:45 AM - 5:00 PM | Relaxation Room Available Ruby Enter a room of tranquility to relax and decompress throughout the conference. We will supply coloring books, essential oils, and light music to encourage our nurses to unwind. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Grab & Go Breakfast North Concourse Grab your breakfast and head right to your breakout session! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | The State of Infection Control in Nursing Homes in the U.S. Governors | Parkinson Disease Management Vandenberg The chronic neurodegenerative nature of Parkinson’s Disease can create challenges for clients and caregivers. This presentation will review common symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease including Parkinson’s Dementia. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments will be addressed. Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this session, participants will self-report a knowledge gain of symptoms and diagnostic criteria associated with Parkinson’s Disease. Learner Objectives:
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM | Common Gaps in Infection Prevention Practices Governors DESCRIPTION COMING SOON
Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this session, participants will self-report a knowledge gain of areas and practices in their current infection prevention and control programs that have gaps, need improvement, place their residents and staff at risk and how to correct them. Learner Objectives:
| Lessons Learned from a Near Miss: How Organizations Grow from an Averted Emergency Vandenberg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Sepsis & Beyond: What Does Sepsis Survivor Mean for Your Facility Governors This session will provide a review of sepsis morbidity and mortality and disease burden on residents in the long-term care setting. Elements of sepsis survival and risks for re-occurrence will be explored. Post Sepsis Syndrome will be discussed including its impact on residents and caregivers. Sepsis prevention best practices will be reviewed as well as education resources to aid staff, residents and families.
Nurse Learner Outcomes: At the conclusion of this session, participants will self-report a knowledge gain of sepsis disease burden, elements of sepsis survival , and the impact of Post Sepsis Syndrome on residents and caregivers.
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| Developing a Dementia Care Plan Vandenberg This presentation is designed to assist health care professionals as they develop care plans for clients with dementia. A review of assessment tools that could be utilized will be addressed along with a review of realistic goals and meaningful interventions. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches will be discussed. Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this session, participants will self-report a knowledge gain of assessment tools, goal setting considerations and treatment approaches for the client with dementia Learner Objectives:
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11:30 AM - 1:15 PM | Luncheon with General Membership Meeting & Product Theater (Sponsor TBD) Imperial Ballroom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Vascular Care Success Governors Jennifer Card, Card Vascular LLC | Managing Diabetes in LTC Vandenberg Older adults in long term care settings present unique challenges for diabetes management. These obstacles will be explored along with current standards of care. Dietary, glucose monitoring, and treatment options will be reviewed. Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this session, participants will self-report a knowledge gain of s appropriate goal setting and management guidelines for older adult clients with DM Learner Objectives:
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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) updates - in depth review Governors Jennifer Card, Card Vascular LLC | Workplace Violence Vandenberg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Annual Vendor Expo Ambassador Ballroom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Networking Reception Gerald Ford Ballroom |
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Sponsored Breakfast Presentation by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.: Agitation Associated With Dementia Due to Alzheimer’s Disease: Experts Discuss Disease Impact and Management Considerations (NO CE) Ambassador Ballroom Please join us for a sponsored breakfast presentation by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.! This program will cover the prevalence, impact, and clinical presentation of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, the audience will review the current clinical care landscape of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Relaxation Room Available Ruby Enter a room of tranquility to relax and decompress throughout the conference. We will supply coloring books, essential oils, and light music to encourage our nurses to unwind. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:10 AM - 9:30 AM | Closing Remarks & Closing Keynote: Master Chef of Calm: How to Keep Your Head When Everyone Around You is Losing Theirs Ambassador Ballroom Things can get hot in the kitchen! And under stress people can quickly lose their cool. As a DON, you know those situations that require you to be the voice of reason, the calm head, the one who can channel thoughtful questions . . . the one others look to for solutions and a stable path forward. This session will provide practical techniques to befriend your brain for effective decision-making and resilient leadership. By mastering your calm, you'll not only enhance your personal well-being but have tools to teach your staff.
Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this session, participants will self-report a knowledge gain of tools and strategies to identify when they are becoming emotional triggered base on what their body is telling the brain, so that they can take the necessary steps - micro and macro to become grounded again. This allows them to lead their teams and serve their residents better.
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Medication Aides in Michigan - From Statute to Implementation Ambassador Ballroom In this session, a panel of experts who utilize medication aides in here and other states share their experiences and wisdom so that participants may avoid pitfalls and stumbling blocks as they implement medications in their organizations. Are you still leery about bringing medication aides to your homes? Are your nurses concerned? We share our results with you alleviate that worry. Nurse Learner Outcome: 80% of the participants will self-report a knowledge gain on how to implement the use of medication aides in nursing homes. Learner Objectives:
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