BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://leadingagenjde.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181101 DTSTAMP:20260516T170151 CREATED:20180705T155529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T155953Z UID:10000002-1540684800-1541030399@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:LeadingAge National Annual Meeting & EXPO DESCRIPTION:At the LeadingAge Annual Meeting & EXPO\, our nation’s largest annual event for the not-for-profit aging services field\, you’ll share victories\, exchange ideas\, renew inspiration and build relationships along with thousands of your fellow dedicated professionals—and after four enriching days\, you’ll go home better equipped to serve your residents and clients. Whether you’re a CEO of a multi-site organization\, a case manager in a hospice organization or a service coordinator at an affordable housing community\, you’ll find innovative solutions to your challenges and discover new ways to improve operations and quality. Passionate commitment\, personal growth and organizational excellence all align here — join us October 28-31\, 2018\, in Philadelphia\, PA to reenergize your commitment\, refresh your knowledge and renew your passion for ensuring the future care of our elder community. \nClick here for more information about the National Annual Meeting & EXPO URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/leadingage-national-annual-meeting-expo/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181018 DTSTAMP:20260516T170151 CREATED:20180705T155644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T153634Z UID:10000051-1539734400-1539820799@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Members Training Day DESCRIPTION:HOW TO PASS YOUR REAC WITH FLYING COLORS and Q&As\nBy: Terry Holcombe\, HUD Headquarters REAC Training Coordination \nDownload\nREAC Workshop Registration URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-members-training-day/ LOCATION:Wheaton Pointe\, 20 Lanning Blvd.\, East Windsor\, NJ\, 08518\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181018 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180705T154046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T154827Z UID:10000003-1539734400-1539820799@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:(CANCELED) Housing Webinar: Money Matters DESCRIPTION:MONEY MATTERS \nCONTRACT RENEWALS\, TRACS & FUNDING (3 hrs)\nROLE OF THE SERVICE (1 hr)\nBy: HUD Office of Multifamily and the CFO’s Team URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/save-date-housing-webinar-money-matters/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180130T204146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180705T155134Z UID:10000015-1539252000-1539259200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:(Save the Date) 3rd Housing Managers Roundtable DESCRIPTION: URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/save-date-housing-roundtable-3/ LOCATION:Crescent Park Senior Citizens Housing\, 1 Arlington Avenue\, Spotswood\, NJ\, 08884\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T110000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180907T154456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T161345Z UID:10000055-1537864200-1537873200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:The Impact of New Developments in Employment Law on Senior Care Organizations DESCRIPTION:Joseph Maddaloni\, Jr.\, Esq.\, Partner at Schenck\, Price\, Smith & King\, LLP\, (a LeadingAge New Jersey Business member) & Co-Chair of its Labor & Employment practice group will present this interactive session focusing on New Jersey’s senior care organizations which may be hit hard by the rapidly changing landscape of employment laws. This session will focus on Governor Murphy’s recently signed pieces of legislation that significantly impact all New Jersey employers: the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (“Equal Pay Act”) and the Earned Sick Leave Act (“Sick Leave Act”). For New Jersey employees\, there may be added legal benefits and protections. But for New Jersey senior care organizations\, the laws also create new issues — and the potential for significantly increased liability. \nCome listen to the professionals and bring your questions. \nIntended Audience\nCEOs/Executive Directors\, COOs\, CFOs\, Human Resources Professionals & Board Members \nAgenda\n8:30 – 9:30am        Registration\n9:30 – 10:15am       Program Content\n10:15 – 10:45 am    Questions & Answers\n10:45 – 11:00am     Adjourn \nPlease note:  There is NO cost to participate\, however\, registration is necessary.  Due to limited seating\, we recommend advance registration.  All registrations must be received in this office no later than Friday\, September 21.   \nClick here to Download the Registration Form URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/impact-new-developments-employment-law-senior-care-organizations/ LOCATION:The Villa at Florham Park\, 190 Park Avenue\, Florham Park\, NJ\, 07961\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180926 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180705T153604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T155126Z UID:10000004-1537833600-1537919999@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:RAD Housing Webinar-Postponed DESCRIPTION:Please note:  The Housing Webinar which was originally scheduled for September 25 on “RAD for PRACs” is being postponed until further notice\, as the Office of Recapitalization is still developing guidance\, policies\, and procedures that require additional HUD clearance. We will monitor their progress in order to schedule training related to the enhanced program for PRACs in the near future. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/save-date-housing-webinar-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180130T204257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T210141Z UID:10000021-1536742800-1536764400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:*CANCELED* Fair Housing Conference: All Things Fair DESCRIPTION:*IMPORTANT NOTICE* SEPTEMBER 11\, 2018\nPlease note that due to unforeseen circumstances\, HUD advised LeadingAge New Jersey staff that the scheduled Fair Housing Conference tomorrow is canceled.  We are actively communicating with staff from HUD and will work diligently to secure a new date and time in the upcoming months. \nWe apologize for the short notice and inconvenience.  If you have any questions\, please do not hesitate to contact LeadingAge New Jersey staff directly at 609-452-1161. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/save-date-fair-housing-seminar/ LOCATION:Harrogate\, 400 Locust St.\, Lakewood\, NJ\, 08701\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180821T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180821T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180705T153448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180807T151620Z UID:10000005-1534845600-1534852800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Webinar: Frontline Preparation & Disaster Planning DESCRIPTION:Disaster and Emergency Planning for the 3 R’s: Readiness\, Response\, and Recovery\nFrontline Preparation & Disaster Planning \nLeading Age New Jersey has collaborated with FEMA to present this most important webinar for Housing Professionals on Disaster and Emergency Planning for the 3 R’s—Readiness\, Response\, and Recovery. \nDevin Kerins\, a trained FEMA Preparedness Officer and expert\, will provide a two-hour overview that will focus on: \n\nActive Shooter Preparation\nFire/Flood/Hazardous Weather Planning\nEmergency Planning for any additional disasters FEMA feels discussion & preparation are warranted\n\nIntended Audience\nExecutive Directors\, Managers\, all front-line staff (asset or property management\, facility maintenance staff). \nWebinar Instructions\nThere is NO cost to participate in this webinar – registration is required and necessary.  Registration may be sent via e-mail to AGreenbaum@leadingagenj.org or via fax: 609-452-2907.  Registrants will receive confirmation upon receipt and receive webinar link and dial-in information 2-3 days prior. \nRegistration Form\nClick here to Download \nAll registrations must be received no later than August 15\, 2018. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/frontline-preparation-disaster-planning-housing-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180802T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180802T113000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180705T163035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180705T163035Z UID:10000054-1533204000-1533209400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:AWQP Appeals and Quality Performance Plan Webinar #2 DESCRIPTION:Managed Long-Term Services and Supports’ Any Willing Qualified Provider (AWQP) Initiative: Appeal Request and Quality Performance Plan (QPP) Reports\n\nThe Any Willing Qualified Provider (AWQP) is a Department of Human Services (DHS) nursing home quality improvement initiative\, which is being implemented under Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS). AWQP will require Medicaid certified nursing facilities (NFs) serving MLTSS participants to meet Quality Performance Standards (QPS) as a means to raise the overall quality of care and establish standards for moving from state-set rates to negotiated\, value-based contracting. \nThis webinar will present an overview of the appeal request and the quality performance plan (QPP) report.  NFs will have the opportunity to appeal data results that impact or may impact their AWQP designation. The QPP Report is an action plan created by the NF to address any of the seven measures that fall outside the State benchmark.  The QPP Report is used to support the NF’s continuous quality improvement efforts. \nObjectives: \nThis webinar will focus on the following: \n\nWhat is an Appeal Request?\nReasons for Appeal\nCriteria for Measures\nSupporting Documentation\nHow appeals will be reflected on the QPS Report?\nWhat is a QPP Report and when should a facility create one?\nWhen to submit a QPP Report?\nTimeframes for the Appeal Requests and QPP Reports\n\nAugust 2\, 2018 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am\nClick here to Register URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/awqp-appeals-quality-performance-plan-webinar-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180731T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180731T160000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180705T162720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180705T162720Z UID:10000053-1533047400-1533052800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:AWQP Appeals and Quality Performance Plan Webinar #1 DESCRIPTION:Managed Long-Term Services and Supports’ Any Willing Qualified Provider (AWQP) Initiative: Appeal Request and Quality Performance Plan (QPP) Reports\n\nThe Any Willing Qualified Provider (AWQP) is a Department of Human Services (DHS) nursing home quality improvement initiative\, which is being implemented under Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS). AWQP will require Medicaid certified nursing facilities (NFs) serving MLTSS participants to meet Quality Performance Standards (QPS) as a means to raise the overall quality of care and establish standards for moving from state-set rates to negotiated\, value-based contracting. \nThis webinar will present an overview of the appeal request and the quality performance plan (QPP) report.  NFs will have the opportunity to appeal data results that impact or may impact their AWQP designation. The QPP Report is an action plan created by the NF to address any of the seven measures that fall outside the State benchmark.  The QPP Report is used to support the NF’s continuous quality improvement efforts. \nObjectives: \nThis webinar will focus on the following: \n\nWhat is an Appeal Request?\nReasons for Appeal\nCriteria for Measures\nSupporting Documentation\nHow appeals will be reflected on the QPS Report?\nWhat is a QPP Report and when should a facility create one?\nWhen to submit a QPP Report?\nTimeframes for the Appeal Requests and QPP Reports\n\nJuly 31\, 2018 from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm\nClick here to Register URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/awqp-appeals-quality-performance-plan-webinar-1/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180130T204219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180705T152758Z UID:10000016-1532512800-1532520000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:2nd Housing Managers Roundtable DESCRIPTION: URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/save-date-housing-roundtable-4/ LOCATION:The Woodlands at Ramsey\, 141 Prince Street\, Ramsey\, NJ\, 07446\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180514T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180514T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180130T203944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T203357Z UID:10000014-1526304600-1526310000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:A Deep Dive into Focus Areas of the LTC Requirements of Participation & New Survey Process: Life Safety Code for Administrators DESCRIPTION:An abridged version of the Life Safety Code series just for administrators. \n\n\nMore details & registration brochure\n\n\n\n\nThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is rolling out the most comprehensive update to the long term care regulations in more than 30 years. This webinar series will focus on the magnitude of these changes in Key areas that are the focus of the new survey process. Faculty who have been on the front-line of training CMS surveyors and have deep experience in survey and certification will translate the complex changes into measurable outcomes and operational reality. The areas of focus are those that are currently guiding surveyor attention and behavior and may also influence survey outcomes. Strategies\, tools\, and resources will be shared which can be immediately applied in long term organizations. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/deep-dive-focus-areas-ltc-requirements-participation-new-survey-process-life-safety-code-administrators/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180508T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180508T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180130T203908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T203244Z UID:10000027-1525786200-1525791600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:A Deep Dive into Focus Areas of the LTC Requirements of Participation & New Survey Process: Trauma Informed Care DESCRIPTION:Review of the Phase 3 requirements for executive level staff. This will be followed by an in-depth\, in-person seminar later in the year.\n\n\nMore details & registration brochure\n\n\n\n\nThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is rolling out the most comprehensive update to the long term care regulations in more than 30 years. This webinar series will focus on the magnitude of these changes in Key areas that are the focus of the new survey process. Faculty who have been on the front-line of training CMS surveyors and have deep experience in survey and certification will translate the complex changes into measurable outcomes and operational reality. The areas of focus are those that are currently guiding surveyor attention and behavior and may also influence survey outcomes. Strategies\, tools\, and resources will be shared which can be immediately applied in long term organizations. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/deep-dive-focus-areas-ltc-requirements-participation-new-survey-process-trauma-informed-care/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180503T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180503T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180130T203818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T203306Z UID:10000026-1525354200-1525359600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:A Deep Dive into Focus Areas of the LTC Requirements of Participation & New Survey Process: Compliance & Ethics DESCRIPTION:A review of the requirements with detailed discussion on integrating compliance and ethics with operational and strategic RoPs such as facility assessment\, QAPI\, staff competency and training\n\nMore details & registration brochure\n\n\n\n\nThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is rolling out the most comprehensive update to the long term care regulations in more than 30 years. This webinar series will focus on the magnitude of these changes in Key areas that are the focus of the new survey process. Faculty who have been on the front-line of training CMS surveyors and have deep experience in survey and certification will translate the complex changes into measurable outcomes and operational reality. The areas of focus are those that are currently guiding surveyor attention and behavior and may also influence survey outcomes. Strategies\, tools\, and resources will be shared which can be immediately applied in long term organizations. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/deep-dive-focus-areas-ltc-requirements-participation-new-survey-process-compliance-ethics/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180222T164344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T155533Z UID:10000028-1524045600-1524052800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow Housing Managers at the LeadingAge New Jersey Housing Roundtable. This meeting will feature a presentation on PACE by Noel Peters\, Beacon of Life PACE Center\, Director of Operations. \nRegistration will open for this roundtable in March. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-roundtable/ LOCATION:The Oaks at Toms River\, 923 Oak Avenue Suite 100\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08753\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T113000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180130T203629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T203424Z UID:10000024-1524045600-1524051000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:A Deep Dive into Focus Areas of the LTC Requirements of Participation & New Survey Process: Behavioral Health – section 2 DESCRIPTION:Review of the broad framework with in-depth examination of new\, relocated and associated requirements An understanding of the survey process and tools associated with surveyor identification of residents’ attainment of their highest practicable well-being relative to emotional and mental wellbeing related to disease\, stress\, environment\, substance use disorder\, non-pharmacological interventions and overall prevention and treatment of diagnosed mental disorders.\n\n\nMore details & registration brochure\n\n\n\n\nThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is rolling out the most comprehensive update to the long term care regulations in more than 30 years. This webinar series will focus on the magnitude of these changes in Key areas that are the focus of the new survey process. Faculty who have been on the front-line of training CMS surveyors and have deep experience in survey and certification will translate the complex changes into measurable outcomes and operational reality. The areas of focus are those that are currently guiding surveyor attention and behavior and may also influence survey outcomes. Strategies\, tools\, and resources will be shared which can be immediately applied in long term organizations. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/deep-dive-focus-areas-ltc-requirements-participation-new-survey-process-behavioral-health-section-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180413T113000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180130T203537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T203434Z UID:10000023-1523613600-1523619000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:A Deep Dive into Focus Areas of the LTC Requirements of Participation & New Survey Process: Behavioral Health – section 1 DESCRIPTION:Review of the broad framework with in-depth examination of new\, relocated and associated requirements An understanding of the survey process and tools associated with surveyor identification of residents’ attainment of their highest practicable well-being relative to emotional and mental wellbeing related to disease\, stress\, environment\, substance use disorder\, non-pharmacological interventions and overall prevention and treatment of diagnosed mental disorders.\n\n\nMore details & registration brochure\n\n\n\n\nThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is rolling out the most comprehensive update to the long term care regulations in more than 30 years. This webinar series will focus on the magnitude of these changes in Key areas that are the focus of the new survey process. Faculty who have been on the front-line of training CMS surveyors and have deep experience in survey and certification will translate the complex changes into measurable outcomes and operational reality. The areas of focus are those that are currently guiding surveyor attention and behavior and may also influence survey outcomes. Strategies\, tools\, and resources will be shared which can be immediately applied in long term organizations. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/deep-dive-focus-areas-ltc-requirements-participation-new-survey-process-behavioral-health-section-1/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180130T203435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T203442Z UID:10000022-1523367000-1523372400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:A Deep Dive into Focus Areas of the LTC Requirements of Participation & New Survey Process: Pharmacy Issues – section 2 DESCRIPTION:Examines medication administration and medication storage alongside updated requirements with a particular focus on unnecessary medication and psychotropic drugs.\n\n\nMore details & registration brochure\n\n\n\n\nThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is rolling out the most comprehensive update to the long term care regulations in more than 30 years. This webinar series will focus on the magnitude of these changes in Key areas that are the focus of the new survey process. Faculty who have been on the front-line of training CMS surveyors and have deep experience in survey and certification will translate the complex changes into measurable outcomes and operational reality. The areas of focus are those that are currently guiding surveyor attention and behavior and may also influence survey outcomes. Strategies\, tools\, and resources will be shared which can be immediately applied in long term organizations. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/deep-dive-focus-areas-ltc-requirements-participation-new-survey-process-pharmacy-issues-section-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180405T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180405T123000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180222T163335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T154140Z UID:10000037-1522920600-1522931400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Unique Aspects of Advance Care Planning with Assisted Living Residents & Families DESCRIPTION:New Jersey’s annual assisted living resident profile survey has demonstrated that residents are aging in place and new residents are older and have more complex healthcare needs when they come to live in assisted living communities. As these trends continue\, communities will continue to grapple with advance care planning and the challenging conversations surrounding the clinical capabilities of assisted living communities as well as the expectations of families\, residents and staff. This half day program will help communities’ administrators\, nurses\, social workers and others involved in the advance care planning understand the issues from different perspectives and provide practical strategies for more effective advance care planning. \nRegister here \n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/unique-aspects-advance-care-planning-assisted-living-residents-families/ LOCATION:NJHA Conference and Event Center\, 760 Alexander Rd.\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T160000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180130T203339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T203503Z UID:10000029-1522852200-1522857600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:A Deep Dive into Focus Areas of the LTC Requirements of Participation & New Survey Process: Life Safety Code – section 3 DESCRIPTION:In-depth\, three section webinar series on the current CMS fire and life safety requirements which changed significantly in Nov. 2016. Designed for managers of environmental services\, safety and security\, emergency preparedness\n\nMore details & registration brochure\n\n\n\n\nThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is rolling out the most comprehensive update to the long term care regulations in more than 30 years. This webinar series will focus on the magnitude of these changes in Key areas that are the focus of the new survey process. Faculty who have been on the front-line of training CMS surveyors and have deep experience in survey and certification will translate the complex changes into measurable outcomes and operational reality. The areas of focus are those that are currently guiding surveyor attention and behavior and may also influence survey outcomes. Strategies\, tools\, and resources will be shared which can be immediately applied in long term organizations. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/deep-dive-focus-areas-ltc-requirements-participation-new-survey-process-life-safety-code-section-3/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180130T203136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T203125Z UID:10000031-1522243800-1522249200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:A Deep Dive into Focus Areas of the LTC Requirements of Participation & New Survey Process: Life Safety Code – section 2 DESCRIPTION:In-depth\, three section webinar series on the current CMS fire and life safety requirements which changed significantly in Nov. 2016. Designed for managers of environmental services\, safety and security\, emergency preparedness.\n\nMore details & registration brochure\n\n\n\nThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is rolling out the most comprehensive update to the long term care regulations in more than 30 years. This webinar series will focus on the magnitude of these changes in Key areas that are the focus of the new survey process. Faculty who have been on the front-line of training CMS surveyors and have deep experience in survey and certification will translate the complex changes into measurable outcomes and operational reality. The areas of focus are those that are currently guiding surveyor attention and behavior and may also influence survey outcomes. Strategies\, tools\, and resources will be shared which can be immediately applied in long term organizations. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/deep-dive-focus-areas-ltc-requirements-participation-new-survey-process-life-safety-code-section-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180130T201726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T203142Z UID:10000032-1521725400-1521730800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:A Deep Dive into Focus Areas of the LTC Requirements of Participation & New Survey Process: Abuse and Neglect - section 2 DESCRIPTION:Provides an in-depth look at the CMS terms and definitions and an examination of the potential impacts of updated definitions in surveyor identification and documentation of potential noncompliance. Changes to the regulation in the context of the 7 key components are identified and appraised\, particularly for those that have an impact on facility cost and operations.\n\nMore details & registration brochure\n\n\n\nThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is rolling out the most comprehensive update to the long term care regulations in more than 30 years. This webinar series will focus on the magnitude of these changes in Key areas that are the focus of the new survey process. Faculty who have been on the front-line of training CMS surveyors and have deep experience in survey and certification will translate the complex changes into measurable outcomes and operational reality. The areas of focus are those that are currently guiding surveyor attention and behavior and may also influence survey outcomes. Strategies\, tools\, and resources will be shared which can be immediately applied in long term organizations. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/deep-dive-focus-areas-ltc-requirements-participation-new-survey-process-abuse-neglect-section-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180318 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180322 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180222T162840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T154547Z UID:10000018-1521331200-1521676799@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:PEAK Leadership Summit DESCRIPTION:The PEAK Leadership Summit is your professional community’s meeting place—where like minds and divergent thinkers come together to explore the strategies and best practices needed to respond with quality to the ever-changing needs of the aging population. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/peak-leadership-summit/ LOCATION:Washington\, DC\, Washington\, DC\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180130T195914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T155335Z UID:10000034-1521034200-1521039600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:A Deep Dive into Focus Areas of the LTC Requirements of Participation & New Survey Process: Abuse and Neglect – section 1 DESCRIPTION:Provides an in-depth look at the CMS terms and definitions and an examination of the potential impacts of updated definitions in surveyor identification and documentation of potential noncompliance. Changes to the regulation in the context of the 7 key components are identified and appraised\, particularly for those that have an impact on facility cost and operations. \n\n\n\nMore details & registration brochure\n\n\n\n\nThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is rolling out the most comprehensive update to the long term care regulations in more than 30 years. This webinar series will focus on the magnitude of these changes in Key areas that are the focus of the new survey process. Faculty who have been on the front-line of training CMS surveyors and have deep experience in survey and certification will translate the complex changes into measurable outcomes and operational reality. The areas of focus are those that are currently guiding surveyor attention and behavior and may also influence survey outcomes. Strategies\, tools\, and resources will be shared which can be immediately applied in long term organizations. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/deep-dive-focus-areas-ltc-requirements-participation-new-survey-process-abuse-neglect-section-1/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180220T170821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T155744Z UID:10000019-1521018000-1521046800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Fair Housing Essentials DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Fair Housing Essentials: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You with Gwen Volk. \nFor more information and to register\, please click here. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/fair-housing-essentials/ LOCATION:The Oaks at Denville\, 19 Pocono Road\, Denville\, NJ\, 07834\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Greenbaum":MAILTO:agreenbaum@leadingagenj.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180306T150000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180131T150128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180220T170214Z UID:10000020-1520330400-1520348400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Provider Update on Managed Medicaid: Acute Care and Long Term Supports & Services (MLTSS) and Behavioral Health Update DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW:\nNJHA and Leading Age NJ are co-hosting this seminar designed to inform providers of the\nchanging Medicaid Managed Care environment. Providers will learn about recent policy changes\nand operational updates from the Department of Human Services. In addition\, each of the\nMedicaid Managed Care Organizations will offer presentations on their Medicaid Managed care\noperations for acute care. MLTSS and the upcoming (July 1) Behavioral Health carve-in. Topics\nwill include eligibility determinations\, enrollment\, care management\, quality measurement\,\nclaims processing and payment denials and appeals\, readmissions and cost-share. \nOBJECTIVES:\n1. To learn about managed care process changes\, including eligibility\, enrollment and claims\nprocessing\n2. To facilitate dialogue between payers\, providers and the state.\n3. To learn about the Department of Human Services’ ongoing implementation of Medicaid\nexpansion\, MLTSS and the renewal of the comprehensive Medicaid waiver. \nTARGET AUDIENCE:\nManaged care executives\, long term care and assisted living administrators\, home and\ncommunity-based providers\, finance and billing directors\, care managers and discharge planners. \nCONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:\nThis continuing education program is sponsored/conducted by the Health Research and\nEducational Trust and is in compliance with N.J.A.C. 8:34-7.3 to provide licensed nursing home\nadministrator (LNHA) and certified assisted living administrator (CALA) continuing education\ncredits accepted by the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board. This education activity\nmay only be used for continuing education credit and not to meet academic college credits.\nThis education activity has been approved for 3.5 LNHA/CALA credits. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/provider-update-managed-medicaid-acute-care-long-term-supports-services-mltss-behavioral-health-update/ LOCATION:NJHA Conference and Event Center\, 760 Alexander Rd.\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180305T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180305T113000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180130T195822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180220T165454Z UID:10000035-1520244000-1520249400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:A Deep Dive into Focus Areas of the LTC Requirements of Participation & New Survey Process: QAPI DESCRIPTION:Examines the intersections between QAPI and QAA\, facility assessment and staff training/competency. Provides actionable best practices in performance management that align with CMS requirements and surveyor examination of the mandatory survey task associated with QAPI.\n\n\nMore details & registration brochure\n\n\n\n\nThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is rolling out the most comprehensive update to the long term care regulations in more than 30 years. This webinar series will focus on the magnitude of these changes in Key areas that are the focus of the new survey process. Faculty who have been on the front-line of training CMS surveyors and have deep experience in survey and certification will translate the complex changes into measurable outcomes and operational reality. The areas of focus are those that are currently guiding surveyor attention and behavior and may also influence survey outcomes. Strategies\, tools\, and resources will be shared which can be immediately applied in long term organizations. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/deep-dive-focus-areas-ltc-requirements-participation-new-survey-process-qapi/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180227T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180227T113000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180222T163115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180222T163115Z UID:10000017-1519725600-1519731000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:MLTSS Any Willing Qualified Provider (AWQP) Initiative: CoreQ Survey DESCRIPTION:The Department of Human Services MLTSS Any Willing Qualified Provider initiative is moving forward.  Over the last few weeks\, DHS offered a comprehensive webinar on AWQP.  As promised during the Feb. webinars\, another webinar is being offered specific to CORE Q. \nThis webinar will present an overview of the hospital utilization tracking and the CoreQ experience survey.  The CoreQ experience survey has been used in nursing facilities for approximately four years.  CoreQ is a three to four question satisfaction survey that will be collected twice a year from long-stay residents and families of long-stay residents.  Nursing home collaboration with Dr. Castle is essential to facilitate the collection and calculation of these two QPS measures for nursing homes. \nRegistration is required but there is no fee. \nRegister here \n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/mltss-willing-qualified-provider-awqp-initiative-coreq-survey/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180221T113000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180130T195725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180220T170420Z UID:10000036-1519207200-1519212600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:A Deep Dive into Focus Areas of the LTC Requirements of Participation & New Survey Process: Staff Competency – section 2 DESCRIPTION:Review of CMS requirements on competent and sufficient staff as outlined in nursing services\, behavioral health and other areas of the RoPs with detailed instruction on defining\, measuring and reporting staff competency. Includes a toolkit that can be adapted for each facility’s use.\n\nMore details & registration brochure\n\n\n\n\nThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is rolling out the most comprehensive update to the long term care regulations in more than 30 years. This webinar series will focus on the magnitude of these changes in Key areas that are the focus of the new survey process. Faculty who have been on the front-line of training CMS surveyors and have deep experience in survey and certification will translate the complex changes into measurable outcomes and operational reality. The areas of focus are those that are currently guiding surveyor attention and behavior and may also influence survey outcomes. Strategies\, tools\, and resources will be shared which can be immediately applied in long term organizations. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/deep-dive-focus-areas-ltc-requirements-participation-new-survey-process-staff-competency-section-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180213T113000 DTSTAMP:20260516T170152 CREATED:20180130T195616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T192421Z UID:10000038-1518516000-1518521400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:A Deep Dive into Focus Areas of the LTC Requirements of Participation & New Survey Process: Staff Competency – section 1 DESCRIPTION:Staff Competency – section 1\n\nReview of CMS requirements on competent and sufficient staff as outlined in nursing services\, behavioral health and other areas of the RoPs with detailed instruction on defining\, measuring and reporting staff competency. Includes a toolkit that can be adapted for each facility’s use.\n\nMore details & registration brochure\n\n\n\nThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is rolling out the most comprehensive update to the long term care regulations in more than 30 years. This webinar series will focus on the magnitude of these changes in Key areas that are the focus of the new survey process. Faculty who have been on the front-line of training CMS surveyors and have deep experience in survey and certification will translate the complex changes into measurable outcomes and operational reality. The areas of focus are those that are currently guiding surveyor attention and behavior and may also influence survey outcomes. Strategies\, tools\, and resources will be shared which can be immediately applied in long term organizations. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/deep-dive-focus-areas-ltc-requirements-participation-new-survey-process-staff-competency-section-1/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR