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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T150000
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SUMMARY:Care Area Assessment Review
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with LeadingAge Oregon \nOverview\nWe are partnering with LeadingAge Oregon to offer this opportunity. New and veteran nursing home staff have indicated they need more opportunity to examine best practices for improving assessments and developing comprehensive care planning that ensures the health and well-being of their residents. This workshop\, designed for the entire interdisciplinary team\, will provide a comprehensive review for each of the 20 Care Area Assessments (CAAs)\, which establish the framework for developing\, reviewing and revising residents’ comprehensive plans of care. \nWho Should Attend\nAny staff member responsible for completion of any part of the MDS\, including nursing\, dietary\, activities\, social services\, and medical records. Administrators will find the information provided in this class useful for understanding the impact of the MDS on facility systems and processes and well as impact on quality measures and star ratings. \nCEUs pending. \nDate\nOctober 8\,  2026 \nTime\n11:00 am-3:00 pm CST \nLocation\nOnline. \nVirtual Link: Class Material and Zoom link will be sent two days prior by LeadingAge Oregon \nFaculty\nDemi Haffenreffer\, RN\, MBA\, President\, Demi Haffenreffer\, LLC. Demi has made long-term care her profession since 1973\, first as a Director of Nursing and 40 years as a consultant. She has taught workshops nationally and internationally on a variety of subjects pertinent to Long-term and Community based Care and is highly sought after for her consulting expertise by nursing homes\, assisted living and residential care communities in Oregon and around the country. Contact Demi with questions about this course: demipersonal@consultdemi.net \nFees\nProvider and Business Members: $140 per person\nNon-members: $140 per person \nThis program is Hosted by LeadingAge Oregon \nWhat will be provided?\nParticipants will receive several handouts that will aide in the learning process\, including worksheets and Care Area Assessment examples.
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/care-area-assessment-review/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Management
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SUMMARY:EIV Master Reports\, Tenant Reports\, & Resolving Discrepancies with HOTMA
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis session provides an in-depth\, practical review of EIV Master File and Tenant File reports\, including how to run\, interpret\, document\, and act on the information they contain. Participants will learn how to properly maintain EIV documentation\, investigate discrepancies\, and implement required follow-up actions in compliance with HUD regulations. The training also covers the full lifecycle of discrepancy resolution\, including tenant notification requirements\, documentation standards\, repayment agreements\, and common MOR findings. \nRunning EIV reports is only half the job—knowing what to do with them is where most compliance issues occur. This session will help you: \n\nUnderstand what each report is actually telling you\nIdentify discrepancies before they become findings\nFollow correct timelines (including the critical 30-day rule)\nProperly document every step to withstand an audit\nNavigate tenant communication\, corrections\, and repayment requirements\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nDifferentiate between EIV Master File and Tenant File reports\, including required reports and proper file placement.\nInterpret EIV reports such as Income\, Income Discrepancy\, New Hires\, and Multiple Subsidy to identify potential issues.\nApply HUD-required steps to investigate and resolve discrepancies within required timeframes.\nDemonstrate proper documentation and notation standards for both tenant files and master files.\nImplement compliant processes for tenant notification\, verification\, and resolution\, including repayment agreements when necessary.\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nProperty Managers and Assistant Managers\nCompliance Specialists\nOccupancy and Certification Specialists\nRegional Managers\nAsset Managers\nEIV Coordinators and Users\n\nDate\nOctober 8\,  2026 \nTime\n12:00 – 4:00 pm CST\n \nFaculty\nRhanda McKown\, Director of Affordable Housing at LeadingAge Southeast.\nRhanda Mckown has served as the Director of Affordable Housing for LeadingAge Southeast since January of 2022. Her primary focus in this role is developing a robust housing education agenda\, providing assistance and insight to members on housing issues\, and contributing directly to the development and achievement of a housing advocacy agenda. \nFees\nProvider and Business Members: $65\nPromo Code for member rate: Save$ \nClick here​ to register now directly with LeadingAge Southwest for this event. \nCancellations/Refunds/Substitutions \nThere is a $50 administrative fee for each cancellation or refund. Substitutions will be accepted at no additional fee. Due to costs incurred related to the program\, no refunds will be issued after September 1\, 2026. All cancellations and substitution requests must be submitted in writing to kmccloud@leadingagesoutheast.org.
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/eiv-master-reports-tenant-reports-resolving-discrepancies-with-hotma/
CATEGORIES:Governance,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T200000
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SUMMARY:Midwest State Night at the 2026 LeadingAge National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Like last year\, we are expanding our horizons by joining forces with other LeadingAge states Iowa\, Missouri\, Nebraska\, and Kansas to make this an unforgettable event for our members. \nEnjoy hors d’oeuvres\, beer\, wine and soda during this networking reception\, exclusively for LeadingAge Illinois provider members. \nThis event is complimentary for LeadingAge Illinois Provider Members.  Register here if you are able to join us: RSVP here \nBusiness members registering using the provider member registration link will NOT be registered for State Night.  Business members reach out to mrybicki@leadingageil.org or dbalder@leadingageiowa.org for opportunities to attend. \n* \n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nLoews Philadelphia Hotel\n33rd Floor \n1200 Market Street\nPhiladelphia\, PA. 19107-3788
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/midwest-state-night-at-the-2026-leadingage-national-conference/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Management,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T114500
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SUMMARY:Every Resident Has a Story: Using Life Histories to Create Meaningful Care
DESCRIPTION:A patient’s chart tells you the facts—but it doesn’t tell you the person. Learn how uncovering each patient’s life story can lead to more meaningful engagement\, individualized support\, and better outcomes\, especially for those living with dementia. This virtual session explores practical strategies for recognizing preferences\, interpreting behavioral cues\, and developing activity programming that reflects each person’s unique history\, interests\, and goals while supporting CMS expectations for individualized care. \nUpon completion of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe how understanding a patient’s life story supports individualized care and meaningful engagement\, particularly for individuals living with dementia.\nIdentify strategies for recognizing verbal and nonverbal cues that reveal patient preferences\, interests\, and unmet needs.\nApply practical approaches to designing activities and daily interactions that align with each patient’s personal history\, values\, and CMS expectations for individualized care.\n\nDate and Time\nAttendees will meet virtually via Zoom with 2 sessions: \nNovember 10\, 2026 \nSession 1: 9:30 – 10:30 am\nBreak: 10:30 – 10:45 am\nSession 2: 10:45 – 11:45 am \nIntended Audience\nAdministration\, Nursing\, CNAs\, Social Workers/Designees\, Activity/Recreation Professionals\, Long-Term Care Facilities and Assisted Living Centers. \nContinuing Education Hours\nCEUs are pending. \nWhat’s Included\nRegistration fee includes digital handouts\, one connection to the live webinar and instructions for receiving CEU credit/attendance certificate for one person.
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/every-resident-has-a-story-using-life-histories-to-create-meaningful-care/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T141500
DTSTAMP:20260805T015157Z
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SUMMARY:Dementia Leadership Course
DESCRIPTION:For over 20 years\, LeadingAge Illinois and Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center have offered the Dementia Leadership Course\, a comprehensive educational series intended to provide Dementia Leaders with information they need to develop their skills and grow in their roles. \nDementia experts have recently re-designed this interactive program and added an ongoing networking component. The course provides a framework to teach the specialized skills and competencies needed to provide exceptional dementia services. \nUpon completion of the course\, participants will join the Dementia Leadership Network. Through a private forum\, the Network will offer resources and training material to use for staff education\, and allow participants to continue to interact\, connect\, share ideas\, and ask questions. \nTopics Include:\nLeadership and Dementia Care\nUpdate on Dementia\nAbility Centered Care\nRecognizing the Whole Person\nBeing an Expert in the Larger Community\nLiving with Dementia \nDate & Time\nAttendees will meet 4 times virtually via Zoom:\nNovember 18 & 20 and December 2 & 4\, 2026\n10:15 am – 2:15 pm each day \nWho Should Attend?\nDirectors of Alzheimer’s Special Care Units and Memory Care Programs\, Staff Educators\, Nurse Managers\, Therapists\, Social Workers\, Life Enrichments Directors\, Chaplains\, CNAs\, Home Care\, Adult Day Care\, Memory Care staff\, Dietary personnel\, and Administrators. Appropriate for skilled nursing\, assisted living\, and home and community-based services. \nCourse Requirements\nEach attendee must be logged into his/her own computer that has sound and video camera capabilities. \nFees\n$259 per person for all 4 sessions
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/dementia-leadership-course/2026-11-18/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T141500
DTSTAMP:20260805T015157Z
CREATED:20260727T185911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T015157Z
UID:10000120-1795169700-1795184100@leadingagemissouri.org
SUMMARY:Dementia Leadership Course
DESCRIPTION:For over 20 years\, LeadingAge Illinois and Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center have offered the Dementia Leadership Course\, a comprehensive educational series intended to provide Dementia Leaders with information they need to develop their skills and grow in their roles. \nDementia experts have recently re-designed this interactive program and added an ongoing networking component. The course provides a framework to teach the specialized skills and competencies needed to provide exceptional dementia services. \nUpon completion of the course\, participants will join the Dementia Leadership Network. Through a private forum\, the Network will offer resources and training material to use for staff education\, and allow participants to continue to interact\, connect\, share ideas\, and ask questions. \nTopics Include:\nLeadership and Dementia Care\nUpdate on Dementia\nAbility Centered Care\nRecognizing the Whole Person\nBeing an Expert in the Larger Community\nLiving with Dementia \nDate & Time\nAttendees will meet 4 times virtually via Zoom:\nNovember 18 & 20 and December 2 & 4\, 2026\n10:15 am – 2:15 pm each day \nWho Should Attend?\nDirectors of Alzheimer’s Special Care Units and Memory Care Programs\, Staff Educators\, Nurse Managers\, Therapists\, Social Workers\, Life Enrichments Directors\, Chaplains\, CNAs\, Home Care\, Adult Day Care\, Memory Care staff\, Dietary personnel\, and Administrators. Appropriate for skilled nursing\, assisted living\, and home and community-based services. \nCourse Requirements\nEach attendee must be logged into his/her own computer that has sound and video camera capabilities. \nFees\n$259 per person for all 4 sessions
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/dementia-leadership-course/2026-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T114500
DTSTAMP:20260923T202508Z
CREATED:20260923T202227Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T141500
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CREATED:20260727T185911Z
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SUMMARY:Dementia Leadership Course
DESCRIPTION:For over 20 years\, LeadingAge Illinois and Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center have offered the Dementia Leadership Course\, a comprehensive educational series intended to provide Dementia Leaders with information they need to develop their skills and grow in their roles. \nDementia experts have recently re-designed this interactive program and added an ongoing networking component. The course provides a framework to teach the specialized skills and competencies needed to provide exceptional dementia services. \nUpon completion of the course\, participants will join the Dementia Leadership Network. Through a private forum\, the Network will offer resources and training material to use for staff education\, and allow participants to continue to interact\, connect\, share ideas\, and ask questions. \nTopics Include:\nLeadership and Dementia Care\nUpdate on Dementia\nAbility Centered Care\nRecognizing the Whole Person\nBeing an Expert in the Larger Community\nLiving with Dementia \nDate & Time\nAttendees will meet 4 times virtually via Zoom:\nNovember 18 & 20 and December 2 & 4\, 2026\n10:15 am – 2:15 pm each day \nWho Should Attend?\nDirectors of Alzheimer’s Special Care Units and Memory Care Programs\, Staff Educators\, Nurse Managers\, Therapists\, Social Workers\, Life Enrichments Directors\, Chaplains\, CNAs\, Home Care\, Adult Day Care\, Memory Care staff\, Dietary personnel\, and Administrators. Appropriate for skilled nursing\, assisted living\, and home and community-based services. \nCourse Requirements\nEach attendee must be logged into his/her own computer that has sound and video camera capabilities. \nFees\n$259 per person for all 4 sessions
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/dementia-leadership-course/2026-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T141500
DTSTAMP:20260805T015157Z
CREATED:20260727T185911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T015157Z
UID:10000122-1796379300-1796393700@leadingagemissouri.org
SUMMARY:Dementia Leadership Course
DESCRIPTION:For over 20 years\, LeadingAge Illinois and Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center have offered the Dementia Leadership Course\, a comprehensive educational series intended to provide Dementia Leaders with information they need to develop their skills and grow in their roles. \nDementia experts have recently re-designed this interactive program and added an ongoing networking component. The course provides a framework to teach the specialized skills and competencies needed to provide exceptional dementia services. \nUpon completion of the course\, participants will join the Dementia Leadership Network. Through a private forum\, the Network will offer resources and training material to use for staff education\, and allow participants to continue to interact\, connect\, share ideas\, and ask questions. \nTopics Include:\nLeadership and Dementia Care\nUpdate on Dementia\nAbility Centered Care\nRecognizing the Whole Person\nBeing an Expert in the Larger Community\nLiving with Dementia \nDate & Time\nAttendees will meet 4 times virtually via Zoom:\nNovember 18 & 20 and December 2 & 4\, 2026\n10:15 am – 2:15 pm each day \nWho Should Attend?\nDirectors of Alzheimer’s Special Care Units and Memory Care Programs\, Staff Educators\, Nurse Managers\, Therapists\, Social Workers\, Life Enrichments Directors\, Chaplains\, CNAs\, Home Care\, Adult Day Care\, Memory Care staff\, Dietary personnel\, and Administrators. Appropriate for skilled nursing\, assisted living\, and home and community-based services. \nCourse Requirements\nEach attendee must be logged into his/her own computer that has sound and video camera capabilities. \nFees\n$259 per person for all 4 sessions
URL:https://leadingagemissouri.org/event/dementia-leadership-course/2026-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Activity Professionals,Caregivers,Management
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