Attendees should be prepared to learn about current and future developments in the laws surrounding medical marijuana. Changes to state medical and recreational marijuana laws nationwide present new areas of study, innovation and legal issues that affect healthcare providers in New Jersey and beyond.

Legal practitioners will be prepared to learn about current and future developments in the law surrounding medical marijuana. Changes to state medical and recreational marijuana reform. Areas of focus include:

• Recent developments in New Jersey’s Medical Marijuana Laws

• State reforms in the face of existing federal laws

• Implementation measures and risks for hospitals, health systems and healthcare providers.

This fast-paced program offers an overview of the changes and revisions that frequently occur within the Joint Commission accreditation, as well as those requirements that will impact organizations in the near future. Attendees will stay ahead of the curve by reviewing both new and revised standards, the latest compliance issues, changes to the onsite survey and the National Patient Safety Goals.

Day one features Joint Commission Resources Inc. providing an in-depth overview on 2019 Joint Commission Updates, while day two will focus on the Environment of Care/Life Safety and Emergency Management Updates.

This half-day seminar, entitled “Hot Topics in Employment Law II,” presented by Robyn L. Aversa, Esq. of Jackson Lewis, P.C., will address recent developments in employment. Attendees can expect to be informed on the following topics:

• N.J. gender equity and paid sick leave legislation – implementation guidelines for employers

• A review of the recently proposed paid sick leave regulations

• How to make paid time off (PTO) policies compliant with the N.J. paid sick leave laws

Join us for a comprehensive program on the latest evidenced-based information for the prevention and management of pressure injuries.

According to the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP), a pressure injury is localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue, usually over a bony prominence or related to a medical or other device. It can present as intact skin or an open ulcer and may be painful. It occurs as a result of intense or prolonged pressure or pressure in combination with shear.

Although the terms “decubitus ulcer”, “pressure sore”, and “pressure ulcer” have often been used interchangeably, the NPUAP currently considers “pressure injury” the best term to use, given that open ulceration does not always occur.

Program Objectives:

• To afford participants an overview of the most current issue of Coding Clinic


• To offer a platform to ensure that coders are aware of the most up to date advice


• an opportunity for discussion and questions related to the quarterly update