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Event Schedule

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Tuesday, May 6
1 - 5 p.m. C-Suite Pre-Conference Workshop (by invite only)
1 - 5 p.m. Pre-Conference Provider/Surveyor Training Program
Wednesday, May 7
8 - 9 a.m. Registration/Check-In (continental breakfast included)
9 - 10 a.m.

Breakout Sessions

101: What ALPs Can Do to Prevent Elopements

102: Life Safety Code for NF & AL

103: Strategic Planning for Aging Services: A Roadmap for Managing Your Own Approach

104: Integrated teams contain a Rainbow of Talent

105: Creating a Vibrant Culture through Multi-Dimensional Wellness & Activities Programming

106: Marketing Solutions for Success in Senior Living- Review the State of Marketing in 2025

107: A Multisector Approach to Addressing Aging Issues in Iowa

10 - 10:15 a.m. Break

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

General Session: Powered Productivity: Super Tech Tools to Get Stuff Done
Beth Ziesenis
Sponsored by: Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP
11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. Solutions Expo Open & Lunch (lunch included)
Governance Track (11:45-12:45) - Good Governance (lunch served in meeting room) - Designed for board members of provider communities.
Presented by: Kimberly T. Boike, Principal, CHUHAK TECSON
1 - 2 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

201: Prevent and Reduce Frail Elder Syndrome for Fall Reduction and Prevention

202: Contemplative Strategies for Activities and Wellbeing

203: Difficult Families

204: Unleashing Creativity In Marketing- Stand Out In A Competitive Environment

205: Developing Your Personal Power

206: Exploring Innovation and Change for Aging Services

207: Facility Assessments and the Future

2 - 2:15 p.m. Break 
2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

301: Socializing and Engagement: An important Part of Memory Care

302: Policy Matters: Ensuring Compliance and Quality Care in Long-Term Care Facilities

303: AI’s Biggest Questions, Myths and Mysteries

304: Books for the Bookends

305: Practical Strategies for Managing Behavioral Health Needs of Nursing Home Residents

306: Tackling Tough Talks

307: Capital Planning & Unexpected Needs

3:15 - 3:45 p.m. Break in Solutions Expo
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

401: Storytelling and the Resident Experience

402: Managing the Employee Lifecycle

403: Beyond ChatGPT: 24 Fabulously Fresh Ways to Use Generative AI in Aging Services

404: Every Mind Matters Creating Workplaces and Communities Where Every Person Thrives

405: The “Big 4” to creating more storytellers for your organization!

406: Legal Updates for Aging Services

407: Decolonization: A Proven Effective Tool in the Fight Against the Spread of Infection

4:45 - 6 p.m. Social Reception
Thursday, May 8
7:30 - 8 a.m. Registration/Check-In (continental breakfast included)
8 - 9 a.m.
  

Breakout Sessions

501: Developing and Maintaining a Positive Family Member Culture in Your Community Setting

502: Guidance to Action: Enhancing Healthcare Compliance with OIG Recommendations

503: Tech-Savvy Senior Dining: Leveraging Social Media for Census Building

504: Resiliency Recipe - Eldercare

506: Igniting Selfless Leadership: A Spark for Organizational Success

507: From Words to Waves: Coaching & Communication Strategies That Transform Lives

508: Beyond Bricks and Mortar - Should Your Future Include Home & Community Based Services?

9 - 9:30 a.m. Break in Solutions Expo (coffee included)
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Breakout Sessions

601: The Science of Caring: Evidence-Based Innovations for non-Pharmaceutical Dementia Care

602: CMS Revised Surveyor Guidance: Behavioral & Mental Health Supports

603: If It Isn't Charted - It Didn't Happen!

604: Managing the Complexities of Managed Care

605: Optimizing Aging Services Outcomes Through Self-Awareness

606: AL & Adult Day Update – DIAL

607: Incentives 101:  Expanding Your Compensation Toolkit

608: What’s the 411?: Intersection of Identity, Social Justice, and the Equality Imperative Part 1

10:30 a.m. - 10:45 p.m. Break
 10:45 a.m.  - 12 p.m.
  
General Session: You Are Exactly Where You Need to Be
Carol Moore
12 - 1:45 p.m. Solutions Expo & Lunch (lunch included)
Governance Track (12:30-1:30) - Navigating Industry Challenges and Opportunities (lunch served in meeting room) - Designed for board members of provider communities.
Presented by: Denise A. Leonard, Partner, Healthcare, Senior Care Focus, Plante  Moran
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

701: Technology Opportunities in the Industry: What’s New, What’s Great, What Works in Dining

702: Deescalate, Ground, Cope: Staff Interventions for Trauma-Informed Care

703: Mental Health and the Workplace: An Employer's Guide to Compliance

704: Growth Strategies: The Not-for-Profit Senior Living Imperative

705: How to Communicate With Authority

706: What’s the 411?: Intersection of Identity, Social Justice, and the Equality Imperative Part 2

 

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