Communication and teamwork are always challenging for organizations but the always open, always changing nature of healthcare adds to the challenge.    TeamSTEPPS® is a proven method for improving teamwork and communication that was developed specifically for healthcare.  The practical and adaptable tools can help your team learn to communicate in effective and consistent ways, work together as a team, deal with conflict, adapt to changing situations and provider safer, more efficient care for each resident.   

Your opportunity to learn TeamSTEPPS® and how to implement it in your organization starts next week.   

The virtual training series earns 7.5 hours of CE and TeamSTEPPS® Master Trainers status.  A team of up to five people can register for only $25.00 (individuals for $10).  Attendees must attend ALL sessions to earn Master Trainer status and full CE credit.   

  • Session 1:  Tuesday, September 22 – 1:30-3:00 PM 
  • Session 2:  Wednesday, September 23 – 1:30 -3:00 PM 
  • Session 3:  Thursday, September 24 – 1:30-3:00 PM 
  • Session 4:  Wednesday, September 30 – 1:30-3:00 PM  

Session 5:  Thursday, October 1 – 1:30-3:00 PM 

The virtual training series will focus heavily on practical application of TeamSTEPPS®. The use of TeamSTEPPS® for antipsychotic reduction, Covid challenges and situations on participants’ minds will be discussed. 

Register today for this valuable training.  

Contact Stephanie Gfeller with any questions.   

This training is supported by a grant from the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. 

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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.