Welcome to Our Newest Staffer!

TJAAA is pleased to announce that Sarah Naples has joined our team, as the Area Agency on Aging’s Program Associate.  Sarah hails from Naples, Florida (that should be easy to remember!), and we first met her a few months ago when she completed a contract project for the Area Agency on Aging. 

We are delighted that she is now officially a part of  “us”, and look forward to putting her many skills and talents to use in the near future.  If you are the neighborhood, please drop by and introduce yourself to Sarah!

Of course, any announcement of a new staff member usually means there’s been a “goodbye” to someone, as well.  Our former Program Associate, Rebekah McGee, recently left the Triangle area, headed for Alabama.  Her husband, Will, completed his seminary training this spring, and has accepted a pastoral appointment in Jacksonville, just a few hours away from Rebekah’s home and family.  For a couple of diehard Tiger fans (Auburn), this move was a dream come true!  We wish them both the best luck in their new endeavors!

5 CEU Hours Available!

We are pleased to announce that “Doing It Right: A Deeper Look at the Transfer & Discharge Process in Long Term Care Facilities” has been confirmed for 5 CEU hours with NCSBE for NH Administrators and with the DHHS ACLS for ACH Administrators and Staff.  Attendance Certificates for 5 contact hours will be provided for all attendees.

Details: The conference will be March 29, 2011 from 9am- 3pm at the RTP Headquarters on 12 Davis Drive in Research Triangle Park.

Topics include Federal/State Laws, Guidelines, and Documentation Requirements; Discharge Preparation (Money Follows the Person and MDS 3.0); Hearing and Appeal Process; Problem Solving and the Ombudsman Role.

Speakers include representatives from the Department of Health Service Regulation, Department of Social Services, Division of Medical Assistance, and NC Ombudsman Program.

Target Audience includes Long Term Care Facility Staff, Discharge Planners & Case Managers, and others involved with resident transitions. We hope to see you there!

Registration is $20 (including lunch!). You may contact Rebekah McGee for more information at rmcgee@tjcog.org or (919) 558-2711 for a registration form.