Attention Assisted Living Leaders: Unlock the secrets to regulatory mastery and elevate your care quality at the inaugural LeadingAge Maryland Assisted Living Excellence Symposium
Join with providers throughout Maryland for an immersive deep dive. This comprehensive 4-session event arms you with the latest compliance insights, policy updates, and proven strategies to drive an exceptional resident experience in Assisted Living.
Who Should Attend? This event is for Providers and Business Members/Sponsors Only. Want to get involved as a Business Member/Sponsor? Learn More
- Social Workers
- Nursing Home Administrators
- Assisted Living Managers
- Activities and Wellness Directors
- Home Care Administrators
- Executive Directors
- and other senior leaders
This event is open to provider members, non-member providers, sponsors, and business members. Opportunities like this are just one of the ways we invest in our sponsors and business members, by offering meaningful connection, visibility, and shared learning.
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set up a call today and learn more about Sponsorship and Business Membership.
Cost
$179 for Members | $279 for Non-Member Providers | $279 for Business Members & Sponsors
*Early bird rate ends September 23. Prices go up!*
CE
4 hours of CE credit applied for for Nursing Home Administrators (Approval #20261014-4-A116515-IN) and Social Workers. Certificate of attendance available upon request.
Don't Delay!
- Registration closes one week prior to the event!
Agenda
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9:30am
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Breakfast & Networking
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10:00am
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Leading Change with Passion and Purpose: Strategies for Success
Not all change is created equal, yet many approach every change initiative with the same strategy. Whether your organization is facing developmental, transitional, or transformational change, how leaders navigate the process can deeply
influence both the success of the effort and level of trust in leadership. This session will explore how to recognize different types of organizational change and effectively tailor your leadership approach accordingly. Attendees will
gain a practical roadmap for leading change, along with tools to anticipate and manage resistance, build engagement, and guide teams through uncertainty with confidence.
Objectives:
- To differentiate between developmental, transitional, and transformational change
- To identify practical strategies and tools to effectively lead and sustain change
- To recognize common sources of resistance and identify techniques to address and reduce resistance to change
Speakers: Lyndley Andrews, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Leadership & Engagement Strategist, Maryland Healthcare Education Institute
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11:15am
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Privacy Please! The Evolving Landscape of Consumer Data Privacy Laws
HIPAA often gets a front seat in the discussion around protecting resident data. However, there are many other data protection laws to consider, including here in Maryland. In this seminar, we will review the evolving landscape of key
federal, state, and even international laws that protect consumer data and impact how and to what extent organizations can access and use such data in connection with their operations and goals. By the end of this seminar, you should
have an understanding of key concepts at issue among various consumer data privacy laws and what to watch for as this area of law continues to grow and evolve.
Objectives:
- Learn about key data privacy laws currently in effect at the state, federal, and international level
- Understand key concepts and best practices that emerge out of consistent requirements among consumer data privacy laws
- Learn what to watch for in the future as the consumer data privacy law landscape continues to grow and evolve
Speaker: Kyle R. René, Partner, Whiteford
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12:15pm
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Lunch
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1:00pm
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Navigating Maryland Assisted Living New COMAR Regulations 10.07.14
This presentation offers an overview of Maryland's assisted living program regulations. It will discuss the latest regulatory updates, covering key areas from facility construction and licensing to leadership requirements, medication management
protocols, and hospice care in assisted living facilities. The session will also include discussions on ensuring compliance, implementing quality improvement initiatives, and preparing for surveys to maintain ongoing adherence to state
regulations.
Objectives:
- Explain the updated Maryland assisted living program requirements.
- Summarize Maryland's Assisted Living Licensing and Zoning requirements.
- Outline the qualifications and responsibilities of an Assisted Living Manager.
- Explain the regulations for self-administration of medication within Maryland Assisted Living Programs, including related documentation requirements.
- Discuss the integration of hospice care services within Assisted Living Programs.
- Strategies for successful state survey preparation and maintaining ongoing regulatory compliance.
Speaker: Temitope Okpebho, Nursing Instructor Regulatory Lead, Office of Health Care Quality Maryland Department of Health
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2:00pm
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Break
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2:15pm
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The Future of Assisted Living: A Strategic Planning Session
Explore strategic solutions for the evolving assisted living landscape in this dynamic roundtable. Gain actionable insights to address challenges and shape innovative and resident-centered solutions. Leave equipped with practical next
steps to enhance care and services for a thriving future.
Objectives:
- Identify key trends and emerging technologies shaping the future of assisted living communities
- Develop a roadmap to take actionable next steps in your organization
- Collaborate with industry peers to brainstorm innovative solutions addressing the evolving needs of older adults
Facilitator: Ann Patterson, Vice President of Health Services/Compliance Official, Broadmead, Inc.
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3:15pm
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Closing Remarks and Adjourn
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