2008 Spring Convention
and Trade Show
SESSION HANDOUTS
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copies of the presenter's handouts available at the convention.
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Breakout Session 1 -- 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
A.  Alzheimer's/Dementia Programming:  A Quick Guide for Direct Care Staff
B.  Update on 2008 Legislative Session -- Whats the Latest?
C.  Financing Issues Related to Household Projects
D.  Assisted Living -- When, Why and How to Transition Residents to Skilled Care -- no
handouts for this session.
E.  Applied Technology in Long-term Care -- Panel Presentation
It's Never Too Late
F.  No handouts for Roundtables

Breakout Session 2 -- 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
A.  Making A Difference Every Day -- Part I
B.  Creating a Learning Environment -- Part I
C.  AAHSA Finance Plan -- presenter will bring handouts to session
D.  
Negotiated Risk in Assisted Living
Negotiated Risk Agreement Form
NSA Policy and Procedure
Right to Refuse Treatment Outline
Negotiated Risk Agreement Case Study 1
Negotiated Risk Agreement Case Study 2
E.  The Future of Aging Services Technology         
The State of Technology in Aging Services        
The State of Technology in Aging Services According to Field Experts
F.  No handouts for Roundtables

Breakout Session 3 -- 3:45 to 5:15 p.m.
A.  Making A Difference Every Day -- Part II
B.  Creating A Learning Environment -- Part II
C.  Business Case for Investing in Staff Retention -- presenter will bring handouts to her
session
D.  Person-Centered Care in Assisted Living -- no handouts for this session
E.  
Cooking for a Crowd
F.  No handouts for Roundtables
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Pre-Session I --9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
A.  Part I -- Head, Hands, & Heart:  Tips for Communication with Elders
Part II -- Dignity and Sensitivity:  The Ultimate Boot Camp
B.  Can You See Your Own Nose? -- 8 Steps to an Objective marketing Self-Assessment
Friday, April 25, 2008
The World at Your Fingertips! -- What's new on KAHSA's Website

2008 KAHSA Quality First Awards of Excellence -- Programs will be handed out at the
door.

Closing Session:  11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sometimes You Gotta Laugh