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Registration Information All registrations for iahsa events now take place online. You may choose to pay with a credit card or purchase order. All registration fees are due prior to the start of the conference. Please do not bring registration fees to the conference. If paying with a purchase order, send your check or money order, payable to iahsa, for the total amount due to: iahsa, 1701 48th Street, Suite 203, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266. Please contact Dawn Balder at 888.440.4630, extention 100 or dbalder@ageiowa.org with any questions about the online registration process. Registration is online only. Click here to register Click here to view the Registration Brochure Conference Agenda Click here to view the conference agenda. CEUs Iowa Board of Nursing Provider #67–.72 ceus maximum for Wednesday, September 22nd, and .66 ceus maximum for Thursday, September 23rd. 1.38 ceus maximum for the full conference. Retain your certificate for four years. Nursing Home Administrators: 6 hours maximum for Wednesday, September 22nd, and 5.5 hours maximum for Thursday, September 23rd. 11.5 hours maximum for the full conference. This program is intended to meet the criteria established by the Iowa Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators. If audited, you will be asked to provide your certificate of attendance and program material. Social Workers: 6 hours maximum for Wednesday, September 22nd, and 5.5 hours maximum for Thursday, September 23rd. 11.5 hours maximum for the full conference. This program is intended to meet the criteria established by the Iowa Board of Social Work Examiners. If audited, you will be asked to provide your certificate of attendance and program material. Certified Dietary Managers: CEU approval pending. Department Heads: 6 hours maximum for Wednesday, September 22nd, and 5.5 hours maximum for Thursday, September 23rd. 11.5 hours maximum for the full conference. Commision on Dietetic Registration: CEU approval pending. For other staff members, this program may be used for 11.5 general education hours maximum.

Educational Sessions Keynote Speakers Click here for more information William Carney: Ten Signposts of "The New Normal" Wednesday, September 22nd 9:00-10:30 a.m. This session will explore the ten signposts of “The New Normal”. Attendees will hear how risk factors have changed in recent years and will be able to identify how and why key risks have changed for senior living providers. Attendees will learn what questions they should be asking in order to position themselves from a program, services & capital markets perspective.   Thomas S. Westbrook: Catch a Wave: A Surfer's Lessons on Life & Success in the 21st Century Wednesday, September 22nd 3:30-5:00 p.m.  What does surfing the waves and success in the 21st century have in common? Well, more than you might think. Join us as we wax down our surfboards and paddle out in search of the perfect wave. In the process, you’ll discover how the surfer’s philosophy might help you with life’s most challenging problems and opportunities.   Tom Evans: Moving Forward on Health Reform Thursday, September 23rd 8:30-10:00 a.m.    The pursuit of value defines the future for providers. Recent health care reform legislation has introduced a period of breathtaking change for Iowa health services providers. It appears that changes in reimbursement, access and new incentives to promote care coordination through vehicles like Medical Homes and Accountable Care Organizations will alter the landscape of care delivery. Dr. Evans will present a snapshot of Iowa’s current aggregated clinical performance and explore applications of recent events on Iowa’s health care future. General Sessions Click here for more information The Impact on Health Care Reform on LTSS Providers Wednesday, September 22nd 10:45-11:45 a.m.   Iowa's Economy in a Difficult Time Wednesday, September 22nd 1:15-2:15 p.m.   Iowa's Aging and Disability Resource Center: Scope & Function Wednesday, September 22nd 2:15-3:15 p.m.   Demystifying RUGs IV Thursday, September 23rd 10:15-11:45 a.m.   Iowa Medicaid & RUGs IV Thursday, September 23rd 12:45-2:15 p.m.   Maximizing RUGs IV Thursday, September 23rd 2:30-4:00pm

Exhibitor Showcase The Fall Conference Exhibitor Showcase gives you the chance to learn about new products and services offered by many trusted vendors. Don't miss out on the opportunity to find the best deal and the best service on products and services you use every day! Click here if you are interested in exhibiting to download our Exhibitor Brochure.  Click here to download the Exhibitor Contract. Fall Social Wednesday, September 22nd Join us in Meadows Ballroom B for hors d’oeuvres, drinks and the hilarious show “It’s Vegas, Baby!” at 5:30pm shortly after the last session concludes. Be sure to register for this event when you register online for the conference.  You won't want to miss this great performance!  Sponsored by: Conference Sponsors Long Term Medical Supply "You're Our Number One Concern"     Annual Sponsors Platinum Sponsors: $10,000 Annual Sponsorship Silver Sponsors: $5,000 Annual Sponsorship   Bronze Sponsors: $2500 Annual Sponsorship A'viands Iowa Long Term Care Risk Management Ryun.Givens & Co.,PLC Continuum Health Care Larson Allen LLP Creative Solutions Unlimited