CARE PROVIDERS OF MINNESOTA TUESDAY LEARNING SESSIONS TUESDAY | 8:30-9:45 AM 401 | CARES ACT PROVIDER RELIEF FUND—REPORTING, AUDITING, & MORE When first announced, the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund money was declared “no strings attached” and could be used as recipients deemed appropriate. Subsequent guidance changed that rather significantly, and recipients who received money will face compliance, tracking, and reporting obligations to document that funds were used for permissible purposes. Providers should prepare now for reporting requirements and the likelihood of increased audit and enforcement activity. Ms. Christianna Finnern, Shareholder, Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. Mr. Cody M. Zustiak, Shareholder, Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
402 | IDR & IIDR—PROVIDER’S EDITION Attorneys Aaron Sagedahl and Kelsey Nelson, with paralegal Jennifer Bernstein, will present an overview of the informal dispute resolution (IDR) and the independent informal dispute resolution (IIDR) processes. Presenters will discuss the different appeals available for providers, timing considerations, successful strategies, and the most common deficiencies (tags). Presenters will use hypothetical scenarios to create a practical roadmap to help providers identify winning strategies and prepare for the appeal. Ms. Kelsey Nelson, Attorney, Voigt, Rodè, Boxeth & Coffin, LLC Ms. Jennifer Z. Bernstein, Paralegal, Voigt, Rodè, Boxeth & Coffin, LLC Mr. Aaron M. Sagedahl, Attorney, Voigt, Rodè, Boxeth & Coffin, LLC
403 | INNOVATIVE WAYS TO RETAIN & APPRECIATE HEALTHCARE HEROES This session will review ways in which the pandemic has impacted staff and discuss the ways in which organizations have recognized their staff, as well as how to continue to acknowledge their teamwork and efforts post-pandemic. Ms. Irmadene Hanson, RN, Nurse Consultant, Zellner Senior Health Consulting, LLC Ms. Heather Meixner, RN, Nurse Consultant, Zellner Senior Health Consulting, LLC
404 | PREVENTING FALLS & A DECLINE IN ADLS WITH RESTORATIVE NURSING This session will discuss restorative nursing programs that will enhance balance, strength, and endurance in residents to prevent falls and a decline in ADLs. This session will discuss how to set up an environment to minimize falls. Ms. Jeri A. Lundgren, RN, BSN, PHN, CWS, CWCN, CPT, President, Senior Providers Resource, LLC
405 | EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR WORKING WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS Dr. John Brose has spent the past 41 years assisting long-term care staff in developing plans/strategies for residents with challenging behaviors. He will offer explanations for how challenging behaviors are created and maintained. Concrete, practical, and proactive strategies will be offered. Dr. Brose will also discuss selfcare strategies for those who care for residents with challenging behaviors. Dr. John E. Brose, PHD, LP, LMFT, LADC, CEO, Owner, Clinical Director, Associated Clinic of Psychology
406 |SHARING YOUR POSITIVE STORY AMID NEGATIVE NEWS Why is it the negative stories about the senior care industry get the biggest headlines? This session will discuss marketing strategies teams can employ to share their positive stories within their buildings, greater communities, and the larger population. We’ll discuss what’s truly “newsworthy” and how to utilize marketing tools to raise awareness of the positive stories among existing residents/ families and prospective residents/families. Ms. Mary Prevost, MBA, Owner/Founder, Prevost Partners
407 | OSHA BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS There were many lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, including organizational preparation and how different regulations relate to one another. OSHA, CDC, and MDH requirements intersected and may have left providers perplexed. This session will examine the exposure control plan for blood-borne pathogens (BBP) and how it ties in with the infection control plan and the need for consistency in both plans. In addition, learn the key elements of a blood-borne pathogen exposure control plan and how it dictates PPE selection. Ms. Breca C. Tschida, MSPH, CPE, Industrial Hygienist/Ergonomics Program Coordinator, Minnesota OSHA Consultation, Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
TUESDAY | 10:15-11:30 AM 501 | ASSISTED LIVING IN MINNESOTA—WHERE WE’RE AT WITH THE “NEW” LAW Attorneys Rob Rodè and Aaron Sagedahl, along with provider Amanda Johnson, will take the audience on a deep dive into the new assisted living law in Minnesota: where we were, where we are at, and where we are going. Through engaging hypothetical scenarios and interactive group discussions, the audience will be guided through current survey trends and will establish strategies and best practices for facing regulatory challenges under the new assisted living law in Minnesota. Mr. Robert F. Rodè, Esq, Attorney/Partner, Voigt, Rodè, Boxeth & Coffin, LLC Ms. Amanda Johnson, RN, LNHA, Vice President of Clinical Operations, Lifesprk Senior Living Mr. Aaron M. Sagedahl, Attorney, Voigt, Rodè, Boxeth & Coffin, LLC
502 | ADVANCED COLLECTION STRATEGIES & REMEDIES Attorneys Rebecca Coffin and Ryan Usher will review and analyze advanced collection strategies and remedies available to providers to correct non-payment, as well as collect and avoid costly writeoffs. Presenters will discuss facilities’ advanced collection options and strategies/remedies (including conservatorships, probate estates, conciliation court, and best practices to secure payment arrangements) to maximize likelihood of success and collection. Ms. Rebecca Coffin, Attorney/Partner, Voigt, Rodè, Boxeth & Coffin, LLC Mr. Ryan Usher, Attorney, Voigt, Rodè, Boxeth & Coffin, LLC
503 | CRITICAL LABOR LAW & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ISSUES & STRATEGIES This session will provide a practical update and specific recommendations regarding actions which employers must take in view of quickly- and significantly-changing labor and employee benefits laws and regulations which affect long-term care facilities. Topics will include critical labor law developments, important developments with respect to the National Labor Relations Board, employer and employee rights, and employee benefits. Mr. Michael McNally, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP Mr. Robert C. Castle, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP
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