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.

 

 
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.
 
Learner Objectives:
  1. Describe leadership skills
  2. List approaches to create a high performance work force
  3. Define retention goals
 
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.
 
Learner Objectives:
  1. Review the threat of MDRO’s in the environment and the impact on HAI’s in LTC
  2. Describe how nasal decolonization can be an important intervention for HAI prevention.
  3. List other ways to reduce MDRO’s both in the environment as well as with the resident.
 
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:

  1. Describe how implicit bias impacts health disparities & inequities.
  2. Identify strategies for reducing implicit bias toward underserved communities.
  3. Assess which bias-mitigating strategies they can engage with and take ownership of professionally and personally.
 
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.
 
Learner Objectives:
  1. Explain patient centered movement and exercise options to support allopathic pain management
  2. Identify key options for movement based on pain characteristics
  3. Evaluate effectiveness of movement and exercise to improve tolerance of pain and/or reduce pain.
     
Erica Holman, Maisel Klausen
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.
 
Learner Objectives:
  1. Review the changes to the federal regulations in the past 12 months.
  2. Identify changes made to the CDC guidelines that effect LTC in the last 12 months.
  3. Describe where we are today with the implementation of the Medication Aide Legislation.
 
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.
 
Learner Objectives:
  1. Review FTAG changes in LTC for infection control & prevention and define each phase of the FTAG program with changes
  2. State requirements for a “well established and all-encompassing infection control program”
  3. Define what a trained Infection Preventionist means, and what the role encompasses.
 
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.
 
Learner Objectives:
  1. Explain the objective of a root cause analysis as it relates to an outbreak investigation.
  2. Utilize the "5 whys" of a root cause analysis.
  3. Evaluate a root cause analysis in order to prevent and control future outbreaks
 
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:

  1. Discuss symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease
  2. Discuss considerations in the diagnostic criteria of Parkinson’s Disease Dementia
  3. Analyze why an interdisciplinary approach is important in the care of clients with Parkinson’s
Amy Siple, Amy SipleNP, LLC
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Common Gaps in Infection Prevention Practices
Governors

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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:

  1. Identify areas in their infection prevention and control programs that need improvement.
  2. Discuss strategies to use to improve their IPC programs and avoid survey citations.
  3. Review other less common areas of IPC programs that should be addressed.
 
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.
 
Learner Objectives:
  1. Describe sepsis morbidity and mortality and disease burden on residents.
  2. Explore elements of sepsis survival and risk for re-occurrence.
  3. Define Post Sepsis Syndrome and its impact on residents and caregivers.
  4. Review re-admission best practice to prevent sepsis.
 
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:

  1. Discuss the purpose of dementia care planning
  2. Identify at least two cognitive assessment tools for the client with dementia
  3. Describe a realistic vs. unrealistic goal for clients with dementia
  4. Identify at least three non-pharmacologic interventions for clients with dementia
  5. Identify at least three considerations when using pharmacologic interventions in dementia management
Amy Siple, Amy SipleNP, LLC
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:

  1. Describe three unique considerations for managing diabetes in long term care centers
  2. Recall why glucose targets need to be individualized for long term care clients
  3. Identify at least 3 considerations for end-of-life care of the diabetic client
Amy Siple, Amy SipleNP, LLC
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.
 
Learner Objectives:
  1. Identify situations and personal triggers that cause stress
  2. List strategies such as deep breathing, music, self-soothing to regulate the nervous system.
  3. Describe ways to teach this to staff
Erica Holman, Maisel Klausen
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
CMS Policy Oversight Update
Ambassador Ballroom
 
 
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:

  1. List the points of law and rules governing medication aides in Michigan.
  2. Discuss successful implementation strategies and practices.
  3. Describe how the program in Northern Michigan works.