Day 1, Monday, July 20
Tom Daschle:
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle describes how healthcare reform provides an opportunity for a “transformational moment.”
Tom Daschle:
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle outlines the goal of healthcare reform.
Tom Daschle:
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle comments on the awareness of how long-term care fits into healthcare reform.
Tom Daschle:
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle comments on information technology and allocation of resources in healthcare reform.
Andrew Kramer, MD:
Dr. Andy Kramer, Professor of Medicine, Head of Division of Health Care Policy and Research, University of Colorado and the lead architect of the Quality Indicator Survey (QIS), outlines the new era of quality assurance in long-term care.
Keith Krein, MD, CMD:
Keith Krein, MD, CMO, Kindred Health, discusses how the condition of the patient population is changing as they enter the skilled nursing environment.
Mary Ousley:
Mary Ousley, Owner, Consultant and Co-chair, AHCA Survey and Regulatory, commenting on how long-term care is about “people,” not patients.
Neil L. Pruitt, Jr.:
Neil Pruitt, CEO, UHS Pruitt, discusses the challenge of implementing a quality culture and structure.
Nancy Schwalm, NHA, BSW:
Nancy Schwalm, Chief Business Operations Officer, Piñon Management, discusses changes in the long-term care industry.
Monday Panel 1:
Mary Ousley, Owner, Consultant and Co-chair, AHCA Survey and Regulatory, discusses the benefits that systematic quality improvement to long-term care.
Monday Panel 1:
Nancy Schwalm, Chief Business Operations Officer, Piñon Management, discusses the importance of keeping long-term care staff focused on patient needs.
Monday Panel 1:
Keith Krein, MD, CMO, Kindred Health, comments on the importance of the relationships between physicians and CNAs.
Day 2, Tuesday, July 21
Carmen Shell:
Carmen Shell , Vice President of Clinical Services, Morse Geriatric Center, comments on the benefits of abaqis beyond QIS.
Wayne Brannock:
Wayne Brannock, Vice President of Clinical Affairs, Maryland Health Enterprises, explains the impact of asking residents how they feel about a specific part of their care.
Claudia Chatham:
Claudia Chatham, Regional Nurse Consultant, Midwest Health Management, explains how abaqis is tied direclty to the QIS.
Barry Bortz:
Barry Bortz , CEO, Carespring, discussing the importance of knowing what your residents need on a daily basis.
Tuesday Panel 2:
Wayne Brannock , Vice President of Clinical Affairs, Maryland Health Enterprises, explains the need for long-term care to embrace technology.
Tuesday Panel 2:
Claudia Chatham, Regional Nurse Consultant, Midwest Health Management, discusses the types of questions abaqis asks the residents.