Leading-U Education & Events News 

A biweekly publication from LeadingAge New York to keep members informed of current educational opportunities. 
Apr. 7, 2016

May 23 - 25
The Saratoga Hilton & Saratoga Springs City Center 
Saratoga Springs
 
 The Saratoga Hilton is sold out!  Click here for information on other local hotels.
 
2016 conference fees rolled back 10 years ! Members save up to $100! 
 
Upcoming Conferences and Seminars
2016 Housing Professionals Annual Conference
 
April 12 - 14
The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, Syracuse

Behavior Management Through Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Two locations left!
April 20, Greenfield Health and Rehabilitation Center, Lancaster
April 21, McHarrie Towne at Syracuse Home Association, Baldwinsville
5.5 CEUs (Now with 2 Social Work CEUs!)
Click here for more information and to register
Upcoming Audio Conference
QAPI Approaches to Managing Risk and Avoiding Lawsuits 
May 3, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
This presentation will guide the learners to understand the power of using QAPI as a defense tool against claims of negligence. Using the QAPI approach, facilities can track trends and remediate issues to reduce their risks for a potential lawsuit.
Upcoming Webinar
FREE TO LEADINGAGE NY MEMBERS AND ADHCC MEMBERS!
Fair Hearing Guidance for Home Care and Adult Day Care Providers
April 20, 1:30 - 3 p.m. 
This program will assist home care and ADHC Providers in understanding the fair hearing process and how to best prepare and present their case. The presentation will also cover:
  • notice requirements;
  • procedural steps;
  • common issues raised by member and administrative hearing officers;
  • real world examples and outcomes.

Click here for more information and to register 

Upcoming Trainings

2016 AANAC RAC-CT Certification Workshops
Dates/Locations:
  • April 26 - 28 - NYS Veteran's Home at Montrose, Montrose
  • May 10 - 12 - St. Camillus Health and Rehab Center, Syracuse
  • Aug. 16 -18 - Parker Jewish Institute, New Hyde Park
  • Oct. 18 - 20 - Glendale Home, Scotia

Click here for more information and to register   

LeadingAge New York Events
Now accepting applications for the 2016-17 Leadership Academy

Mission: To facilitate the development and growth of the next generation of senior living leaders in New York State, with a focus on internal and external relationship building, the sharing of best practices, and continuous learning.

Application deadline is June 1, 2016
For questions, contact Diane Darbyshire, ddarbyshire@leadingageny.org, LeadingAge New York
Golf Tournament to Benefit FLTC
May 23 
Ballston Spa Country Club, Ballston Spa

Fun in the sun for a great cause! Proceeds to create a new scholarship fund to promote the development of leadership in aging services. The Foundation for Long Term Care (FLTC) is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. A portion of the contribution to the FLTC is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Registration deadline is May 9. 
Save the Date!
Mark Your Calendars
Aug. 30 - Sept. 1
The Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs 

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:

Organizational
Compliance with the Safe Patient Handling Act  

1 CEU
Click here for details.
 

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

1 CEU
Click here for details.
 
Active Shooter Preparedness  
1 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. Their upcoming events are listed 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. 
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: Sarah Daly, sdaly@leadingageny.org or by calling 518-867-8383, ext. 160.

 

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  

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