SCHEDULE

The 2024 Annual Conference featured a variety of expert speakers that explored topical and practical subjects in plenary and educational sessions. This is a past event.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Great Hall

Registration

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Grand Ballroom Lobby & Garden Corridor

Vendor Set-Up

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Conservatory

Welcome Reception

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Great Hall

Registration

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Washington Board Room

Officers Meeting

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Grand Ballroom

Breakfast

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Grand Ballroom

Welcome & Plenary

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Grand Ballroom Lobby & Garden Corridor

Trade Show Floor

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Jefferson

Educational Breakout Session 1: Risk Mitigation for Seniors

Chris Brown , Director of Sales and Strategic Accounts, AccessDx Laboratory

Eric Brown, Area Vice President, Aranscia Precision Medicine

The presentation will focus on AccessDx Laboratory's precision medicine programs for senior living, emphasizing risk mitigation in long-term and post-acute care settings. Key topics include reducing readmissions, falls, and adverse drug reactions through pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing, advanced molecular diagnostics, and personalized medication management.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Reagan

Educational Breakout Session 2: Leveraging AI: Best Practices and Guidance for Local Government

Rita Reynolds, Chief Information Officer, National Association of Counties

This interactive presentation will highlight current AI use cases within local governments, showcasing how technology is enhancing public services. Attendees will receive an overview of the NACo AI Compass and toolkit, designed to guide counties in developing effective and ethical AI strategies. Through-out the presentation, national and state will be covered. This educational session will help attendees leave equipped with practical knowledge to implement AI solutions in their own jurisdictions.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Dartmouth

Educational Breakout Session 3: Leadership: Motivation and Alignment

Fred King, Principal, Fred King Associates

This session presents basic communication and motivational principles for both individual and group application. Topics include aligning a workforce, positive engagement, constructive listening and coaching skills, mentoring, and running an effective meeting. Participants examine issues around the implications of style and personality in leadership.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Washington Boardroom

Affiliate Meeting TBD

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Grand Ballroom

Lunch & Plenary

Sponsored by Freedom Energy Logistics

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Grand Ballroom

Executive Committee Meeting

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Grand Ballroom

Plenary Session

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Grand Ballroom Lobby & Garden Corridor

Trade Show Floor

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Jefferson

Educational Breakout Session 6: Enhanced Barrier Precautions: Exploring the What, Where, and How… But Don’t Forget the Who

Darlene Cray, Program Manager, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Program, Bureau of Infectious Disease Control, New Hampshire Division of Public Health Services, Department of Health and Human Services

During this session we will discuss the requirements and process of implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions within your setting. We will also discuss and troubleshoot how these precautions can be put in place while recognizing the “person” and their activities as they live within your long-term care setting.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Reagan

Educational Breakout Session 7: Sorry, I Didn’t Mean To Pry: When Employers May Ask For Employee Medical Information

Carol Kilmister, Senior Human Resource Consultant, Legal & HR Services, Primex3

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made national news earlier this year when he was hospitalized and on medical leave without notifying his employer (in this case, the President). This event sparked an interesting HR conversation about what employers need to know and when they need to know it. Although some employees keep their medical information very private, there are also employees that very openly share these details with coworkers and even supervisors. How much should we know, when should we know it, and how should we ask for it? And what is the role of your HR department in this process? This session will explore the employer’s rights and responsibilities when an employee has a medical condition, when they need to be out on medical leave, as well as when their medical condition may affect their ability to do their job. We’ll review several examples of employee leave requests, as well as the federal laws that apply.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Dartmouth

Educational Breakout Session 8: State House Update: 2025 Legislative Session

Kate Horgan, Vice President, Government Affairs, The Dupont Group

Jim Monahan, President, The Dupont Group

With the 2024 elections complete and 2025 legislative session rapidly approaching, please join The Dupont Group for an update on all things to come at the State House. Topics will include the state budget, sanctuary cities, cannabis, county commissioner districts, and more. In addition, have you ever wondered what to expect when you attend a hearing? A mock hearing will also be held, so you can learn the dos and don’ts of testifying at the State House.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Washington Boardroom

Deeds Affiliate Meeting

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Grand Ballroom

Lunch & Keynote: New Hampshire Icons