9490 Watson Rd
St. Louis, MO
Every transition in a person’s care journey is a pivotal moment—an opportunity to empower, protect, and uphold the values of those we serve. This year’s conference, Empower and Protect: Strengthening Care Continuity, brings together professionals across long-term care, healthcare, and social work to address one of the most critical challenges in our field: ensuring residents’ care preferences are honored—every step of the way.
When a resident moves between care settings, their voice must move with them. That means more than just good intentions; it means solid systems, open communication, and collaboration across disciplines. It means making sure vital documents—like POLST forms and advance directives—are not just completed, but effectively transferred and respected.
This year’s event will highlight innovative approaches and proven strategies to strengthen continuity across care transitions. Through expert panels, case studies, and direct dialogue with hospital and long-term care professionals, attendees will explore:
- Best practices for POLST form completion and transfer
- Real-world challenges and solutions in care coordination
- How to build stronger partnerships between care settings
- The ethical and practical dimensions of honoring patient wishes
Our goal is simple but powerful: to foster a community of professionals committed to protecting resident autonomy, improving communication across systems, and making care transitions smoother and safer.
Whether you’re a nurse, social worker, administrator, or physician, this conference will provide tools, insights, and renewed purpose to support the people who rely on us most.
Join us as we work together to empower those we care for—and protect the values they hold dear.
