UP Conference Sessions

2023 HCAM UP Conference

May 23-24, 2023

Hosted at The Northern Center in Marquette

 

We’re looking forward to hosting this year’s UP Education Conference at a new location. The Northern Center at Northern Michigan University is hosting the conference this year offering us the opportunity to have more space and stronger internet access in order to bring you a larger variety of industry experts to speak on critical topics.

 

Session details are being added as they are available – continue checking back for the latest new adds!

 

Tuesday Wednesday

 

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

9:45 am – 10:45 am ET: Opening Keynote
Implicit Bias

Presenters: Dr. Carmen McIntyre Leon

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

This presentation will describe the ways that implicit bias among health care providers contributes to health disparities and impacts health outcomes. It will offer strategies participants may use to uncover and overcome their own implicit biases, recognize it in their institution’s providers and policies/practices, and provide tools to mitigate the bias, leading to improved patient care outcomes.

Nurse Learner Outcome: At the end of this presentation participants will self report on the post session evaluation a knowledge gain of how to recognize implicit bias, and how to mitigate the effect bias may have on their delivery of clinical care.

Learner Objectives:

  1. Differentiate between stereotypes, prejudice, implicit bias, and racism
  2. Name three examples of health disparities
  3. Describe how implicit bias affects health outcomes
  4. List two strategies for managing implicit bias

 
11:00 am – 12:00 pm ET: Breakout Sessions
Reimbursement Update

Presenters: Jon Lanczak

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

Description coming soon!

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

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Selling the Senior Living Experience

Presenters: Michael Marlow

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

Description coming soon!

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

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12:45 – 2:15 pm ET: Breakout Sessions
Phase 3 ROP, Trauma Informed Care & Breaches in Resident Dignity Part 1

Presenter: Vickie Burlew

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

Description coming soon!

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

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Get the Secret Sauce to Dementia and Dining - Dining with Dignity

Presenter: Toni Fisk

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

Description coming soon!

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

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2:30 – 3:30 pm ET: General Session
Pain Management

Presenter: Dr. Carmen McIntyre Leon

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

Description coming soon!

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

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3:45 – 5:15 pm ET: Breakout Sessions
Administrator/DON Round Table

Facilitated by Cheryl Bray & Wayne Johnson

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

Description coming soon!

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

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Employee Retention in Assisted Living Through Professional Development

Presenter: Sheila Beesley-Smith

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

Description coming soon!

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

 
8:45 – 9:45 am ET: Breakout Sessions
Developing a Fall Prevention Program

Presenter: Jeri Lundgren

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

Description coming soon!

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

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Bureau Fire Services: What to Expect When Being Inspected and Submitting Projects for Plan Review

Presenter: Brent Connell, Pat Riney and Joseph Forro

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD

This session will provide a brief overview of the Bureau of Fire Services, followed by a detailed brief on some of the pitfalls and best practices for submitting plans for review. We will also share a detailed explanation of the inspection process. Join us to learn about best practices for a smooth interaction with the Bureau of Fire Services.

Nurse Learner Outcome: 

Learner Objectives:

  1. Describe the Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) and it’s role.
  2. Describe what to expect when BFS inspects your facility.
  3. Examine the pitfalls and best practices for submitting plans for review.
  4. Discuss best practices for a strong relationship with BFS.

 

10:00 – 11:00 am ET: Breakout Sessions
Utilizing QAPI to Implement a Pressure Injury/Skin Integrity Program

Presenter: Jeri Lundgren

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

Description coming soon!

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

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HFA & AFC Licensing Updates

Presenter: Jay Calewarts and Andrea Moore

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

Description coming soon!

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

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11:15 am – 12:15 pm ET: Breakout Sessions
Top 10 Citations and How to Avoid Them

Presenter: Andy Rothman and Cathy Sunlin

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

Description coming soon!

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

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Increase in Acuity Levels of Residents in Assisted Living Facilities and Issues Related to Aging in Place

Presenter: Kayla Herron (invited)

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

Description coming soon!

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

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1:00 – 2:30 pm ET: Breakout Sessions
Phase 3 ROP, Trauma Informed Care, and Breaches in Resident Dignity Part 2

Presenter: Vickie Burlew

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

Description coming soon!

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

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Involuntary Discharges: How to Negotiate, Applicable Rules/Laws for License Exempt Facilities, AFC and HFA

Presenter: Andy Rothman

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

Description coming soon!

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

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2:45 – 3:45 pm ET: Breakout Sessions
Life Safety Updates

Presenter: Kenn Daily

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

Description coming soon!

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

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Cannabis Use in Senior Living: How to Handle Resident Requests and Employee Use Screening - Policies, Procedures, and Staying Legal

Presenter: TBD

CE Offered: NHA, AFC, CALD, RN

Description coming soon!

Nurse Learner Outcome:

Learner Objectives:

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