11:00 am

Regirer Nurse Scholarship Golf Tournament (Separate registration required)

Broad Bay Country Club
Virginia Beach, VA

The Regirer Nurse Scholarship Golf Tournament helps VHCA-VCAL raise funds to award scholarships each year to nursing students who work in VHCA-VCAL member centers.

Join us in supporting this great cause and the nurses who are critical to quality resident care! In addition to playing in the tournament, there are various sponsorship opportunities available offering you the chance to be recognized prominently at the tournament. Contributions are also tax deductible. Contact Doran Hutchinson for more details.

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Welcome Reception

Come to the Welcome Reception and catch up with friends and colleagues, enjoy a drink, have something delicious to eat, and get ready for a great convention experience.

7:30 – until?

Saber Mixer

Join Saber Healthcare for more food, drinks, and fellowship as we get ready to kick off the largest long term care event in Virginia.

7:30 am

Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 9:30 am

OPENING KEYNOTE

Wildly Forward Together: Creating Work Environments Where People Thrive (NF, AL)

Chris Heeter | The Wild Institute

In this interactive session, keynote speaker and dog musher Chris Heeter will explore what motivates people to stay and do their best work, and how sled dogs and other wild stories help light the way to an engaged and creative workforce. Heeter will remind you that it is time to move beyond assumptions and toward a deeper connection and understanding of the immense talent waiting to be unlocked as we help shift the balance toward wild work cultures.

9:30 – 9:45 am

Break

9:45 – 10:45 am

GENERAL SESSION

AHCA/NCAL Chairman’s Update: Perspective from a Provider Leader (NF, AL)

Phil Scalo | Bartley Management

Chairman | AHCA/NCAL Board of Governors

AHCA/NCAL Chair Phil Scalo will provide a national perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing the long term care sector. He will share information on census, staffing, and quality trends as the sector continues its post-pandemic recovery.

10:45 – 11:00 am

Break

11:00 – 12:15 pm

GENERAL SESSION

Courageous Leadership (NF, ALF)

Dan Meers | Mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs

On November 23, 2013, Dan Meers came within inches of losing his life while practicing a bungee jump and zip line stunt at Arrowhead Stadium … home of the Kansas City Chiefs. What Meers anticipated as being the thrill of a lifetime ended up being the spill of a lifetime. The stunt went terribly wrong, and Meers plummeted 75 feet before crashing into the stadium seats. Miraculously, he survived. He spent nine days in the hospital and got some really big scars. He smiles when he says, “Scars are just tattoos that come with a cool story.” Meers will share his incredible story and the important lessons that he has learned about leadership and about life.

12:15 – 1:15 pm

Lunch

1:15 – 4:00 pm

Trade Show

3:30 – 4:00 pm

Trade Show Reception

4:30 – 5:30 pm

Pledge Partners’ Reception (Invitation only)

5:30 pm

Dinner on Your Own

We have left Tuesday evening open so you can meet up with friends, customers, and business partners for dinner. Check out the options from Visit Norfolk!

8:00 am

Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 9:30 am

GENERAL SESSION

Perspectives From Capitol Hill: Mark Parkinson on the LTC Landscape (NF, AL)

Mark Parkinson | President and CEO | AHCA/NCAL

Mark Parkinson will give an update on actions that have taken place in DC and what developments providers can expect this coming year. He will discuss today’s heightened regulatory environment, the workforce crisis, and other top issues in long term and post-acute care. Whether you’re a standalone or multi-facility operator or in a rural or urban setting, this informative session will arm you with the knowledge you need to understand the industry’s latest challenges and opportunities.

9:30 – 9:45 am

Break

9:45 – 10:15 am

Annual Meeting

10:15 – 11:15 am

CONCURRENT SESSION 1

“Tripping” Over Falls (NF, AL)

Mary P. Chiles, RN, RAC-CT | President | Chiles Healthcare Consulting, LLC

Sarah L. Marks, LNHA QCP | Chiles Healthcare Consulting, LLC

Alexandria Hill, DNP, GERO RN-BC, RAC-CT, QCP | Director of Quality Improvement | Westminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay

Each year more than half of nursing home residents experience a fall, while one in three residents experience multiple falls. These incidents can lead to serious harm to the resident, increase survey risks, and can be costly and time consuming for the facility. The presenters will simulate an interdisciplinary fall risk meeting demonstrating investigative techniques and strategies for understanding why the resident is falling while exploring innovative interventions to minimize falls or injury. Multiple case studies will be explored portraying examples across varied situations and resident characteristics. The simulation will model effective and efficient techniques facilitating team engagement throughout the process.

Who Gets to Decide? Identifying and Validating the Role and Authority of a Resident’s Legal Representative (NF, AL)

Nathan Mortier | Attorney | Sands Anderson PC

Residents have a right to make legal, healthcare, and personal decisions. In cases of reduced capacity, facility staff must often rely on a Resident Representative to make decisions for a resident. However, the scope of a Resident Representative’s legal authority is often unclear or not well defined. Mortier will assist facility staff in identifying the scope of authority of Resident Representatives. He will explore the distinctions between types of legal authority, including guardians, powers of attorney, and health care agents, and assist staff in spotting and evaluating discrepancies in the type of legal authority granted and the type of decision needing to be made.

11:15 – 11:30 am

Break

11:30 – 12:30 pm

CONCURRENT SESSION 2

Unlocking the Power of Teamwork: Collaboration with Therapy for Enhanced Patient Care and Outcomes (NF)

Jessica Pranke | National Director | Post-Acute Care Solutions Consulting (PACS); Aegis Therapies

Collaboration between therapy professionals and members of the interdisciplinary team completing the MDS data elements are crucial because it ensures a comprehensive understanding of the patient’s needs, leading to more accurate care planning, reimbursement, and ultimately, improved patient outcomes. Therapy professionals can be an invaluable support in certain areas of the MDS as well as areas impacting outcomes (quality measures) to reduce workload burden and enhance overall patient experience and well-being. Having a collaborative approach not only ensures more accurate and complete MDS assessments, but also strengthens the process for supportive documentation.

Discharge Disruption: Breaking Down Virginia’s Anticipated Updates to ALF Discharge Regulations (AL)

Kyle Renè | Partner | Hancock Daniel

During its 2022 legislative session, the Virginia General Assembly enacted new requirements under the Virginia Code relating to discharges of assisted living facility residents. These requirements direct the Department of Social Services to implement regulations permitting facilities to discharge residents only under specific circumstances and subject to specific requirements. In this session, Kyle Renè will explore these requirements and what they mean for facilities. He will also discuss how facilities can best position themselves to address discharges once the new regulations go into effect.

12:30 – 1:30 pm

Lunch

1:30 – 3:00 pm

GENERAL SESSION

ZAP the Generational Gap! Transforming, Recruiting, Retaining and Engaging Multi-Generational Teams (NF, AL)

Meagan Johnson | Generational Expert

Many of us have walked away from a multi-generational interaction with less than stellar results. We are left scratching our heads, thinking, “is this a generational issue or a personality problem?” Combined with conflicting generational information and blatant generational stereotypes, it can be a challenge to forge a new path with the multi-generational people in our lives. The truth is, the workforce, and possibly your household, spans across five generations. On one end of the spectrum, the younger generations in the workforce are beginning their careers during one of the largest global upheavals the world has experienced. On the other end, an entire generation, on the precipice of retirement, is learning how to conduct business in an increasingly digital environment. It can be a struggle to find the right balance between the sometimes-conflicting needs of each generation. Using a combination of client interviews, industry research and video, Meagan Johnson will offer you actions you can put in place immediately and steps to embrace generational diversity into the future.

3:00 – 3:15 pm

Break

3:15 – 4:15 pm

CONCURRENT SESSION 3

“A Proactive Approach to Responding to Challenging Residents, Complaints, and Survey Deficiencies” (NF)

Matthew M. Cobb | Partner | Williams Mullen

Nathan A. Kottkamp | Partner | Williams Mullen

Matt Cobb and Nathan Kottkamp will provide examples of how challenging residents or incidents involving residents and/or their families could lead to complaints, investigations, and litigation, and how to respond to a crisis incident. They will address the importance of documenting issues as early as possible to reduce risks in the future and will share how providers can prepare for a licensure or certification survey, especially those in response to resident incidents or complaints. The speakers will also summarize best practices on interacting with the survey team during surveys and how to navigate the Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) process and conference.

Breaking Ground: Innovations in Memory Care (NF, AL)

Jordan Bowman | Vice President of Business Development | HealthPRO Heritage

Jordan Bowman offers an enlightening session on the forefront of advancements in memory care, where you will explore cutting-edge innovations that are reshaping the landscape of dementia and Alzheimer’s support. As the global population ages, the demand for effective and compassionate memory care solutions has never been more critical. Bowman session will delve into the latest breakthroughs that promise to enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by cognitive decline. This session invites participants to engage in a dynamic exploration of the future of memory care, encouraging collaboration and the exchange of ideas that will contribute to a more compassionate, effective, and inclusive approach to supporting individuals with memory challenges.

6:15 pm

Cocktail Reception

7:00 pm

Awards Banquet

8:00 am

Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 9:30 am

GENERAL SESSION

Create a Culture of Belonging (NF, AL)

Curtis Hill | Founder | Culture of Belonging

When DEI is seen as a strategic initiative, it strengthens the foundation of your culture: your people. This results in diverse teams who are motivated and productive because they feel seen, heard, and valued. This is how you create A Culture of Belonging™, which eliminates exclusion in the workplace.

Curtis Hill will help you chart a roadmap to build your own culture of belonging that transcends superficial judgments and underscores the importance of cultivating profound connections and value with others. He will vividly demonstrate how this transformation can significantly enhance individuals, financial outcomes, and workplace efficiency.

9:30 – 9:45 am

Break

9:45 – 11:15 am

CONCURRENT SESSION 4

Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health: The New Face of Patient Care (NF)

Joel VanEaton, EVP, PAC Regulator Affairs and Education | Broad River Rehab

The recent changes to the MDS have opened up a new avenue of assessments and engagement with our resident communities. Providers will need to understand where health equity and social determinants of health are addressed in the MDS and how embracing these concepts, how they are embedded in the SNF Quality Reporting Program and Value-Based Purchasing programs, and how implementation can enhance resident care experiences and outcomes. Health equity and social determinants of health are relatively new concepts that are just beginning to be identified in the LTC population through MDS reporting. Joel VanEaton will use this presentation to introduce you to these concepts and help you understand the importance of embracing these concepts and incorporate them into your interactions with residents.

Behavioral Health: Caring for a New Generation in Assisted Living – Part I (AL)

Barbara Speedling | Quality of Life Specialist | Innovations for Quality Living

The long term care industry has been traumatized by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consumer confidence has fallen and there are challenges to recruiting and retaining a competent, committed workforce. Moving forward, creating a community culture that is satisfying to everyone requires a fresh perspective on leadership, teambuilding, and accountability. Barbara Speedling is here to inspire you with a new approach to the day-to-day management of the environment. The contemporary assisted living community is challenged to address a broad range of emerging clinical and psychosocial considerations, as the next generation of resident is far more complex. The numbers of people impacted by dementia continues at epidemic rates, further complicating the contemporary assisted living community’s ability to create an environment that is satisfying to an increasingly diverse population.

11:15 – 11:30 am

Break

11:30 – 12:30 pm

CONCURRENT SESSION 5

Running with VBP: Are You Equipped? (NF)

Joel VanEaton, EVP, PAC Regulator Affairs and Education | Broad River Rehab

SNF Value-Based Purchasing has expanded since its initial measurement metric of rehospitalizations. CMS has approved eight measures that when fully implemented in 2027 will have a significant effect on payment. If providers expect to retain any amount of the two percent withhold, they must embrace value based purchasing principles, including health equity. Providers will also gain an understanding of their health equity scorecards that have been posted in iQIES.

Behavioral Health: Caring for a New Generation in Assisted Living – Part II (AL)

Barbara Speedling | Quality of Life Specialist | Innovations for Quality Living