This Nurse Leaders Conference is packed with information you need today. Join us on November 13th and 14th at the Hilton Garden Inn Salina Conference Center.

Here is a preview of all of the topics for this conference.

Operational Strategies for the New DON
This dynamic session will provide concrete strategies for the new DON and will cover organizational management, people management, quality of care and regulatory compliance. This program will also provide insight to key resources the DON will want to keep at their fingertips! You will leave with user-friendly tips of the trade.

Overview of RoP Phase 3 & Strategies for Successful Operationalizing Infection Prevention and Control
Join us for this fast-paced, highly interactive session on user-friendly, realistic strategies for a successful Infection Prevention and Control Program. This engaging session will take you through key process items from systems, assessment process, tracking– to making sense of your process and also provide overview for Phase 3 of the new regulations. Take this opportunity to prepare yourself and ask questions.

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Break

Re-Hospitalization Prevention Tips for the Long-Term Care Clinical Leader
Today more than ever, it is crucial for the clinical leader to be actively involved in the systems process to prevent unavoidable hospital re-admissions. Join us for this fast-based, information packed session that will provide key system improvements, clinical readiness and competency preparation and discussion on resources to assist the organization with quality, compliance and the ability to discuss the importance of strategic partnerships for success.

Nurse Leaders Reception
Join this networking reception to enjoy appetizers, drinks and fun!

Building Nursing Competencies for Post-Acute Care – Learn to Create and Deliver Meaningful Education
Education can be fun and rewarding for the adult learner when it is organized, meaningful, and presented in a way that sticks! Adult learners need to hear it, see it, and do it. Successful outcomes come from good education. This session will provide the participant with five workable strategies for creating a simple but meaningful education session for staff members working in post-acute care.

Shooting Stars and Deadline Landmines
2018 proved to be a challenging year with numerous changes from CMS. Staying knowledgeable and organized has never been so important. Missing a deadline can mean scoring a one star in the staffing domain of the Five-Star Quality Rating System. LeadingAge New York offers a suite of easy-to-use technology solutions (a member benefit) that can help members enhance their quality and ratings. This session reviews what was changed in 2018 and what is planned for 2019.

Stump the Analyst
Open forum for questions and answers regarding:

  • Scenarios using electronic version of individual facility Five-Star Analysis Report
  • Identifying areas to improve that are statistically close to cut points
  • Utilizing a data-driven approach to quality

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Book your room by contacting the Salina Hilton Garden Inn at 785-309-0440 and referencing LeadingAge Kansas. Room rate is $109.00/night.

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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.