Communication was a key topic at the Work Force Conference last week. Speakers and participants alike discussed the need to improve communication. But, how do you do it? TeamSTEPPS® is a proven method for doing just this and opportunities to learn it are coming your way! TeamSTEPPS® teaches adaptable and practical communication tools and strategies with goals that include:

  • Developing teams that communicate effectively and back each other up.
  • Producing highly effective teams that optimize the use of information, people, and resources to achieve the best outcomes.

Through a grant from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, train-the-trainer workshop are taking place in three locations. Teams attending will learn the TeamSTEPPS® tools & strategies, how to use the free curriculum to train others and develop a basic implementation plan for their organization. Trainers will also teach teams how the tools can be helpful in antipsychotic reduction efforts.

Join us in

  • Dodge City – August 5 & 6, 2019
  • Lenexa- October 10 & 11, 2019
  • Hesston- May 7 & 8, 2020

For more information and to register visit www.leadingagekansas.org/teamstepps or contact Stephanie Gfeller at stephanie@leadingagekansas.org.

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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.