Skilled Nursing Benchmarks: Yesterday’s Costs Compared to Tomorrow’s Future -- LIFESPAN FALL SUMMIT (LIVE WEBINAR DATE) -- October 13, 2020
- Registration Closed
In the era of COVID-19, skilled nursing facility administrators everywhere are asking, "What's next?" Using benchmark data from Maryland skilled nursing facilities, we'll discuss how we expect industry benchmarks to change as we head toward 2021. You'll hear insights on which cost centers are expected to grow, including what extra costs facilities should anticipate going forward. As part of this interactive opportunity, the audience will get a collective sense of how their ideas about the future of the skilled nursing industry compare to their peers. BONUS – everyone who attends this session will receive a detailed written summary of the annual benchmark report.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
- Administrators
- Nurses
- Social Workers
- Assisted Living Managers
CEU- 1.5
- Administrator
- Social Work
- Assisted Living Manager
Fees are per person
LifeSpan Member: $55.00
Nonmember: $85.00
James Crisp, CPA
Partner, Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates
Jim Crisp, CPA, is the director of the firm’s Healthcare Group. During his nearly 40-year career in public accounting, he has provided audit, accounting, tax, operational and reimbursement-related services to long term care facilities, including skilled nursing homes, retirement communities and assisted living facilities, as well as senior housing and community-based health clinics. Jim also conducts employee benefit plan audits for businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Jim publishes an annual benchmark report for skilled nursing facilities. He presented the findings of their study in a seminar at the joint 2018 HFAM/Lifespan annual conference, as well as the 2019 Lifespan conference.
He also serves nonprofit organizations, including those that require Single Audits (formerly OMB Circular A-133). He has conducted and authored numerous training programs and articles on topics such as charitable giving techniques, unrelated business income tax issues, and the regulatory requirements of OMB Uniform Guidance.
Being a sounding board for clients is one of Jim’s favorite roles as a CPA. While Jim is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with his clients, he admits that he continues to learn from them as well. The back-and-forth exchange about financial and operational matters with business owners, executives and board members is particularly enjoyable to Jim.
Around the office, Jim thoroughly enjoys teaching and guiding staff members in their careers. His colleagues know they can always count on Jim for a good story, as he readily shares his personal and professional experiences.
Jim gives his time as a board member and treasurer of the Sillery Bay Hunters Harbor Civic and Recreation Association.
Jennifer Rock, MFS, CPA, CITP
Principal Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates
Jennifer Rock, CPA, CITP, is a member of the firm’s Healthcare and Nonprofit Groups. She performs audits, compilations, and reviews for all kinds of nonprofits and health and welfare organizations.
She publishes an annual benchmark report for skilled nursing facilities. Jennifer presented the findings of the study in a seminar at the joint 2018 HFAM/Lifespan annual conference.
Jennifer finds working with nonprofit organizations especially rewarding because she feels like she is helping them accomplish their mission by providing them with high quality work.
She serves on the audit and finance committee for Special Olympics Maryland. She's also treasurer for Pets on Wheels. Jennifer has also served on the board of directors and finance committee of the National Alliance of Mental Illness’s Baltimore affiliate.
When Jennifer graduated from Stevenson University with a master’s degree in forensic studies / accounting, she earned the Orsia F. Young Leadership Award, an award given to a graduating student who performs in an outstanding manner as a leader in the university community, initiates action, motivates others to do so, and serves as an agent for positive change in the university.
An attendance/validation code is required in order to print your certificate. The attendance code is distributed at the end of each webinar. Attendees are required to enter the code before they can print the certificate.
This program is sponsored by The Beacon Institute. This course is approved for 1.5 continuing education.
Administrator
This program is approved by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators.
Social Worker
This program is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Worker Examiners for Category 1 Continuing education for social workers in Maryland.
Assisted Living Manger
This educational offering was approved by the Department of Mental Health and Hygiene, Office of Healthcare Quality, State of Maryland for Assisted Living Managers.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds, minus a $25 processing fee per registrant, will be honored if requested in writing FIVE (5) business days prior to the date of the seminar.
Cancellation due to State survey, the state Surveyors must actually be in the building in order to receive a refund. To receive a refund due to a Survey, Beacon Institute requires a form to be completed, please contact Annmarie Gordon @ agordon@lifespan-network.org. Attendees may send substitutions in their places without prior notification. Additional fees may apply.