Program Overview

As the vanguard of modern long-term care pharmacy, our agenda, speakers, and partners will expose you to the most informed, forward-thinking ideas in the business. Sessions contain original content and multiple CE opportunities.

Expect value across the spectrum, technology to trends. The personal setting provides greater access to impressive speakers, individualized advice, and connection-making with peers and vendors.

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Schedule Overview

Thursday, May 16
Thursday, May 16

8:00 AM - 5:00 PMRegistration
1:30 PM - 3:00 PMStrategic Approach for a Winning Team - Lou Ann Brubaker
1:00 PM - 5:00 PMExhibitor Set Up
TBDInstitutional One-On-Ones
3:30 PM - 5:00 PMAudit Prevention and Preparation in 2024 - Trenton Thiede
5:00 PM - 8:00 PMOpening Reception & Exhibit Hall

Friday, May 17
Saturday, May 18
Sunday, May 19

Schedule subject to change

Class Schedule

Thu, May 16
Thu, May 16
Strategic Approach for a Winning Team - Lou Ann Brubaker
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Thursday, May 16 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

  • List strategies that should be incorporated when recruiting staff
  • Explain the three steps that set the stage for retention during a new employee’s start
  • Compare current manager/staff engagement efforts with best practices
  • Cite the six core manager competencies that are vital to retention
  • Describe how "promise delivery" causes people to quit

Audit Prevention and Preparation in 2024 - Trenton Thiede
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Thursday, May 16 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Outline high-risk PBM audit categories and describe methods to mitigate them
  • Recognize LTC components that make PBM audits problematic
  • Describe Medicare Part B requirements and nuances to audits

Fri, May 17
Fri, May 17
Breakfast
7:00 am - 8:00 am

Welcome - Frances Nahas

Welcome - Frances Nahas

LTC Industry Update - Ronna B. Hauser

Understanding I-SNPs and IE-SNPs to Optimize Care - Rob Leffler
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Friday, May 17 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of I-SNPs
  • Evaluate potential opportunities for pharmacy engagement within the framework of IE-SNPs
  • Apply strategies for the effective integration of pharmacy services into I-SNPs and IE-SNPs

Exhibit Hall & Lunch
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Enhance Your Value Proposition - Lou Ann Brubaker
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Friday, May 17 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Discuss the effects of transitioning from Medicare Fee-For-Service to managed plans and its influence on your pharmacy operations
  • Enhance comprehension of your pharmacy's role in bolstering survey performance for 2024
  • Develop opportunities in home- and community-based services

Workflow Efficiency through a Manufacturer Mindset - Paul Shelton
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Friday, May 17 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Apply lean principles in LTC pharmacy operations, leveraging techniques that reduce waste and improve workflow efficiency
  • Gain insights into manufacturer strategies and apply them to optimize processes within LTC pharmacy
  • Develop the ability to adopt a manufacturer mindset for strategic workflow design

Sat, May 18
Sat, May 18
Breakfast
7:00 am - 8:00 am

Vaccinations in LTC - Chad Kodiak
8:00 am - 9:30 am

Saturday, May 18 | 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

  • Adapt existing immunization strategies to the LTC environment
  • Identify vaccines that can be co-administered including pneumonia, shingles, tdap, hep b, and RSV
  • Acquire skills to identify and assess patient eligibility for vaccinations in LTC

Recapturing Revenue through Better Medication Choices - Chad Worz
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Exhibit Hall & Lunch
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Opening Closed Doors - Lindsay Dymowski and Paul Shelton
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday, May 18 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Examine the transformative demographic changes accompanying the aging of the Baby Boomer generation
  • Explore innovative care opportunities for traditional closed-door LTC pharmacies in home-based patient services
  • Analyze and strategize staffing requirements for delivering high-quality, at-home care

Extended Services in LTC - Alan Rosenbloom
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Sun, May 19
Sun, May 19
Breakfast
7:00 am - 8:00 am

Achieving Sustainable Growth and Profitability - Thomas E. Hanzel
8:00 am - 9:30 am

Sunday, May 19 | 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

  • Discuss revenue and growth challenges
  • Optimize medication management services that contribute to revenue generation
  • Identify and engage in collaborative partnerships that enhance revenue generation for LTC pharmacies

Think Like a DON - Thomas E. Hanzel
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Sunday, May 19 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

  • What really matters for the facility team
  • How you can improve communication and set expectations

Thu, May 16
Fri, May 17
Sat, May 18
Sun, May 19

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Opening Reception & Exhibit Hall

Ryman Exhibit Hall B 1-4, Gaylord Opryland Resort

Thursday, May 16, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

After the kickoff day of registration and long-term care discussions, have a drink and mingle with your fellow attendees and vendors. Get the conversations started and prepare for the program ahead.

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