Convention Registration

California Ballroom & Foyer

Past President's Breakfast

(Invitation Only)

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Date Restaurant

Continental Breakfast

California Ballroom Foyer

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No breakfast at convention center

GENERAL SESSION / LEGAL TRACK: Update on Epple/HSC 1418.8

Primrose AB (Palm Springs Convention Center)

Mark Reagan | General Counsel | Hooper, Lundy & Bookman
Karl Steinberg, MD, CMD, HMDC | Chief Medical Officer | Mariner Health Care
CE: MCLE, NHAP, BRN

The recent U.S. Court of Appeals decision in CAHNR v. Chapman/Smith that challenged the Epple (IDT) process for incapacitated, unrepresented nursing home residents will be reviewed. Attendees will learn what decisions an IDT can and cannot make under the revised Epple IDT process and how to utilize the new process to ensure appropriate, diligent decisions are made.   

CAHF House of Delegates: Session 2

Primrose AB (Palm Springs Convention Center)

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 • Association business and dues vote
 • Excellence in Programming Awards
 • Board swearing-in
 • Thomas E. Spindle Award

BREAKOUT SESSION: Is F812 Cooking in Your Kitchen?

Smoketree DE (Palm Springs Convention Center)

Carmen O’Connell, CDM, CFPP | Dietary Services Project Manager | CAHF
Terri Goetz-Blackwell | CDPH
CE: NHAP, BRN

The food safety tag F812 continues to top the deficiency charts and ranks #1 as the top written deficiency on surveys. Participants will review real-time data from recent 2567 reports to identify trends spotted by surveyors on current surveys. Attend this class to prevent being scorched by scope and severity. 

BREAKOUT SESSION: Who, What, Why? A Discussion of Quality Metrics & Managed Care Plans

Mojave Learning Center

Moderator:
DeAnn Walters | Director of Clinical Affairs & Quality Improvement, LNHA | CAHF
Panel:
John Hunsaker | Manager of Quality Improvement Programs | Partnership Health Plan of CA
David Kagan, MD | L.A. Care
Christina Sammons | Health Net of CA
CE: NHAP, BRN

Skilled nursing centers are held to measurable quality standards that impact survey results at the federal and state level. The panel will review the quality metrics for specific managed care organizations (MCOs). Health plan participants will also share examples of how to work more effectively with plans to improve resident care. 
Sponsored Breakout Room By: AmeriPharma 

BREAKOUT SESSION/LEGAL TRACK: Are Your Employment Arrangements Allowed Under AB5 and Dynamex?

Smoketree ABC (Palm Springs Convention Center)

Keahn Morris | Attorney | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
Amy Blumberg | Director of Legislative Affairs | CAHF

CE: MCLE, NHAP, BRN

Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) severely restricts the use of independent contractors in the state and has serious implications for long term care providers that use a variety of employment arrangements. The bill that becomes law on Jan. 1, 2020 upheld the California Supreme Court Dynamex decision targeting the misclassification of workers. Discover how AB 5 changes the existing labor law and how to adapt to the changes.  

GR Workforce Subcommittee Meeting

Chino AB

Super Star Luncheon

California Ballroom

 • Facility Super Star Awards
 • Nurse of the Year Award
 • Patrons of the Association
 • NHLAE Graduates

Exhibitor Refresh

Palm Springs Convention Center

Exhibitor-only entry into the Expo Hall

Exhibitor & Show Pass Only Registration

Palm Springs Convention Center

BREAKOUT SESSION / LEGAL TRACK: : Transfer / Discharge: Hearings, Class Actions and Government Investigations

Mojave Learning Center

Mark Johnson | Attorney | Hooper, Lundy & Bookman 
Scott Kiepen | Attorney | Hooper, Lundy & Bookman
CE: MCLE, NHAP, BRN

Recent developments have caused regulatory and legal changes to the patient transfer/discharge process. Strategies employed by patient advocates and lawyers and best practices to limit risk for your facilities will be examined. Information regarding state and local investigations concerning transfer/discharge issues will be provided. 
Sponsored Breakout Room By: AmeriPharma

BREAKOUT SESSION: You're Ready for PDPM but Is Your Paperwork?

Smoketree ABC (Palm Springs Convention Center)

Pam Kaiser, MSN, RN | Vice President of Provider Services | PointRight
CE: NHAP, BRN

While Medicare reimbursement has changed from RUG-IV to PDPM, the fundamental requirements for daily skilled nursing care remain the same. Determine if your facility’s documentation is meeting Medicare requirements. Learn how to take a fresh look at your daily documentation with an emphasis on capturing comorbidities that may have been overlooked under RUG-IV. 

BREAKOUT SESSION / CLINICAL TRACK: Behavior Management Best Practice: Causes and Creative Approaches to Care

Smoketree DE (Palm Springs Convention Center)

Keith Savell | CEO, Ph.D. | Mariposa Training
CE: NHAP-P, BRN

Challenging behaviors among residents with dementia and delirium are often their way of communicating that they are in pain, frightened, hungry or that they have some unmet need, want or desire. Learn the language associated with these behaviors, how to identify the underlying reason behind challenging behaviors and hear about non-pharmacological alternatives to address them.  

BREAKOUT SESSION: Managing in the Millenium

Pueblo

Ralph Peterson | Keynote Speaker | Bestselling Author
CE: NHAP, BRN

It is imperative that today’s organizations discover new ways to excite and engage this generation of the workforce without abandoning the other predominate generations (Gen X and Baby Boomers). Participants will learn how to effectively communicate and lead in a multi-generational work environment. 

Expo Open

Palm Springs Convention Center

Big Shot Booth: Free Flu Shots for Attendees

Palm Springs Convention Center

Happy Hour Munchies & More!

Palm Springs Convention Center

Enjoy a glass of wine and some appetizers with exhibitors!

Party with a Purpose

(Ticket Required)    
California Ballroom & Foyer

This evening fundraiser will help CAHF members who’ve survived the worst fire in California history. It will include music and dancing, tasty treats, local craft beers, a Paint, Pour, and Party activity, larger than life games, a photo booth and cornhole tournament. Come dressed casually and ready for fun!