Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware

Housing Happenings
2023-06-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware is proud to partner with LeadingAge Maryland and LeadingAge Ohio to offer this educational series designed specifically for affordable housing professionals! Calls are held on the third Wednesday of every month from 9-10AM. These practical learning sessions are designed for service coordinators, property managers, and other individuals who work with older adults in affordable housing settings. Recordings of previous calls can be found here.
Reach out to the program contact for the registration link.

When:
3rd Wednesday of every month
12-1PM

Where:
VIRTUAL
United States

Contact:
Ivy Beck
ibeck@leadingagenjde.org

Addressing Quality Measures: QRP Changes and Audits
2023-10-24 13:00 - 14:30
Addressing Quality Measures: QRP Changes and Audits, presented on Oct 24th; 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (eastern time).

This live webinar will be provided in partnership with NJHA. Skilled nursing facilities are about to experience – as of Oct. 1 — the most substantive changes to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) since its original inception in 1988. MDS is the underpinning of care planning, Medicare payment and quality measurement. So, it’s critical that SNFs are well-prepared for the impact of these changes.
The Quality Reporting Program is likely to affect Medicare payments in new and different ways moving into the future. We will also review the outcome of CMS’ focused audits on the use of antipsychotic medications in SNFs.
Register here!
Objectives for this presentation include:

Summarize the quality measures and quality reporting program (QRP) changes as they relate to the delivery of care and reimbursement.

Describe the CMS initiative for schizophrenia MDS audits, the rationale for the audits and the consequences of failing the audits.
List the steps to prepare for a schizophrenia audit, immediate action for proceeding or signing the attestation to forego the audit if you are chosen, and time frames.

Faculty:

Annette Sanders, MSN, RN, CLNC, ICP, QCP, RAC-CT – Senior Consultant, LW Consulting

Kay Hashagan, PT, MBA, RAC-CT- Senior Consultant, LW Consulting

Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board Statement
This continuing education program is sponsored/conducted by the Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey (HRETNJ) and is in compliance with N.J.A.C. 8:34-7.3 to provide licensed nursing home administrator (LNHA) and certified assisted living administrator (CALA) education credits accepted by the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board.
This education activity may only be used for continuing education credit and not to meet academic college credits.This education activity has been approved for a total of 1.5 LNHA/CALA continuing education credits.
New Jersey State Nurses Association Accreditation Statement
HRET is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Provisional Provider Number P-131-3/2022.
This education activity awards a maximum of 1.5 nursing contact hours.
After completion of this activity, please complete only ONE evaluation below that corresponds to the type of continuing education credit that you wish to receive.
After registering, please remember to click on the ZOOM registration link to add to your calendar.

Nursing Home Network
2023-12-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-23 14:00 - 15:00
Each Nursing Home Network meeting features a brief presentation and Q&A with a guest speaker on current hot topics of interest to Nursing Homes. The guest speaker is followed by policy updates from LeadingAge policy experts with the rest of the call devoted to member discussion and interaction. A handout with pertinent resources is provided to members prior to each meeting, and an article summarizing the meeting is posted on the website and emailed to participants with the following month’s calendar invite.

Email Staff Convener: Jodi Eyigor
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Meeting Schedule: Last Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET

Life Plan Community LeadingAge Member Network
2023-12-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-25 14:00 - 15:00
Each Life Plan Community Network meeting features a panel-led discussion on current hot topics of interest to LPCs. We also foster member discussion and connection on these issues, and members are encouraged to suggest future topics for the good of the group. After each meeting, enrolled members receive tools, resources, notes, slides and the full meeting recording.

Email Staff Convener: Dee Pekruhn
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Meeting Schedule: Last Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. ET

LeadingAge Housing Network Meeting:
2024-01-08 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-01-15 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-01-22 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-01-29 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-02-05 12:30 - 13:30
LeadingAge Housing Network Meeting
The Housing network is a friendly group of affordable senior housing providers from across the country. We meet weekly on Mondays at 12:30pm ET and participation in the Network is open to all members of LeadingAge.
We are an active listserv and weekly virtual meeting space for affordable housing members to learn and share with LeadingAge staff and each other about pressing issues and new resources. The Housing Network also includes workgroups on HUD Oversight and Compliance, Housing and Services, Internet Access in Affordable Housing, and Meal and Dining Programs. Read more about the Housing Network’s Workgroups here.
For details on joining the Network, contact Ivy (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org) or Juliana (jbilowich@leadingage.org).
Email Staff Convener: Linda Couch
Meeting Schedule: Weekly every Monday at 12:30 p.m. ET

Hospice Network
2024-01-09 14:00 - 15:00
Staff of LeadingAge hospice members will meet to discuss and provide input on policy, regulations, quality, new care models, and more. The Hospice Network will sometimes feature an outside speaker and always have a topic for discussion on news of the day. The group is open to anyone who works at a LeadingAge member organization interested in discussing hospice care and more than one member of any organization is welcome to participate.

Email Staff Convener: Katy Barnett
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Meeting Schedule: Second Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET

Applying to GRRP - HUD Staff Tells the "How To" for Each Application Type
2024-01-10 13:30 - 15:00
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm ET
REGISTER HERE
HUD GRRP Staff will provide an in-depth review, and provide instructions of the following topics for each of the 3 application cohort to ensure successful application submissions.

Eligibility requirements
Application process
Program requirements
Q/A

HUD Staff will also discuss:

Overview of previous application pools
Awardee profiles

Target Audience:
Affordable Senior Housing Professionals, Executives, Owners, Managing Agents, and other interested parties
Speakers: Joey Baietti, HUD’s GRRP Policy Team Lead
Registration Fees: Free For Members, Contact Ivy for discount code

LeadingAge Member Communities in any state: FREE . If you are a member of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware, please contact ibeck@leadingagenjde.org to get the promo code to use at checkout to receive the member rate.
Prospective Member Community: $100.00
Registration closes promptly the day before the webinar date. There are no registrations on the day of the webinar so please plan accordingly.

Cancellations/Substitutions: A $20 admin fee will apply to all cancellation refunds processed. Substitutions are available at no charge if processed prior to 48 hours before webinar start date/time. No refunds or substitutions allowed less than 48 hours prior to webinar.
Questions? Contact us at (850) 702-0308 or email rmckown@LeadingAgeFlorida.org.

LeadingAge Housing Workshop: New Service Coordinator Grants from HUD
2024-01-11 12:30 - 13:30
1/11 & 2/8, 12:30 p.m. ET
On December 13, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced new funding for Service Coordination grants in affordable senior housing. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) posted by HUD will fund approximately 160 Service Coordination programs across the country. The program, called the Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing program, has not seen new funding from HUD since 2013. The deadline to apply for new Service Coordinator funding is March 11, 2024. Preliminary information is available here; a full analysis is forthcoming.
To learn more, join LeadingAge’s workshop mini-series for help navigating the application process – free and exclusively for LeadingAge members.
We’ll review the application requirements, HUD’s selection process, and walk through examples. Register here for the January 11 and February 8 workshops, both at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Continuing Care at Home Network
2024-01-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
This member-led group welcomes all LeadingAge members who currently operate, or who are interested in learning more about starting a Continuing Care at Home program. Members rotate host duties, and meeting details are posted in the CC@H Member Community. This group also hosts CC@H conferences twice each year, as well as offers learning sessions at national LeadingAge conferences.

Email Staff Convener: Dee Pekruhn
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Meeting Schedule: Second Thursday of each month at 2 pm ET

Human Resources Roundtable Meeting
2024-01-17 10:00 - 11:00
This roundtable meets regularly throughout the year, virtually in colder months and in person when the weather is nice, for member led conversations on trending priorities and concerns for aging services human resources professionals.
2024 Meeting Dates are: Jan 17th, Feb 21st, March 20th in person, May 15th in person, August 21st, September 18th in person, October 16th, November 20th.
LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware HR Roundtable for Mission Driven Aging Services Providers
Are you ready to elevate your knowledge and network with industry leaders in the senior living and aging services sector? Look no further than our exclusive member Roundtables & Committees, where we bring together experts, professionals, and enthusiasts to delve into pressing topics that shape the future of mission driven aging services.
Committees are open to participation for provider members and business partners.
Questions?
Reach out to Ivy Beck, Communications & Events Manager (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org)

Assisted Living Network
2024-01-17 14:00 - 15:00
The Assisted Living Network meetings feature discussions on current hot topics of interest to assisted living providers. The AL Network fosters member discussions and connections on emerging and perennial issues, and members are encouraged to suggest future topics that will be of interest to members. We encourage members to share their best practices or state developments on assisted living policy.

Email Staff Convener: Janine Finck-Boyle
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Meeting Schedule: Third Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET

Repayment Agreements for HUD Properties
2024-01-18 14:00 - 15:30
Thursday, January 18, 2024 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm ET
Recoup money with Repayment Agreements! Repayment Agreements are commonly not implemented properly which leads to unnecessary findings at your MOR’s (Management and Occupancy Reviews). This session is designed to help staff identify when a repayment agreement is needed and when they are not allowed. It will identify how to calculate amounts owed, the required contents of repayment agreements, and how to enforce them. It will also discuss how the repayment agreement, and any associated payments towards it, are entered on the voucher.
Learning Objectives:

Explore the repayment agreement process and when they are necessary
Calculating the repayment agreement amount that needs to be repaid
Required contents of the repayment agreement
Learn how repayment agreements work in relation to the voucher
Enforcement of repayment agreements
Learn tips to help owners reduce the number of repayments agreements

Target Audience:
Any staff who are involved with income verifications and calculations, staff that review of EIV discrepancies that identify improper subsidy payments, staff that collect payments from residents, and staff responsible for voucher processing.
Registration Fees:

**LeadingAge Member Community: $50.00 **Contact Ivy for discount code (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org)
Prospective Member Community: $100.00
Registration closes promptly the day before the webinar date. There are no registrations on the day of the webinar so please plan accordingly.

Cancellations/Substitutions: A $20 admin fee will apply to all cancellation refunds processed. Substitutions are available at no charge.
Questions? Contact us at (850) 702-0308 or email rmckown@LeadingAgeFlorida.org.

Governance Series Session One: Opportunity at Intersection of Strategic Planning & Aging Services Boards
2024-01-24 11:00 - 12:00
A four part series, offered in partnership with LeadingAge Virginia.
When: 11 am – 12 pm ET – Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 14 & Feb 28
Where: Virtual, access info will be sent to all registrants
CE Information: NAB credits are available for participation in this course. Certificates will be provided upon completion.
Register here!
Course Schedule:
1/24: Opportunity at the Intersection of Strategic Planning and Aging Services Boards Chris McNiven, Founder and Consulting Practice Lead, Aspire Consulting
1/31: Strategic Thinking for Boards Jane Mack, President & CEO, Friends Alliance
2/14: Everything is Changing-What About Your Board? Andy Edeburn, Founder, Elder Dynamics
2/28: Economic and Financial Trends for Decision Makers in Not-for-Profit Senior Living Tom Bowden, Senior VP, HJ Sims
Governance Series Brochure

HUD Standards for Success Affordable Housing Training
2024-01-25 11:00 - 12:15
Register Here
Course Description
HUD Reporting for Standards for Success can feel overwhelming, and Pangea wants to help! This session will cover the overall goals of the Standards for Success Report, the various reporting methods available, and introduce the new resident data elements HUD has now included on the report. During this session, Jill (Pangea) will also link users to the online resource for the SfS Report. This new resource provides ongoing support throughout the year.
Learning objectives:

Discover the overall goals of HUD’s Standards for Success annual report
Identify the NEW resident data elements RSC’s are to collect
Explore new online resources to help with your Standards for Success report questions

You can check out the flyer here!
Registrants have up until 1/12/2024 to submit questions to Dao that they wish to have answered. Dao will compile the questions for your review.
Jill Chance serves as Client Support Engineer for the Pangea Foundation, the developers of the AASC Online and FamilyMetrics cloud case management platforms. In this role, Jill oversees the delivery of custom features and reporting solutions for Pangea’s custom clients group, as well as for the HUD Standards for Success program. With over seventeen years of software administration and online database management, Jill provides a welcoming touch for anyone who is seasoned or brand new to case management documentation.

Adult Day and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Network
2024-01-25 13:00 - 14:00
Staff of LeadingAge members who provide adult day services, meals, personal care, transportation, and other HCBS will meet monthly to discuss and provide input on policy, regulations, operations, quality, reimbursement, and workforce. The Network will sometimes feature an outside speaker and always have a topic for discussion on trending news. The group is open to anyone who works at a LeadingAge member organization interested in discussing home and community-based services and Medicaid waiver/state plan services, and more than one member of any organization is welcome to participate.

Email Staff Convener: Georgia GoodmanJoin the NetworkMeeting Schedule: Fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. ET

HOTMA Implementation Q&A with Jenny DeSilva
2024-01-25 14:00 - 15:00
Mark your calendars for LeadingAge’s next free, members-only HOTMA Q&A session: January 25 at 2pm ET.
We’ll be joined once again by Jenny DeSilva, President of DeSilva Housing Group, to discuss all things HOTMA implementation for mission-driven housing providers. The summary and recording of our December 12 Q&A session, where we discussed asset limits, passbook rate adjustments, TRACS errors, and more, is available here.

GRRP Lessons Learned for Better Success - Webinar
2024-01-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Webinar
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | 11:00 am – 12:30pm ET
This webinar will discuss lessons learned after a round of applications and awards for the Green & Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP), and how to prepare better applications before the next deadline to improve chances of funding.
Learning Objectives:

1. Learn the three cohorts of the new GRRP Grant Program
2. Figure out which cohort works best for your property(s)
3. Application tips for the next round of applications due, including timelines, pre-development costs, etc.
Speaker: Gates Kellett – The Gates Development Group LLC
Gates Kellett is the founder of The Gates Development Group, LLC (GDG, LLC), a mission-based consulting firm that works with non-profit owners of affordable housing across the country to help them through the preservation process. Gates specializes in working on projects that were originally financed through the HUD 202 Direct Loan and Capital Advance programs, as well as with properties with Section 8 and PBV rental subsidy.
Gates spent fifteen years with regional and local non-profit affordable housing developers before founding her consulting company, and this experience allowed her to develop expertise in a variety of preservation transactions. She has also been an active educator on affordable housing development and preservation issues. She is a HUD approved “Subject Matter Expert”, and she has been a co-facilitator in HUD’s two main preservation training series. She is also an instructor with NeighborWorks Institute, and has been a visiting lecturer in the Georgia Tech Graduate City Planning program. Gates has served on the board of the Georgia Institute for Aging and has been a special consultant to the National LeadingAge organization on matters related to preservation financing.
Registration Fees:

**LeadingAge Members: FREE – Contact Ibeck@leadingagenjde.org to get the code to register for free.

Prospective Member Community: $100.00
Registration closes promptly the day before the webinar date. There are no registrations on the day of the webinar so please plan accordingly.

Cancellations/Substitutions: A $20 admin fee will apply to all cancellation refunds processed through Thursday, November 2, 2023. Substitutions are available through Thursday, November 2, 2023 at no charge.
Questions? Contact us at (850) 702-0308 or email rmckown@LeadingAgeFlorida.org.

Governance Series Session Two: Strategic Thinking for Boards
2024-01-31 11:00 - 12:00
