CALA’s 2016 Fall Conference
Black Hawk, Colorado
Ameristar Casino • Resort • Spa
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Inspiring Greatness
CALA Fall Conference 2016
Join your colleagues for education, networking, and fun at the Ameristar Casino Resort & Spa in Black Hawk. There are many changes affecting Colorado’s assisted living industry in the coming year. The CALA Fall Conference promises to provide a great lineup of speakers and topics to prepare you for these changes.
Wednesday, Oct. 19th • 12:00 PM – Registration Opens
Day 1 will feature only 2 tracks. One for Management and one for Executive Directors & Owners. Day 2 has an added track for Caregivers. See schedule below.
Wednesday, Oct. 19th • 5:30-7:30PM
Cocktail Reception with Exhibitor Partners
Sponsored by our exhibitor partners and designed to give you a chance to meet new contacts and greet old friends, our cocktail reception on Wednesday evening will be the networking highlight of the CALA Fall Conference.
Day 1 Afternoon Educational Programs
12:00 PM - Registration Opens
Session 1: 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Executive Director Round - Table Peak A&B
Speaker: Bill Boles, Executive Administrator, Anthem Memory Care – President of CALA
As an executive director you have to be continually learning and finding ways to manage your assisted living facility efficiently and within budget. This panel discussion is designed for you to meet with your colleagues and discuss the issues of the day. You will walk away from this program with new ideas that you can put to use immediately.
US Department of Labor – New Overtime Rules for Your Staff - Cliffside A&B
Speaker: Jennifer Lee, Acting Assistant District Director, U.S. Dept. of Labor
Beginning December 1st, there is a new Department of Labor rule of overtime pay for employees. You won’t want to miss this program to assure that you are in compliance with the new regulation.
Session 2: 2:15PM – 3:15PM
Legal Responsibilities of Surveys - Peak A&B
Speaker: Renae M. Resch, Esq., Husch Blackwell
In this session you will learn the legal responsibilities that you have in maintaining your facility after you have had your survey. What you have to do to demonstrate that you have made the adjustments and what happens when you don’t.
How you Recruit Long-term Employees? - Cliffside A&B
Speaker: Tom K. Zeleny, NHA President, Aspen Associates
How you attract and retain long–term employees are baffling to all of us. The cost to recruit and retain employees is expensive and you want to minimize your requirement process. Tom will show you the ins and outs of recruitment and help you cut your employee retention costs.
Session 3: 3:30PM – 4:15PM
The CALA Advantage: How to Take Advantage of Your Membership - Cliffside A&B
This is a program you won’t want to miss. Hear from the CALA leadership about all the benefits and service you have available to you. Learn how to take advantage of your membership and see what value it has for you, the assisted living professional.
5:30PM – 7:30PM
CALA Exhibitor Partner Cocktail Reception - Summit Lobby, 3rd Floor
End your day of learning with getting together with friends, colleagues, and exhibitor partners for a great evening of networking and relaxation. Renew old friendships and start new ones. The first of two grand prize drawings will be held. You won’t want to miss this exciting event.
Day 2: Thursday, October 20, 2016
Registration Opens 7:30AM Summit Lobby, 3rd Floor
Continental Breakfast 7:30AM – 9:00AM - Summit Lobby, 3rd Floor
8:00AM – 8:10AM Conference Welcome--Bill Boles, CALA President Summit Ball Room
8:10AM – 8:45AM Opening Keynote—“Inspiring Greatness” Summit Ball Room
Speaker: Bob Vanourek, Vanourek & Partners, LLC
How can you keep and inspire your staff and colleagues in these turbulent times? How can you engage your residents and their family and friends in these trying circumstances? Is greatness really within your reach? 5-time CEO and award-winning author and motivational speaker, Bob Vanourek, will share his insights for how you can inspire people to move beyond just surviving to really thriving in today’s wacky world.
8:45AM – 9:15AM Exhibitor Networking Summit Lobby, 3rd Floor
9:15AM – 10:15AM Morning Breakouts
Session 1: Caregiver Track - Peak A
Empowering Frontline Care Staff to Improve Behavioral Outcomes
Speaker: Kristin Friedrich and Emily Welt, Legacy Healthcare
Have you ever felt frustrated because a resident you are trying to help won’t cooperate? Have you had to interact with a resident who is agitated? If you’ve been in this position or witnessed someone else in this position, you know it can be upsetting and not fun for anyone involved. Learn information about what cognition is and how it affects communication when cognition is impaired. Take away strategies for helping people with dementia be successful in their communication and avoid behaviors that are disruptive.
Session 2: Management Track Summit - Ball Room
MANAGING TIME BY CREATING MORE OF IT - Using Creative Problem Solving Techniques to Manage Time Effectively
Speaker: Harmony Thiessen, Fiore Group Training Inc.
Time management drives most of us crazy. What do you do when you have worked with online and offline time management systems, closed your open door policy and opted for silent mode, chided the staff for interruptions, or lost your temper and had to eat humble crow, AND STILL, you don’t have enough time? You will leave with techniques to use on a regular basis to turn your frustration into action that puts you back in control of your TIME.
Session 3: ED/Owner Track - Cliffside A
The Occupancy Equation--What it really takes to build Stability
Speaker: Dianne Fishel, Par Excellence Management Inc.
Keep your beds full is an ongoing challenge. It is the key to a successful facility. Diane will show you how to create a plan that creates meaningful results.
10:15AM – 10:30AM Exhibitor Networking - Summit Ball Room, 3rd Floor
10:30AM – 11:30AM Morning Breakouts
Session 2: Caregiver Track - Peak A
New Rules for Revalidating Your Medicaid Status
Speaker: Nicole Schiavone, A Wild Flower Assisted Living
CMS has come out with a whole new program of revalidating Medicaid providers. Learn all about the new rules and what you must do to continue to receive your payments.
Session 2: Management Track - Summit Ball Room, 3rd Floor
Senior Care Online Marketing Blueprint
Speaker: Peter Brissette, DMD Consulting “Digital Marketing Dude”
Taking advantage of the internet to market your facility does not have to drive you crazy. Creating and following your plan will let you take advantage of digital marketing and keep your facility attractive to prospective clients.
Session 2: ED/Owner Track - Cliffside A
End of Life Options
Speaker Kim Mooney, Practically Dying
End of life planning for individuals and families is vital in reducing the stress that comes with planning for life outcomes. This program will highlight the steps in handling the planning process.
11:30AM – 12 Noon Exhibitor Networking - Summit Ball Room, 3rd Floor
12 Noon – 1:00PM CALA Awards Luncheon & Keynote - Summit Ball Room, 3rd Floor
CALA Awards Presentations
Presenter Bill Boles, CALA President
Keynote Presentation: Preventing Identity Theft in Your Assisted Living Facility
Speaker: Cheryl Garcia, Legal Shield
1:00PM – 1:30PM Exhibitor Networking - Summit Ball Room, 3rd Floor
1:30PM – 2:30PM Afternoon Breakouts
Session 3: Caregiver Track Peak A
Evidence-Based Fall Reduction
Speaker: Frank Arant, BWell Solutions
Preventing falls is number one in any facility. Frank will provide a comprehensive Fall Reduction platform that includes assessment, programming and outcome management. Her solutions are based on evidence-based research.
Session 3: Management Track - Summit Ball Room, 3rd Floor
Medicaid Final Rules Update
Speaker: Cassandra Keller, Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
The Task Force has just completed the first draft of the new Medicaid Rule. Get an update of what you can expect when the rules go into effect.
Session 3: ED/Owner Track - Cliffside A
Are You Ready for Election Day?
Speaker: Corky Kyle, MPA, CAE, Executive Vice President, CALA
Never before have Colorado voters had so many issues to learn about and vote on. Corky will go over all the amendments and propositions that will be on your ballot. Also, he will discuss upcoming legislation in the 2017 Colorado Legislative Session.
2:30PM – 2:45PM Afternoon Break
2:45PM – 3:30PM - Summit Ball Room, 3rd Floor
Session 1: State Program, Colorado Dept. Of Public Health and Environment
Speakers: Dee Reda and Elaine McManius, CDPHE
Program will be about QMAP, QMP, and Survey Process
3:30PM – 4:30PM
Session 2: State Program, Colorado Dept. Of Public Health and Environment
Speakers: Dee Reda and Elaine McManius, CDPHE
Program will be about new state rules and regulations for ALR’s
4:30PM – 5:00PM
Conference Wrap-Up - Bill Boles
Prizes will be distributed and the final grand prize will be awarded
