7:00 AM -4:00 PM |
Registration Open
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6:15 AM -7:15 AM |
EXERCISE ACTIVITY: Rise and Shine PiYo
Instructor: Sarah Karnatz
Start the morning with a 1-hour PiYo class, led by AHF member, Sarah Karnatz. PiYo is a type of exercise that blends the best of Pilates and Yoga. Designed to be a low-impact exercise that doesn’t involve jumping but will elevate your heart rate through intense stretching. PiYo uses dynamic fast-paced cardiovascular moves and bodyweight strength training. Sign up during registration and meet us at the Outside Covered Area Marshall’s Outpost Pavilion. Towels will be provided.
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7:30-8:30 AM |
SPONSORS/EXHIBITORS: Business Partner De-Brief (Breakfast Provided)
All AHF sponsors and exhibitors are encouraged to join us for a complimentary breakfast while we discuss the Wednesday tradeshow. Our debriefs are a great time to discuss as a group what went well and where AHF could make improvements for next year. Exhibit hall-only personnel are welcome.
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7:30-8:30 AM |
Breakfast
Attendees can come grab breakfast and get fueled up for the day!
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8:30-9:45 AM |
MAINSTAGE SESSION: Morning Roundtable Discussions
Instead of a traditional presentation, AHF is taking a fresh approach to our Thursday morning keynote. All AHF attendees will be invited to join in a morning roundtable discussion session. This will be an amazing opportunity to discuss today’s pressing issues with peers face-to-face and walk away with real practical tips to meet current challenges. Further details about the session and topics that will be covered will be posted shortly.
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Planned CEUs: 1 |
9:45-10:00 AM |
NETWORKING BREAK
Coffee, tea, and snack break
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10:00-11:30 AM |
MAINSTAGE SESSION: AHF FISH Talks – Staffing & Labor
Speakers: Jeanine Cosgrove (At Your Service Staffing), Peter Testory (University of Wisconsin), Dr. Jeffrey Thomson (CEO Emeritus, Gunderson Health)
FISH stands for Food, Innovation, Service Hospital. Four dynamic industry speakers will present on the topic of staffing and labor. Each will give a dynamic 15-minute Ted-talk style presentation and will conclude with a Q&A panel-style session.
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Planned CEUs: 1.5 |
11:00-12:15 PM |
NETWORKING BREAK
Take a break, grab a drink and mingle with members and sponsors before going back into sessions.
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12:15-1:15 PM |
MAINSTAGE SESSION: Celebrate Excellence Awards Luncheon
Take a break for a special seated (tasty!) meal while you watch AHF present awards to our 2022 industry leaders. During this session, you will hear about the amazing accomplishments of our 2022 Award winners. Be sure to help us celebrate your peer’s achievements!
Sponsored by Tyson Foodservice and Silver Fern Farms


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Planned CEUs: 1.5 (from ANFP) |
1:15-1:30 PM |
NETWORKING BREAK
Take a moment for a break and use the time to travel to the concurrent session of your choice. |
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1:30-2:30 PM |
CONCURRENT SESSION: Celebrate Cultural Diversity with Culinary Traditions
Speakers: Amanda Goldman (Gordon Food Service), Dana Fillmore (Gordon Food Service), Gregory Wetzel (Eskenazi Health Services)
We all know that food plays an important role in cultural identity and offering diverse menu selections can be a meaningful way to foster an environment of inclusion. Join this interactive session as we discuss ideas and real-life operator strategies to enable your foodservice department to play a leading role in promoting diversity & inclusion within your organization. We will explore delicious culinary offerings from various cuisines that will appeal to staff, patient and resident senses, enhance person-directed care, and elevate the dining experience. Attendees will leave with practical and innovative resources and ideas to celebrate cultural diversity.
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Planned CEUs: 1 |
1:30-2:30 PM |
CONCURRENT SESSION: Disaster Survival Kit
Speakers: Neal Lavender (JPS Health), Almarie Talavera (JPS Health)
In this session, the speakers will use real-life scenarios to explore how one organization maneuvered through multiple disasters and improved service operations as a result. Using a Plan – Do- Check – Act approach to improve processes and services in any situation continually.
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Planned CEUs: 1 |
1:30-2:30 PM |
CONCURRENT SESSION: The Future is Now: Leveraging technology to combat the next wave of obstacles
Speakers: Mike Folino (Akron Children’s Hospital), Dan Henroid (UCSF Health), Drew Patterson (Zink Food Service),
Moderator: Benita Gingerella (Foodservice Director)
Industry leaders predict that the current supply chain and labor shortage issues will persist for a minimum of two years before we start experiencing recovery. As we look for Fresh solutions to these stale issues, our panel of experts will show the immediate impact of available technologies and how implementation is more approachable than ever.
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Planned CEUs: 1 |
2:30-2:45 PM |
NETWORKING BREAK
Take a break, grab and snack and a drink and mingle with members and sponsors before going back into sessions.
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2:45 -4:00 PM |
KEYNOTE SESSION: Leading & Living With Soul!
Speaker: Denise Boudreau, MHA, LNHA
Who you are, what you hold dear, what upsets you, and what underlies your decisions as a leader are all connected to your personal values. The missed opportunity is, most people never take the time to learn what those precious and powerful intrinsic things are! In this session you will have the opportunity to do an introspective reflection on your very own personal values, and recognize how they influence your personal and professional endeavors including overcoming the current staffing crisis. You’ll learn practical strategies you can implement immediately to apply these values in your daily routines, allowing you to use them as a driving force and a personal true north star.
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Planned CEUs: 1 |
4:00 -4:45 PM |
AHF Fundraising Activity – Rubby Duck Race (It’s Back!)
Join AHF for their 2nd rubber duck race, raising funds for the AHF Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship Fund supports operator attendance to conferences year after year.
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4:45 -7:30 PM |
FREE TIME
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7:30-11:00 PM |
RECEPTION: Celebrate AHF!
Our final reception of the conference! This is the BIG one filled with amazing entertainment, a sit-down formal dinner, award ceremony, and dancing. During the evening we will announce and recognize our two “secret” awards – our Lifetime Achievement Award Winner and our Making a Difference Award Winner. Don’t miss this chance to dress up, eat amazing food, and network with friends and colleagues before heading home tomorrow. |
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