Maintaining Composure in the Face of Hostility
2024-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 2 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval # 20250325-2-A100534-DL
This program is approved by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards. For additional information, contact NAB at 1120 20th St., NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036, (202)712-9040,
Target Audience: Housing Managers, Healthcare Specialists, Frontline Staff, Service Coordinators, Leasing and Occupancy Specialists, Property Managers, Maintenance Professionals, and any others who have interest and interact with residents, staff, colleagues alike.
Register here.
Date: March 26, 2024
Time: 10AM – 12PM (2 Hours)
In the dynamic landscape of aging services, the impact of everyday stress cannot be understated. From interacting with residents to collaborating with colleagues and navigating various challenges, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor can be challenging yet crucial. This specialized training session is designed exclusively for mission-driven aging services providers, offering invaluable tools and strategies to enhance your resilience and compassion in the face of adversity.
Learning objectives:

Utilize specific skills to support one’s self when feeling overwhelmed, short-tempered, or angry
Recall approaches to be used when faced with difficult behaviors from staff or residents
Recognize the importance of healthy boundaries and implement them in day to day practice

TLS Approach

Provide simple, effective strategies that may be used in support of mental and emotional health
Provide tools and approaches to be used in support of residents/staff who may be escalated
Create a highly engaging session that encourages open conversation and connection among all participants

TLS is committed to delivering a transformative experience for all participants!

Nursing Home Network
2024-03-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-23 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

Adult Day and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Network
2024-03-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-04-25 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

Life Plan Community LeadingAge Member Network
2024-03-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-25 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:
2024-04-01 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-04-08 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-04-15 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-04-22 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-04-29 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-05-06 12:30 - 13:30, 2024-05-13 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

Mastering Recruitment & Retention: Live Webinar Series
2024-04-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Webinar
Join LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware and DRIVE for this Seven, 60-minute webinar series presented live by nationally renowned Geronotologist and keynote presenter, Denise Boudreau, MHA, LNHA every other Friday March through May.
Register Here
CEUs available for live attendance
All recordings of live webinars will be made available at the completion of the series for continued learning.
Exemplary leaders make great things happen.

Leaders need less one-off trainings, and more content in series format.
Leaders need access to education that is available at their convenience. It’s not just important, it’s critical.
Leaders recognize that as a field, we are only as strong as the weakest performing organization.

This isn’t just about having better run organizations, although you’ll get that too; this is about accessing helpful resources, in which the staff are energized and the people receiving services get the best possible care.
Think of how many people can benefit from your one decision to take action.
Be that leader. Take that action.
Session 1: Why Work Anywhere Else? | March 8th
Unlock the power of your organizational culture as a strategic competitive advantage! The most effective way to identify and retain the right employees is by showcasing your organizational culture consistently—before, during, and throughout their employment.
Session 2: Your Winning Employee Brand | March 22nd
It’s all about setting the stage for success! We’ll reveal the secrets to creating an exceptional start for your new team members. Get ready to make onboarding an inspiring and unforgettable experience.
Session 3: Starting Off with a Bang! | April 5th
Engagement is everything, and it starts right from the beginning! Discover strategies to engage new team members right from the start, showcasing your exceptional organizational culture and values. We’ll delve into ways to infuse excitement into even the most routine aspects of the hiring process, making them uniquely yours.
Session 4: Orientation and Onboarding that’s NOT Boring | April 19th
Orientation serves as the foundation for shaping how team members interact with each other and those you serve. Is it a source of inspiration that embodies your company’s values, or is it a day filled with endless paperwork and monotonous presentations that leave participants nodding off at the table?
Session 5: Inspiring Longevity and Loyalty | May 3rd
Dive deep into the art of onboarding! We’ll show you how to foster connections with organizational values and colleagues right from day one, setting the stage for a team that’s passionate and ready to shine.
Session 6: Coaching Your Way to Great Retention | May 17th
Coaching serves as a powerful tool for establishing clear expectations, goal alignment, and action plans that lead to tangible results, all while addressing challenges along the way. Learn how to build coaching relationships that empower your team members and provide feedback that truly makes a difference.
Session 7: Developing Superstars | May 31st
Explore the significance of maintaining team member engagement and share strategies for tailoring growth opportunities to suit each individual’s needs and aspirations. You’ll discover how to keep your team engaged and build a workforce that’s passionate about your organization.

NHSN Webinar Series for LTCs: Session 1: NHSN Access and Reporting Requirements
2024-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
The NJ Department of Health has arranged for the health educators at the CDC to host three free webinars specifically for New Jersey Long-term Care facilities. We encourage administrators, infection preventionists, directors of nursing, and other staff involved in NHSN reporting at your facility to attend. Sessions will be recorded and sent out to those who registered.
Topic: Session 1: NHSN Access and Reporting Requirements

P.L. 2021, c. 457 was approved on January 18, 2022 requiring Nursing Homes to participate in NHSN’s Long Term Care Facility component. This includes completing the LTCF Annual Facility Survey and participating in the LTCF monthly reporting plan which consists of HAI reporting for urinary tract infections, the LabID event module for C. diff, MDROs, and Prevention Process Measures.

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_XJqjK2LBSemdJpEbg8s2cw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Hospice Network
2024-04-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-14 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

Continuing Care at Home Network
2024-04-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-09 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

Housing Happenings
2024-04-17 12:00 - 13:00
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.
April: The Active Shooter / Armed Intruder: Planning For…Responding To…Recovering From The Unthinkable
Speaker – Steve Wilder, President and CEO, Sorensen, Wilder & Associates
An active shooter in a senior care facility is unthinkable…but it has happened with catastrophic results. In this course, a nationally recognized safety and security expert, Steve Wilder, will train attendees on the critical steps necessary to survive an active shooter event. Attendees will be introduced to the different types of active shooter events, choosing the right option for surviving an active shooter, life-threatening conditions, steps in putting a facility preparedness program in place, and much more.
Learning Objectives:

Understand steps to be taken to create a state of preparedness
Review basic terminology and concepts associated with an active shooter response
Review “lessons learned” from an actual active shooter case study with catastrophic outcomes
Explain the FOUR OUTS in the Active Shooter Safety Action Plan for LTC
Explain the considerations when deciding between personal safety and resident safety during an active shooter event.

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

Where:
VIRTUAL
United States

Contact:
Ivy Beck
ibeck@leadingagenjde.org

NHSN Webinar Series for LTCs: Session 2: NHSN Long-term Care Facility Reporting Modules
2024-04-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Webinar
The NJ Department of Health has arranged for the health educators at the CDC to host three free webinars specifically for New Jersey Long-term Care facilities. We encourage administrators, infection preventionists, directors of nursing, and other staff involved in NHSN reporting at your facility to attend. Sessions will be recorded and sent out to those who registered.
Topic: Session 2: NHSN Long-term Care Facility Reporting Modules
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_4ZZpvdxUS4Gx3OJApSOwGA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Assisted Living Network
2024-04-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-15 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

HUD NE Regional Call for LeadingAge Members
2024-04-24 11:00 - 12:00
LeadingAge is pleased to convene member meetings with representatives from our regional HUD office.
Members must register for these meetings and may send in questions in advance to be sent to HUD ahead of time.
Stay tuned for registration details!

NHSN Webinar Series for LTCs: Session 3: Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) Module
2024-04-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Webinar
The NJ Department of Health has arranged for the health educators at the CDC to host three free webinars specifically for New Jersey Long-term Care facilities. We encourage administrators, infection preventionists, directors of nursing, and other staff involved in NHSN reporting at your facility to attend. Sessions will be recorded and sent out to those who registered.
Topic: Session 3: Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) Module
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://cdc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_GrNYdkBESlKxi_L2467Vrw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Education Committee Meeting
2024-04-24 14:00 - 15:00
This committee meets virtually 6 – 8 times per year and offers critical insights and support on annual calendar year education priorities as well as annual meeting planning.
2024 Meeting Dates are: January 24, February 28, April 24, May 22, July 24, September 18 and November 20
LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware Education Committee
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)

Policy & Advocacy Committee Meeting
2024-05-17 08:00 - 17:00
Meets virtually each quarter to discuss member’s policy priorities, recent national and state advocacy, and regulatory updates.
2024 Meeting Dates are: Feb 9th, May 17th
LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware Policy & Advocacy Committee
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)
