WMCMA Annual Spring Conference & Expo 2019
"Advancements in Case Management
-from Cell to Limb"
Conference Schedule:
6:30 am Exhibitor check-in/set-up begins
7:45 am Attendee check-in/ Continental Breakfast
7:45 am - 9:40 am Conference begins with Exhibitor Fair and CEU Poster
9:40 am Opening remarks, Kathleen Parry, RN, BSN, WMCMA President
9:45 am - 11:00 am “Scientific and Clinical Overview for Grafix® & GrafixPL®: Placental Membranes for Wound Management” -by Charles Ananian, DPM
11:00 am - 11:10 am Intermission/Break
11:10 am - 12:00 pm "Bionic Upper Limb Prosthetic Devices: Overview and Case Studies" - by Kristy Powell, OT
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch Exhibitor Giveaways & Introductions during lunch/ Finish Expo & Poster CE (exhibitors may leave after 1:30 pm or they are welcome to stay as audience members for rest of conference)
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm "Future Vision of Case Management" -by Jose Alejandro, PhD, RN-BC, MBA, CCM, FACHE, FAAN, CMSA President
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm "The Case Manager Lawsuit; Prevention & Preparation Through the Eyes of a Case Manager and Legal Nurse Consultant" - by Laura Opson, RN-D, LNCC, CCM
4:30 pm Closing remarks, Kathleen Parry, RN, BSN, WMCMA President
Where
Hotel RL Olympia
2300 Evergreen Park Dr SW
Olympia, WA 98502
Driving Directions
The Hotel RL Olympia just completed a gorgeous whole hotel renovation. They have a fantastic onsite restaurant and calming views wherever you look. Why sit in traffic when you can take advantage of our special pricing and extend your stay to Wednesday, May 9th and Thursday May 10th? Reserve your room now!
Click Link: Reserve Your Room for WMCMA Spring Conference 2019 or call Hotel RL reservations department at 800-733-5466.
Thank You 2019 Spring Conference Sponsors!
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Exhibitors
Aveanna Healthcare
Visiting Angels
Family Resource Home Care
Arris Health
Numotion
Concierge Care Advisors
CayCare Elder Care & Senior Living Advisors
A Helping Hand Home Care
Arris Healthcare
A Place For Mom
Sound Options
Kaiser Permanente of Washington
Silver Age Referrals
Option Care
Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates
Vibra
Cottages of Lacey
Adult Care Placements, Inc.
UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement
Right at Home
Advanced Health Care
South Sound Physical and Hand Therapy
Advanced Lifeline Respiratory Services
A Happy Home AFH
Providence SoundHomeCare and Hospice
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Thursday, May 9, 2019
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
2300 Evergreen Park Drive SW, Olympia WA 98502
Full Conference 8:00 am to 4:00
6.0 CCM CEs
Join WMCMA for what has become an annual tradition for case managers, nurses, social workers and healthcare professionals throughout WA, OR and ID! A full day of education, networking, a fantastic vendor fair & up to 6.0 CEU's including 1.0 Ethics CEU.
OUR SPEAKERS________________________________________________
"Future Vision of Case Management" 1.5 CCM CE by Jose Alejandro, CMSA President, PhD, RN-BC, MBA, CCM, FACHE, FAAN
Dr. Alejandro received his PhD in Human Services from Capella University; MBA in Accounting and Health Care Management from the University of Dallas; MSN in Nursing Education from University of Phoenix and BSN from the University of Texas at Arlington. He started his nursing career as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Dr. Alejandro is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American Academy of Nursing. He is certified in case management by the American Nursing Credentialing Center, Commission for Case Management Certification and the American Case Management Association. In addition to CMSA, he is a member of the American Academy of Nursing, American Association of Men in Nursing, American Organization of Nurse Executives, National Forum for Latino Healthcare Executives (NFLHE), American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), National League for Nursing (NLN), Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI), American Nurses Association (ANA), National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) and Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN).
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“Scientific and Clinical Overview for Grafix® & GrafixPL®: Placental Membranes for Wound Management” 1.25 CCM CE
by Charles Ananian, DPM
New Hope Podiatry Group Beverly Hospital Would Center, St. Francis Wound Center, White Memorial Limb Preservation Staff Podiatrist, Los Angeles, CA
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"Bionic Upper Limb Prosthetic Devices: Overview and Case Studies" 1.25 CCM CE
by Kristy Powell, OT
Kristy graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1986 and has had the opportunity to practice Occupational Therapy throughout the country. Before joining Touch Bionics, she enjoyed building her career and specializing in Upper Extremity Rehab. She also has vast experience in acute care, skilled nursing, rehab, outpatient settings, and even school settings. These experiences allow her to focus on improving independence and provide a very holistic approach.
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"The Case Manager Lawsuit; Prevention & Preparation Through the Eyes of a Case Manager and Legal Nurse Consultant and CCMC Code of Professional Conduct" 1.0 CCM Ethics by Laura Opson, RN-D, LNCC, CCM, CE
Laura Opson, RN-D is a Registered Nurse, Nurse Delegator, Legal Nurse Consultant and Case Manager Certified. Laura’s nursing work has included working with medically intensive adults, children and neonates. She practices as a Legal Nurse Consultant providing expert services to Legal Teams and also as private Case Manager working with people recovering and living with complex injuries including catastrophic, spinal cord, and Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI).
Laura has been welcomed as a presenter to organizations including Case Management Society of America (CMSA), Washington Medical Case Management Association (WMCMA), Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) and the former Puget Sound Legal Nurse Consultants. Engagements have included speaking on the topic of brain injury, Case Management, and Legal Nurse Consulting.
Professional Memberships include the Brain Injury Association of Washington, Washington State Medical Case Management Association, and Pacific Northwest Neuropsychological Society. Laura is President Elect for WMCMA and liaison to the Public Policy Committee where she promotes health care and case management at the national level.
When Laura is not working, she raises chickens, does yoga and keeps a small garden. Laura is delighted to be the mother of wonderful, funny, bright children.________________________________________________________________
This program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to CCM board certified case managers for 4.0 CE contact hours, 1.0 Ethics CE and 1.0 CE for Vendor posters, a total of 6.0 CCM CEs______________________________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Seats are filling up! Register now. Please see the Conference Schedule to the left for details of the day's events.
POSTER CEU DETAILS: Earn 1.0 CCM CE during the Expo Fair! *sponsored by Retirement Connection
- Pick up the Poster CE Signature sheet at check in desk.
- Attendees must visit a minimum of six exhibitors with presentation posters and receive presenter signature between 7:45 am and 1:30 pm to obtain the 1.0 CCM CE credit. The participating Poster CE vendors will be placed throughout the exhibit hall and identified with a yellow sunflower.
- Turn in your completed signature sheet to registration to receive your 1.0 Poster CE
GIVEAWAYS: Giveaways will be done during the lunch hour at the conference. Many exhibitors choose to bring a gift or basket as a prize giveaway item. It is not required but it is a fun way for them to interact and to collect attendee business cards. You must put your business card in their giveaway basket for a chance to win. We will have a specific time for giveaway announcements (during the lunch hour) where the vendors can bring their item up to the stage, take a few seconds to introduce themselves and their company and draw a name! You must be present to win. If you have already won an item, they will draw another name.
Lodging Information: The Hotel RL Olympia just completed a gorgeous all-encompassing renovation. They have a fantastic onsite restaurant and calming views wherever you look. Why sit in traffic when you can take advantage of the special pricing and extend your stay!
Click Link: Reserve Your Room for WMCMA Spring Conference 2019 or call Hotel RL reservations department at 800-733-5466.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Payment is due at time of registration either by credit card or commitment to send check payment.
Contact WMCMA at (425) 329-9456 or email us at contactWMCMA@gmail.com if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!