Knowing State Licensure Regulations is a Key to Success
2025-03-13 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
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Recent NJ nursing home administrator board experience has demonstrated the importance of having a working knowledge of state facility licensure requirements. This webinar will focus on regulations that are commonly not well understood. All licensed administrators are encouraged to participate to refresh their knowledge. Licensed administrators who are new to the field could particularly benefit from this course.
FACULTY
Stefanie Mozgai, RN, BSN
Assistant Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Certificate of Need & Licensing
Michael J. Kennedy, J.D.
Executive Director, Certificate of Need and Healthcare Facility Licensure, Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing
Jacqueline A. Chadwick, J.D.
Program Manager, Regulatory Program, Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing, New Jersey Department of Health
LEARNING OUTCOMES

List at least two key state facility licensure requirements for nursing home administrators in New Jersey.
Identify and explain one commonly misunderstood regulation and their impact on facility operations.
Describe one effective strategy for preventing administrative penalties.

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION
New Jersey State Nurses Association Accreditation
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.
Provider Number P131-4/2025
This educational activity awards a maximum of 1.5 nursing contact hours.
Accreditation status does not imply endorsement by HRET, NJSNA, ANCC Commission on Accreditation of any commercial products displayed with this program.
Attendees must complete the entire program and complete the evaluation to receive nursing contact hours.
The planning committee, presenters, facility, authors, and content reviewers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Disclosure forms are required and reviewed for any issues. Speakers are required to present balanced and unbiased presentations.
Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board Accreditation
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) 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 continuing education credits
ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATION
We are committed to making our event accessible to all attendees. If you have any specific accessibility needs or require accommodations to fully participate, please contact us at njhaeducation@njha.com.

Continuing Care at Home Network
2025-03-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-08 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

NJDoAS Program & Resource Review for Affordable Senior Housing Providers
2025-03-18 10:30 - 12:00
Affordable Senior Housing Members: Please join us on March 18th at 10:30am for a virtual presentation by the NJ DoAS. Mr. Neil Borenstein is our featured state speaker.
Neil Borenstein coordinates communications and outreach efforts for the New Jersey Division of Aging Services (NJ DoAS), an organization within the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS). In this capacity, he helps raise awareness among various stakeholders about programs and services available to older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers throughout the State of New Jersey.
During this complimentary webinar, he will provide basic information on the following programs and resources:

County Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)
NJSaves Programs (Helps save eligible applicants money on prescriptions, Medicare premiums, utilities, and other living expenses)
GetSetUp (Through a state partnership, NJ residents ages 60 and older can get free access to live online classes on a variety of topics)
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Caregiver Resources
Elder Rights
Wellness Programs

Target Audience: Managers, Service Coordinators, Social Workers, Resident Activity Coordinators, and Frontline staff serving residents
Contact Ivy for access information! (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org).

Housing Happenings
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-21 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 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.
Topics for 2025:
The Future of Affordable Housing
Bed Bugs
Dementia Care
Hospice and Palliative Care
Programing and Events
Substance Abuse
Harm Reduction
Mental Health Challenges
Aging Safely in Place
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

Housing Happenings
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-21 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 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.
January – no call
February – Join Housing Happenings for a look at key trends in affordable housing. You’ll hear from Juliana Bilowich, Director of Housing Operations and Policy with LeadingAge National.
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

Assisted Living Network
2025-03-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-21 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

LoC Network Meet & Greet
2025-03-20 11:00 - 13:00
Leaders of Color & Allies – You are invited to join our next Meet & Greet on March 20, 2025, at Parker at Somerset. 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.
📅 When: Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Parker at Somerset, 15 Dellwood Ln, Somerset, NJ 08873
Registration is Required! Register Now
At this time, participation is limited to provider members of any LeadingAge State Partner.
The Leaders of Color 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.
We encourage you to join us to make meaningful connections and contribute to the foundation of this important network.

Nursing Home Network
2025-03-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-22 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
2025-03-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-24 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
2025-03-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-24 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 Leadership Summit
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-09
The LeadingAge Leadership Summit brings together nearly 1,000 senior and emerging leaders from aging service providers across the country.
2025
Mon., April 7 – Wed., April 9
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC
What is the Leadership Summit?
The LeadingAge Leadership Summit convenes thought leaders from across the aging services sector for mission-critical conversations. The summit is among the most valuable networking events in the field, bringing together providers, businesses and policy experts over three days of keynotes, education sessions, VIP discussions, and meetings on Capitol Hill.
Stay tuned for more information, including the 2025 Education Program and Registration Information.

Human Resources Roundtable
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-14 10:00 - 11:00
Meets virtually the second Wednesday of each month for member led conversations on trending priorities and concerns for aging services HR staff.
This roundtable is for provider members of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware.
Reach out to Ivy for the calendar invite or with any questions: ibeck@leadingagenjde.org.

Spring Housing Training: HOTMA
2025-04-15 09:30 - 16:30
This training will provide essential education on the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) to ensure compliance ahead of its July implementation deadline. This will be your last chance to gain comprehensive knowledge and prepare for the changes impacting major affordable housing programs.
Save the Date: Tuesday, April 15
Location: In Person, TBD
What You Need to Know About HOMTA Topics include, but not limited to:
▶️ Changes to the Determination of Annual Income
▶️ Changes to the Treatment of Household Assets
▶️ Changes to the Determination of Adjusted Income (HUD, RD & HOME Only)
▶️ Asset Limitation (Section 8 ONLY (includes Section 202/8))
▶️ Changes to Determining Annual Income at Recertiﬁcation for HUD Properties (HUD MFH Only)
▶️ Changes to Conducting Interim Recertiﬁcations (HUD MFH Only)
We will be joined by our educational partners at US Housing Consultants to deliver this full day of education for Affordable Senior Housing Providers. More details to come!

2025 Spring Housing Training: Understanding HOTMA's Impact on Affordable Senior Housing Programs
2025-04-15 09:30 - 16:30
2025 Spring Housing Training: Understanding HOTMA’s Impact on Affordable Senior Housing Programs
Presented by LeadingAge NJ & DE & US Housing Consultants
Click Here To Register!
When: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm – April 15, 2025
Where: Harrogate: 400 Locust Street. Lakewood, NJ 08701
Continental breakfast & lunch provided!
HUD’s Final Rule on HOTMA results in massive changes in how we determine household eligibility. While this is a HUD rule, it is critical to understand that HOTMA does not only apply to HUD Programs, but it also has a major impact on other affordable housing programs as well. This training is designed to provide you with essential education on the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) to ensure compliance ahead of its July implementation deadline.
What You Need To Know About HOTMA:

Changes to the Determination of Annual Income
Changes to the Treatment of Household Assets
Changes to the Determination of Adjusted Income Asset Limitations
Changes to Determining Annual Income at Recertification for HUD Properties
Changes to Conducting Interim Recertifications
Changes regarding the treatment of foster children & adults

Certificates of completion will be available for individuals who register and attend the entire course
Registration Information:
Any individual who would like to attend this event can register here. If you are employed by a member of LeadingAge, you are eligible for the discounted member rate and must be logged in to your member profile to get the discount. If you need assistance, please reach out to LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware at ibeck@leadingagenjde.org BEFORE registering, to ensure you are billed correctly.
LeadingAge Members: $175 | Non Members $300
Substitutions and Cancellations:
If you register and are then unable to attend, we encourage you to send substitutions in writing to Ivy at ibeck@leadingagenjde.org as soon as possible. Cancellations sent in writing before April 1 will be refunded less a $25 processing fee. Cancellations after April 1 are ineligible for refunds, however funds may be credited toward another training or event in the future.

Navigating the Secure Act 2.0 for Enhanced Retirement Plans
2025-04-23 12:00 - 13:00
Please join us on April 23, 2025 at 12 noon for a webinar on Navigating the Secure Act 2.0 Enhanced Retirement Plans with Mark Sulpizio, Partner, Innovative Benefit Planning, LLC.
Registration is available at https://education.njha.com/courses/104852
The registration fee is $30 for NJHA and LANJDE members; $60 for non-members.
Secure Act 2.0 isn’t just legislation; it’s an opportunity to create retirement plans that resonate with employees. This session will delve into the practical implications of the Secure Act 2.0. The objective is to bolster employer retirement plans with precision and purpose.
During the session, we will

List one (1) key provisions of the Secure Act 2.0 and their impact on retirement planning.
Describe two (2) practical strategies for improving retirement plans and employee engagement.
Explain how digital tools can optimize retirement planning and decision-making.

This education activity has been approved for a total of 1.0 LNHA continuing education credits

What Every New Executive Needs to Know About Governance But Was Afraid to Ask!
2025-04-29 10:00 - 11:30
Please join us on April 29, 2025 at 10 a.m. for a webinar with Robert Leamer, Principal Advisor and CEO, Northampton Advisors for a timely and important session on What Every New Executive Needs to Know About Governance But Was Afraid to Ask!
The program registration fee is $30 for NJHA and LANJDE members; $60 for non-members.
Register here: https://education.njha.com/courses/104212
Working with a board of trustees requires skill and knowledge about good governance. For new executives in aging services, or even for those who have been leaders for a while, understanding management of a board can be daunting. This program will bring forward expertise and lessons learned in the field to support executives in addressing the governance needs of their organizations.
During the session we will:

Describe the fundamentals of nonprofit board governance including basic structures, decision making processes, reporting procedures and key roles and responsibilities.
Identify how a committed and engaged board can be a great support for a new executive.
Explain how a well-educated board will be a more effective board.
Describe specific policies to adopt and actions to take to improve governance while learning methods to overcome challenges that may prevent progress.

This education activity has been approved for a total of 1.5 LNHA continuing education credits

Affordable Senior Housing Roundtable: Housing Managers & Resident Service Coordinators
2025-05-13 10:30 - 12:30
Meets 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.
2025 Meeting Dates are: Jan 7, May 13, August 5, and November 18
LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware Senior Housing Roundtable
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.
Questions?
Reach out to Ivy Beck, Communications & Events Manager (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org)

No Margin, No Mission - Strategic Human Resource Planning
2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:00
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, mission-based organizations face unique challenges and opportunities. This webinar will delve into key considerations for sustainability and growth, emphasizing the importance of aligning financial health and mission-driven values. The focus will be on how aging services organizations can thrive while staying true to their core values.
FACULTY
Terriann Procida | CEO, Innovative Benefits Planning
Join us for an engaging session with Innovative Benefits Planning’s CEO during which we will focus on today’s rapidly evolving landscape in which mission-based organizations face unique challenges and opportunities. This webinar will delve into key considerations for sustainability and growth, emphasizing the importance of aligning financial health and mission-driven values. The focus will be on how organizations can thrive while staying true to their core values.
SHRM and LNHA credits will be available.
Register Here!
Fee: NJHA Members: $30 | LeadingAge NJ & DE Members: $30 | Non-Members: $60
LANJDE members can reach out to NJHAEducation@njha.com for assistance registering at the member rate.
