2025 Virtual Caregiver Conference: Empowering Care: Navigating the Complexities of Caregiving with Safety and Compassion Registration Closed

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES DIVISION

SCHEDULE

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | 6 CEUs

8:30 AM -10:00 AM | Optimizing Discharge Planning: Challenges and Solutions

10:15 AM -11:15 AM | The Role of Adult Protective Services

11:30 AM -1:00 PM | Supporting LGBTQ+ Older Adults and Transgender Aging

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | HCQC Regulations

 *Please note: No partial credit will be given for this conference. You must attend the full day of 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM to receive a certificate.

This conference is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here, the Nevada Certification Board for CHWs, and BELTCA (4 Regular CEUs and 2 Regulation CEUs).

Presentation materials are not for reproduction or distribution without specific written authorization. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of CASAT.

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTIONS

8:30 AM -10:00 AM | Optimizing Discharge Planning: Challenges and Solutions

Presented by: Ciara Wetteland Ombudsman Supervisor, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Chelsea Crowton, Southern Nevada Senior Law Program, Resident – pending

Discharge planning is a critical component of resident care that ensures a smooth transition from the facility to a safe location where a resident’s care needs can be met. Effective discharge planning can improve resident outcomes, enhance satisfaction, and can reduce resident stress approaching discharge. However, there are several challenges that healthcare providers face when discharge planning. This session will explore the challenges and propose practical solutions to strengthen the relationships between providers and residents and boost the discharge planning process.

10:15 AM -11:15 AM | The Role of Adult Protective Services: Investigations in Long-Term Care Facilities and Resident Safety

Presented by: Robin Tejada, Adult Protective Services, Social Services Chief II

To educate participants on the role of Adult Protective Services (APS) in investigating

allegations of vulnerable adult maltreatment in long-term care facilities, emphasizing the

importance of collaboration among long term care staff to ensure resident safety.

• Learning Objectives:

• Understanding the role of APS in protecting vulnerable adults in long-term care.

• Effective collaboration strategies to enhance investigations and improve resident safety.

11:30 AM -1:00 PM | Supporting LGBTQ+ Older Adults and Transgender Aging

Presented by: Sadiya Abjani with SAGECare

This training introduces the specific needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ older adults. Participants will learn the definition of terms such as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and others. After this introduction to useful terminology, participants will contextualize the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults through case studies and videos of real individuals, to understand why some LGBTQ+ older adults may choose not to come out. Finally, participants will be connected to local and national resources, and receive some best practices to integrate into their work.

1:00 PM -2:00 PM | Lunch Break

2:00 PM -4:00 PM | HCQC Regulations: Survey Process

Presented by: Johna Rusch, Health Facilities Inspector III and Terri Buster Health Care Facilities Inspector III

How to prepare for the survey process and investigation process.

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