Leading-U Education & Events News 

A biweekly publication from LeadingAge New York to keep members informed of current educational opportunities. 
Nov. 19, 2015
From the staff of the education department of LeadingAge New York, we wish all of you a happy, safe, wonderful Thanksgiving. We are truly grateful for your support of our educational programs throughout the year.
Now Featuring
Continuing Education Credits for Licensed Social Workers
The Foundation for Long Term Care/LeadingAge New York has been approved by the Office of the State Board for Social Work of the State Education Department to provide continuing education to Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) in New York State.  The approval is for a three-year term beginning November 16, 2015. Stay tuned for future programs that will offer this credit.
2015 DNS/DSW Conference
Did you experience the energy at this week's DNS/DSW Conference?

Those in attendance were excited about the great educational sessions, seeing the impressive products/ services and winning prizes in the expo hall, connecting with new and old friends and colleagues, wearing their red attire at the Red Party, relaxing at the beautiful resort, and most of all, the licensed social workers were very pleased to be able to receive CEUs!
 
We have received wonderful feedback and were told this was one of our best conferences yet!  Attendees left energized and ready to apply the new ideas and tools they gained to Be the Difference in their organization.  Check out all of the take-aways in the picture that attendees left the conference with!  These will be typed up and sent to attendees.
 
We want to thank you for your support of this conference and look forward to continuing to serve you.  

Upcoming Training  

Announcing the 2016 AANAC RAC-CT Certification Workshops
Dates/Locations:
  • Feb. 9-11 - NYS Veteran's Home at Montrose, Montrose, NY
  • May 10-12 - St. Camillus Health and Rehab Center, Syracuse, NY
  • Aug. 16-18 - Parker Jewish Institute, New Hyde Park, NY
  • Oct. 18-20 - Glendale Home, Scotia, NY

Click here for more information and to register.  

On-Demand Education

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:

Health Care Information and Security: An Evolving Landscape with Increasing Stakes 

1 CEU
Click here for details.
 

ICD-10:  

The Eleventh Hour

1 CEU
Click here for details.
 
Legal Update Part 1: Changes in the Companionship Exemption from Wage and Hour Requirements
1.5 CEU
Click here for details.
  

HPCANYS Educational Events

LeadingAge New York members can receive the "member" rate for 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.
  
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. Click here for details. 
Save the Date!
Mark Your Calendars
Housing Professionals Annual Conference
April 12-14, 2016, DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Syracuse
 
Annual Conference & Exposition 
May 23-25, 2016, The Saratoga Hilton & Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs
 

Education Tip 

Did you know?
Managing Disease-Related Lean Body Mass Loss through Clinical and Nutrition Interventions
Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The New York Academy of Sciences (New York City)
Click here for more information and to register. 
This event offers CNE, CME, CPE, and CHES credits! 
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

Kristen Phillips, ext. 129, or Kathy Burke, ext. 138 

Exhibitor information: Tedi DeMartino, ext. 117  

Registration questions: Michelle Mahoney, ext. 154

Continuing education credit: Donna Conroy, ext. 111

Newsletter Editor: Kathy Burke, ext. 138