Education - No Pain No Gain

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Teasley Ballroom 1, 2, 3     

People only grow to their pain tolerance.  Inside of this emotional pain is where all the workplace drama originates.  The most effective leaders have the capability to navigate through the discomfort in order to reap the rewards of creating a con dent, collaborative and creative team. Instead of playing the ostrich and sticking your head in the sand, learn how to deal with issues quickly and confidently with less stress.  During this interactive keynote you will:

1. Learn how to develop the 8 mindsets of a con dent leader so you communicate effectively.
2. Discover how to manage your own emotional state in order to bring out the best in your team members.

LSM - 1.5 CE Hours

PDPM-Road Map for Success   

10:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Brady Meeting Room    

This intimate charrette-style session will provide an interactive attendee experience with speed learning, group discussions and exercises. This in-depth experience is designed to equip attendees with the knowledge they need to develop strategic plans for a successful transition into
PDPM.

Education - Maximizing Resources and Relationships for Quality Improvement       

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Teasley Ballroom 1, 2, 3      

Join us for brief presentations on the resources available to you to improve your center's performance including...

Overview for Appropriate Use of Palliative in the Skilled Nursing Facility: Alliant Quality, in partnership with Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Palliative Care Organizations, provided education and learning sessions for SNF leaders to better understand palliative care and its beneficial role for the residents. These sessions were successfully pilot tested over the past two years in central North Carolina and in southeast Georgia. Alliant is now providing a toolkit for other SNFs to get the same results of reduced acute care transfers.The introductory video is a testimony to the benefits of providing palliative care in SNFs from nursing home leaders, residents and family members.Presented by:Jennifer
Judson, RN BSN, Project Lead, Palliative Care Project

Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Funds & Georgia's CMP Grant Program: Learn about the CMP fund background, the Georgia CMP funds grant program and application process, and examples of approved use of CMP grant funds. Presented by LaKeisha Porter, Ed.D, Operations Compliance & CMP Grant Manager, Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD)

Georgia Resident & Family Satisfaction Results: This NRC presentation presents the 2018 results and next steps on how to use the results.
Presented by Mary Tellis-Nayak, NRC

And the Leadership Presentations from the GHCA/GCAL Georgia Leaders

Education - Updates from the Fire Marshal Office       

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

Teasley Ballroom 1, 2, 3      

This presentation will provide you with a brief update from the Georgia State Fire Marshal Office. Presented by Dwayne Garriss and other representatives. After the session adjourns, SFMO Representatives will be available for an informal Q & A session in the Trammel Meeting Room.

Owner/Operator Luncheon By Invitation Only        

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Teasley Ballroom 5 & 6      

Special Guest Speaker Clifton J. Porter, II, LNHA, Senior Vice President

Government Relations, AHCA/NCAL

Meeting - Question and Answer Informal Session with SFMO Representatives       

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Trammel Meeting Room     

This is an informal session for those who would like to join in a question and answer time with representatives from the Georgia State Fire Marshal Office.

Education - House of Delegates      

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Teasley Ballroom 1, 2, 3    

This session includes committee, liaison and director reports. Topics covered include: Budget & Finance, Membership Services, Reimbursement,  Legislative, PAC, Quality/Regulatory, Emergency Preparedness, Assisted Living,  SOURCE, Special Projects and more. Presented by Tony Marshall, GHCA/GCAL President & CEO, Ron Westbury, GHCA/GCAL Chair of the Board, and the GHCA/GCAL Membership.

LSM - 2 CE Hours

Education - Trade Show Exhibit Hours      

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Skelton Exhibit Hall   

This is the official opening of the trade show hall. Enjoy refreshments and explore the all new show hall. Be sure to try out the appointment scheduling feature on the mobile app to help you assure you get quality time with the exhibitors of your choice, or just walk the show hall and make new connections with the exhibitors waiting to talk to you.

QA - 1.5 CE Hours if you complete the scavenger hunt game to meet participating featured exhibitors.

Education - Discover GHCA Through the Taste of Avalon      

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Outdoor Tour Avalon  

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED AS SPACE IS LIMITED. In this outdoor walking tour adventure, participants of the Discover GHCA/GCAL through the Taste of Avalon Adventure will gather together in three rotating groups of 50 people each led by a tour guide to sample a signature menu item and specialty adult beverage from three of Avalon’s best restaurants in a reception style atmosphere. Special guests will facilitate the evening according to the theme of each themed experience. Discover GHCA through by:
Saying Yes to New Ideas and Innovations
Saying Yes to Quality Advancement
Saying Yes to Long Term Care Advocacy

LSM - 1.5 CE Hour