Pre-Conference Workshops

Enhance your professional development with a pre-conference workshop held Saturday, March 5 & Sunday, March 6 prior to LAC22 kickoff.
Note: MDP, HCCP, HQCP will be offered as two-day offerings. Advanced CBPC will be offered as two separate one-day offerings and completion of the Community Based Palliative Care Program is strongly recommended. Click on the titles below for more information on these programs.

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Saturday, Mar 05, 2022	Saturday, Mar 05, 2022 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM EDT	Breakfast for Pre-Conference Workshop Networking, Breaks, & Meals Pre-Conference Live Activity		2022030507:3008:30 000	SAT, MAR 5	036A54F6-F97A-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 C9434E38-5B58-EC11-80F5-900EDE4142F9
Sunday, Mar 06, 2022	Sunday, Mar 06, 2022 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM EDT	Breakfast for Pre-Conference Workshop Networking, Breaks, & Meals Pre-Conference Live Activity		2022030607:3008:30 000	SUN, MAR 6	036A54F6-F97A-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 C9434E38-5B58-EC11-80F5-900EDE4142F9
Saturday, Mar 05, 2022	Saturday, Mar 05, 2022 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM EDT	Lunch for Pre-Conference Workshop Networking, Breaks, & Meals Pre-Conference Live Activity		2022030512:3013:45 000	SAT, MAR 5	036A54F6-F97A-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 C9434E38-5B58-EC11-80F5-900EDE4142F9
Sunday, Mar 06, 2022	Sunday, Mar 06, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT	Lunch for Pre-Conference Workshop Networking, Breaks, & Meals Pre-Conference Live Activity		2022030612:0013:30 000	SUN, MAR 6	036A54F6-F97A-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 C9434E38-5B58-EC11-80F5-900EDE4142F9
Saturday, Mar 05, 2022	Saturday, Mar 05, 2022 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EDT	Hospice Quality Certificate Program Separate Registration Required This program covers the basics of healthcare compliance, including a review of the federal hospice regulations, compliance as the foundation of a quality hospice program, and the connection between compliance and quality outcomes. In addition, topics include the nuts and bolts of hospice quality measurement, self-assessment, continuous performance improvement, the federal hospice and quality reporting program, and best practices to apply to your hospice program to ensure high quality patient and family care. The two-day course promises to be just what those interested in hospice quality are looking for – hospice specific quality content, best practices, and application back home. Breakfast and lunch are included both days. Learning Outcomes: Discuss compliance and federal regulations as the foundation of a quality hospice program. Examine the federal hospice regulations as the framework for care within the Medicare Hospice Benefit Identify the relationship between compliance, ethics, and hospice quality outcomes. Examine the requirements and considerations for a high functioning QAPI program Review strategies for self-assessment, performance improvement, and quality outcomes monitoring. Discuss the HQR program and strategies for performance improvement. Quality Certificate Test Requirements Each participant must complete the online program exam with a passing score of 70% to receive a certificate. Participants will receive a link to the online test at the conclusion of the program’s second day. Participants have two weeks from the program conclusion date to complete the exam online. The exam contains 50 questions and covers all content areas. Continuing Education: 14 hours of continuing education credit will be available for nurses, physicians and social workers who attend both full days of the program. Successful completion of the post-seminar test is not required to claim available continuing education. For more information on CE/CME, please visit: www.nhpco.org/education/conferences/lac2022/continuing-education/. Faculty: Andrea Patrick-Baudet, CHPCA, CHPN, MBA, RN Kimberly Skehan, MSN,RN Ben Marcantonio, LMFT, M.Ed., MS Natalie McNeal, MBA, MHA Judi Lund Person, CHC, MPH Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTC, AAPC Fellow Meg Pekarske, JD Eugenia Smither, RN, CHC, CHE, CHP Pre-Conference Live Activity Session Credits: 14.00	Session Credits: 14.00	2022030508:3017:00 005	SAT, MAR 5	C9434E38-5B58-EC11-80F5-900EDE4142F9 4044506E-0D7B-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 4244506E-0D7B-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 4844506E-0D7B-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 4E35FA2C-497D-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 44C1FAC0-1194-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9
Saturday, Mar 05, 2022	Saturday, Mar 05, 2022 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EDT	Hospice Compliance Certificate Program Separate Registration Required Successful programs today need to know the basics of healthcare compliance, including developing a compliance program, compliance risk assessment, compliance policies and procedures, and anonymous reporting. The importance and applicability of the Stark law, anti-kickback statutes, and inducements for referrals and incentives for marketing will also be covered. The course will cover when you need a lawyer and how to respond to an audit or request for records. It is critical to also look at hospice-specific topics to apply back home, including a detailed review of the federal hospice regulations including Conditions of Payment, conducting an internal audit, looking at organizational ethics related to compliance, and audit scrutiny. The two-day course promises to be just what those interested in hospice compliance are looking for – hospice specific compliance content, up to the minute compliance updates, and application back home. Breakfast and lunch are included both days. Learning Outcomes: Identify the 27 risk areas for hospices identified by the OIG, along with tools to evaluate a hospice's compliance Review Medicare hospice regulations, including the Conditions of Participation and Conditions of Payment Review components of organizational ethics related to compliance risk List components and structure of an internal compliance audit, complete with topics and identified staff List specific areas for inducement for referrals and incentives for marketing Identify strategies for attorney-client privilege and how to use it in investigations and audits Compliance Certificate Test Requirements Each participant must complete the online program exam with a passing score of 70% to receive a certificate. Participants will receive a link to the online test at the conclusion of the program’s second day. Participants have two weeks from the program conclusion date to complete the exam online. The exam contains 50 questions and covers all content areas. Continuing Education: 14 hours of continuing education credit will be available for compliance, nurses, physicians, and social workers who attend both full days of the program. Successful completion of the post-seminar test is not required to claim available continuing education. For more information on CE/CME, please visit: www.nhpco.org/education/conferences/lac2022/continuing-education/. Faculty: Judi Lund Person, CHC, MPH Hallie DeCapp, RN, BSN, CHC Pam Saucier, RN, BSN, MBA Sylvia Singleton, CHC, RN Kimberly Skehan, MSN,RN Bryan Nowicki, JD Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTC, AAPC Fellow Meg Pekarske, JD Rachel Hold-Weiss, JD Pre-Conference Live Activity Session Credits: 14.00	Session Credits: 14.00	2022030508:3017:00 003	SAT, MAR 5	C9434E38-5B58-EC11-80F5-900EDE4142F9 4044506E-0D7B-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 4244506E-0D7B-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 4844506E-0D7B-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 4444506E-0D7B-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 4E35FA2C-497D-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 3732E0F8-1194-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9
Sunday, Mar 06, 2022	Sunday, Mar 06, 2022 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM EDT	Registration Networking, Breaks, & Meals		2022030606:0022:00 000	SUN, MAR 6	036A54F6-F97A-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9
Sunday, Mar 06, 2022	Sunday, Mar 06, 2022 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT	Registration and Dessert Last call to register before the Monday morning rush! Remember to account for extra time to register this year due to the Health and Safety Protocols. Enjoy a sweet treat and meet up with your peers. Health and Safety Protocols The health and safety of conference participants remains a paramount concern. NHPCO has contracted with InHouse Physicians, S.C. (IHP) to assist in making LAC22 as safe as possible. An IHP clinic (Camellia 1 Meeting Room, Gaylord Ballroom Level) will be open to all LAC22 attendees for any emergency or sickness, COVID-19 or other. Please review the health and safety protocols and the safety verification document. Networking, Breaks, & Meals Live Non-Accredited Education		2022030620:0021:00 000	SUN, MAR 6	036A54F6-F97A-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 446C729F-D8F6-EB11-80F3-9D5920A61FC9 056A54F6-F97A-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9
Friday, Mar 04, 2022	Friday, Mar 04, 2022 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT	Registration Networking, Breaks, & Meals		2022030415:0021:00 000	FRI, MAR 4	036A54F6-F97A-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9
Saturday, Mar 05, 2022	Saturday, Mar 05, 2022 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT	Registration Networking, Breaks, & Meals		2022030506:0018:00 000	SAT, MAR 5	036A54F6-F97A-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9
Saturday, Mar 05, 2022	Saturday, Mar 05, 2022 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EDT	Advanced Community-Based Palliative Care Program (Saturday) - Day 1 Separate Registration Required This interactive workshop can be purchased by individual day or select both days for a full experience. Individuals or teams whose palliative care program has been in operation for 3 or more years are the audience for this workshop. Completion of the Community Based Palliative Care Program is strongly recommended. Breakfast and lunch are included. Day 1 – Focus on Services and Accountability will address operational topics pertinent for mature programs: managing multiple clinical models; optimizing the IDT; pursuing health equity; EMR issues and opportunities; benefits and burdens associated with national data registries and accreditation. Continuing Education: 7 hours of continuing education credit will be available for nurses, physicians and social workers who attend the full day of the program. For more information on CE/CME, please visit: www.nhpco.org/education/conferences/lac2022/continuing-education/. Faculty: Kathleen Kerr, BA Robert Parker, DNP, RN, CENP, CHPN, CHP Amy Scheu, MSH, CHPCA Jon Nicolla Jennifer Kennedy, EdD, MA, BSN, RN, CHC Pre-Conference Live Activity Session Credits: 7.00	Session Credits: 7.00	2022030508:3017:00 001	SAT, MAR 5	C9434E38-5B58-EC11-80F5-900EDE4142F9 4044506E-0D7B-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 4244506E-0D7B-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 4844506E-0D7B-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 4E35FA2C-497D-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 3932E0F8-1194-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9
Sunday, Mar 06, 2022	Sunday, Mar 06, 2022 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EDT	Advanced Community-Based Palliative Care Program (Sunday) - Day 2 Separate Registration Required This interactive workshop can be purchased by individual day or select both days for a full experience. Individuals or teams whose palliative care program has been in operation for 3 or more years are the audience for this workshop. Completion of the Community Based Palliative Care Program is strongly recommended. Breakfast and lunch are included days. Day 2 – Focus on Payment will be a deep dive into payment: understanding the relationship between documentation, billing and coding; maximizing Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) reimbursement; considerations when negotiating contracts within value-based models; and straddling diverse reimbursement streams. Continuing Education: 7 hours of continuing education credit will be available for nurses, physicians, and social workers who attend the full day of the program. For more information on CE/CME, please visit: www.nhpco.org/education/conferences/lac2022/continuing-education/. Faculty: Kathleen Kerr, BA Jean Acevedo, LHRM, CPC, CHC, CENTC, AAPC Fellow J. Cassel, PhD Amy Scheu, MSH, CHPCA Pre-Conference Live Activity Session Credits: 7.00	Session Credits: 7.00	2022030608:3017:00 002	SUN, MAR 6	C9434E38-5B58-EC11-80F5-900EDE4142F9 4044506E-0D7B-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 4244506E-0D7B-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 4844506E-0D7B-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 4E35FA2C-497D-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 3932E0F8-1194-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9
Saturday, Mar 05, 2022	Saturday, Mar 05, 2022 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EDT	Hospice Manager Development Program (Foundational Course) Separate Registration Required Join new and developing hospice managers colleagues for an intensive two days of learning that will result in a wealth of practical skills and tools you can apply directly and immediately upon your return to your workplace. The Hospice MDP Foundational Course is the first step in a multi-level developmental program designed to develop competent and confident hospice managers who can effectively manage the complexities in the hospice organization. This hospice-specific and comprehensive management program helps new and developing managers develop the skills they need to meet the challenges and changes they face in managing programs, systems, and people. Starting with the enduring and important values that undergird the provision of hospice and palliative care, the course provides information about hospice regulations and standards, includes a leadership assessment and model to help managers determine employee’s needs, helps develop critical thinking skills in the hospice manager and teaches strategies to employ during interviewing, coaching, feedback, and evaluation processes. Extensive materials and resources are provided during the classroom experience, and managers have ample opportunity to collaborate and learn from their peers. Following this course, additional in-person and online learning opportunities are provided to ensure managers’ ongoing professional development. The Hospice MDP Foundational Course provides five modules: Values-Based Hospice Leadership, Regulations and Standards for Hospice Managers, Applying the Situational Leadership® Model, Critical Thinking and Decision-Making, Interviewing, Coaching, Feedback and Evaluation Skills Breakfast and lunch are included both days. Learning Outcomes: Describe a values-based approach to management/leadership Determine the hospice manager’s role in compliance and accountability Assess individual leadership styles and adaptability Discuss the relationship between your “style” as a manager and problem solving and outcomes Define, explain, and identify keys to the effective use of behavioral interviewing, feedback, coaching and performance appraisal Continuing Education: 14 hours of continuing education credit will be available for nurses and physicians who attend both full days of the program. For more information on CE/CME, please visit: www.nhpco.org/education/conferences/lac2022/continuing-education/ Faculty: Judith Skretny Kay Mueggenburg Pre-Conference Live Activity Session Credits: 14.00	Session Credits: 14.00	2022030508:3017:00 004	SAT, MAR 5	82D58FF7-D36C-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 C9434E38-5B58-EC11-80F5-900EDE4142F9 4044506E-0D7B-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 4244506E-0D7B-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 4844506E-0D7B-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 4E35FA2C-497D-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9 3B32E0F8-1194-EC11-80F6-896A5F3D16C9