Seminar Presentations
23rd Annual Assisted Living Conference, May 17, 2022
- Reportable Grid Handout – K. Johnson NJDOH
- Top Ten Deficiencies Cited in AL Communities – K. Johnson
- Crisis Communication Management – G Holmes, MOWER
- IPC Made Easy – C. Larobis, HCANJ
- Practical Approach to Understanding the Admissions Process and Estate Planning – J. Brown and D. Agag
50th Annual Spring Conference, March 29 – 31, 2022
- State and Federal Update – A. Aronson
- State and Federal Update – L. Bethea
- Ethical Concepts of Surrogate Decision-Making – H. Dodick & J. Young
- PDPM Success – A. Cantinieri & T. Weiss
- Leadership Through the Movies – W. Mundy
- VBP and SNF Quality Reporting Program – S. Ragone
- Population Health Management – J. Sumner
- Regaining Your ZING – C. Selman
- Creative Strategies to Hiring Staff – Kitch Law Firm
- Creative Strategies to Hiring Staff – R. Rosales
- Labor Relations – Fox Rothschild
- Labor Relations – J. Roselle
73rd Annual Convention, October 26 & 27, 2021
- A Chronic Headache: Operational & Ethical Considerations for Marijuana in LTC Facilities – Brian Rath & Charlene Gedeus
- Infection Control Updates – NJ Department of Health ICAR Team
- Infection Control Updates: Survey Tags – K. Johnson
- OSHA Update – R. Coleman & B. Crain
- Slips Trips and Pitfalls – J. Kiefner & C. Wise
- Using POLST to Honor Resident Wishes – Dr. D. Barile
- The New Era of Recruiting and Retaining Staff – Lou Ann Brubaker
71st Annual Convention, October 29 – 31 2019
- Ethical Considerations in the Inclusion of LGBT Care by J. Baras
- A Commonsense Approach to Emotional Trauma and Why we ask Why by J. Salisbury
- Infection Control and Assisted Livings by D. Koller
- Infection Control and Long Term Care by P. Lebak
- Infection Control and Survey Readiness by L. Behan
- Is Your Building Secure from Cybercrime by Brian Rath
- Is Your Building Secure from Cybercrime by M. Geraghty
- How to Prevent Bad News from Becoming a Crisis by Andrew Rush
21st Annual Assisted Living Conference, May 14, 2019
- Going Green Expanding New Jersey’s Medicinal Marijuana Program by Jeff Brown
- The Opioid Crisis by Virginia Brown
- Should They Stay or Should They Go by Tim Ford
- Top Ten Deficiencies Cited in AL Communities by Jacqueline Jones
- Redesign Solutions for Today by David Mammina
47th Annual 20-Hour Symposium, March 26 – 28, 2019
- Full Disclosure Better Outcomes The Universal Transfer Forms by Dr. Anita Chopra and Jennifer Levy
- Full Disclosure Better Outcomes The Universal Transfer Forms by Susan Kelly
- The War on Bugs by Jessica Felix Arias
- The War on Bugs by Loretta Kaes
- The War on Bugs by Pam Lebak
- Two Needs with One Deed PDPM & Five-Star by Steven Littlehale
- The Reputation Revolution by NCR Rich Kortum and Jalene Carpenter
- Requirements of Participation Compliance and Ethics Toolkit by LaShuan Bethea
- Is Your Building Secure from Cybercrime presented by Brian Rath
- Is Your Building Secure from Cybercrime – M. Geraghty
- State and Federal Update presented by Debbie Gottlieb
70th Annual Convention, October 23 – 25, 2018
- How to Survive Medicare and HMO Audits
- Create a Culture of Care by Building Relationships
- Profit Without Census Is it Possible?
- A Conversation with the Commissioner of Health
- Ethical Implications of Misrepresentation in Long Term Care Administration
- Safety Risks and Professional Liability to Staff and Residents, Are You At Risk – Dicristina
- Safety Risks and Professional Liability to Staff and Residents, Are You At Risk – Walton
20th Annual Assisted Living Conference, May 22, 2018
- Retaining Staff in Post Acute Nursing by Maureen McCarthy
- Keynote Address by Commissioner of Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal
- Cullen Act by Burns White
- Peggy’s Law by Burns White
- Legal Issues with Peggy’s Law and the Cullen Act by Burns White
- Top Ten Deficiencies Cited in AL Facilities by Jacqueline Jones
46th Annual 20-Hour Symposium, March 20-22, 2018
- How Are CMS’ Changes Playing Out – Dr. David Gifford
- Improving Clinical Outcomes Through Coordinated Care VIA an Onsite Telehealth Hybrid – John Hopkins
- The Fun Theory Transforming Dementia Care Through Person Based Technology – Juliet Kerlin
- What It Takes To Be An ACO Preferred Provider – Todd Warden
- What It Takes To Be An ACO Preferred Provider – Pam Kaiser
- What It Takes To Be An ACO Preferred Provider – Jason Feuerman
- RCS-1 – Krista Olson
- Legal and Ethical Challenges with Implementation of Phase 2 – Pagano
- Legal and Ethical Challenges with Implementation of Phase 2 CMS – Jafry
- Using Humor to Lighten the Livng and Working Environment – Blumenstock
- The Impact of the New Survey Process as Reported by New Jersey Providers – Kaes
- The Impact of the New Survey Process as Reported by New Jersey Providers – Gottlieb
- State and Federal Regulatory Updates – Dolan
69th Annual Convention, October 23-26, 2017
- Regulatory Changes Are Here.. What Do You Need To Know – James McCracken
- Regulatory Changes Are Here.. What Do You Need To Know – Susan Kelley
- Social Media and Granny Cams in Long Term Care – Rights, Responsibilities and the Law by Brian Rath
- Social Media and Granny Cams in Long Term Care – Rights, Responsibilities and the Law by Timothy Ford
- Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care Parts 1 and 2
- Infection Prevention and Control-Overview of New CMS Rules and Survey Process by Pamela Scarborough
- Infection Prevention & Control Overview of the New CMS Rules and Survey Process by Jessica Felix and Carol Genese
- From Eligibility to Collections What You Need to Know to Get Paid by Medicaid by Geralyn Molinari
- Ethical Considerations by William Munday
- Ethical Considerations by Brian Pagano
- Ethical Considerations by Ahsan Jafry
19th Annual Assisted Living Conference, May 16, 2017
- Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS): Program Highlights for the Assisted Living Provider Community About NJ’s Long Term Care Reform Efforts – V. Harr
- Staying at Home: IV Therapy – L. Levant, C. Silver Elliott
- Legal Aspects of Documentation and Risk Management of Social Media – E. Heicklin, Esq.
- LTC Trend Tracker for Assisted Living: Behold the Power of Data – L. Schwartz
- Top Ten Deficiencies Cited in Assisted Living Facilities and Overview of the Initial Survey Process – B. Stevens
- Reportable Events and Incident Investigation – L. Kaes
45th Annual 20-Hour Symposium, March 21-23, 2017
- Managed Care is Here – How to Thrive Not Just Survive – S. Mix
- Shifting from PPS to Quality and Value – M McCarthy
- Partnering to Better Address and Combat Health Disparities Using Leadership and Motivation – Dr J. Pula
- Can We Do That – The Real World Risks Under The Federal Fraud and Abuse Laws and Regulations – Ethical Decisions to Make – S. Chananie.PPTX
- Meet the New Boss and Welcome Back the Old Boss – Workplace Trends Expected Under President Trump and Governor Christie – J. Corradino
- Emergency Preparedness and the Impact of the New CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule – D. Weidner
68th Annual HCANJ Convention & Expo, November 1 -3, 2016
- 2016 Dolan Fall Update
- Cyber Risk Network Security and Privacy’s Important Role in Enterprise Risk Management
- Ethics and Corporate Compliance
- Keeping Your Sanity as You Lead Through the Chaos
- Labor and Employment Issues Facing our Industry Today
- Managing Family Expectations and Involvement in Care
- The 3 Step Strategy to Minimize Loss and Maximize Recovery
- What Makes an Attractive Post-Acute Partner for ACOs-NJ
18th Annual HCANJ Assisted Living Conference, May 18, 2016
- End of Life Care Conversations Make a Difference
- Top Ten Assisted Living Citations
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Ten Leadership Tips That Enhance Staff Satisfaction & Retention – Managing Generational Differences
- The Integration of Pharmacogenetic Testing Into Everyday Medical Practice
44th Annual 20-Hour Symposium, March 15 – 17, 2016
- 2016 And Beyond National Trends in Medicare Reimbursement for Post Acture Care – J. Michel
- The Health System of the Future Understanding The Hospital’s Monthly SNF Score Card and How You are Being Ranked – J. Luke
- Surviving the Five Star Rating System Part 1 – N. Adaci
- Surviving the Five Start Rating System Part 2 QM – N. Adaci
- N. Adaci Handouts
- Regional Ethics Committees Addressing LTC Residents’ Biomedical Ethics Issues – J. McCracken & H. Ledany
- How to Succeed Under New National Policies Impacting Your Operations and Revenue – Dr. D. Gifford
- How to Make Payroll Based Journal Compliance as Easy As PBJ – SmartLinx
- Active Shooter: Preventing Workplace Violence Before, During & After – D. Weidner
- Federal Update – D. Ciolek
67th Annual HCANJ Convention and Expo, October 27 – 29
- Dementia Care Without Drugs
- Hiring for Keeps
- Managerial Choice and Organizational Ethics
- Maximize the Value of Your Data with LTCTrendTrackerAHCA
- Medicare How Not To Screw It Up
- Office Of The Public Guardian
- Why Resident Delight is the Most Important Senior Care Outcome
- AHCA NCAL Update
Connecting Our Energy for Person Centered Care, June 17, 2015
- Person and Family Centered Care The Compliance Connection
- Effective Person Centered Communication for Individuals with Congnitive Limitations
- Avoiding Injury
- Let’s Talk
- Increasing Person Centered Care through Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Flattening the Organization
- Just Say No to Status Quo
- Effervescence, Lead Change with Enthusiasm
17th Annual HCANJ Assisted Living Conference, May 12, 2015
- Managing Families’ Expectations and Involvement in Care
- Preventing and Reducing Rehospitalizations in the Assisted Living Environment
- Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults
43rd Annual HCANJ 20-Hour Symposium, March 17 – 19, 2015
- State Update – Jon Dolan
- Federal Update – Narda Ipakchi
- Making the Compelling Argument: The Data that Differentiates You – S. Littlehale
- Reputational Harm from a Privacy Breach – M. Rothert
- Reputational Harm from a Privacy Breach – K. McLaughlin
- Reputational Harm from a Privacy Breach – J. Maloni
- Bundle Payments: Betting on the Future – G. Huang
- Quality Measures for US in Post Acute Care – D. Gifford
- Partnering for Post Actue Care – M. Tellis-Nayak and E. Rychlik
- Maximizing the Power of Your Data – P. Connorton
- Dreaded Deposition – B. Rath and E. Heicklen
- Triaging Professional Ethical Dilemmas – D. Smith
- Triaging Professional Ethical Dilemmas – B. Goldman
- The Potential Future Development Options for 5 Star – N. Castle
- Integrating Technologies Secure Messaging – Mediprocity
66th Annual HCANJ Convention & Trade Show – October 28 – 30, 2014
- Creating the next Generation of the Interdisciplinary Team
- Dashboards and Data
- MLTSS Update – Robert Fogg
- MLTSS Update – Jon Dolan
- Managing Medicare Compliance
- Irene vs Sandy – J.D. Weidner
- 2014 Survey Trends in NJ
- DON Roundtable with Edna Cadmus
- Dementia – A Reality Check
- Irene vs Sandy B. Kephart
- The Lead CNA
- AHCA Legislative Update
16th Annual HCANJ Assisted Living Conference, May 13, 2014
- Person-Centered Care – A Transformation Not a Checklist
- HIPAA Compliance – Even this Cloud has a Silver Lining
- Nursing Leadership
- Adapting to the Medicaid Managed Care Environment
42nd Annual HCANJ 20-Hour Symposium April 1 – 3 2014
- To Build or to Renovate, That is the Question Part 1
- To Build or to Renovate, That is the Question Part 2
- Do the Stars Really Hold Your Destiny?
- New and Innovative Amenities and Programming for Memory Care Needs
- Face-Lift Your Facility on a Limited Budget
- The Journey into Person-Centered Care
- ACO-How to Succeed Under a Transforming Reimbursement Environment
- Electronic Health Information Exchange in the Long-Term and Post-Acute Setting
- Leading with Ethics & Integrity
- How POLST & Advance Care Planning Improve Quality of Care
- Customer Satisfaction Survey Part 1
- Customer Satisfaction Survey Part 2
- State Regulatory Update
- Federal Regulatory Update
65th Annual HCANJ Convention & Trade Show – October 29-31, 2013
- For Governor Mark Parkinson’s presentation on “How We Win,” please go to “News & Highlights”
- Ethics Panel OOIE
- Triaging Professional Ethical Dilemmas
- FEMA 907 Active Shooter
- Monitoring & Disciplining Employees in the Cyber Age
- Managed Care
- Stroke Awareness
- Health Care Reform
- Future of Medicaid – Krauss
- Future of Medicaid – Langer Jacobs
- OSHA GHS
- Transforming Care
HCANJ Education Special Presentation – Accountable Care Organizations
HCANJ 15th Annual Assisted Living Conference – May 22, 2013
- Key Note Speech – Mary E. O’Dowd, M.P.H.
- Winning in a Changing Health Care World – Anthony Stanfer and Aaron Baker
- Developing A Culture Change – Loretta Kaes
- Irene & Sandy Lessons Learned – J. David Weidner
- Managed Long Term Services & Supports (MLTSS) – Nancy Day
- Follow Up to Nancy Day’s Presentation – Answer to VA Benefits Question
- Stroke Awareness Training – Olasunkanmi Arogundade
- Using Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) In Planning Resident Care – J. McCracken & E. Speidel
- Workforce Update – Roger Bernier
2013 HCANJ 20-Hour Symposium – March 2013
- March 19 – Opportunity’s Knocking – James McCracken, Ombudsman
- March 19 – POLST – Dr. David Barile
- March 19 – Achieving Excellence in LTC – Dr. David Gifford
- March 19 – Business Ethics and Compliance – Ivan Punchatz
- March 19 – Reducing Readmissions – Elisabeth Micich Otero
- March 19 – Marketing Quality- Katherine Balliet
- March 20 – Labor & Employment – Richard Schey & Jeffrey Corradino
- March 20 – Rehospitalization-QAPI – Jennifer Gross
- March 20 – CMS & AHCA – New Initiatives – Irene Fleshner
- March 20 – CMS & AHCA – New Initiatives – Irene Fleshner
- March 21 – IDR – ADR Seminar – Jonathan Weiner Esquire
- March 21 – IDR – ADR Seminar – Jonathan Weiner Esquire
- March 21 – Informal Dispute Resolution and Independent IDR – Bob Fogg
- March 21 – Surviving the Big Chill – Paul Langevin, Jr.
HCANJ 64TH Annual state Health Care Convention & EXPO – 2012
- Oct. 23 – Accountable Care Organizations 101
- Oct. 23 – The Impact of Drug Formularies in Managed Care
- Oct. 24 – Avoiding Hospitalization For Behavioral Disturbances
- Oct. 24 – Care Transitions
- Oct. 24 – Fun In Functional Tool Kit
- Oct. 24 – Marketing Strategies -Chicken Little is an Optimist
- Oct. 24 – Risk Mangement-Revenue Generating
- Oct. 24 – Satisfaction Surveys – MyInnerView
- Oct. 24 – The Impact of ACO Relationships on SNF Quality
HCANJ 14th Annual State Assisted Living Conference – May 8, 2012
- 9:00am to 10:00am – Mary E. O’Dowd, Commissioner
- 10:00am to 11:00am – Stepping Up Standing Strong
- 11:15am to 12:15pm – A. Managed Care Organizations
- 11:15am to 12:15pm – B. Compliance & Clinical Issues
- 1:15pm to 2:00pm – Customer Satisfaction Surveys
- 2:00pm to 2:45pm – Office of The Ombudsman
- 3pm to 4pm – B. Risk Management for Assisted Living
- 4pm to 5pm – A. Advanced Standing
- 4pm to 5pm – B. Fun ‘N Functional
2012 HCANJ 20-Hour Symposium – March 2012
- 2012 State Update
Paul R. Langevin, Jr., President, Health Care Association of New Jersey - 2012 National Update
Kim Zimmerman, Senior Director, Government Relations, American Health Care Association - Changes and Challenges
Cynthia Mason, Vice President of Provider Services, Providigm, LLC - Compliance, Fraud & Abuse
Ivan Punchatz, Esq. & Brian Rath, Esq., Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC - Jackson Lewis Labor Unemployment Law Update
Richard Schey, Esq. & David Islinger, Esq., Jackson Lewis LLP. - Long Term Managed Care and Dual Eligibility
Gene Dameron, Chief Consultant, Scottsdale Physicians Group, Scottsdale, AZ - Managed Care: What people should know
Ellen F. DeRosa, Executive Director, NJDHSS - Medicare Advantage Program
Kay S. Morrow, Vice President of Network Planning and Operations, Elderplan, Inc. - Medicare Skilled Documentation and Reimbursement Process
Jennifer Gross, BSN,RN-BC,RAC-CT, Pointright - Person-Centered Care
Ivan Punchatz, Esq. & Brian Rath, Esq., Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC - Rhode Island’s Global Medicaid Waiver
Virginia Burke, JD, CEO President, Health Care Association of Rhode Island - Survival Strategies in a Future ACO
W. Scott Plumb, Senior Vice President, Massachusetts Senior Care Association
HCANJ 63rd Annual State Health Care Convention & EXPO – October 25-27, 2011
- Presentation of AHCA President Governor Mark Parkinson
- Certified Medication Aide Training Manual
- Program 1 – Managing Complex Psychiatric & Mental Health Needs:
Part 1| Part 2 - Program 2 – Financing Challenges 2012- Medicare Compliance
- Program 3 – New Jersey Comprehensive Medicaid Waiver
- Program 4 – NJDHSS Update 2012 Infection Control: Part 2
- Program 5 – ACOs The Impact on Quality Care & Funding
- Program 6 – Leadership Skills & Conflict Resolution 2012
- Program 7 – Chemical Dependency
- Program 8 – From First Tour to Move-Out Day: Part 1 | Part 2
- Program 10 – Advanced Standing
- Program 11 – Risk Compliance & Financial Management Using MDS 3
HCANJ 13th Annual State Assisted Living Conference – May 17 and 18, 2011
- EMR In Assisted Living – Christian Health Care Center
- Emergency Preparedness Planning – J. David Weidner
- FY 12 Budget – Mary E O’Dowd Acting Commissioner DHSS
- Health care Reform – Heather Howard
- NJ State HIT Plan – Colleen Woods
2011 HCANJ 20-Hour Symposium – March 2011
- Paul Langevin – Update on New Jersey Issues
- Dave Hebert – AHCA Update
- Jackson Lewis – Labor Law Update
- Laurence Lane – Healthcare Reform
- Lori High – Inspiring Leadership in Your Community
- Nancy Taylor Implementing Health Care Reform
- NJ Department of Health – Informal Dispute Resolution Update
- NJ Department of Health – Infection Control Update
- NJ Department of Health – MDS 3.0 Update
- NJ Department of Health – Survey & Certification Update
- PointRight – MDS 3.0 and RUG IV Updates
- Workforce21 – Successful LTC Workforce Strategies
2010 HCANJ Annual Convention – October 2010
- AHCA Update on Federal Issues – presented by Mary Anne Sapio
- Long Term Care Health Information Technology Funding – presented by Chris La Page, MHA
- What’s in Your Future – presented by Nancy Munoz
- The Dining Experience: Mealtime Challenges – presented by Amy Matthews
- Clinical Nutrition: Challenges & the Dietary Department – presented by Christine O’Leary
- Who is Responsible for Decisions on Behalf of Residents – presented by Jennifer Laratonda Esq. and John Kennedy, Esq.
- Navigating the Legal Minefields by Kathleen Martin, RN, MSN, MPA, LNHA, CPHQ
- Responding to Regulatory Requirements & Frequently Cited Deficiencies in Long Term Care – presented by Ruth West RN, BS
- PASRR – presented by Greg Papazian
- PASRR – presented by Linda Lewis-Day
- PASRR – presented by Deborah Klaszky
- Money Saving Secrets – Workers’ Compensation Costs – presented by The NIA Group