Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023
*REGISTRATION CLOSES: Friday March 31, 2023
Start Time: 10:00am EST
End Time: 12:00pm EST
Speaker: Hannah Jenarine, Violence Prevention Educator
Topic: Elder Abuse- Senior Safety
Cost: Free to all FSMA members
# of CEU’s: 1.0
Type of Meeting: Zoom Meeting
Welcome
FLORIDA SOCIETY OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
OUR MISSION
The mission of the American Association of Medical Assistants is to provide the medical assistant profession with education, certification, credential acknowledgement, networking opportunities, scope-of-practice protection and advocacy for quality patient-centered health care.
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OUR CHAPTERS
Central Florida Chapter CEU & Chapter Meeting
Topics, Objectives & Speaker Info:
Hannah Jenarine graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration in 2021. For the past 7 years, she has worked in community development serving as a board member for YELD, a nonprofit organization, and a keynote speaker and mentor for high school students. In devoting her time to serving her community, Hannah has written and published a Goal Setting 101 Course, wrote three workbooks centered around personal development, and created a YouTube Channel to promote the importance of self-care and self-awareness. Hannah is dedicated to serving people in need and her mission within the VSC is to inspire and empower people to create a mindset shift that allows them to see the world with more compassion and ultimately prevent the spread of gender-based violence.
Description:
Senior Safety educates seniors and caregivers on the types of elder abuse, how to identify the warning signs for each type, and how to reduce risk and prevent elder abuse. The training also provides information on the three most common types of theft—monetary, identity, and home— that afflict seniors and teaches them how to reduce their risk of becoming a victim. Lastly, seniors and caregivers will learn about the specific reasons why seniors do not disclose or report their abuse, and they will be provided community resources that help victims of elder abuse, assault or theft.
ATTENDANCE INFO:
Register in advance for this meeting by 03-31-2023. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about The meeting.
FSMA 70th Annual Conference
April 21 and 22, 2023
FLORIDA SOCIETY OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
ANNUAL MEETING
Registration Deadline: April 14, 2023
IN PERSON MEETING
# of CEUs: 6.0
Hotel Reservation Information
Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista
13351 State Road 535
Orlando, Fl 32821
407-239-4500 CODE FGW
Hotel Reservation deadline: 3/21/2023
If you prefer to make your reservations online here is the link that will get the group rate $92.00. CLICK HERE
You can purchase a breakfast buffet coupon for $14.00 at time of hotel check-in.
Online Hotel confirmation may show $30 per day resort fee – this fee is WAIVED for FSMA and will be reversed before check-in.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Friday, April 21, 2023
1:00pm–1:30pm
Registration desk open
1:30pm-2:30pm
FSMA Pre-Conference Board Meeting
2:30pm-3:00pm
Reference Committee Meeting
3:30pm-4:00pm
Orientation for General Assembly
(If you’ve never attended a General Assembly please join us for this meeting to familiarize yourself with its procedures.)
Registration Desk open
Credentials Desk open
4:00pm
4:00pm General Assembly
Saturday, April 22, 2023
7:00am-7:45am
Registration Desk Open
7:45am-8:15am
Welcome & Introduction- Deniece Jozefiak, CMA (AAMA)
FSMA President
Sandra Williams, CMA (AAMA)
AAMA Trustee
Sandra will give us an update on what’s new at AAMA. This is your opportunity to let AAMA know what they can do to improve your career as a medical assistant. Have your questions ready!
8:15am–8:30am
Break
8:30 am–10:30am
K. Minchella, Phd, CMA (AAMA)
Leadership Beginnings
Explore Leadership Styles and Roles in Health Care Today.
10:30–10:45am
Break
10:45am–12:45pm
K. Minchella, Phd, CMA (AAMA)
2 CEUs – Anatomy & Physiology in Patient Coaching.
Fun Interactive Session
12:45pm-1:45pm
Lunch, FSMA Awards
1:45pm–2:00pm
Break
2:00pm–4:00pm
Dennis Smith M.D. FACS, FASMBS
2 CEUs – Robotic Surgery in Bariatric Medicine
4:00pm–4:15pm
Time to wrap up the day – please turn in your CEU checklists and survey forms and then take time to speak with one of our Committee Chairs – education, membership, bylaws, marketing and communication, FSMA website, FSMA Facebook, meeting coordinator, registration – volunteer your time and expertise – thank you!
4:15pm
FSMA Executive Board Meeting
You’re all welcome to attend. Be an active participant in your organization. WE are looking forward to your input!
6 CEUs have been approved by AAMA
A – Administrative; C – clinical; G – general.
Topics subject to change.
Don't Forget To Mark Your Calendar!
2023 AAMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
We can’t wait to celebrate Mickey and Minnie Mouse and all our other favorite Disney characters at Disney World during the 2023 AAMA Annual Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Florida! Save the dates now: Sept. 22–25, 2023.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO KATHRYN PANAGIOTACOS!
Presentation By Deniece Jozefiak, CMA (AAMA)
President Florida Society Of Medical Assistants
During my time as a member of FSMA, I have met wonderful members with whom I have made great friendships and memories. There is one member who has been a great friend and mentor since I have moved to Florida. If it were not for her and her chapter, the South West Chapter would not have gotten off the ground. Multiple meetings to her area and great chapter support from them got us up and running. I moved to Florida in 1996 and because of her and her chapter I was nominated as FSMA Secretary in 1997.
This member joined as a student and when she attended her first meeting she was asked if she would be a committee member of the Ways and Means Committee. She said yes and has been an active member since then. She has been FSMA President three times and went on to be an AAMA Trustee and AAMA President. She remained active with AAMA for years after and is still active in her chapter and FSMA.
She has worked close to 30 years as a CMA (AAMA) with the same provider. When the father retired, she stayed on and is still working for his son.
This member is active in her church and a proud grandmother.
One member said of her: “she is the epitome of leadership, loyalty, and dedication”. It is my honor as the FSMA President to present Kathryn Panagiotacos, CMA (AAMA) with LIFE MEMBERSHIP TO FSMA.
66th ANNUAL AAMA CONFERENCE
October 21-24, 2022 Myrtle Beach, SC.
Learn More About FSMA’s Upcoming CEU Events
A MESSAGE FROM OUR FSMA PRESIDENT
Deniece Jozefiak, CMA (AAMA)
“Teamwork means that we share a common idea and embrace a common goal. Regardless of our differences, we strive shoulder to shoulder, confident in one another’s faith, trust and commitment. In the end teamwork, can be summed up in five short words … ” we believe in each other”.
I believe in each and every member of FSMA. To serve as your president will be truly a great honor and privilege. I welcome the challenge during these trying times.
Continue to watch for e-blasts regarding free zoom cue’s from FSMA, Brevard and the Southwest chapter. Other states/chapters are offering them as well. Look on the AAMA website.
“This is a beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good . What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; in its place is something that you have left behind. Let it be something good”.
