Scottsdale, AZ

  • Agenda
  • Lodging
  • Transportation
  • Activities

2010 SMP Regional Meeting Agenda

Scottsdale, Arizona: Day 1

Timeframe   Topic   Speakers
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.   Registration    
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.   AoA Kickoff  
  • Barbara Dieker, Director of Elder Rights, Administration on Aging
  • David Ishida, Regional Administrator, AoA Regions IX & X, Administration on Aging
  • Percy Devine, Regional Administrator, AoA Regions VI & VIII, Administration on Aging
  • Melanie Starns, Assistant Director, Division of Aging and Adult Services
  • Cindy Padilla, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration on Aging
9:30 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.   Break    
9:40 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.   Panel on Current Healthcare Fraud Trends, Initiatives & Investigations  
  • Conrad Quarles, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Phoenix Field Office, Office of Inspector General
  • Thomas Reade, Unit Chief, Crime Fraud and Victim Resource Center, Attorney General's Office
  • Erin Klug, Consumer Affairs, Department of Insurance
11:10 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.   Break    
11:20 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.   Referrals to CMS Contractors and CMS Regional Office: Interfacing with your Partners  
  • Amy Miller-Bowman, PSC, IntegriGuard
  • Adele Culpepper, ZPIC, Health Integrity
  • Tasha Trusty, MEDIC, Health Integrity
  • Jeanie Aydelotte, MEDIC, Health Integrity
  • Deanna Greene, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
  • Michaela Monaghan, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.   Lunch  
  • Lesley Fair, Federal Trade Commission
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.   SMP Program Management Panel  
  • Management & Utilization of Contractors: Suzanne Sigona, Colorado SMP
  • Creative Partnerships: Judith Bendersky, Alaska SMP
  • Volunteerism and Quality Assurance in Resource Sharing: Renee Labrie-Shanks, Montana SMP
3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.   Break    
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.   Successful SMP Outreach Practices  
  • One representative from each SMP will present their successful outreach practice
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.   Networking and Recognition Event    

Scottsdale, Arizona: Day 2

Timeframe   Topic   Speakers
8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.   Introduction to SMP Risk and Volunteer Project
  • Trends
  • Guided Discussion: program, risks
  • Project Roadmap: what, when, products, opportunities for input
  
  • Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
10:15 a.m. -10:30 a.m.   Break    
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   Workshop: Introduction to Risk Management  
  • Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.   Lunch - DMEPOS Program
  • David Sayen - CMS Regional Administrator

 

  
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.   Workshop: Keeping Volunteers - The Keys to Retention  
  • Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.   Break    
2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.   Workshop: Establishing Boundaries for Volunteers  
  • Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.   Plenary Speakers: Linda Graff & Steve McCurley
  • Open Q&A on project
  • Small group discussion of structured feedback questions related to project issues, roll out, etc.
  
  • Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
5:00 p.m.   Conference Adjourned    
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.   Listening Session for SMP Directors: Main Conference Room (open to SMP Directors only)  
  • Barbara Dieker, Director of Elder Rights, Administration on Aging
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.   Listening Session on Volunteer Risk and Program Management (open to all -- location TBA)
  • Optional opportunity for further discussion and feedback on the project and other aspects of risk/volunteer management
  
  • Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates

Scottsdale, Arizona: Day 3

Timeframe   Topic   Speakers
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.   Consulting Sessions by appointment
  • Optional opportunity for 1-on-1 discussions with Steve or Linda
  
  • Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
8:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.   Opening Comments  
  • Barbara Dieker, Director of Elder Rights, Administration on Aging
8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.   Workshop: Dealing with Difficult Volunteers  
  • Linda Graff and Steve McCurley, Linda Graff & Associates
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.   Break    
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.   Helping Others: Hispanics and Volunteerism  
  • Maria Eugenia Hernandez-Lane, National Hispanic SMP
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   Closing Comments / Wrap-up  
  • Barbara Dieker, Director of Elder Rights, Administration on Aging

Lodging

The Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town
7325 E 3rd Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 945-1550
Fax: (480) 945-2005
Group Booking Code: AGEAGEA (Rates only apply for conference dates.)
Hotel reservation cut-off: August 20
Make Reservations

The hotel room rate is $120.00 (plus taxes). Guest/travelers will be responsible for all guest room charges, incidentals (movies, room service, internet, etc.), and taxes. The hotel will require a credit card upon arrival to cover incidental charges.

If you do not have a credit card you can provide a cash deposit at time of check-in. Please contact us at conference@smpconference.org or 301-588-6800 for additional information.

Airfare

Travelers are expected to make their own travel arrangements. We recommend making reservations as soon as possible to obtain the lowest fare, and no later than three weeks prior to the regional meeting. The Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is the preferred airport.

Ground Transportation Options

The following are transportation options available to and from the Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town:

Taxi Services

Taxi terminal access is as follows:

  • Terminal 2: north curbside
  • Terminal 3: north curbside
  • Terminal 4: Level 1, north curbside

The following taxis are contracted to pick up passengers at Phoenix Sky Harbor:

  • Apache Taxi: 480-557-7000
  • AAA/Yellow Cab: 480-888-8888

Rates remain the same regardless of company, number of passengers and number of bags.

  • The first mile is $5.00.
  • Each additional mile is $2.10.
  • Each hour of a traffic delay is $21.00.
  • The minimum fare is $15. Each per trip airport surcharge is $1.00.

Scheduled Vans

The Super Shuttle operates 24 hours on a scheduled basis, with vans departing every 15 minutes from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call 602-244-9000 for more information. For the telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), please call 602-243-7786.

Van terminal access is as follows:

  • Terminal 2: north curbside
  • Terminal 3: north and south curbside
  • Terminal 4: Level 1, north and south curbside

Driving Directions to Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town

  • From Sky Harbor International, exit airport onto 44th Street North.
  • Turn right (east) on Indian School Rd. to Scottsdale Rd.
  • Turn left on Scottsdale, take 1st right onto Third Ave.
  • Hotel is on the right, next to Wells Fargo bank.

Activities in Scottsdale, AZ

Restaurants and Lounges

  • 3rd Avenue Grill

Swimming

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Whirlpool

Activities

  • Biking trail (0.5 mi)
  • Bowling (1 mi)
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding (5 mi)
  • Jogging/fitness trail (0.5 mi)
  • Miniature golf (9 mi)
  • Rock climbing (4 mi)
  • Sauna
  • Squash (0.5 mi)
  • Tennis (2 mi)
  • Volleyball

Fitness Facilities

  • Fitness Center

Attractions and Landmarks

  • Historic Old Town Scottsdale
  • Scottsdale Art Galleries
  • Arizona State University
  • Sun Devil Stadium (ASU)
  • Chase Field
  • Frank Lloyd Wright Museum
  • Scottsdale Fashion Square
  • Sedona
  • Grand Canyon