BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware - ECPv6.15.15//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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20250102T215341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T215341Z UID:10000874-1736330400-1736334000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Human Resources Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Meets virtually the second Wednesday of each month for member led conversations on trending priorities and concerns for aging services HR staff. \nThis roundtable is for provider members of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware. \nReach out to Ivy for the calendar invite or with any questions: ibeck@leadingagenjde.org. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/human-resources-roundtable-2/2025-01-08/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20231226T212806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T155638Z UID:10000447-1736431200-1736434800@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/2025-01-09/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20250102T215837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T215837Z UID:10000886-1736942400-1736946000@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 2025: \nThe Future of Affordable Housing\nBed Bugs\nDementia Care\nHospice and Palliative Care\nPrograming and Events\nSubstance Abuse\nHarm Reduction\nMental Health Challenges\nAging Safely in Place \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-14/2025-01-15/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20231226T212633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143307Z UID:10000506-1736949600-1736953200@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/2025-01-15/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20241120T201817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T202109Z UID:10000865-1737630000-1737633600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Preparing for a Successful Financial Audit at a HUD Property DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, January 23\, 2025 | Time: 11 am – 12 pm ET \nDelivery: Virtual\, via Zoom \nRegistration Deadline: Tuesday\, January 21\, 2025 \nRegistration Fees: LeadingAge Member: $75  |  Prospective Member: $100 \nRegistration fee includes one zoom connection to each session of the live course and one certificate of attendance. \nREGISTER HERE\nSession Description: This session will discuss various steps and techniques an organization can employ to help improve all aspects of the annual audit process at a HUD funded property. Speakers will cover both the financial audit\, and the HUD required compliance testing items for tenant files\, Section 8 billing\, and more. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn how to improve the timeliness of the year-end audit process\nLearn how to minimize compliance findings\nIdentify strategies to reduce audit adjustments\n\nInstructor(s): Brian Carter and Ross Cannon from Mauldin & Jenkins LLC\, CPA Firm \nTarget Audience: Staff at HUD funded properties involved with the financial audit process. \nQuestions? Reach out to Ivy at ibeck@leadingagenjde.org  \n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/preparing-for-a-successful-financial-audit-at-a-hud-property/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20231226T212500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143328Z UID:10000565-1737637200-1737640800@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/2025-01-23/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20231229T143633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143633Z UID:10000678-1737640800-1737644400@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/2025-01-23/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20250102T212810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T213936Z UID:10000872-1738069200-1738072800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Understanding New Medicare Enrollment\, Revalidation\, and CHOW Requirements DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \nThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated the reporting requirements for skilled nursing facilities to improve transparency regarding ownership and operations. Additionally\, all Medicare providers must revalidate their information according to the new standards by no later than May 1\, 2025 under current CMS guidelines. \nIn this webinar\, you will stay informed about the latest Medicare enrollment\, revalidation\, and Change of Ownership (CHOW) requirements to ensure your organization remains compliant. The session will review these updates and guide providers through the revalidation process. \nTarget Audience:\nSkilled Nursing\, Compliance\, Legal \nEvent Objectives:\n1)    Understand the new transparency and disclosure requirements for long term care providers with respect to the Medicare certification process. \n2)    Learn how to identify “Additional Disclosable Parties” who must be reported and how to determine the information necessary for such disclosure.  \n3)    Learn how to compile information and complete the CMS Form 855A that must be submitted for Medicare enrollment\, revalidation and change of ownership. \nREGISTRATION & CONTINUING EDUCATION INFO \nRegistration Link: https://lanj.memberclicks.net/128webinarregistration \nLeadingAge NJ & DE Members: $40 (50% member savings!)\nNon Members: $80 \nAll employees of communities that are LeadingAge NJ & DE members are also members of our association. If you are a member but are not seeing the member rate\, it likely means you aren’t logged into the system on your member profile. For assistance accessing your member profile\, reach out to us at info@leadingagenjde.org \nThis program has been submitted but not yet approved for Continuing Education for 1.0 total participation hours by NAB/NCERS. \nTo receive continuing education credit for LeadingAge PA-sponsored webinars\, attendees must register under their name\, participate through the link supplied after registering and complete the evaluation after the webinar. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/understanding-new-medicare-enrollment-revalidation-and-chow-requirements/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20231229T143735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143736Z UID:10000739-1738072800-1738076400@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/2025-01-28/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20250102T215341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T215341Z UID:10000875-1739354400-1739358000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Human Resources Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Meets virtually the second Wednesday of each month for member led conversations on trending priorities and concerns for aging services HR staff. \nThis roundtable is for provider members of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware. \nReach out to Ivy for the calendar invite or with any questions: ibeck@leadingagenjde.org. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/human-resources-roundtable-2/2025-02-12/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20231226T212806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T155638Z UID:10000448-1739455200-1739458800@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/2025-02-13/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20241001T171236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T171236Z UID:10000856-1739952000-1739984400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Snow Date: 2025 Annual Awards Program DESCRIPTION:SHAPING THE FUTURE …\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHROUGH LEADERSHIP\, INNOVATION\, AND SERVICE\nThe LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware 2025 Awards Program\, will be held on Wednesday\, February 12th at The Boathouse at Mercer Lake\, located in West Windsor \nPhotos from our 2024 Ceremony are available here.  \nIn the event of inclement weather\, the ceremony will be held the following week\, Wednesday February 19th. \nJoin Us In Congratulating the 2024 Excellence in Aging Services Award Recipients\nPresident’s Award\nThe President’s Award is our most prestigious honor.  This highly coveted award recognizes a distinguished career of service and achievement in the field of aging and is only bestowed periodically. \nMartin Klein\, MA\, LNHA\, CALA\, President & CEO\, Seashore Gardens Living Center \nExcellence in Care\nThis award category recognizes individuals from LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware member communities who demonstrate extraordinary talent\, expertise\, and dedication in provision of exceptional service to residents. \n\nDawn Richardson\, Senior Property Manager\, Fair Share Support Services North Gate II\nDoris Gilmore\, CNA\, Manor House – Acts Retirement Life Communities\nShannon Mulhern and Christine Pearce\, Recreation Therapists\, Preakness Healthcare Center\nWaleska Soud\, Licensed Practical Nurse\, Country House\, Acts Retirement Life Communities\n\nExcellence in Community Service\nThis category recognizes member achievements that contribute to neighboring communities by providing outstanding services\, programs\, and opportunities for engagement. \n\nJoAnne Goosby\, Social Services Coordinator\, United Methodist Communities at PineRidge\nLaura Koblitz\, Resident Director\, Siena Village of Wayne & Summer Hill of Wayne\, Christian Health\nTaylor Amato\, Speech Language Pathologist\, Parker Health Group\n\nExcellence in Professional Advancement\nThis category celebrates individuals who have assumed progressive leadership responsibilities within a LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware member organization\, and have worked to build a shared vision\, develop robust relationships\, and enhance organizational capacity. \n\nAdam Meister\, Manager of Materials Management and Contract Services\, Christian Health\nAmanda Naumann\, Social Worker\, Friends Village\, a Fellowship Life Premier Community\nMelissa Wagner\, Director of Dining Services\, Harrogate\n\nExcellence in Innovation\nThis category recognizes innovative best practice programs or services that promote and enhance quality of life for senior residents\, staff\, and/or the surrounding community. \n\nLEAD Collaborative\, The Jewish Home Family\n\nExcellence in Leadership\nThis category recognizes people from member organizations who have exhibited an exemplary career of outstanding service in the field of aging services\, and who have enhanced the concept of professionalism by virtue of their leadership. \n\nDawn Giakas\, Administrator\, N.J. Eastern Star Home\nDominique Phillips\, Housing Administrator\, United Methodist Communities at PineRidge\nLisa Panco\, Director of Resident Life\, Pines Village\, a Fellowship Life Premier Community\nRobert Reyes\, Administrator\, Peace Care St Ann’s URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/snow-date-2025-annual-awards-program/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20241001T171151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T181458Z UID:10000855-1739955600-1739966400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:2025 Annual Awards Program DESCRIPTION:Check out photos from the event here!\n\nSHAPING THE FUTURE …\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHROUGH LEADERSHIP\, INNOVATION\, AND SERVICE\n\n\n\n\nThrough outstanding leadership\, personal commitment\, and innovation in services\, housing\, and program delivery\, LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware members are leading the way in providing outstanding care and services to older adults in our states. \nThe LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware Awards Ceremony is a great opportunity to recognize all the ways that our members are making a difference in the lives of residents\, colleagues\, and their local community. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Us In Congratulating the 2025 Excellence in Aging Services Award Recipients\nPresident’s Award\nThe President’s Award is our most prestigious honor.  This highly coveted award recognizes a distinguished career of service and achievement in the field of aging and is only bestowed periodically. \nCindy Jacques\, Senior Vice President for Programs and Services\, United Methodist Communities \nExcellence in Care Award\nThis award category recognizes individuals from LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware member communities who demonstrate extraordinary talent\, expertise\, and dedication in provision of exceptional service to residents. \nHyacinth Blake\, Certified Nursing Assistant\, Christian Health at Windmere \nRhonda Benjamin\, Certified Nursing Assistant\, Country House at Acts Retirement-Life Communities \nTejwanti Lilia\, Certified Nursing Assistant\, Peace Care St. Ann’s \nMila Rosales\, LPN\, Acts-Manor House \nExcellence in Community Service Award\nThis category recognizes member achievements that contribute to neighboring communities by providing outstanding services\, programs\, and opportunities for engagement. \nKathryn Speer\, Housing Administrator\, Wesley By The Bay at United Methodist Communities \nAlberta Romaniello\, Activities Director\, Reformed Church Home \nHector Rivera\, Maintenance Technician\, Pines Village at FellowshipLIFE \nExcellence in Innovation Award\nThis category recognizes innovative best practice programs or services that promote and enhance quality of life for senior residents\, staff\, and/or the surrounding community. \nSpringpoint and Parker Health Group\, Senior Living Providers \nEmma Lanese\, Recreation Manager\, Ridge Oak \nExcellence in Leadership Award\nThis category recognizes people from member organizations who have exhibited an exemplary career of outstanding service in the field of aging services\, and who have enhanced the concept of professionalism by virtue of their leadership. \nWendy Austin\, LPN\, New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing \nMarva Lawrence\, Certified Nursing Assistant\, The Jewish Home Family \nExcellence in Professional Advancement Award\nThis category celebrates individuals who have assumed progressive leadership responsibilities within a LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware member organization\, and have worked to build a shared vision\, develop robust relationships\, and enhance organizational capacity. \nRobin Schloesser\, Regional Property Manager\, Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey \nGina Martinez\, Clinical Coordinator\, Heath Village URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/2025-annual-awards-program/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20250102T215837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T215837Z UID:10000887-1739966400-1739970000@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 2025: \nThe Future of Affordable Housing\nBed Bugs\nDementia Care\nHospice and Palliative Care\nPrograming and Events\nSubstance Abuse\nHarm Reduction\nMental Health Challenges\nAging Safely in Place \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-14/2025-02-19/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20260121T162129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T162129Z UID:10000937-1739966400-1739970000@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. \nJanuary – no call \nFebruary – 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. \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-15/2025-02-19/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20231226T212633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143307Z UID:10000507-1739973600-1739977200@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/2025-02-19/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20231229T143735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143736Z UID:10000740-1740492000-1740495600@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/2025-02-25/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20250214T213801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T213809Z UID:10000900-1740580200-1740585600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Practical Strategies for Addressing CMS' 2025 Nursing Home Survey Changes DESCRIPTION:Fee: NJHA Members: Complimentary | LeadingAge NJ & DE Members: Complimentary | Non-Members: $49 \nOn March 24\, 2025\, nursing home surveys will include significant new areas of focus in accordance with CMS policy. This program will provide practical approaches to prepare teams for new emphasis on nurse staffing\, admissions\, transfers and discharges\, antipsychotic medications and infection prevention and control. \nFACULTY\nDeborah Gottlieb\, Managing Member\, Amadeus Healthcare Consulting\, LLC \nLEARNING OUTCOMES\n \n\nList one (1) new area of focus introduced by the updated CMS policy.\nDescribe one (1) strategy to ensure compliance with staffing requirements.\nIdentify one (1) appropriate use for antipsychotic medication in adults.\n\nRegister Here URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/practical-strategies-for-addressing-cms-2025-nursing-home-survey-changes/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20231226T212500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143328Z UID:10000566-1740661200-1740664800@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/2025-02-27/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20250102T214236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T214416Z UID:10000873-1740661200-1740664800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Vanishing Worker: Labor Strategies for Non-Clinical Staff - Webinar DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \nDiscover the future of frontline service staffing with “The Vanishing Worker\,” a compelling webinar tailored for leaders seeking to refine their labor strategies. This session\, featuring Sodexo and Willis Towers Watson experts in labor forecasting and staff attraction and retention\, will offer a robust\, data-driven approach to workforce management. By attending\, you will gain critical insights into current and forthcoming labor trends that affect your business\, understand the priorities and perspectives of frontline workers\, and learn effective\, persona-based strategies for both immediate implementation and future planning. Equip your organization with the knowledge to not only meet but anticipate the needs of your evolving workforce. \nTarget Audience:\nExecutive leaders\, HR staff\, and managers of non-clinical frontline staff (i.e.\, dining services\, housekeeping\, maintenance\, transportation\, etc.) \nEvent Objectives: \n\nRecognize current and future labor trends affecting the senior living industry\nEvaluate priorities and challenges from a frontline worker perspective and how they affect labor strategies\nEmploy total labor strategies for frontline (nonclinical) staff\, both short-term and for the future\n\nSpeaker Bios:\nLauren Novak\, Senior Director\, Sodexo Seniors \nLauren Novak is the Senior Director of Frontline Strategy at Sodexo’s Senior Segment\, which focuses on talent attraction\, recruitment\, and retention of frontline employees\, as well as advanced labor market data analytics. Her team is responsible for the successful HR mobilization of new business within the healthcare and senior living sectors. Lauren is passionate about continuous improvement\, developing systems and processes\, and driving positive change within organizations. \nShe holds a Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety from the University of New Brunswick\, a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business Management from Seneca College\, and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo. \nReneé Drake Forte\, Director of Human Resources Commercial Solutions\, Sodexo Seniors \nReneé Drake Forte is the Director of Human Resources for Sodexo Seniors. She has over 20 years of experience in human resources across various industries\, including senior living\, healthcare\, technology\, and hospitality. Before joining Sodexo\, Reneé served as the Vice President of Human Resources for Moorings Park Institute\, where she led talent strategies for a workforce of over 1\,000 employees. Additionally\, she held the position of Director of Human Resources at Lifespace Communities. \nReneé holds an MBA and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR and SHRM-SCP). She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the International Coaching Federation. Furthermore\, she has a certificate in Brain-Based Coaching from the NeuroLeadership Institute and is a certified DISC Analyst and Predictive Index Analyst. \nRegistration Info\nRegistration Link: https://lanj.memberclicks.net/22725registration \nLeadingAge NJ & DE Members: $40 (50% member savings!)\nNon Members: $80 \nAll employees of communities that are LeadingAge NJ & DE members are also members of our association. If you are a member but are not seeing the member rate\, it likely means you aren’t logged into the system on your member profile. For assistance accessing your member profile\, reach out to us at info@leadingagenjde.org \nCEU Information: \n\nThis program has been submitted but not yet approved for Continuing Education for 1.0 total participation hours by NAB/NCERS.\nHR professionals seeking to self-submit for continuing education credits through the SHRM Learning System can request a certificate of completion. For more information about certification or recertification\, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.\nTo receive continuing education credit for LeadingAge PA-sponsored webinars\, attendees must register under their name\, participate through the link supplied after registering and complete the evaluation after the webinar. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/vanishing-worker-labor-strategies-for-non-clinical-staff-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20231229T143633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143633Z UID:10000679-1740664800-1740668400@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/2025-02-27/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20250102T215341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T215341Z UID:10000876-1741773600-1741777200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Human Resources Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Meets virtually the second Wednesday of each month for member led conversations on trending priorities and concerns for aging services HR staff. \nThis roundtable is for provider members of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware. \nReach out to Ivy for the calendar invite or with any questions: ibeck@leadingagenjde.org. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/human-resources-roundtable-2/2025-03-12/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T143000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20250224T152557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T152558Z UID:10000902-1741870800-1741876200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Knowing State Licensure Regulations is a Key to Success DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nRecent 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. \nFACULTY\nStefanie Mozgai\, RN\, BSN\nAssistant Commissioner\, New Jersey Department of Health\, Division of Certificate of Need & Licensing \nMichael J. Kennedy\, J.D.\nExecutive Director\, Certificate of Need and Healthcare Facility Licensure\, Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing \nJacqueline A. Chadwick\, J.D.\nProgram Manager\, Regulatory Program\, Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing\, New Jersey Department of Health \nLEARNING OUTCOMES \n\nList at least two key state facility licensure requirements for nursing home administrators in New Jersey.\nIdentify and explain one commonly misunderstood regulation and their impact on facility operations.\nDescribe one effective strategy for preventing administrative penalties.\n\nCONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION\nNew Jersey State Nurses Association Accreditation\nHRET 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. \nProvider Number P131-4/2025\nThis educational activity awards a maximum of 1.5 nursing contact hours. \nAccreditation status does not imply endorsement by HRET\, NJSNA\, ANCC Commission on Accreditation of any commercial products displayed with this program. \nAttendees must complete the entire program and complete the evaluation to receive nursing contact hours. \nThe 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. \nNursing Home Administrators Licensing Board Accreditation\nThis 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. \nThis education activity has been approved for a total of 1.5 LNHA continuing education credits \nACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATION\nWe 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. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/knowing-state-licensure-regulations-is-a-key-to-success/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20231226T212806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T155638Z UID:10000449-1741874400-1741878000@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/2025-03-13/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20250131T142036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T142150Z UID:10000898-1742293800-1742299200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:NJDoAS Program & Resource Review for Affordable Senior Housing Providers DESCRIPTION: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. \nNeil 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. \nDuring this complimentary webinar\, he will provide basic information on the following programs and resources: \n\nCounty Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)\nNJSaves Programs (Helps save eligible applicants money on prescriptions\, Medicare premiums\, utilities\, and other living expenses)\nGetSetUp (Through a state partnership\, NJ residents ages 60 and older can get free access to live online classes on a variety of topics)\nState Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)\nCaregiver Resources\nElder Rights\nWellness Programs\n\nTarget Audience: Managers\, Service Coordinators\, Social Workers\, Resident Activity Coordinators\, and Frontline staff serving residents \nContact Ivy for access information! (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org). URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/njdoas-program-resource-review-for-affordable-senior-housing-providers/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20250102T215837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T215837Z UID:10000888-1742385600-1742389200@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 2025: \nThe Future of Affordable Housing\nBed Bugs\nDementia Care\nHospice and Palliative Care\nPrograming and Events\nSubstance Abuse\nHarm Reduction\nMental Health Challenges\nAging Safely in Place \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-14/2025-03-19/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20260121T162129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T162129Z UID:10000938-1742385600-1742389200@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. \nJanuary – no call \nFebruary – 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. \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-15/2025-03-19/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20231226T212633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143307Z UID:10000508-1742392800-1742396400@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/2025-03-19/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20250220T202955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T203017Z UID:10000901-1742468400-1742475600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:LoC Network Meet & Greet DESCRIPTION: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. \n📅 When: Thursday\, March 20\, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM\n📍 Where: Parker at Somerset\, 15 Dellwood Ln\, Somerset\, NJ 08873 \nRegistration is Required! Register Now \nAt this time\, participation is limited to provider members of any LeadingAge State Partner. \nThe 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. \nWe encourage you to join us to make meaningful connections and contribute to the foundation of this important network. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/loc-network-meet-greet-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T102408 CREATED:20231229T143735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143736Z UID:10000741-1742911200-1742914800@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/2025-03-25/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR