GHPCO provides a comprehensive and varied selection of events and activities throughout the year for its members, health care professionals, spiritual leaders and members of the general public.
The following is our calendar of events and activities. Watch this space as new events and activities can be added at any time!
Hospice Certification Review Course for RNs and LPNs
GHPCO, with Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, presents a 2-day workshop to provide review of materials and information prior to taking the Certification examination for Hospice and Palliative Nurses (both RNs and LPNs). Course material is based on the approved curriculum authorized by the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, with additional supplemental materials provided for review and study.
When:
JULY
29 – 30, 2010
9am
to 5pm each day
Where:
Hospice
of Northeast GA Medical
Center
Lanier
Campus – Blue Ridge Conference Room
675
WHITE
SULPHUR RD, GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Cost: GHPCO Members = $150, non-members = $250
** Fees include continental breakfasts, breaks, materials, lunches and CEUs **
16.8 CEUs for Nurses will be provided
(GHPCO is an approved provider of Nursing CEUs by the Alabama Board of Nursing, provider # ABNP1402)
Registration Deadline: July 22nd, 2010 - cancellation prior to this date will result in a $35 processing fee; no cancellations after July 22nd, 2010 – substitutions accepted for paid registrations.
Click here to download Registration Form
Hospice
Certification Review
Course for Nurses and for CNAs
GHPCO, with Hospice Savannah,
presents a 2-day workshop to provide
review of materials and information prior to taking the Certification
examination for Hospice and Palliative Nurses (both RNs and LPNs) and
a 1-day workshop for CNAs. Course material is based on the approved
curriculum authorized by the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association,
with additional supplemental materials provided for review and study.
August 16-17, 2010 (Nurses)
August 18, 2010 (CNAs)
9am to 5pm each day
Where:
Hospice Savannah
1352 Eisenhower
Dr, Savannah, GA
(Hospice House Community
Education Room)
| Fees | Nurses | CNA |
| GHPCO MEMBER | $150 | $100 |
| Non-MEMBER | $250 | $150 |
** Fees include continental
breakfasts, breaks, materials, lunches and CEUs **
16.8 CEUs for Nurses will be provided (GHPCO is an approved provider of Nursing CEUs by the Alabama Board of
Nursing, provider # ABNP1402)
Registration Deadline: August 9th, 2010 - cancellation prior to this
date will result
in a $35 processing fee; no cancellations after August 9th, 2010 –
substitutions
accepted for paid registrations.
Faculty:
Christine Taegar, MS, RN CHPN, Manager, Hospice Clinical Education
& Development, Gentiva
Jennifer Hale, RN BS CHPN, Executive Director, GHPCO
Kelly Hagemes, RN CHPN, NH/ALF Team Manager, Columbus Hospice
Martha Barfield, RN CHPN, Team Manager, Columbus Hospice
Click here to download registration form.
August 26-27, 2010 – “Spiritual Care at the End of Life: Implementation, Integration and Inspiration”
Embassy Suites, Brunswick, GA
GHPCO presents a Summer Workshop for Hospice and Palliative Care Professionals to address the growing need for spiritual care programs that work within the framework of end of life care regulations while meeting the professional needs of those providing care to the patients and families moving through the dying process.
Implementation: Thursday August 26, 9am to 12pm
Presented by Jennifer Kennedy from NHPCO, this session will review the regulatory rules behind the development of spiritual care as an integral part of the holistic philosophy of hospice and palliative medicine. She will address such issues as documentation, planning care, working with the interdisciplinary team and delivery of care in a compliance-driven environment. Bring a friend for this one!
Jennifer L. Kennedy, MA, BSN, RN, CLNC
Jennifer is the Regulatory Assistance Specialist for the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization. Jennifer has over 22 years of diverse experience as a leader and nurse in healthcare settings in numerous areas of the United States including Hawaii. The majority of her health care career has been spent in realms of hospice, community health, and home health care settings.
She has served at the Director level for several prominent national and regional healthcare organizations in organization operations, clinical care, education, quality, and compliance. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from DeSales University, and a dual Master’s of Arts degree in Health Promotion Counseling and Case Management. She is also a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC). Jennifer has presented at educational conferences on the national and state level, has written articles for hospice and home health industry journals, and has developed online education modules and products for NHPCO.
Integration: Thursday August 26, 1pm to 4pm
Presented by Kevin Quiles, author and hospice chaplain, this session will address the practical side of working as a spiritual care provider including development of a truly integrated spiritual care program that supports patients, families, colleagues and the professional. Kevin spoke at GHPCO’s annual conference and was warmly received there by all attendees.
Kevin Quiles, M. Div.
Combining twelve years of experience in end-of-life care with a decade of academic, Kevin Quiles, M.Div. serves as educator for both lay and professional caregivers wrestling with the unrelenting challenges facing a steadily expanding aging population. Author of six articles relevant to professionals—documentation, interdisciplinary team development, and religious and cultural sensitivity—the spiritual and bereavement counselor has added to his compilations his new book, Spiritual Care to Elderly and Dying Loved Ones, a 260-page volume filled with practical wisdom for novices and seasoned caregivers alike. Along with these most useful accomplishments, Quiles has shared a wealth of valuable information to audiences composed of physicians, nurses, chaplains, social workers, counselors, and families.
Inspiration: Friday August 27, 9am to 12pm
Prepare to be inspired! Joyce, or “Joy” as she prefers, is ready to bring you back to the reason you came to end of life care and to put a little more “JOY” in your day! You might learn a lot or feel a little more serene when she’s finished – we just hope you’ll be “Inspired” to go back to your office and “Implement” an “Integrated” spiritual care program!
Joyce Marie Sheldon is the author of From Fear to Faith, A Caregiver’s Journey, which was endorsed by Hospice International, as well as Seekers and Dreamers … a collection and two bereavement books, Mia and Little Red Feather and Little Kind Heart. She is a devoted Caregiver Advocate, having taken her hands-on experience as a caregiver to form the foundation of presentations to hospice staff, volunteers and family caregivers. Her insight into the heart and mind of the caregiver, both professional and family, is related with compassion and understanding. She founded a caregiver’s support group, created Bridges to Understanding, A Caregiver's Conference and also A Hospice Retreat. The mother of 7 grown children, Joy spends her time writing, traveling and sharing time with those she loves.
Click here for Registration Form.- October 15, 2010 – “Investigating the Basics of Medicare” by Palmetto GBA
Warner Robins, GA (location to be determined).
This workshop series is targeted towards providers interested in obtaining a basic understanding of Medicare billing and clinical documentation. Providers that are new to Medicare, intermediate providers and advanced providers that are looking for a refresher course are encouraged to attend. Topics to be discussed include:
• Eligibility
• Coverage
• Importance of the Admission Process
• HIQH/HIQA and Why is this Important?
• Return to Provider Reason Codes
• How Palmetto GBA works
• IMPROV
• Clinical Documentation
• Physician Orders and Signatures
• How to Avoid Denials
- November 11-12, 2010 – “Nuts and Bolts of QAPI” and “Regulatory Basics”
Atlanta, GA (location to be determined).
Two days of talking about Quality and Compliance! Day 1 will focus specifically on Quality Assessment and Process Improvement and will include an overview of the basics for a QAPI program as well as setting up Process Improvement Projects, Measuring/Benchmarking for the Clinician, using data to drive Quality and sharing best demonstrated practices among peers. Day 2 will feature the Healthcare Facility Regulatory Division bi-annual update of Georgia citations and deficiencies and a presentation on accreditation standards as well. Mark your calendars for this one!
Throughout the year: Additional education topics will be available as they come up. Be on the lookout for special alerts regarding training for the NEW Medicaid billing system as ACS is replaced by EDS (now owned by HP).
If you missed our Education and Leadership Conference
this year, don’t miss it next year:
February 23-26, 2011
at the University of Georgia
Conference Center and Hotel in Athens, GA!
Now Accepting Presentation Proposals:
Click here to download/print GHPCO Request for Presentations.
Last year's 2010 Sponsors and Exhibitors were:
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Peach Sponsors
Phone: (404)323-9397 or email at jennifer@GHPCO.org