The Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council invites you to join us at our
Spring Management Conference & Trade Show at Boyne Highlands at Harbor Springs - June 8-11, 2025
NEW CONFERENCE FORMAT & GOLF MOVED TO SUNDAY
Earn up to 17 CEs
Each year, the Council hosts this conference to provide continuing education, committee meetings, an annual business meeting and a trade show for nursing home administrators, directors of nursing and governing board members. To maximize your opportunities, plan to attend the board meeting and all educational sessions. Welcome back to all who join us each year, and welcome to anyone who is a new member of the Council.
Attendee registration deadline is May 30, 2025
Location Information
Boyne Highlands at Harbor Springs
600 Boyne Highlands Dr. | Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Hotel Rates and Information
Lodging Information
To register for hotel rooms, call Boyne Highlands at 800.462.6963, or BOOK ONLINE. You must reference Group Number 1459N3 when calling.
Reservation deadline is Friday May 9, 2025.
HOTEL RATES
Lodging Only (no meals) | Per room, per night | Plus taxes and fees
Inverness Deluxe | $128
Inverness Standard | $128
Inverness Loft | $162
Pleasant View Suite | $150
The Glen Standard | $172
The Hazel Standard | $172
- The hotel cutoff date is Friday, May 9, 2025. Reservation requests after this date will be accepted based upon availability.
- A deposit of 50% of the total reservation amount is required to confirm a reservation.
- Failure to arrive on the confirmed reservation date will result in forfeiture of the total deposit amount.
- Cancellations received fourteen (14) or more days prior to arrival date will allow a refund of the deposit minus a $10 administrative fee.
- Cancellations received within fourteen (14) days of arrival require forfeiture of the entire deposit.
Continuing Education Information
Continuing Education Information
This activity has been submitted to WNA CEAP for approval to award contact hours. Wisconsin Nurses Association is an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity has been submitted to NAB for Nursing Home Administrator credits.
Activities
Travel the Exhibits
Passports showing the company name of each exhibitor that participates will be printed and distributed to attendees. When attendees visit each booth listed on their passports, they should present the card and ask the vendor to initial over their company’s name. Completed passports will be handed in and placed in a drawing. Passports will be drawn and prizes given following the close of the vendor exhibit. (pending vendor ’s agreement to participate).
Silent Auction
Tuesday, June 10 from 5:00PM - 7:30PM
Our scholarships have helped to provide more than $10,000 to MCMCFC member employees or their family members to advance their education. We are, once again, asking for you to donate to our annual silent auction. Popular silent auction items include: travel vouchers, gift baskets, and home decor.
Please send donation information by May 31, 2025 to Amanda Despins, at despins@micounties.org. Be sure to include a short description of the item and the donation value. All proceeds from these events go to the Gary Easton Scholarship Fund.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Included in the registration fees: Educational sessions, three breakfasts, two dinners, two lunches, breaks, vendor show, two drink tickets (for use during vendor show), and entertainment (following the vendor show).
REGISTRATION RATES
MEMBER
Member Full Conference | $550
Member One Day - Monday | $325
Member One Day - Tuesday | $325
Member One Day - Wednesday | $225
Guest Tickets for Golf Awards Pizza Reception + Meet & Greet (Sunday) | $55
Guest Tickets for President's Dinner (Monday) | $85
Vendor Show & Dinner Only (Tuesday) | $120
This category is for someone (perhaps a guest) not attending the full conference
NON-MEMBER
Non-Member Full Conference | $650
Non-Member One Day -Monday | $375
Non-Member One Day -Tuesday | $375
Non-Member One Day - Wednesday | $275
Guest Tickets for Golf Awards Pizza Reception + Meet & Greet (Sunday) | $55
Guest Tickets for President's Dinner (Monday) | $85
Vendor Show & Dinner Only (Tuesday) | $120
This category is for someone (perhaps a guest) not attending the full conference
CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations must be submitted to MCMCFC in writing on or before May 30, 2025. The registrant will receive a refund minus an administrative fee of 25%. No refunds will be issued if canceled after May 30, 2025.
CLICK HERE FOR THE AGENDA
Please click the link above for a printed version
of the program booklet containing the agenda. All times are listed in Eastern time zone.
This activity has been submitted to the Wisconsin Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
These sessions have been submitted to NAB for Nursing Home Administrator credits
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive credit for successful completion of educational sessions, all attendees must:
• Attend one or more sessions
• Sign in for each session
• Complete session evaluation(s)
Attendees will receive their certificate of completion within 30 days of the conclusion of the conference.
Sunday, June 8
Golf - Self-Scheduled
5:00PM - 7:00PM | Golf Awards Pizza Reception plus Meet & Greet
Monday, June 9 - Estimate 6.75 CEs
8:00AM - 9:00AM | Breakfast Buffet | Registration Open
9:00AM - 11:30AM | Education Session: Case Law Update: Anatomy of Healthcare Fraud Case, Additional Cases and New OIG Compliance Guidance for SNFs (2.5 CEs)
Will provide an overview of notable cases involving skilled nursing facilities and will discuss updated compliance guidance for SNFs published by the Office of Inspector General in November, 2024.
Speakers: Jeff Segal, Abigail Cote, DeAndre' Harris, & Anne Steen, Warner Norcross + Judd
11:45AM- 1:30PM | Lunch Board Meeting
11:45AM - 1:30PM | Lunch DON Meeting - Living In Turbulent Times - Clarifying the Regulatory Environment (1.75 CEs)
1:30PM - 2:00PM | Refreshment Break
2:00PM - 4:30PM | Education Session: Case Law Update: Anatomy of Healthcare Fraud Case, Additional Cases and New OIG Compliance Guidance for SNFs; Legal Updates: Addressing Changes to the Workplace Landscape; HR Investigations: Determining Fact from Fiction (2.5 CEs)
Will provide an overview of notable cases involving skilled nursing facilities and will discuss updated compliance guidance for SNFs published by the Office of Inspector General in November, 2024.
2025 has been a year of change, particularly as it pertains to the workforce. This session will provide a thorough review of the complex legal developments that have impacted employers thus far and address the likely challenges and opportunities these developments may bring. We will review pertinent MERC decisions, agency guidance on the Earned Sick Time Act, and legal updates to the EEO landscape.
Internal investigations can be useful tools for mitigating liability and dealing with workplace issues – if they’re done right. This session will provide a detailed exploration of internal investigations, and the legal pitfalls associated with them. Participants will gain a solid understanding of best practices for conducting internal investigations as applied to various issues in the workplace such as misconduct, workplace safety incidents and other aspects of employment.
Presenters: Jeff Segal, Abigail Cote, DeAndre’ Harris, & Anne Steen, Warner Norcross + Judd
5:30 PM - 6:30PM | Hospitality Hour - Sponsored by Warner Norcross + Judd
6:30PM - 8:30PM | President's Banquet
Tuesday, June 10 - Estimate 6.25 CEs
7:30 AM | Registration Open
7:45AM - 8:45AM | Breakfast Buffet & Education Session: Challenges and Successes in Pain Management: A Pharmacological Approach (1.0 CE)
Will provide an overview on pain management medications and an understanding of non pharmacological and non-opioid options along with opioid therapies.
Presenters: Julie Herron, Remedi SeniorCare
9:00AM - 10:30AM | Education Session: Personal Mastery and Shared Vision: The Learning Organization Dance (1.5 CEs)
A learning organization is an alive and robust system where a constellation of 5 disciplines are present to move ideas into actionable practices that ultimately gets desired results. We will overview the five and focus on the two of Personal Mastery and Shared Vision over the course of two 3 hour units.
Presenters: Ron Martoia, Wildly Better
10:30AM - 10:45AM | Refreshment Break
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Education Session: CONTINUED Personal Mastery and Shared Vision: The Learning Organization Dance (1.5 CEs)
A learning organization is an alive and robust system where a constellation of 5 disciplines are present to move ideas into actionable practices that ultimately gets desired results. We will overview the five and focus on the two of Personal Mastery and Shared Vision over the course of two 3 hour units.
Presenters: Ron Martoia, Wildly Better
12:15PM - 1:30PM | Lunch Buffet
1:30 PM - 2:30PM | Education Session: CONTINUED: Personal Mastery and Shared Vision: The Learning Organization Dance (1.0 CE)
A learning organization is an alive and robust system where a constellation of 5 disciplines are present to move ideas into actionable practices that ultimately gets desired results. We will overview the five and focus on the two of Personal Mastery and Shared Vision over the course of two 3 hour units.
Presenters: Ron Martoia, Wildly Better
2:30PM - 2:45PM | Refreshment Break
2:45PM - 4:00PM | Education Session: CONTINUED: Personal Mastery and Shared Vision: The Learning Organization Dance (1.25 CEs)
A learning organization is an alive and robust system where a constellation of 5 disciplines are present to move ideas into actionable practices that ultimately gets desired results. We will overview the five and focus on the two of Personal Mastery and Shared Vision over the course of two 3 hour units.
Presenters: Ron Martoia, Wildly Better
5:00PM - 7:30PM | Trade Show | Hosted Bar
6:00PM - 7:30PM | Dinner Buffet
9:00PM - 12:00AM | Live Music with Ernest Entertainment
Wednesday, June 11 - Estimate 4 CEs
7:00AM - 8:00AM | Continental Breakfast
8:00AM - 9:15AM | Education Session: Navigating the Future: HIPAA Security Updates & AI-Driven Cyberthreats (1.25 CEs)
As AI reshapes the cyberthreat landscape, healthcare organizations must stay ahead of evolving risks while ensuring compliance with new HIPAA security rule changes. This presentation will explore key updates to HIPAA regulations, the rising role of AI in cybercrime, and how AI-driven security solutions can help Medical Care Facilities (MCFs) strengthen their defenses. Attendees will gain practical insights into mitigating AI-powered threats and preparing for regulatory changes to protect patient data and maintain compliance.
Presenter: Carl Schneider & Des Moore, Common Angle
9:15AM - 9:45AM | Refreshment Break | Hotel Check-out
9:45AM - 12:30PM | Education Session: Empowered Leadership: Coaching Strategies for Stronger Cultures (2.75 CEs)
Effective leadership in long-term care goes beyond management—it requires coaching to inspire, engage, and retain staff. This interactive session equips leaders with the mindset, skillset, and strategies to build a culture where teams feel valued, heard, and motivated. Through hands-on coaching practice, real-world application, and guided reflection, you’ll learn to: shift from managing to coaching for growth and accountability, strengthen listening, questioning, and feedback skills, and foster a culture that enhances retention, engagement, and team performance This session will give you the tools to lead with impact—creating a workplace where people don’t just work, they thrive.
Presenter: Marla DeVries, Center for Innovation
12:30PM | Adjourn
GOLF OPPORTUNITY | SELF-SCHEDULED
Interested in Golfing on Sunday, June 8? You can build your team - each team can be two, three or four people and you can play 9 or 18 holes. Pick your course - either The Heather or Donald Ross Memorial courses - and book your tee time HERE (rates vary).
Let Renee Beniak know your team’s tee time. Please email her at renee@mcmcfc.org