1.5 CEs - Illinois Health Care Association
1.5 CEs - Illinois Health Care Association
1.5 CEs - Illinois Health Care Association
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CMS Update<br />
Track ADM<br />
Representatives from CMS have been invited to update attendees on the latest initiatives.<br />
ID/DD Services Update<br />
Track DD<br />
Representatives from the <strong>Illinois</strong> Department of Public <strong>Health</strong> (IDPH) and the Department of Human Services<br />
(DHS) have been invited to provide an update on current state and federal issues affecting facilities that serve the<br />
developmentally disabled.<br />
Managing Food Allergies, Intolerances and Preferences<br />
Susan L. Farrell, MBA, RD, SLF Consulting & Training<br />
Track DIET<br />
More facilities are admitting residents with food allergies. Are they truly allergies, however? This session discusses the<br />
difference between a food allergy, food intolerance and food preference. If it is an allergy, very strict precautions must be<br />
taken to keep the person safe. If it is not an allergy, the diet will become unnecessarily restrictive by following procedures<br />
for allergies. How to manage allergies and how to keep food safe, including avoiding cross-contact, will be discussed.<br />
Role of the Activity Department in Stress Management<br />
Al Litwiller, MHA, Omnicare<br />
Track ACT<br />
Working in long term care today is extremely stressful for all staff. In addition, almost every employee brings major<br />
stress from home and personal lives. This session will help us to identify the major stressors in our lives and what the<br />
activity staff can do to assist in lowering both work and personal stressors.<br />
Dealing with Difficult People<br />
Clint Maun, CSP, Maun-Lemke Speaking & Consulting, LLC<br />
Track MULTI<br />
This session focuses on how to deal with the multitude of potentially difficult situations in the day-to-day relationships<br />
of a healthcare organization. The participants in this session will learn specific techniques to demonstrate appropriate<br />
implementation for handling “tough” situations. It is designed to prepare the participants with appropriate “howto”<br />
information to develop assertive conflict management skills that can produce a successful interaction for the<br />
organization and, at the same time, for the individuals involved.<br />
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THURSDAY<br />
9:45 – 11:15 a.m. (<strong>1.5</strong> <strong>CEs</strong>)<br />
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