Join us November 14th in Newton to learn about leadership, de-prescribing, pain management, care plans, staff competency and behavioral health.

Enhancing Your Influence
Amy Siple, APRN, FNP, GS-C
We are in a constant state of influencing others and being influenced. Maximizing our ability to impact those around us is attainable if we take the time to develop our skill set and learn about the people we desire to influence. This presentation will help us become more intentional in our efforts to maximize our sphere of influence.

De-Prescribing
Amy Siple, APRN, FNP, GS-C
Polypharmacy is becoming an epidemic in western society and the hazards are numerous. Older adults are disproportionally affected. This presentation will take an in depth look at what is creating this crises, the risks involved, and how to avert it. De-prescribing is getting a lot more attention in the literature and health care staff need to know what to do to assist in this movement.

Care Planning, Staff Competency, & Behavioral Health Requirements
Shelly Mafia,RN, NHA, MSN, MBA, QCP, CHC
This session will focus on the Comprehensive Care Plan, Staff Competency, and Behavioral Health Regulations, with a review of the regulations and an analysis of the associated Interpretive Guidance. A review of survey procedures used to guide the investigative process will be discussed. Actual citation examples will be shared and discussed. Tools to assist the facility interdisciplinary team in monitoring compliance and incorporating into the facility QAPI processes will be discussed.

New Topic Added – Understanding and Managing Pain

This session explores the etiology of pain and why we respond so differently to painful stimuli. Types of pain will be discussed and the role of both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies for pain management will be addressed.

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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.