2021 Virtual Annual Meeting

Nov 18, 2021 09:30am - Nov 18, 2021 03:00pm

MASS SENIOR CARE’S 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2021

9:30AM - 3:00PM

Don’t miss Mass Senior Care Association’s 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2021. The Annual Meeting presents an opportunity for us to come together to demonstrate the resilience that keeps our community strong and focused on the care and wellbeing of our residents. Crucial to the care of our residents is a stable long term care workforce and it is critical that we remain focused on creating and maintaining quality jobs in order to retain and recruit staff.

Our dynamic roster of Annual Meeting speakers includes:

Mark Parkinson, President and CEO of the American Health Care Association
Dr. Larissa Lucas, Medical Director, North Shore Physicians Group
Tom Lavallee, Chair of Massachusetts Senior Care Association
Tara Gregorio, President of Massachusetts Senior Care Association
Dr. Brent Forester, Chief, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at McLean Hospital
Kezia Scales, Director of Policy Research of PHI
Martha Hayward, a founding member of the Conversation Project and Lead Faculty for Patient Centered Care of IHI
Bill Bogdanovich, President & CEO, Broad Reach Healthcare

Their perspectives will offer valuable insights into lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and practical strategies we can implement to support the long term care workforce as our organizations adjust to the new operating environment. In addition, we will recognize the achievements of the 2021 AHCA/NCAL Quality Award winners.

To register for the 2021 Annual Meeting, please click here. Online registration is available for Mass Senior Care members only. If you are a non-member, please contact info@maseniorcare.org.

PROGRAM AGENDA

MORNING SESSION: 9:30AM – 11:30AM (2 CEUS)

Welcome & President’s Perspective

Tara M. Gregorio, President

Massachusetts Senior Care Association

Sector Update

Mark Parkinson

President & CEO, American Health Care Association (AHCA)

COVID-19: Preparing for What Lies Ahead

Dr. Larissa Lucas, MD, FACP, HMDC

Medical Advisor, Massachusetts Senior Care Association

Medical Director, North Shore Physicians Group

Chair’s Report & Business Meeting

Tom Lavallee

Chair, Massachusetts Senior Care Association

Chief Operating Officer, Alliance Health & Human Services

sponsor roundtable discussions: 11:30AM – 12:00PM

Join one of the Sponsor Roundtable Discussion sessions from CLA, HealthPRO Heritage, and Marcum on timely topics. Please click here for more details on the Sponsor Roundtable Discussions and the meeting links.

3 Pillars of a Robust Cybersecurity Program

Presented by Randy Romes, Principal, CLA
Strategic Approaches to 360 Degree Census Development Across the Continuum

Presented by Erin Dunn, VP of Strategic Partnerships, HealthPRO Heritage
Preparing for a Single Audit

Presented by Urszula Skarzynski, Senior Manager Assurance Services, Marcum LLP

virtual lunch break: 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Generously sponsored by Geriatric Medical, Harmony Healthcare International (HHI), IntelyCare and Unitex Healthcare Laundry Services, $15 GrubHub E-gift cards will be sent to all registrants.

AFTERNOON SESSION: 1:00PM – 3:00PM (2.0 CEUS)

Our afternoon program will focus on best practices we can implement now to ensure we are providing a supportive working environment for all employees as well as strategies to assist with the challenges of recruiting and retaining staff in this challenging environment. Topics and speakers include:

Taking Care of Your Mental Health and Well Being: Warning Signs of Trauma, Anxiety and Depression

Dr. Brent Forester, MD, MSc., Chief, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry

McLean Hospital; Medical Director, Dementia Care and Behavioral & Mental Health, Population Health Management, Mass General Brigham and Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
Resolving the Direct Care Workforce Crisis—Together

Kezia Scales, Director of Policy Research of PHI
Innovating for the Future

Martha Hayward, IHI Lead, Public and Patient Engagement

Bill Bogdanovich, President & CEO, Broad Reach Healthcare

Registration:

Online registration for Mass Senior Care members only is available by clicking here. If you are associated with a non-member facility, please contact info@maseniorcare.org to register.

Cost:

$75 per Mass Senior Care Member

$150 per Non-Member Attendee

CEUs: Up to 4.0

The Massachusetts Senior Care Association has qualified for “approved status #NH-09015-007” from the Board of Registration of Nursing Home Administrators. This program also meets continuing education requirements for Nurses in Massachusetts. Application for social work continuing education credits has been submitted. All paid attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.

Cancellation Policy:

Mass Senior Care must be notified in writing no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the webinar/education program for a credit of equal amount to be issued to your Mass Senior Care account. No refunds will be given. Cancellations should be emailed to info@maseniorcare.org.