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SUMMARY:What Great Leaders Know: The People Skills That Drive IMPACT
DESCRIPTION:Great leadership is about more than technical expertise. It’s about understanding people\, navigating difficult conversations\, building trust\, and creating a culture where people can thrive. \nJoin us for a two-day virtual leadership program packed with practical tools you can put to work immediately. \nDAY ONE | September 29 | 10:00 A.M.-12:15 P.M.\nBuild Your Emotional Intelligence & Communication Skills\nStart by exploring what makes leaders truly effective—from understanding your own emotions and responses to communicating with confidence when conversations get difficult. \nYou’ll learn practical strategies to: \n\nStrengthen self-awareness and emotional intelligence\nBetter manage your responses under pressure\nRecognize communication patterns\nNavigate difficult conversations\nUse the SBI (Situation\, Behavior\, Impact) model to provide clear\, constructive feedback\n\nThe takeaway: Lead yourself better. Communicate with greater confidence. Build stronger relationships. \nDAY TWO | October 1 | 10:00 A.M.-12:15 p.m. \nStrengthen Leadership & Workplace Culture\nLearn from the leadership experience behind a nationally recognized organization and discover practices that can help create stronger teams and a healthier workplace culture. \nYou’ll explore leadership strategies that can contribute to: \n\nStronger employee attraction and retention\nImproved organizational performance\nA more engaged workplace culture\nBetter outcomes for residents and families\nGreater leadership impact\n\nPLUS: An additional leadership-focused session will round out the day. Topic to be announced! \nThe takeaway: Great leadership creates a ripple effect—from your team to your organization to the people you serve. \nWhy Attend?\nThis program will help you: \n\nStrengthen emotional intelligence\nNavigate challenging conversations\nCommunicate more effectively\nBuild trust and stronger relationships\nDevelop stronger leadership practices\nCreate a positive workplace culture\nTake practical tools back to your organization
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/what-great-leaders-know-the-people-skills-that-drive-impact/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Management
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SUMMARY:Management Strategies for Workers Compensation in Today’s Long Term Care Environment - Free Member Education
DESCRIPTION:Seminar is Free for Leading Age and HCFM members. Cost is $75 for non-members.\nProgram Objective: Learn the elements of Total Safety Management\, a comprehensive behavior- based\nsafety program\, to reduce employee injury and minimize workers compensation expense. Learn about\nclaims management and the HCFM workers compensation insurance trust.\nContinuing Education Credits: Approved for 5.0 Administrator Clock Hours by the Missouri Board of\nNursing Home Administrators.\nDay 1 Agenda\n9:00-9:30 Background and Overview of HCFM Anthony Ross\, Carpenter and Company\n9:30-10:15 Total Safey Management Jill Burford\, Summit Safety\n10:15-10:30 Break\n10:30-11:45 Total Safety Management (cont.) Jill Burford\, Summit Safety\nDay 2 Agenda\n9:00-10:00 Claims Management Lucille DiMaria/Michael Moll\, Corvel\n10:00-10:15 Break\n10:15-11:15 Drug Testing Angela Garrison\, Tomo Drug Testing\n11:15-11:45 Wrap up Jill Burford\, Summit Safety \n  \nOct 7 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89464782807 9:00-11:45 am\nOct 8 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82063991263 9:00-11:45 am
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/management-strategies-for-workers-compensation-in-todays-long-term-care-environment-free-member-education-3/
CATEGORIES:Governance,Human Resources,Leadership,Management,Operations
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SUMMARY:Ethics in Aging Services: Navigating Complex Decisions with Compassion and Care
DESCRIPTION:Date\nDecember 1\, 2026 \n**Note each day has 2 sessions\, schedule below for each day \nTime\n9:30 – 10:30 Session 1 \nBreak \n10:45 – 11:45 Session 2  \nFormat\nVirtual \nDescription\nSession 1: Ethical Considerations: Sexuality in Nursing Homes/Assisted Living Centers\nSexuality and sexual expression among older adults are often overlooked in long-term care settings. Providers must balance autonomy\, safety\, dignity\, and person-centered care while navigating complex situations involving intimacy and sexual activity. \nThis session will explore CMS expectations related to protecting residents while supporting their rights and autonomy. Participants will learn effective communication strategies\, considerations for assessing sexual decision-making capacity\, and guidance for supporting residents with dementia or diminished capacity. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify ethical considerations related to sexuality and sexual expression among older adults in nursing homes and assisted living settings.\nDescribe approaches for assessing an older adult’s capacity to make decisions regarding sexual activity\, including considerations for individuals living with dementia.\nDiscuss strategies to balance autonomy\, safety\, dignity\, and person-centered care when responding to sexual expression.\n\nSession 2: Ethics in Action: Navigating Dilemmas in Long-Term Care & Assisted Living\nEthical dilemmas are a daily reality in aging services\, especially when resident preferences\, family expectations\, professional standards\, and personal values collide. This session explores practical approaches to ethical decision-making that balance compassion\, resident rights\, and professional responsibilities. Through real-world scenarios\, participants will gain greater confidence in navigating difficult situations with clarity\, integrity\, and a person-centered focus. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify common ethical dilemmas in long-term care and assisted living and the competing values or perspectives involved.\nApply ethical decision-making frameworks to evaluate challenging situations and develop appropriate\, person-centered responses.\nDemonstrate strategies for balancing resident preferences\, family concerns\, professional responsibilities\, and organizational policies when making difficult decisions.\n\nFee\nMembers: $99 per person \nNon-Members: $198 per person \n2 CEUs are pending. \nFaculty\nCat Selman  \nCatherine “Cat” Selman is an educator\, consultant\, author\, and nationally recognized speaker with more than 30 years of experience in healthcare\, social work\, activities\, education\, management\, and regulatory compliance. \nAs a speaker in all 50 states\, Cat brings practical experience and an engaging\, energetic approach to topics affecting today’s long-term care professionals. Her expertise includes person-centered care\, regulatory and compliance requirements\, care planning\, documentation\, dementia care\, and quality of life. \nCat is President and Co-Founder of The Cat Selman Company/The Healthcare Communicators\, Inc. and Co-Founding Director of the Quality of Life Alliance. Her career has also included leadership roles in social services\, activities\, marketing\, and corporate consulting within senior living and healthcare organizations.
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/ethics-in-aging-services-navigating-complex-decisions-with-compassion-and-care/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Leadership,Management
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