Leading-U Education & Events News 

A biweekly publication from LeadingAge New York to keep members informed of current educational opportunities. 
Aug. 6, 2015
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Upcoming Audio Conferences
Health Information Security: An Evolving Regulatory Landscape with Increasing Stakes
Sept. 24
1 CEU 

It is clear that all health care organizations need to have a cyber-security and compliance management program as one of their top priorities. This presentation will not only explore the various cybercrimes and tactics used by the attackers, but will also discuss key HIPAA compliance Security Rule obligations and provide the key control sets needed to protect your residents and organization. Register now!

 
Upcoming Workshops
Behavior Management Through Non-Pharmacological Interventions: Techniques and Strategies You Can Implement Today
This one-day intensive workshop will address issues and updates on the current regulatory environment; review the revised CMS Interpretive Guidelines; address the assessment process and treatment plan for various types of dementia; including effective verbal and non-verbal communication strategies and discuss behavior modules for disruptive behaviors for the value/benefits of therapeutic recreation and therapeutic activities.
5.5 CEUs
3 Locations/Dates:
Baptist Health System, Scotia - Oct. 7
St. Ann's Community, Rochester - Oct. 8
Wartburg, Mount Vernon - Oct. 20
 
2015 AANAC Resident Assessment Coordinator - Certified (RAC-CT) Workshops
3-Day Certification:
Oct. 13-15, Eddy Heritage House, Troy

1-Day Recertification:
Sept. 16, LeadingAge New York, Latham
Upcoming Webinar
5 Most Costly Unemployment Pitfalls for Nonprofits
10 dates to choose from during June - October
Hosted by Unemployment Services Trust (UST)

With $38 million in potential unemployment cost liability mitigated last year for over 2,000 nonprofits, it's likely that your nonprofit could be overpaying. This short 30-minute webinar identifies the five most hazardous unemployment pitfalls that could be costing your nonprofit thousands of dollars. More importantly, you will learn how to readily combat future unemployment overpayments and keep your organization HR compliant. If you're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with 10 or more employees, register for one of the live webinar dates at www.ChooseUST.org/webinarsEven if you can't attend live, when you register UST will send you the recording. If you have any questions about the webinar, please contact UST at 888-249-4788 or [email protected].

 

Mark Your Calendars!

Mark Your Calendars

Directors of Nursing Services & Directors of Social Work Annual Conference & Exposition
Nov. 16-18, 2015, The Sagamore, Bolton Landing
 

On-Demand Education

Train every staff member in your organization for one low fee! We offer you unlimited access.

Do you need CEUs? Have you missed any audio conferences? Don't worry! Leading-U offers recorded audio conferences that can be accessed on-demand at your convenience, 24/7. Here are a few recent programs that are available:

The Survey Process: Preventing F-Tags in Food, Dining & Nutition Services

1 CEU
Click here for details.
 

Trends, Value Creation and Marketing in the ACA Era

1 CEU
Click here for details.
 

Privacy and Security Compliance in a Long Term and Post Acute Care Environment

1 CEU

Click here for details.

  

HPCANYS Educational Events

LeadingAge New York members can receive the "member" rate of the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State's (HPCANYS) educational events! HPCANYS offers a wide variety of educational programs. Check their upcoming events by clicking here.
  
Educational Tip

Did you know? 

Activity Connection Offering a One Month Complimentary Subscription!

 

AC provides the resources that life enrichment staff need and don't often have time to research and/or develop. This offer is good until Sept. 4, 2015. You can login by going to http://www.activityconnection.com.
Once there, please click on the "Login" button in the upper right hand corner. Then enter the username, "scarp" and the password is "freepreview." This will allow you to access the site and click on any of the available months and activity categories. Enjoy!
     
2016 Call for Presentations  

Share your knowledge!  LeadingAge New York/FLTC seeks dynamic, highly innovative education sessions that enable professionals from diverse backgrounds to share practical ideas, cutting-edge concepts and best practices. The theme, "Be the Difference," will resonate throughout our educational programming in 2016. Call for presentations coming soon!

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships of LeadingAge New York events and advertisements in LeadingAge New York publications puts your name, your goods and your services directly in the hands of the decision makers. Our sponsor programs are as unique as our members. We are able to customize any package to meet your goals and needs!  Read more.

 

Value First...

Is the only group purchasing organization that directly gives back to the nonprofit, long term care community while saving members money.  Owned by LeadingAge and 24 state affiliates, Value First leverages $40 billion in purchasing power through 400 vendor contracts to save your organization money.  Participate in a FREE cost study to see if you can save money on your purchasing by contacting LeadingAge New York's Value First Sales Liaison, Andy Hallam, via email at [email protected] or by calling 518-867-8383, ext. 163.

 

Suggestion Box

  

Do you have any suggestions for educational topics you'd like presented, or recommendations for speakers? 

To ensure we continue to meet your needs, please let us know! 

 

Contact Us

Website: Leading-U

Phone: 518.867.8385 

Education programs: Kathy Gormley, ext. 114 or 

    Kristen Phillips, ext. 129

Exhibitor information: Tedi DeMartino, ext. 117  

Registration questions: Kathy Burke, ext. 138

Continuing education credit: Donna Conroy, ext. 111

Newsletter Editor: Kathy Burke, ext. 138