NAHCA / ACHP 2008

Annual Convention, Exposition and
“Key to Quality” Awards Banquet

KCI Expo Center, KC MO
September 17-18, 2008

This year’s convention features a variety of educational and motivational sessions designed to maximize the personal and professional potential of certified nursing assistants and other direct caregivers. In addition to the cutting edge programs and exposition, great food, camaraderie, recognition, and fun highlight NAHCA’s 14th Annual Convention, and Exposition

AGENDA

Wednesday September 17th

7:30 - Breakfast Buffet
8:30 - Conference Kickoff
8:45 - Roll Call
9:00 - Keynote Address ”When Generations Collide Care Suffers”

          Lon Kieffer (former CNA), RN, MBA, NHA
10:30 - Break
10:45 - “Frontline Career Satisfaction in Long Term Care”

            Mary Tellis Nayak, Vice President, My Innerview
12:00 - Boxed Lunch & Trade Show
2:00 - “The New Abuse” Lisa Cantrell, RN, C, CAO NAHCA
3:15 - Snack Break
3:30 - “The Watered Down Truth of St. Rita’s” Bob Abrams
4:30 - Free Time
5:30 - Dinner - BBQ Buffet - Cash Bar
6:00 - “Decrapify Your Life” Jeff Havens, Comedian
7:00 - Adjourn

Thursday September 18th

7:30 - Breakfast Buffet
8:30 - Second Day Kickoff
9:00 - “Grassroots Advocacy - Coalition to Protect Senior Care”

          Speaker TBD
10:30 - Break
11:00 - “Frontline Caregivers; The Wind Beneath the Sails of LTC” Speaker TBD
12:00 - Lunch Buffet
1:00 - “The State of the Association” Lori Porter, CEO NAHCA
2:00 - Closing Keynote - “Riding the Waves of Change”

          Bill Mathies, President & CEO, Sun Healthcare Group, Inc
4:00 - Adjorn
6:30 - “Key To Quality” Awards Banquet Hosted By Lisa Cantrell
9:30 - Dance Party - Cash Bar
12:00 - Party is Over!!