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UPDATE will not be published next week due to the Association’s 5th Annual Summer Symposium, but will resume publication on August 17, 2016.

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There is still time to register for the 5th Annual Summer Symposium, August 9-11, 2016 at the Embassy Suites Resort at Kingston Plantation, Myrtle Beach, SC for the most up to date information affecting long term-care.

NCHCFA’s registration desk will open at 11:30 am on Tuesday, August 9th and will remain open until 5:30 pm. Registration will be located in the lobby beside the hotel registration desk. The first session will begin at 1:00 pm and will be located in Kensington DEF.

What do I wear? Dress for the Summer Symposium is business casual. Do not forget to bring a sweater if you are cold natured. Room temperatures are very difficult to control in such a large setting!

Weather Forecast for the Myrtle Beach Area:

We are looking forward to a great week!

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The Palmetto GBA Medicare listserv is a convenient communication tool that offers its members the opportunity to stay informed about:

• Medicare incentive programs
• Fee Schedule changes
• New legislation concerning Medicare
• And additional information

To register to receive the Palmetto GBA Medicare Listserv, go to http://tinyurl.com/PalmettoGBAListserv and select “Register Now.” Complete and submit the online form. Be sure to select the specialties that interest you so information can be sent.

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In April 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its proposed rule for the SNF prospective payment system (PPS) fiscal year (FY) 2017 update. CMS is proposing a net market basket increase of 2.1%. This increase represents an average for the country. Actual rate changes will vary state to state and county by county. Most counties in North Carolina will not realize a 2.1% increase due to changes in the wage indices, however facilities in thirteen counties have proposed increases greater than the average 2.1%.

To help providers determine the actual impact of the proposed rule, the American Health Care Association (AHCA) has developed the SNF PPS Rate Calculator. This Excel spreadsheet tool will compare the proposed rates effective October 1, 2016 to those currently being paid and will calculate the total impact for a provider based on the facility specific Medicare RUG distribution.

For more information on the proposed rule and to access the rate calculator, click here.

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If you’re attending the 2016 NCHCFA 5th Annual Summer Symposium, we are pleased to offer a multi-functional App for this year’s event. You will be able to:

• View the symposium agenda
• View attendee list
• Receive alerts & updates for the meeting
• Participate in live polls
• Download session presentations
• View all important symposium information
• Communicate with other attendees via the News Feed

All registered attendees will receive an e-mail with download instructions tomorrow! Instructions will also be included in the attendee notebooks.

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The North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association would like to thank our 2016 Summer Symposium Corporate Sponsors for supporting the upcoming 5th Annual Summer Symposium in Myrtle Beach, SC! We appreciate your support: Blue Ridge Pharmacy, Healthcare Services Group, Liberty Healthcare Group, Medipack Pharmacy, NH Med Services, QMX Mobile Health & Southern Pharmacy Services.

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Join the North Carolina Culture Change Coalition for a workshop challenging your understanding of diversity in the realm of caring for seniors. This event is open to all assisted living and nursing home staff, members of the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO), Ombudsmen, etc.

Through this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Recognize attitudinal barriers, stereotypes and fears that affect how we interact and feel about people with disabilities.
• Recognize attitudinal barriers, stereotypes and fears that affect how we interact and feel about people in the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender) community.
• Describe techniques for embracing a diverse cultural staff and resident-body as an asset to a LTC community.

Cost: $50 per person
Continuing Education Hours: 5.5
(Pre-approval submitted for NH & AL Administrators and Nurses)

Dates & Locations:

• October 6th – Nash Community College; 522 N Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
• October 12th – Trinity Village; 1265 21st Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601
• October 19th – Levine Senior Center; 1050 Devore Lane, Matthews, NC 28105
• October 26th – Coastline Convention Center; 503 Nutt Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Lunch & snacks will be provided

Speakers:

• Paige Averett, Ph.D., MSW – Associate Professor at East Carolina University’s School of Social Work and internationally recognized expert on LGBT aging, families, and children.
• Lyndall Hare, Ph.D. – Concierge Gerontologist coaching organizations and training professionals working in the field of aging.
• Cindy Deporter, MSSW – State Survey Agency Director for NC Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR)
• Tammy Wade and Frances Robinson – Regional Employment Services Specialists for Vocational Rehabilitation with the NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

To register, click here. Registration must be submitted by September 16, 2016.

Questions? Please contact: Carolyn Hill at chill371@nc.rr.com or Alice Carroll at alicecarroll@friendshomes.org.

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There is a powerful lineup of speakers for the AHCA/NCAL 67th Annual Convention & Expo! During the opening session, don’t miss author, expert, and futurist in the field of Demography and Generational Marketing, Kenneth W. Gronbach. Kenneth uses wit, humor, and common sense as he forecasts societal, cultural, and political phenomena with uncanny accuracy.

During the closing general session, don’t miss co-author of the New York Times best seller In an Instant, Lee Woodruff! Lee chronicles her family’s journey to recovery following her husband Bob’s roadside bomb injury in Iraq and helped put a face on the serious issue of traumatic brain injury among returning war veterans, as well as the millions who live with this often invisible, but life-changing affliction. She will also share her personal insights as a caregiver.

To hear them, and register for the AHCA/NCAL 67th Annual Convention & Expo visit http://www.AHCAconvention.org!

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The book presents specific care strategies for all stages of dementia and emphasizes relatively simple interventions that nurses can incorporate into their care plans to prevent problems or address them before they escalate. The guide distinguishes between dementia and conditions that mimic dementia, discusses issues related to specific care settings, presents person-centered strategies for families and care partners, and covers the assessment and management of pain, safety concerns, communication strategies, and ethical and legal issues. It additionally provides numerous resources that nurses can offer to caregivers. Fast Facts for Dementia Care will serve as a daily companion for all clinical nurses who work with older patients in any setting, including the emergency room, medical-surgical unit, medical office, and community mental health settings.

Key Features:

• Easy to use and carry in all patient settings
• Provides communication techniques for different stages of dementia
• Describes numerous interventions for addressing issues such as pain, safety, behaviors, and ADLs
• Includes the “Fast Facts in a Nutshell” feature for quick reference
• Illustrates content with case vignettes

To order, visit http://www.AHCApublications.org or call (800) 321-0343. Fax orders may also be placed at (800) 869-5605.

Product #8293
AHCA MEMBERS $30.00

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This brochure outlines what physical restraints are, when they should be used, rules and regulations concerning restraints, and making decisions about using them. To order, e-mail your request to Donna Snyder at donnas@nchcfa.org.

• NCHCFA Member: $30.00 per 100 brochures plus tax and shipping
• Non-Members: $60.00 per 100 brochures plus tax and shipping

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From Tundra To Table – One Alaskan Care Center’s Journey

http://www.providermagazine.com/archives/2016_Archives/Pages/0716/From-Tundra-To-Table.aspx

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Tug of War was featured in five modern Olympic Games, from Paris 1900 through to Antwerp 1920. Teams of eight had five minutes to pull their opponents six feet over a line. If there was no winner after the time limit expired, the team who had pulled their rivals the furthest would win.

Milwaukee Athletics Club represented Team USA and won gold at the 1904 Games in St. Louis, Missouri.

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