AHFSA 2024 - A Focus on People, Processes and Performance in the Peach State: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2024 AHFSA Annual Training Conference in Atlanta, Georgia!

We are thrilled to invite you to the heart of the Peach State for an enriching and enlightening experience at the Omni Centennial Park from August 11-14, 2024.

This year’s conference, hosted by The Georgia State Agency, is dedicated to fostering growth, learning, and collaboration among health facility survey agencies.

Why Atlanta? Atlanta is more than just a city; it’s a nexus of culture, history, and progress. Known for its southern hospitality and vibrant community, Atlanta provides the perfect setting for our conference’s theme: “A Focus on People, Processes, and Performance in the Peach State.”

Conference Highlights:

Innovative Learning: Dive into three full days of educational training tailored for SA employees and other government entities.
Networking Galore: Build lasting connections with professionals passionate about healthcare facility regulation and compliance.
Cultural Immersion: Take a moment to enjoy Atlanta’s famous attractions and indulge in the local cuisine.

Special Events:

AHFSA Welcome Reception and Vendor Fair: Kick off the conference with an evening of networking and fun on August 11, 2024, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM2.
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities: Showcase your products and solutions to a dedicated audience in our dynamic exhibit space.

Plan Your Stay:
Make sure to extend your visit to include the full day of the conference on Wednesday, August 14, and experience everything the AHFSA conference and Atlanta have to offer.

We look forward to welcoming you to Atlanta, where each interaction is an opportunity to learn and grow together. Join us for the 2024 AHFSA Annual Training Conference, where we celebrate the spirit of collaboration and the pursuit of excellence in health facility surveying.

Register now and participate in the conversation that shapes the future of health facility surveying!

6:00pm EDT

Welcome Vendor Fair

Sunday August 11, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Exhibition Hall

Sunday August 11, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Exhibition Hall

Vendor Fair

6:00pm EDT

AHFSA 2024 Welcome Registration Hosted by the Georgia State Agency

Sunday August 11, 2024 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Pre-function - International Ballroom Foyer

Welcome to AHFSA 2024 - A Focus on People, Processes, and Performance in the Peach State! Join us for dinner as we welcome you to the 2024 AHFSA Annual Conference. Hosted by the Georgia State Survey Agency.

We are thrilled to welcome you to the vibrant and dynamic city of Atlanta, Georgia, for the 2024 AHFSA Annual Conference. Known as the "Gateway to the South," Atlanta is a city rich in history, culture, and southern hospitality.

As we gather here in the heart of Georgia, we look forward to a productive and engaging conference. We have a diverse and exciting program lined up for you, filled with insightful discussions, innovative ideas, and opportunities for networking.

Atlanta, home to world-class attractions like the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, offers a unique blend of traditional charm and modern sophistication. We encourage you to explore the city and experience the warmth and friendliness that Atlanta is known for.

We are confident that the 2024 AHFSA Annual Conference will be a memorable event, and we hope that your time in Atlanta will be both enjoyable and rewarding.

Once again, welcome to Atlanta! Let's make the most of our time together, learning from each other, and working towards our common goals.

Sunday August 11, 2024 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Pre-function - International Ballroom Foyer

7:00am EDT

Vendor Fair

Monday August 12, 2024 7:00am - 7:30am EDT

Exhibition Hall

Monday August 12, 2024 7:00am - 7:30am EDT
Exhibition Hall

Vendor Fair

7:30am EDT

Welcome to Georgia

Monday August 12, 2024 7:30am - 7:45am EDT

International Ballroom F

Welcome to Georgia for the 2024 AHFSA Annual Conference. Lisa Davies, Ga. SSA

Speakers

Lisa Davies

Monday August 12, 2024 7:30am - 7:45am EDT
International Ballroom F

Opening Session

7:45am EDT

Special Session

Monday August 12, 2024 7:45am - 8:15am EDT

International Ballroom F

This is a session description

Monday August 12, 2024 7:45am - 8:15am EDT
International Ballroom F

Special Session

8:15am EDT

AHFSA Keynote

Monday August 12, 2024 8:15am - 9:15am EDT

International Ballroom F

Monday August 12, 2024 8:15am - 9:15am EDT
International Ballroom F

Keynote

9:15am EDT

BREAK

Monday August 12, 2024 9:15am - 9:30am EDT

International Ballroom E

Monday August 12, 2024 9:15am - 9:30am EDT
International Ballroom E

Break

9:30am EDT

National Forum for Background Checks Introductions

Monday August 12, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am EDT

Redwood

Monday August 12, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Redwood

NFBC

9:30am EDT

Use of DPC and Temp Managers as Part of Enforcement Process

Monday August 12, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am EDT

International Ballroom F

Speakers

Jo Tansey

Colorado State Agency

Monday August 12, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am EDT
International Ballroom F

Plenary

10:15am EDT

Background Check System Demo

Monday August 12, 2024 10:15am - 11:30am EDT

Redwood

Monday August 12, 2024 10:15am - 11:30am EDT
Redwood

NFBC

10:45am EDT

Nutrition Role in Driving Healthcare Outcomes

Monday August 12, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT

International Ballroom F

What is nutrition’s role is driving health outcomes?
How is food an equity and access issue?
What is the federal Food is Medicine initiative?
How does it impact residents/patients/communities?
Why is it essential for State Survey Agencies to be aware of such an initiative?

Speakers

Clarissa Harvey

Monday August 12, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
International Ballroom F

Plenary

12:00pm EDT

Lunch Presentation - Workings Between State Survey Agency Director and Background Screening Forum Staff.

Monday August 12, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT

International Ballroom E

Speakers

Taylor Haddock

Assistant Deputy Secretary Division of Health Quality Assurance Agency for Health Care Administration, Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Taylor Haddock, Assistant Deputy Secretary for Transparency and Strategic Initiatives Division of Health Quality Assurance directly oversees the Bureau of Central Services and the Florida Center for Health Information and Transparency. Taylor has been with the Agency for eighteen... Read More →

Kim Smoak

Florida

Monday August 12, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
International Ballroom E

Lunch

1:15pm EDT

CLOSED SESSION, STATE AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY- R&R Efforts - Nurse Staffing Campaign

Monday August 12, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

International Ballroom F

Speakers

Evan Shulman

CMS

Monday August 12, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
International Ballroom F

Networking Session

1:15pm EDT

Compact Council

Monday August 12, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

Redwood

Monday August 12, 2024 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Redwood

NFBC

2:30pm EDT

Caring for the Caregivers - Idea Exchange Between HMS and SA

Monday August 12, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT

Cottonwood Room B

Caring for the Caregivers
Almost everyone attending AHFSA is a caregiver to someone (parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, friend). Clinicians in attendance have made it their career to be caregivers. And if you are not a clinician, you have still chosen a public service profession and work to improve the lives of others. How are you taking care of yourself, and how are your co-workers/staff taking care of themselves to continue to do the vital work that you do?

   What strategies is your state agency or team implementing to make remote staff feel included/seen (mental health/DEI)?
   How is your state agency encouraging/facilitating good physical health for its staff?
   What strategies are feasible for good work-life balance?

Speakers

Clarissa Harvey

Monday August 12, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Cottonwood Room B

Concurrent Session

2:30pm EDT

Empowering US Nursing Homes to Engage in Patient Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) to Support the DIGNITY of Older Adults living in Care Communities

Monday August 12, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT

Cottonwood A

Speakers

Susan Ryan

The Green House Project

Liza Behrens

Monday August 12, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Cottonwood A

Concurrent Session

2:30pm EDT

EMTALA

Monday August 12, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT

Magnolia Room

Speakers

Dr. Sean Michael

CMS

Scott Cooper

CMS

Elaine Soong

CMS

Monday August 12, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Magnolia Room

Concurrent Session

2:30pm EDT

Tips and Tricks, BP for ID homes that are in financial instability, lessons learned, BP, what do you do

Monday August 12, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT

International Ballroom F

Speakers

Lisa Thomson

COO, Pathway Health

Summary of Qualifications Lisa Thomson is the Chief Operating Officer at Pathway Health Services. She has over 30 years’ experience in the post-acute and long-term care arena as well as other healthcare settings.Lisa has had extensive experience in leadership and oversight of daily operations of numerous... Read More →

Lisa Thompson

Monday August 12, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
International Ballroom F

Concurrent Session

3:00pm EDT

Federal Rap Back Implementation

Monday August 12, 2024 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT

Redwood

Monday August 12, 2024 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Redwood

NFBC

3:45pm EDT

BREAK

Monday August 12, 2024 3:45pm - 4:00pm EDT

International Ballroom E

Monday August 12, 2024 3:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
International Ballroom E

Concurrent Session

4:00pm EDT

Hospital at Home TENATIVE

Monday August 12, 2024 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT

International Ballroom F

Speakers

Lisa Tripp

Vice President of Government Affairs, Medically Home

Lisa TrippLisa Tripp is Vice President of Government Affairs for Medically Home and Professor Emeritus at John Marshall Law School, in Atlanta Georgia. Ms. Tripp also served as a Technical Director at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) until April 2021, and in that... Read More →

Monday August 12, 2024 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
International Ballroom F

Plenary

4:15pm EDT

Background Check System Demo

Monday August 12, 2024 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT

Redwood

Monday August 12, 2024 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Redwood

NFBC

8:00am EDT

CDC Candidia Auris/Infection Control/What to expect this fall?

Tuesday August 13, 2024 8:00am - 9:15am EDT

International Ballroom F

Speakers

CDC

Tuesday August 13, 2024 8:00am - 9:15am EDT
International Ballroom F

Plenary

8:00am EDT

FBI

Tuesday August 13, 2024 8:00am - 10:30am EDT

Redwood

Tuesday August 13, 2024 8:00am - 10:30am EDT
Redwood

NFBC

9:15am EDT

Understanding PDPM and VBP (Patient Driven Payment Model and Value Based Purchasing)

Tuesday August 13, 2024 9:15am - 10:30am EDT

International Ballroom F

A high-level review of the process CMS uses to determine reimbursement rates that changed starting in 2019. This presentation will give State agencies and onsite surveyors basic information to understand reimbursement so they can engage in insightful conversation with providers.

Speakers

Patrick Campbell

Certisurv

Bio: Patrick received his Bachelor of Nursing degree from the University of North Carolina in 2014. Patrick has been a registered nurse for over 30 years. He has a background in critical care, was a long-term care Director of Nurses, and has been an SMQT-qualified surveyor for over... Read More →

Tuesday August 13, 2024 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
International Ballroom F

Plenary

10:30am EDT

BREAK

Tuesday August 13, 2024 10:30am - 10:45am EDT

International Ballroom E

Tuesday August 13, 2024 10:30am - 10:45am EDT
International Ballroom E

Break

10:45am EDT

Ambulatory SC and Dialysis Infection Control

Tuesday August 13, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT

Magnolia Room

Speakers

Joseph Perz

Senior Advisor for Public Health Programs, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Dr. Joseph Perz serves as Deputy Branch Chief and Senior Advisor for Public Health Programs in the Prevention and Response Branch within the CDC’s Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Perz entered the field of public health following training... Read More →

Tuesday August 13, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Magnolia Room

Concurrent Session

10:45am EDT

CERTISURV PRESENTATION

Tuesday August 13, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT

International Ballroom F

Speakers

Patrick Campbell

Certisurv

Tuesday August 13, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
International Ballroom F

Concurrent Session

10:45am EDT

Hospital-to-Nursing Home Transitions • Revisions and Clarifications to Hospital Interpretive Guidelines for Informed Consent

Tuesday August 13, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT

Cottonwood Room A

This calls to mind hospital-to-nursing home transitions and vice versa. We cite multiple IJs a year due to ineffective transitions in care to SNFs. It would be interesting to know any work CMS is doing related to this, such as hospital requirements for safe, informed discharges.

Speakers