4:30 - 5:30 PM       Breakout Sessions (1 CEU)

• Employment Engagement: Reaching Your Potential Through Diversity| David Boyd Williams

Learn how workforce engagement can be influenced by diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace of senior living communities. Trends in business today acknowledge that employee engagement is a key driver of sustained growth for any organization. Given the increasing diversity of the US workforce, companies need to look beyond generic employee engagement reports to understand how to improve, sustain, and drive ongoing employee engagement among specific diverse populations.

• Understanding the Complexities of CMS & Performance Data | Carl Moellenkamp

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• Dealing with Challenging Behaviors | Sarah Donelson

This presentation will provide an introduction to behavior management that emphasizes the ABC's for preventing and managing challenging behaviors. One of the most difficult clinical situations experienced by members of interdisciplinary teams is the management of services for older people with challenging behaviors and having the ability to manage treatment sessions, daily routines, and activities to improve quality of life.

• Creating a Succession Plan to Drive Strategy | Chad Kunze

Will yesterday's skill sets be adequate for todays and tomorrows challenges? This question will continue to be explored by organizations as transitions and succession is top of mind for many organizations. The complexity and change of pace in the senior living industry poses great risk for some organizations and opportunities for others. Strong leadership is a key factor in success and failure. Innovation and staying innovative will become ever important today and into the future.

• HUD Operations: Updates and Opportunities | Linda Couch, Colleen Bloom

This session will provide insights into the latest that is happening at HUD regarding potential changes to operational systems and procedures, including TRACS and Contract Administration. During this session, you’ll hear details of LeadingAge recent comments on proposed changes. You will also have the opportunity to add your voice to our recommendations for regulatory reform and reduced administrative burden. This session will also provide the latest information on new or upcoming notices and operational guidance or directives.