BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware 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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20231229T143735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143736Z UID:10000756-1782223200-1782226800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Nursing Home Network DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEmail Staff Convener: Jodi Eyigor\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Last Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/nursing-home-network/2026-06-23/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20231226T212500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143328Z UID:10000582-1782392400-1782396000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Adult Day and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Network DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Georgia GoodmanJoin the NetworkMeeting Schedule: Fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/adult-day-and-home-and-community-based-services-hcbs-network/2026-06-25/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20231229T143633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143633Z UID:10000695-1782396000-1782399600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Life Plan Community LeadingAge Member Network DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Dee Pekruhn\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Last Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/life-plan-community-leadingage-member-network/2026-06-25/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20231226T212806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T155638Z UID:10000465-1783605600-1783609200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Continuing Care at Home Network DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n  \nEmail Staff Convener: Dee Pekruhn\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Second Thursday of each month at 2 pm ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/continuing-care-at-home-network/2026-07-09/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20260121T163158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T160523Z UID:10000973-1784116800-1784120400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Happenings DESCRIPTION: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 12 noon- 1pm EST. 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. \nTopics for 2026\nJanuary 21 – Affordable Housing in 2026\nFebruary 18 – Affordable Housing in 2026 (Rescheduled)\nMarch 18 – Grants in Affordable Senior Housing\nApril 15 – Changing the Water Management Paradigm: Proactive and Innovative Approaches to Water Cost and Risk Reduction\nMay 20   – Stepping Stones in the Right Direction: Building a Proactive Interdisciplinary Wellness Partnership in Older Adult Housing\nJune 17  – Depression Later in Life\nJuly 15  – Meeting the Needs of Aging Tenants: A Guide & Policy Map for Supportive Housing Providers\nAugust 19  – TBA\nSeptember 16  – TBA\nOctober 21  – TBA\nNovember 18  – TBA\nDecember 16  – TBA \nReach out to the program contact for the registration link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen:\n3rd Wednesday of every month\n12-1PM\n\n\nWhere:\nVIRTUAL\nUnited States\n\n\nContact:\nIvy Beck \nibeck@leadingagenjde.org\n\n\n\n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-happenings-15-2/2026-07-15/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20231226T212633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143307Z UID:10000524-1784124000-1784127600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Assisted Living Network DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Janine Finck-Boyle \nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Third Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/assisted-living-network/2026-07-15/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T140000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20231226T212500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143328Z UID:10000583-1784811600-1784815200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Adult Day and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Network DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Georgia GoodmanJoin the NetworkMeeting Schedule: Fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/adult-day-and-home-and-community-based-services-hcbs-network/2026-07-23/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20231229T143633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143633Z UID:10000696-1784815200-1784818800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Life Plan Community LeadingAge Member Network DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Dee Pekruhn\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Last Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/life-plan-community-leadingage-member-network/2026-07-23/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T140000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20260706T180820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T210028Z UID:10000991-1785243600-1785247200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Navigating The Road to Success During Survey — Nursing Homes & Assisted Living DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Navigating The Road to Success During Survey — Nursing Homes & Assisted Living\nJuly 28th\, 2026 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nClick here to Register\nJoin LeadingAge NJ & DE on July 28 at 1 pm to enhance your team’s readiness for State survey in nursing homes and assisted living. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have announced clarifications and new approaches to aspects of the State survey. The New Jersey Department of Health is also refreshing how survey is conducted. This is your chance to focus on building confidence and competence in managing the process\, learn leadership approaches to setting the tone for success and identify effective ways to minimize anxiety and stress. \nThis webinar will be led by Theresa Edelstein\, MPH\, LNHA\, LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware’s Regulatory Consultant.  \nThis webinar is complimentary for all LeadingAge members.  \n \nTheresa Edelstein\, MPH\, LNHA is the Regulatory Consultant to LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware\, a role she has had for the last several years. She is also President of GAP Healthcare Consulting\, LLC. She focuses on mentoring\, education and compliance in the post-acute and long term care fields. \n\nQuestions? Reach out to Ivy Beck\, Communications & Events Manager (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org) URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/navigating-the-road-to-success-during-survey-nursing-homes-assisted-living/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20231229T143735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143736Z UID:10000757-1785247200-1785250800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Nursing Home Network DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEmail Staff Convener: Jodi Eyigor\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Last Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/nursing-home-network/2026-07-28/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20260702T173228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T174754Z UID:10000990-1785322800-1785326400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Microsoft Copilot for Affordable Senior Housing DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Microsoft Copilot for Affordable Senior Housing\nJuly 29th\, 2026 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\nClick here to Register\nJoin us for an interactive webinar exploring how affordable senior housing professionals can use Microsoft Copilot to work more efficiently\, save time\, and enhance day-to-day operations. Building on the strong interest generated at the recent conference session\, this program will focus on practical\, real-world examples of how AI can support common tasks across nonprofit and senior housing organizations. \nThis webinar will be led by Jaime Rapps\, CPA\, Partner in Grassi’s Healthcare Practice\, and Hassan Khan\, Technology Consulting Partner and leader of Grassi’s Technology Advisory Practice. \nThis webinar is complimentary for all LeadingAge members.  \nJaime Rapps\, CPA\nJaime Rapps is a Partner at Grassi and brings over 15 years of audit\, accounting and tax experience to his role. As a member of the firm’s Healthcare practice\, he specializes in financial reporting\, audits\, reviews\, compilations and tax work for healthcare clients. \nJaime focuses on financial statement audits and advisory services for skilled nursing facilities and their ancillary companies\, including landholding companies\, staffing agencies\, pharmacies and management companies. He has audited Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)\, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)\, hospices\, assisted living and adult day care programs. His experience also includes advising skilled nursing facilities on HUD and cost report audits. \nJaime’s expertise extends to OMB Uniform Guidance (formerly A-133) compliance\, pension plan audits and HUD compliance audits. He advises multifamily HUD housing projects on Section 8 and Section 202 compliance\, as well as low-income housing tax credits. Jaime also conducts compliance audits for recipients of the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and the Shuttered Venue Operating Grant (SVOG). \nHassan Khan\nHassan Khan is a Technology Consulting Partner at Grassi\, leading the Technology Advisory practice. He has over 20 years of experience in technology accounting\, operations and business process optimization\, strategy and governance\, risk analysis\, offshoring and enterprise intelligence. \nHassan’s practice areas include implementing technology risk management frameworks\, developing tailored regulatory compliance frameworks focused on GDPR\, CCPA\, GLBA\, PCI\, HIPAA and FERPA\, IT systems/infrastructure reviews\, product strategy and innovation\, and IT due diligence and crisis management. Hassan also has extensive experience in IT cost reduction\, insourcing and outsourcing analysis\, vendor negotiation and end-to-end IT transformation. \nBefore joining Grassi\, Hassan was a Managing Director at a national accounting firm. He worked with clients’ management\, audit committees and boards\, providing independent\, senior-level expertise that enabled executives to drive value from technology and improve business performance. \nQuestions? Reach out to Ivy Beck\, Communications & Events Manager (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org) URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/webinar-microsoft-copilot-for-affordable-senior-housing/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T123000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20260122T210722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T200717Z UID:10000952-1786444200-1786451400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Affordable Senior Housing Roundtable - Summer 2026 DESCRIPTION:*Participation in this roundtable is an exclusive member benefit for provider members of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware. Roundtables are not open to business partners for participation*.  \nSummer Roundtable: August 11th at 10:30 – 12:30. \nIn Person – Asbury Tower\, in Asbury Park\, NJ. \nMembers may register here\nLeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware Senior Housing Roundtable\nMeets 4 times a year with guest experts\, open member led discussions\, and association updates on both state and national priorities. These meetings are offered virtually in the winter and fall and in person in the spring and summer. \n2026 Meeting Dates are: Jan 13\, May 19\, August 11\, and November 17 \nAre 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. \nQuestions?\nReach out to Ivy Beck\, Communications & Events Manager (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org) URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/affordable-senior-housing-roundtable-summer-2026/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T103000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20260727T204840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T210141Z UID:10000997-1786521600-1786530600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Long Term Care Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) DESCRIPTION:Complete your annual HVA requirement\nJoin LANJDE & HCANJ and collaborate with peers to identify and prioritize your facility’s greatest emergency risks.\n  \nEvaluate potential hazards \nAssess likelihood & operational impact \nPrioritize risks using the HVA tool \nJoin Us At One Of Our Training Locations! \nSeacrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center \nAugust 12th at 8 am 1001 Center St\, Little Egg Harbor Township  \nBAYADA \nAugust 18th 10:30 am \n4300 Haddonfield Rd\, Pennsauken. East Building – Compassion Conference Room  \nNORTH REGION  \nDate & Location TBA \n  \nClick Here To Register!\nQuestions? Contact jax@hcanj.org. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/long-term-care-hazard-vulnerability-assessment-hva/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20231226T212806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T155638Z UID:10000466-1786629600-1786633200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Continuing Care at Home Network DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n  \nEmail Staff Convener: Dee Pekruhn\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Second Thursday of each month at 2 pm ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/continuing-care-at-home-network/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20260723T203702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T205917Z UID:10000995-1787133600-1787137200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:NJDOH Overview: CMS Risk-Based Survey DESCRIPTION:NJDOH Overview: CMS Risk-Based Survey\nAugust 19\, 2026 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am\n  \nClick Here To Register! \nBeginning September 8\, 2026\, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will implement the nursing home risk-based survey process nationally. New Jersey was fortunate to have been part of CMS’ pilot for risk-based surveys. Join us on Aug. 19 at 10 am for a webinar with Assistant Commissioner Kimberly Hansen of the New Jersey Department of Health who will share lessons learned from the pilot\, important aspects of the risk-based survey implementation and how facilities that are not currently eligible to participate can become eligible. \nSpeaker Information:\n \nKimberly Hansen\, Assistant Commissioner\, Health Facilities\, Survey and Field Operations\, Department of Health\nKimberly Hansen serves as Assistant Commissioner\, Health Facilities\, Survey and Field Operations. HFS&FO inspects licensed or Medicaid-certified health facilities in New Jersey to ensure they meet standards of quality care and investigate complaints from the public. \nPrior to this role\, she served as the Program Manager of the Acute Care Program where she managed statewide survey operations for all non–long-term care facilities\, to ensure compliance with state licensure requirements and federal Medicare/Medicaid certification regulations. \nKimberly also led the Acute Care complaints program\, which manages facility-reported events as well as complainant intake and triage\, and the division’s Training Team. \nQuestions? Reach out to Ivy Beck\, Communications & Events Manager (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org) URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/njdoh-overview-cms-risk-based-survey/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20260121T163158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T160523Z UID:10000974-1787140800-1787144400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Happenings DESCRIPTION: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 12 noon- 1pm EST. 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. \nTopics for 2026\nJanuary 21 – Affordable Housing in 2026\nFebruary 18 – Affordable Housing in 2026 (Rescheduled)\nMarch 18 – Grants in Affordable Senior Housing\nApril 15 – Changing the Water Management Paradigm: Proactive and Innovative Approaches to Water Cost and Risk Reduction\nMay 20   – Stepping Stones in the Right Direction: Building a Proactive Interdisciplinary Wellness Partnership in Older Adult Housing\nJune 17  – Depression Later in Life\nJuly 15  – Meeting the Needs of Aging Tenants: A Guide & Policy Map for Supportive Housing Providers\nAugust 19  – TBA\nSeptember 16  – TBA\nOctober 21  – TBA\nNovember 18  – TBA\nDecember 16  – TBA \nReach out to the program contact for the registration link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen:\n3rd Wednesday of every month\n12-1PM\n\n\nWhere:\nVIRTUAL\nUnited States\n\n\nContact:\nIvy Beck \nibeck@leadingagenjde.org\n\n\n\n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-happenings-15-2/2026-08-19/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20231226T212633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143307Z UID:10000525-1787148000-1787151600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Assisted Living Network DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Janine Finck-Boyle \nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Third Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/assisted-living-network/2026-08-19/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20231229T143735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143736Z UID:10000758-1787666400-1787670000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Nursing Home Network DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEmail Staff Convener: Jodi Eyigor\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Last Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/nursing-home-network/2026-08-25/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T140000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20260713T195842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T200042Z UID:10000994-1787749200-1787752800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Human Resources Roundtable - Summer 2026 DESCRIPTION:*Participation in this roundtable is an exclusive member benefit for provider members of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware. Roundtables are not open to business partners for participation*.  \nSummer Roundtable: August 26th from 1 pm – 2 pm. Members can reach out to Ivy at ibeck@leadingagenjde.org for registration information! \nQuestions?\nReach out to Ivy Beck\, Communications & Events Manager (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org) URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/human-resources-roundtable-summer-2026/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T140000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20231226T212500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143328Z UID:10000584-1787835600-1787839200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Adult Day and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Network DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Georgia GoodmanJoin the NetworkMeeting Schedule: Fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/adult-day-and-home-and-community-based-services-hcbs-network/2026-08-27/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20231229T143633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143633Z UID:10000697-1787839200-1787842800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Life Plan Community LeadingAge Member Network DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Dee Pekruhn\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Last Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/life-plan-community-leadingage-member-network/2026-08-27/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T123000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20260723T214208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T164145Z UID:10000996-1788348600-1788352200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:CMS Updates to HIPAA: Ensuring Compliance with Electronic Submission DESCRIPTION:CMS Updates to HIPAA:\nEnsuring Compliance with Electronic Submission\nSeptember 2\, 2026 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm EST \nClick Here To Register!\nThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have revised the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to reduce non-electronic submission of supplemental documentation and to further protect the confidentiality of protected health information. Although the revisions have a two-year compliance period\, all health care providers must be prepared to transmit electronic supporting documentation by May 2028. This webinar will review the updated HIPAA requirements and provide guidance to help health care providers understand the changes and take steps toward compliance. \nRegistration for this webinar is required!  \nObjectives \n\nIdentify the key revisions to HIPAA related to the electronic submission of supplemental documentation and CMS requirements.\nAssess your organization’s current processes to determine readiness for electronic transmission of supporting documentation.\nApply practical strategies and best practices to support compliance with the updated HIPAA requirements.\n\nSpeaker: Frank A. Mazzagatti\, PhD\, Esq.\, a Partner in the Health Care Practice Group at Hinshaw & Culbertson\, LLP\nFrank Mazzagatti\, Ph.D.\, represents healthcare providers\, hospitals\, group practices\, skilled nursing facilities\, and specialty pharmacies\, among other industry practitioners. His practice focuses on corporate transactions\, compliance and regulatory laws\, license defense\, accreditation\, and third-party commercial and governmental audits. He also represents clients in responding to as well as investigations by the Office of the Attorney General\, the United States Attorney\, and other governmental entities or licensing bodies. \nFrank creates strategic plans and regulatory analysis regarding C-Suite operations for shareholders\, members\, and boards of directors. He has extensive experience representing appellants at all levels of appeal for Medicare and Medicaid controversies. Frank has created a New York State precedent with promissory note planning. He has also helped providers save millions of dollars by defending them against health insurance overpayment audits. Frank has successfully challenged carriers’ erroneous use of statistical extrapolation and/or misuse of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes and local coverage determinations. \nFrank has a successful track record in obtaining Medicare and Medicaid reinstatements for clients who were excluded for various reasons. He defends licensees before the Office of Professional Medical Conduct as well as the Office of Professional Discipline. His clients have often commented that Frank’s combined experiences as an attorney\, healthcare provider\, and executive hospital administrator have enabled him to deliver results that far exceeded their expectations. \nFrank teaches Health Law as a special professor of law at his alma mater\, Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law. \nQuestions? Reach out to Ivy Beck\, Communications & Events Manager (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org) URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/cms-updates-to-hipaa-ensuring-compliance-with-electronic-submission/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T123000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20260730T203959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T205303Z UID:10001000-1788348600-1788352200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Be CAUTious: An Interactive Session of Infection Prevention Practices DESCRIPTION:Be CAUTious: An Interactive Session of Infection Prevention Practices\nAugust 25\, 2026  I  11:30–12:30 p.m. ET \nClick Here To Register!\nThis session will review potential causes of CAUTIs and UTIs and explore updates in CAUTI prevention and catheter care\, including nurse-driven practices. The presenter will provide opportunities for on-line interactive education and a deep dive into the best practices for infection prevention within a long-term care setting. \nRegistration for this webinar is required!  \nObjectives \n\nOutline the etiology of CAUTIs and UTIs\nIdentify Best Practices in CAUTI and UTI prevention\nRecognize recent updates in CAUTI and UTI prevention practice\n\nSpeaker: Mary Cantu\, BS\, RN\, Medical Science Liaison\, Medline Industries\, LPMary Cantu\, BS\, RN is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 40 years of experience. She dedicated 23 years to multispecialty surgery\, procedural nursing\, and education\, prior to dedicating an additional 20+ years to clinical consulting and educational roles. Her career has been marked by a strong focus on education and evidence-based clinical practices across acute and long-term care\, particularly in infection prevention. \nCEU Information: \nMost licensure boards\, credentialing agencies and professional organizations have processes that allow individuals to earn a certain number of CEUs for non-preapproved programs and/or to accommodate self-submission for approval of continuing education hours after the event takes place with proper documentation from the program sponsors. It is up to the discretion of the licensee to choose relevant sessions and self-report. Generic certificates of attendance will be provided.                                    \nQuestions? Reach out to Ivy Beck\, Communications & Events Manager (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org) URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/cautiouswebinar/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20231226T212806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T155638Z UID:10000467-1789048800-1789052400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Continuing Care at Home Network DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n  \nEmail Staff Convener: Dee Pekruhn\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Second Thursday of each month at 2 pm ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/continuing-care-at-home-network/2026-09-10/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T163000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20251015T170949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T171821Z UID:10000932-1789376400-1789403400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:2026 Golf + Pickleball Classic DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our 2026 Golf + Pickleball Classic!\nSeptember 14\, 2026 \nMore details will be available soon. \n \nJoin us in making a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day of golf\, pickleball\, and networking! URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/2026-golf-pickleball-classic/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20260121T163158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T160523Z UID:10000975-1789560000-1789563600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Happenings DESCRIPTION: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 12 noon- 1pm EST. 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. \nTopics for 2026\nJanuary 21 – Affordable Housing in 2026\nFebruary 18 – Affordable Housing in 2026 (Rescheduled)\nMarch 18 – Grants in Affordable Senior Housing\nApril 15 – Changing the Water Management Paradigm: Proactive and Innovative Approaches to Water Cost and Risk Reduction\nMay 20   – Stepping Stones in the Right Direction: Building a Proactive Interdisciplinary Wellness Partnership in Older Adult Housing\nJune 17  – Depression Later in Life\nJuly 15  – Meeting the Needs of Aging Tenants: A Guide & Policy Map for Supportive Housing Providers\nAugust 19  – TBA\nSeptember 16  – TBA\nOctober 21  – TBA\nNovember 18  – TBA\nDecember 16  – TBA \nReach out to the program contact for the registration link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen:\n3rd Wednesday of every month\n12-1PM\n\n\nWhere:\nVIRTUAL\nUnited States\n\n\nContact:\nIvy Beck \nibeck@leadingagenjde.org\n\n\n\n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-happenings-15-2/2026-09-16/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T140000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20260819T162833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T163318Z UID:10001002-1789563600-1789567200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Part Two - Microsoft Copilot for Affordable Senior Housing DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Part Two -Microsoft Copilot for Affordable Senior Housing\nSeptember 16th\, 2026 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nClick here to Register\nJoin us for part two of this  interactive webinar exploring how aging services professionals can use Microsoft Copilot to work more efficiently\, save time\, and enhance day-to-day operations. Building on the strong interest generated at the recent conference session\, this program will focus on practical\, real-world examples of how AI can support common tasks across aging services organizations. \nThis webinar will be led by Jaime Rapps\, CPA\, Partner in Grassi’s Healthcare Practice\, and Hassan Khan\, Technology Consulting Partner and leader of Grassi’s Technology Advisory Practice. \nThis webinar is complimentary for all LeadingAge members.  \nJaime Rapps\, CPA\nJaime Rapps is a Partner at Grassi and brings over 15 years of audit\, accounting and tax experience to his role. As a member of the firm’s Healthcare practice\, he specializes in financial reporting\, audits\, reviews\, compilations and tax work for healthcare clients. \nJaime focuses on financial statement audits and advisory services for skilled nursing facilities and their ancillary companies\, including landholding companies\, staffing agencies\, pharmacies and management companies. He has audited Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)\, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)\, hospices\, assisted living and adult day care programs. His experience also includes advising skilled nursing facilities on HUD and cost report audits. \nJaime’s expertise extends to OMB Uniform Guidance (formerly A-133) compliance\, pension plan audits and HUD compliance audits. He advises multifamily HUD housing projects on Section 8 and Section 202 compliance\, as well as low-income housing tax credits. Jaime also conducts compliance audits for recipients of the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and the Shuttered Venue Operating Grant (SVOG). \nHassan Khan\nHassan Khan is a Technology Consulting Partner at Grassi\, leading the Technology Advisory practice. He has over 20 years of experience in technology accounting\, operations and business process optimization\, strategy and governance\, risk analysis\, offshoring and enterprise intelligence. \nHassan’s practice areas include implementing technology risk management frameworks\, developing tailored regulatory compliance frameworks focused on GDPR\, CCPA\, GLBA\, PCI\, HIPAA and FERPA\, IT systems/infrastructure reviews\, product strategy and innovation\, and IT due diligence and crisis management. Hassan also has extensive experience in IT cost reduction\, insourcing and outsourcing analysis\, vendor negotiation and end-to-end IT transformation. \nBefore joining Grassi\, Hassan was a Managing Director at a national accounting firm. He worked with clients’ management\, audit committees and boards\, providing independent\, senior-level expertise that enabled executives to drive value from technology and improve business performance. \nQuestions? Reach out to Ivy Beck\, Communications & Events Manager (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org) URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/webinar-microsoft-copilot-for-affordable-senior-housing-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20231226T212633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143307Z UID:10000526-1789567200-1789570800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Assisted Living Network DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Janine Finck-Boyle \nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Third Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/assisted-living-network/2026-09-16/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T140000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20260730T152924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T152924Z UID:10000999-1789729200-1789740000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Leaders of Color + Allies Network Meet & Greet DESCRIPTION:  \nLeaders of Color & Allies – You are invited to join our next Meet & Greet on September 18\, 2026\, at Luther Towers of Dover. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Leaders of Color and allies in aging services over lunch\, expand your network\, and collaborate on the future direction of our growing community. \n📅 When: September 18\, 2026 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm\n📍 Where: Luther Towers of Dover (Dover\, Delaware). \nRegistration is Required! Register Now \nAt this time\, participation is limited to provider members of any LeadingAge State Partner. \nThe Leaders of Color + Allies Network is designed to support and facilitate career advancement within aging services. It serves as a space for members to share challenges related to race\, exchange resources and ideas\, and hear from experts on topics that reflect the needs and interests of people of color in our field. \nWe encourage you to join us to make meaningful connections and contribute to the foundation of this important network. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/leaders-of-color-allies-network-meet-greet-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T150000 DTSTAMP:20260823T195605 CREATED:20260709T191603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T184616Z UID:10000992-1790074800-1790089200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Training: Affordable Senior Housing Preservation Through RAD for PRAC DESCRIPTION:Affordable Senior Housing Preservation Through RAD for PRAC\nClick Here To Register!\nAs affordable senior housing communities continue to age and capital needs grow\, owners are increasingly looking for sustainable solutions to preserve their properties while maintaining long-term affordability. The Rental Assistance Demonstration for PRAC (RAD for PRAC) program has become one of the most significant preservation tools available to Section 202 PRAC owners\, providing access to long-term Section 8 rental assistance and financing that can address deferred capital needs\, improve property conditions\, and strengthen operational stability. \nThis session will provide an in-depth look at how owners can leverage RAD for PRAC to preserve and recapitalize aging Section 202 PRAC communities. The presentation will discuss the program’s structure\, eligibility requirements\, financing considerations\, and implementation strategies\, while highlighting how RAD for PRAC can be combined with other funding sources to maximize rehabilitation\, improve resident outcomes\, and ensure the long-term viability of affordable senior housing portfolios. \nThrough practical examples and lessons learned from completed transactions\, participants will gain a clearer understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with RAD for PRAC and leave better equipped to evaluate whether the program is the right preservation strategy for their organizations. \nThis webinar is complimentary for LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware members.  \nEvent Schedule\nTuesday\, September 22nd\, 2026. \n11am-Noon: Start Presentation:  RAD 101:  History and Program Overview \nNoon-1pm: Networking Lunch \n1pm-1:30pm: Finish Presentation :  RAD Best Practices / Successful Conversion Strategies \n1:30pm-2pm: Case Study: Breakout Session and Discussion \n2pm-3pm: FAQs & Office Hours \nRegistration Information\nClick HERE to register. Registrations must be collected by Friday\, September 18th. \nMembers of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware can register for this event at no charge.  \nNon-members of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware may register for this event at $25.  \nPlease don’t hesitate to reach out to Ivy with any registration questions! \nEducation Presented by John Ardovini\, Vice President of Business Development at Hampden Park Capital & Consulting\n \n John has worked in the multifamily affordable housing industry since 2006. He started with a Performance Based Contract Administrator (PBCA) supporting HUD asset management efforts\, implementing Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief (CDBD-DR) funding\, and auditing Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). He then became an Underwriter and worked his way to becoming the Director of the Affordable Housing Transaction Division HUD’s Office of Recapitalization\, where he spent the next 11 years processing and then managing a nationwide pipeline of affordable housing preservation transactions for the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program\, the Section 202 program\, Section 236 program\, and Mark-to-Market program. John has a bachelor’s degree from James Madison University. \n \nQuestions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to Ivy\, Communications & Events Manager.\n ibeck@leadingagenjde.org URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/training-affordable-senior-housing-preservation-through-rad-for-prac/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR