Registration for the 2018 Spring Conference and Expo will be available at the end of February, but while you wait, here is a glimpse of the education to come by checking out our tentative topics.

Keynotes

  • “Attracting Top Talent with a Culture of Innovation”, Jamie Notter , Partner at WorkXO Solutions
  • “LeadingAge National:  Ready to Help with your Workforce Challenges”, Susan Hildebrandt, VP of Workforce Initiatives LeadingAge National
  • “Compassion Fatigue: the Other Side of the Stethoscope”, Amy Dee, Psychiatric RN

Regulatory Track

  • What Have We Learned so Far from RoP Phases 1 & 2?
  • New Survey Process Member Panel Discussion
  • New Requirements for Participation: Facility Resource Assessment
  • Emergency Preparedness with Mike McNulty, KDHE

Workforce Track

  • Moving the Needle on Culture with Clear Culture Priorities
  • Workforce Member Panel
  • Sexual Harassment in Long-Term Care, a Legal Perspective
  • Understanding our Staff: Results of a Survey Conducted on Staff Satisfaction in Long-Term Care

Resident/Clinical Track

  • Reducing Antipsychotic Member Panel
  • Infection Control Session
  • Preserving the Power of Antibiotics
  • Put Down the Drugs: Evidence-Based Interventions to Address Problematic Dementia Behaviors

Miscellaneous Track

  • Best Practices in Food Service for Memory Care
  • Advances in Development of Adult Stem Cell Therapies: Challenges and Opportunities
  • Brand & Culture: Engaging Potential and Current Employees
  • Strategic Planning: Pie in the Sky to Grounded Application

The 2018 Spring Conference and Expo is April 24th – 25th, don’t miss booking your room prior to the April 1st cut-off date.

You have two ways to book:

Please contact Hayley Spicer if you have any trouble booking. Don’t forget you must book prior to April 1st to guarantee the room rate.

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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.