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Monday, May 18, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Adapting to Sensory Changes in Dementia: Maximizing Positive Outcomes
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
M500 - Adapting to Sensory Changes in Dementia: Maximizing Positive Outcomes
Renee T. Bowles, LPN, PAC-CDE/L, CDP, VDT-AT
– Positive Approach to Care, Second Wind Dreams
Clinical Excellence, Patient Care & Quality Improvement
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Building Effective IDR / IIDR Responses: A Practical Guide to Success
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
M501 - Building Effective IDR / IIDR Responses: A Practical Guide to Success
Tammy R. Steele, Registered Nurse
– Saber Healthcare
Regulatory & Compliance
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Built to Rise: Resilience for Today's Long-Term Care Leaders
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
M504 - Built to Rise: Resilience for Today's Long-Term Care Leaders
Edward Beatrice, LNHA, CEAL
– Caring Place Healthcare Group
Jessica Tonnesen, LNHA, CEAL
– Valor Health Plan
Workforce, Recruitment & Retention
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Responsible Procurement for Changing Times
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
M502 - Responsible Procurement for Changing Times
Amy Luhn, RD, LD
– Incite Strategic Partners
Reimbursement & Financial Strategies
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Words At Work
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
M503 - Words At Work
Shari Shafer, LNHA, CEAL, LPTA
– LionStone Care
Leadership & Management
1:00 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Ethical Quandaries of educating new Administrators: A Modified World Café
1:00 PM - 4:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
M505 - Ethical Quandaries of educating new Administrators: A Modified World Café
Daniel J. Van Dussen, MA PhD
– Youngstown State University
Jennifer Wagner, MPH, HSE, LNHA, CEAL
– Bowling Green State University
Workforce, Recruitment & Retention
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Courage Before Code: Why AI Can’t Save Teams That Avoid Adversity
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
M509 - Courage Before Code: Why AI Can’t Save Teams That Avoid Adversity
Mark Hyder, PT, DPT
– Innova HealthTech, Inc.
Leadership & Management
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
IDT Documentation Essentials to Drive Care, Quality, and Payment
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
M507 - IDT Documentation Essentials to Drive Care, Quality, and Payment
ELLEN R. STRUNK, PT, MS, GCS, FAPTA, CHC, RAC-CT
– Rehab Resources and Consulting, Inc.
Sabrena McCarley, MBA-SL, OTR/L, CLIPP, RAC-CT, QCP, FAOTA, RAC-CTA
– Ensign Services
Leigh Ann Frick, PT/MBA, RAC-CT
– Care Navigation Consulting, LLC
Regulatory & Compliance
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Innovative Non Pharmacological Interventions in Dementia Care
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
M506 - Innovative Non Pharmacological Interventions in Dementia Care
Joanna LaFleur, BS, TRS
– Joanna Dementia Expert
Clinical Excellence, Patient Care & Quality Improvement
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Value‑Based Care Delivery That Drives Growth, Excellence, and Competitive Advantage
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
M508 - Value‑Based Care Delivery That Drives Growth, Excellence, and Competitive Advantage
Julia L. Bellucci, MS CCC-SLP, DCP
– Premier Therapy
Reimbursement & Financial Strategies
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Aligning OIG Guidance, Federal Regulations, and Requirements of Participation
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
M512 - Aligning OIG Guidance, Federal Regulations, and Requirements of Participation
Alicia A. Cantinieri, MBA, BSN, RN, CHC, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, QCP
– Zimmet Healthcare Services Group, LLC
Regulatory & Compliance
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Buckle Up for Dementia: Navigating LTC’s Wildest Ride Together
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
M511 - Buckle Up for Dementia: Navigating LTC’s Wildest Ride Together
Keely L. Kent, PT,DPT,RAC-CT, QCP, COCAS
– Continuum therapy partners
Nicole Frye, PTA, QCP, RAC-CT, Positive Approach to Care® Certified Independent Trainer
– Continuum Therapy Partners
Clinical Excellence, Patient Care & Quality Improvement
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Changing Tides of Quality Initiatives: Antipsychotics, Validation Audits, and TPEs
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
M513 - Changing Tides of Quality Initiatives: Antipsychotics, Validation Audits, and TPEs
Jennifer R. Napier, RN, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP
– Engage Consulting
Tammy Cassidy, RN, BSN, LNHA, RAC-MT, CEAL
– OHCA
Reimbursement & Financial Strategies
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Reducing Agency Reliance Through Recruitment, Retention, and Technology
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
M515 - Reducing Agency Reliance Through Recruitment, Retention, and Technology
Tiffany Flynn, CALA, CDP
– Everest Management Solutions
Nikki Schilling, LNHA
– Everest Management Solutions
GerryAnn Stolzenburg, LNHA
Workforce, Recruitment & Retention
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Your Reputation Is Talking. Are You Listening?
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
M514 - Your Reputation Is Talking. Are You Listening?
Kendra Nicastro, MBA
– Engage Consulting | Concept Rehab
Leadership & Management
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Welcome Reception sponsored by Concept Rehab, Engage Consulting & Sedgwick
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
M000 - Welcome Reception sponsored by Concept Rehab, Engage Consulting & Sedgwick
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