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Interested in developing a nurse leader or as a nurse leader?   This training series is for you.  In partnership with LeadingAge Iowa we are excited to be presenting the Essentials of the LTC DON Role training series. This course will cover topics key to the development of nurse leaders.   

Please note: You do not have to be a DON to attend or benefit. Training will also be beneficial for other nurses and administrators. 

One registration fee of $145 gives access to two live training sessions totaling 5.75 CE hours.   

  • January 18, 2023 – Finances for the LTC Leader – PDPM, VBS, PBJ, budgets and more!  
    • 12:15-4:15 PM (Two 15-minute breaks)  

Session will include strategies for budgeting and capital expenses and an overview of Federal and State reimbursement.  It will also include discussion on performance measures like the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM), Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) and Value Based Purchasing (VBP).  

  • January 19, 2023 – Quality Improvement for the LTC Leader 
    • 1:00-4:00 PM (Two 15-minute breaks) 

Successful long-term care leaders need a good understanding of how the publicly reported Five-Star quality measures impacts operations and using this data to identify opportunities for improvement. During this session you will learn more on what the data reveals about your organization, turning this information to identify priority needs for improvement, and “the how” to leading teams on the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) journey.  

 To learn more or get registered click here. 

This training series will include additional sessions covering topics like survey and regulations, human resources, customer service and leadership.  Watch for dates, topics and registration details, they will be coming soon. 

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Stephanie Gfeller, MS, LACHA is the Director of Education and Leadership. Stephanie joined the association in 2019 and oversees the development of our education programs, writes and manages all of our federal grant programs, and leads our Center for Leadership program. With her master’s degree in Gerontology from Kansas State University, adult care home administrator license, experience as a researcher and instructor at the K State Center on Aging, and endless creativity, Stephanie is ideally suited to her leadership role in our field. Outside of work Stephanie enjoys reading, supporting her kids at all their activities, serving as a 4-H club leader, and being outside helping on her family farm. You can reach Stephanie directly at 785.670.8047.