Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2009
NCARF Annual Training Conference
Winston-Salem, NC |
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NCARF Headquarters
Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone
919-863-9486
Email
Nicole Shore
Association Executive
Michelle Eggleston
Membership Coordinator
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URGENT SURVEY REQUEST LMEs across the state have been provided with information on their reduction in funding as of September 8, 2009. They have been asked to provide the Division with their service's plan by October 5, 2009 for the Division's review. We need to hear from the members of NCARF to find out if your LMEs have already taken action on services or funding reduction and what this has meant to your organization. If you have already had reductions in either funding or services for the 2009/2010 year from your LME, please complete this quick survey, if you have not already done so.
We will re-survey in the next 6 weeks to further assess the impact of budget cuts throughout the state.
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Register Now: Annual Training Conference
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The 2009 NCARF Annual Training Conference will be held in Winston-Salem September 30 - October 2. The Hawthorne Inn has been selected to host this event.
Please Save the Date for this valuable training and networking opportunity. The agenda is packed with fun activities starting with an NCARF Golf Tournament! The conference will also include the Annual Awards Luncheon, Membership Meeting and evening social.
Training Topics will include:
Quality Management Systems
Discussion of leadership commitment and fundamental operational process approaches necessary to establish an ISO 9001 compliant program. Actual registration or certification process steps will also be outlined.
Phil Mintz
QMS Panel
Reinforce the value of "ISO registration" and to generally discuss how to work toward registration.
George Marshall, Darren Rosado
HR Cost Controls in Difficult Times
A timely presentation regarding cutting costs and layoffs.
Mike Womble, SPHR, Carolina Human Resources, Inc.
Disability Rights North Carolina
A basic overview of DRNC services. Who they help, What they can do and How you can access their services.
Karen Murphy
Time StudiesTraining
NISH will present a training course regarding Time Studies. This training course will run concurrently with the other educational sessions. Please indicate on the registration form if you intend to attend the Time Studies Training.
Bruce Roadruck
Hotel Accommodations
Please make your hotel arrangements directly with hotel.
 Hawthorne Inn
420 High Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 800.972.3774
NCARF's reduced room rate is $83. This discounted room rate is available the nights of Sept 29 - Oct. 1. Be sure to reference the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (NCARF) to receive the group rate. The discounted rate will be extended until Sept. 15, 2009. After this date reservations will be accepted on a space available basis and may not be eligible for this rate.
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NCARF Golf Tournament
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 NCARF will host a Golf Tournament in conjunction with the Annual Training Conference on Wednesday, September 30 at Reynolds Park Golf Course in Winston-Salem. Registration forms are now available online. |
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Sponsor Recommendations Requested
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NCARF Staff would like to hear from you! If you have any suggestions or recommendations for possible sponsors at the Annual Training Conference, please email their contact information to Michelle Eggleston, meggleston@firstpointresources.com.
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Implementation Update
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SPECIAL Implementation Update #60: Legislative Changes
This special Implementation Update outlines the policy changes required to implement the provisions set forth in Session Law 2009-451, signed into law on August 7, 2009 related to Medicaid-funded behavioral health services as well as Health Choice and State-funded services.
The following is addressed in this Update:
· Community Support and other MH/DD/SA Services
· LME Role in CS Service Transition
· Community Support Team
· Residential Level III & Level IV Services
· Case Management Workgroup
· Medicaid Card Changes
· Electronic Claims Submission
· Electronic Funds Transfer
· Medicaid Provider Payment Suspension Appeals
· State Funds Supplementing CAP-MR/DD Services
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MH/DD/SAS Performance Contract Report |
The following MH/DD/SAS Performance Contract quarterly report documents are available online:
Cover memo from the Division Director
SFY09 4th Quarter Performance Contract Report
SFY09 4th Quarter Performance Contract Report Matrix
A copy of these reports may be found on the Division of MH/DD/SAS website at: Click to View
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NC Provider Council 2009 Annual Conference |
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Message from Diana Mills, Conference Coordinator:
As the 2009 Conference Coordinator, I am writing to extend an invitation to you, your staff, and/or your community of providers to attend the NC Providers Council's 2009 Annual Conference to be held October 6-7 at the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons. For over ten years, the NC Providers Council has been advocating on behalf of providers and the people we support. Each year, our fall conference has grown and provided an opportunity for learning and sharing ideas about our industry. We have scheduled the conference in order to provide the most current and accurate information on the legislative issues and changes within our industry. This year, with the unprecedented legislative changes, along with the budgeting crisis, we have strived to provide a relevant, up to the moment content that will provide attendees with a more comprehensive vision for the changes that are about to take place and innovative ideas and solutions to help move forward through change and uncertainty. The theme of the conference "Accepting the Leadership Challenge...Creating Innovative Solutions for the Future" could not be more accurate in describing the goals and objectives for this year's conference content. The attached conference packet contains our full agenda, but I wanted to highlight a few sessions that may be of particular interest to you: Lanier M. Cansler, Secretary
Making Progress in Difficult Budget Times
Diane McComb, Liaison to State Associations, ANCOR
The Effects of the Recession on Medicaid, Disability Funding and the Future of Services for People with Disabilities
Leza Wainwright; Tara Larson
New Legislative and MH/DD/SA System Changes Impacting Providers
T ara Larson; Kelly Crosbie; Leza Wainwright; Jim Jarrard; Christina Carter
Reduction of Residential Level III & IV; Consolidation/Integration of Case Management Services; Restructuring Community Support Services; Provider Monitoring To view the conference packet for a detailed description of content and innovative solutions that will help you accept the leadership challenge. Click Here To view the registration form Click Here Diana Mills, Conference Coordinator North Carolina Providers Council 4700 Homewood Court, Suite 320, Raleigh, NC 27609 Office (919) 784-0230; Fax (919) 784-0231 |
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Governance Policies
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NCARF is gathering Board of Directors and Organizational Governance Policies for member reference. We'd love to have your contributions. Please send the policies to Michelle Eggleston, meggleston@firstpointresources.com. We'll post them at www.ncarf.com in the members only area. Please send exactly how you would like them posted. If you have questions, please let us know. |
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Member Emeritus
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Have someone to suggest for Member Emeritus Status?
Please send Michelle Eggleston, meggleston@firstpointresources.com their name and contact info, NCARF staff will contact them with information on becoming involved with NCARF.
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News to Share?
Please send any news you wish to include in the weekly updates to
Michelle Eggleston
NCARF
Membership Coordinator
***The information in the NCARF Weekly Update is presented for informational purposes. Unless expressly stated, opinions may not be the opinion of NCARF as an organization. Inclusion of information in the Weekly Update is not meant to imply endorsement by NCARF or its member organizations. NCARF cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information that is passed along from various outside sources. |
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