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The 2023 RCPA Conference, A Decade of Unity; Enhancing Lives and Shaping the Future, is being held in person at the Hershey Lodge October 10 – 13, 2023. Registration is now open, and we are offering early bird registration rates through September 8.

This year’s conference features several exciting Human Resources (HR) sessions. The full program will offer access to over 90 continuing education credits. The HR track includes:

Tuesday, October 10

9:00 am – 10:30 am | Workshop Session A

W01 | Moral Injury: Reframing and Repair
Presenter: Wendy Dean, MD, The Moral Injury of Healthcare

W02 | Milieu Therapist Residency Program
Presenter(s):
Taylor Wellman, OTD, OTR/L, UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Michael Barfield, EdD, LSW, UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Jennifer Beckjord, PsyD, UPMC Western Behavioral Health

W04 | Becoming a Data-Driven Provider: 10 Steps to Creating a Data-Driven Culture
Presenter(s):
Jodie Esper, BSBA, MSA, Mainstay Life Services
Scott Bachik, BSIM, MAS, Enkompas BI

W05 | Devereux Ascend Career Accelerator Program
Presenter(s):   Michael Ernst, MA, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Kathy E. Marks, SPHR, MEd, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health 

11:00 am – 11:45 am | Keynote Session

K01 | State of the State
Presenter: Secretary Valerie A. Arkoosh, MD, MPH

1:30 am – 3:00 pm | Workshop Session B

W10 | Purpose and Growth: Engaging and Retaining Your Teams in Challenging Times
Presenter: Lisa Friscia, SHRM-SCP, Co-Active Coach, MSL, Consulting for Human Services

W16 | Condition Support: Addressing Escalated Situations in the Health Care Setting
Presenter(s):
Jeffrey Magill, MS, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Camellia Herisko, DNP, MSN, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CRNP, UPMC Western Psychiatric
David Heckman, UPMC

3:15 pm – 4:45 am | Plenary Session

P01 | Become a Destination Employer
Presenter: Michael S. Cohen, Esquire, Duane Morris, LLP

Wednesday, October 11

9:00 am – 10:30 am | Plenary Session

P02 | Addressing the Workforce Crisis: Strategy and Policy Learnings from Four Organizations
Presenter(s):
Tine Hansen-Turton, MGA, JD, Woods Services, Inc.
Brian Hancock, JD, Bancroft
Rita Gardner, MPH, LABA, BCBA, CDE, Melmark
Marco Giordano, CPA, Resources for Human Development

10:45 am – 12:15 pm | Workshop Session C

W18 | Make Difficult People Disappear: How to Reduce Stress and Eliminate Conflict in the Workplace
Presenter: Monica L. Wofford, CSP, Contagious Companies, Inc.

W22 | Subpoenas, Court Orders, and Requests for PHI: Obligations Under HIPAA, the MHPA, and Other Statutes
Presenter: Jeffrey J. Worley, Esq, Gibbel Kraybill & Hess

1:45 pm – 3:15 pm | Workshop Session D

W26 | Recruitment and Retention of Front Line Workers
Presenter(s):
Teresa Hewitt, MSW, Alliance for Nonprofit Resources
Shawna Mitcheltree, BA, Alliance for Nonprofit Resources

3:30 pm – 5:00 am | Keynote Session

K02 | Beyond Accessibility: Diversity and Inclusion in the Disability Community
Presenter: Chaz Kellem, MA, DEI Professional

Thursday, October 13

9:00 am – 10:15 am | Keynote Session

K03 | Changing the Conversation Around Mental Health: It’s Way Past Time
Presenter: John T. Broderick, Jr., Juris Doctor

10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Workshop Session E

W34 | Bridging Generational Differences in the Workplace
Presenter: Stacey Nybeck, MBA, Secure Rehabilitation and Vocational Enterprises, Inc.

W35 | Transforming Organizational Wellness and Self-Advocacy Through an Evidenced-Based Practice: Improving the Lives of Employees and Individuals in Our Care
Presenter(s):
Lynn A. Miller, MEd, Advocates for Human Potential
Lesley Corey, EdD, Step By Step, Inc

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Workshop Session F

W44 | Attracting and Retaining the Best Talent: Mitigating Bias in Hiring, From Sourcing Through Onboarding
Presenter: Lisa Friscia, SHRM-SCP, Co-Active Coach, MSL, Consulting for Human Services

RCPA Captive Health Plan (EXCLUSIVE NON-CE OFFERING)
Presenter(s):
Krystal Hultberg, Pareto Health
Rob Lord, Imagine360
Jennifer Johnson, Liviniti
Greg A. Robick, Corporate Benefits Consultants, Inc. 

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Workshop Session G

W54 | Applying Augmented Intelligence to Workforce Challenges and Care Delivery
Presenter(s):
Andrew Schmitt, MSW, Gaudenzia
Denny Morrison, PhD, Morrison Consulting
Dror Zaide, MBA, Eleos Health

W56 | Termination Without Litigation
Presenter: Michael S. Pepperman, Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Friday, October 14

10:45 am – 12:15 pm | Plenary Session

P03 | National Update From Our Association Partners
Presenter(s):
Chuck Ingoglia, MSW, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Donna Martin, MEd, ANCOR

We encourage you to review the full program of sessions offered and look forward to your participation in these sessions, along with other Plenary and Keynote sessions, social gatherings, Connections Hall, and more. For additional information, please contact Carol Ferenz.

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Summer is flying by, and so, too, is the opportunity for early bird registration rates for the 2023 RCPA Annual Conference A Decade of Unity! Early bird rates end Friday, September 8, so be sure to register today and claim your seat, your hotel room, and your discount! View the full brochure for details as well as information on our roster of workshops, keynote speakers, and plenary sessions. You’ll be able to earn CEs from workshops such as:

  • Getting Past the First Meeting to the Contract Negotiation
    • Learn how to present a solution in health and human services to health plan payors based on what the payor needs and looks for.
  • Bridging Generational Differences in the Workplace
    • Explore the generational diversity in your workforce and how to leverage each generation’s strengths to your competitive advantage.
  • Transforming Organizational Wellness and Self-Advocacy Through an Evidenced-Based Practice: Improving the Lives of Employees and Individuals in Our Care
    • Identify the benefits of and methods for implementing a wellness program to improve employee wellness and support consumers and families served in MH/IDA.
  • Revealing the Potential of Smart Home Technologies for People With Disabilities Through Research and Resources
    • Examine smart home technologies, their uses for people with disabilities, and the expanding field of research and resources for the tech.
  • Our HAIR (Health Access Initiative for Recovery): Making a Difference With Health Equity
    • Listen to an in-depth overview of Community Care’s “Our HAIR” program, which was developed as a targeted intervention to address racial disparities in access to behavioral health care.
  • Implementing and Sustaining Evidence-Based Practices
    • Develop evidence-based practices for childhood trauma via CenClear’s Healing After Trauma program.
  • Selective Contracting or Managed Care: Either One Will Change Your World
    • Learn about the impact selective contracting and managed long-term services & supports will have on the IDD community.
  • Findings on Stakeholder Engagement for the PA Master Plan for Older Adults
    • Discuss what the Master Plan is intended to accomplish and learn of preliminary findings from the stakeholder engagement process.
Register today!

In addition to an impressive roster of speakers, our 2023 Conference will have an exciting array of sponsors and exhibitors. We thank those who have signed on thus far! If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting, visit here for more details or contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, with any questions you may have. Keep up-to-date and register today for #rcpaconf!

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The Pennsylvania Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP) Pediatric Shift Care Team is conducting a survey to identify individuals interested in participating in the development of education and training content for a new online learning portal. More will be shared about this effort during the upcoming Stakeholder Update Call, which is taking place on August 15 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.

If you are interested in participating in the initiative, please take this short 2-minute survey: Pediatric Shift Care Subject Matter Expert Interest Survey. The survey has been extended and will close on August 18, 2023, following the Stakeholder Update Call.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced that Temple University Harrisburg’s Certified Investigator (CI) Program and ODP will be facilitating forums for Certified Investigators and others involved in the incident investigation process. They have also announced the posting of Q&A documents from past CI Forums on MyODP. Please review the announcement for details on registering for these forums as well as accessing the Q&A files.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) has announced that they will host four virtual listening sessions to present an overview of the Master Plan for Older Adults, with a concentration on the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 8 Domains of Livability for Age-Friendly Communities. The dates and times for the virtual listening sessions are:

  • August 8, 2023, from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm;
  • August 17, 2023, from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm;
  • August 22, 2023, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am; and
  • August 25, 2023, from 8:30 am – 10:00 am.

To participate in a listening session, registration is required. Visit here to register.

The 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) will also host in-person listening sessions, where the public can learn about the plan and submit input. Visit here to find a listening session by county.

Visit the PDA website for additional information on the plan. Individuals who would like to submit input on the plan can email, provide feedback through an online form, or mail the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, c/o Master Plan, 555 Walnut St., 5th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101.

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