TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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1. Keynote Speaker
DeVone Holt - President and CEO, Muhammad Ali Center
Session Description: A nationally recognized nonprofit leader and community impact strategist, DeVone
Holt brings nearly 30 years of experience in strategic communications, workforce development, and
education. His keynote will explore equity, community-building, and the power of inclusive leadership—
values that deeply resonate in the senior living sector.
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10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
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2. Fall Prevention and Osteoporosis Consideration in Long-Term Care
Lenee Lane - OmniCare
Session Description: Falling has many consequences including broken bones, head injuries, hospitalization,
disability, and death. Having the bone disease of Osteoporosis further increases the risk of a serious fracture
and the adverse effects resulting from a fall. We will review in detail fall risks and ways to reduce this risk
while applying our knowledge to a case study. We will then review Osteoporosis, strategies for maintaining
good bone health, and how to properly utilize medications to prevent and treat the disease.
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3. Dealing With Residents Who Have Emotional Disturbances in a Nursing Home
Dept. for Behavioral Health
Session Description: Learn effective strategies for supporting residents with emotional and behavioral health
challenges in nursing home settings. This session will cover assessment techniques, intervention approaches,
and collaboration with behavioral health resources to enhance resident care and staff confidence.
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4. The Emotionally Intelligent Leader: Turning Awareness into Action
Beth Keller- CMI Consulting
Session Description: In today's high-stress healthcare settings, clinical expertise is essential‚ but it's not enough.
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the leadership edge that drives trust, team cohesion, and retention. The
Emotionally Intelligent Leader: Turning Awareness into Action equips healthcare leaders with practical
strategies to lead with empathy, regulate their own emotions under pressure, and foster emotionally healthy teams.
Participants will explore the five components of EQ, with a focus on applying them in real-time interactions‚
especially in moments of conflict, change, or stress. This session will show how emotionally intelligent leadership
improves morale, reduces burnout, and helps nursing staff feel seen and supported in ways that pay raises alone
can't match. You'll walk away with actionable tools to build stronger relationships, model resilience, and
shape a work environment where people want to stay and succeed.
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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5. Taking the Confusion Out of Dementia
Rob Leffler- Synchrony Pharmacy
Session Description: In LTC we all deal with dementia on a daily basis, but with the increased scrutiny
from CMS about the use of antipsychotics and the research that is going on in dementia, it's a great
time for a new and different look at dementia. This presentation will focus on the three most common
types of dementia, and how they affect the brain and patients differently. These differences should
make the way we treat behaviors in these patients different. We will also discuss areas of research that
are currently going on to see where the treatment of dementia may be headed in the future.
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6. Foundational Risk Management – Building Stability for Aging Services Organizations
Jim Staed- EPIC Senior Living
Session Description: Aging Services organizations are exposed to a wide variety of external
and internal risks. Resident safety, physical property damage, workforce injury, and technological
risks are a few of the many challenges the industry faces on a daily basis. Risk management is not
a one-size-fits-all solution. Understanding an organization's risk appetite and goals is the first step
to developing a risk management program that is both comprehensive and achievable. Tailoring
smart tools and governance puts Aging Services at a competitive advantage for growth into the future.
Come gain a full understanding of the risk management process along with the tools and strategies
that will provide stability for your organization in the future.
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7. The Influence Effect: How to Multiply Your Impact
Julia Vaughan-Leadership ER
Session Description: The Influence Effect: How to Multiply Your Impact explores the idea that
leadership isn't about titles, it's about the ability to positively affect others. Rooted in integrity and
authenticity, true influence starts with who you are, not what you do. This talk reveals how small,
intentional actions and everyday interactions can build trust, inspire change, and create lasting impact.
Audiences will walk away empowered to lead from wherever they are, using influence as a force for good.
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3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
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8. Medicare Advantage
Hargis & Associates
Session Description: We invite you to attend this informative session focusing on recent changes and
updates to the Medicare and Medicaid cost report forms. Walk away with knowledge of how your reimbursement
will be impacted from these changes. We will also discuss how to navigate through audits and what to do if a
notice is received. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with experts and peers, exchange knowledge, and stay
ahead in the ever-changing world or reimbursement.
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9. Civil Monetary Penalty Update
Lena Mullins-Datko (CHFS OIG)
Session Description: Stay informed on the latest updates to the Civil Money Penalty (CMP) program, including
new funding opportunities and project guidelines. Learn how to develop effective proposals that improve care
quality in your community.
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10. How to Make Your GPO Work Best for You
Terry Romin - ValueFirst
Session Description: Explore strategies to maximize the value of your Group Purchasing Organization
(GPO). This session will provide practical tips to enhance cost savings, streamline purchasing, and increase
operational efficiency.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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11. Disaster Preparedness: Ensuring Safety in Senior Living
Billie Newbury - Kentucky Department of Public Health
Session Description: This presentation is designed to equip staff with essential knowledge and strategies to
respond effectively to emergencies. With seniors being particularly vulnerable during disasters, proper
planning is crucial to ensuring their safety and well-being. This session will cover key preparedness steps,
including emergency planning, evacuation procedures, communication strategies, and ensuring accessibility
for those with mobility or cognitive impairments. The presentation will also emphasize the importance of
coordination with local emergency services and the role of community support in disaster response. To enhance
engagement, the session includes interactive discussions where attendees will work through potential
emergency scenarios.
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12. Broken to Bliss
Ashley Barber- Express Employment Professionals
Session Description: "Broken to Bliss: A Journey of Resilience and Renewal" is an immersive speaking
experience that takes our audience on a transformative journey from adversity to empowerment. Through
captivating storytelling and practical insights, this presentation explores the power of resilience in
overcoming life's challenges.
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13. Professional Liability Insurance
Gary Watts, Luke Watts, Shelley Shane- McGriff Insurance
Session Description: Gain insights into professional liability coverage and how it protects your
organization and staff. Learn about current trends, risk mitigation, and selecting the right policy for your needs.
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10:15 AM - 11:15 PM
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14. Dept. for Medicaid Services
Steven Bechtel, CFO- Department for Medicaid Services
Session Description: Join a representative from the Department for Medicaid Services for updates on policy
changes, regulatory updates, and future priorities impacting providers.
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15. Still on the Front Line: Leading a Traumatized Workforce in the ICF and Long-Term Care
Lee Look- Guthrie Opportunity Center Foundation
Session Description: During the height of the pandemic, long-term care and ICF staff were hailed as heroes‚compared to first responders for their tireless commitment in the face of fear, loss, and uncertainty. But the applause has faded, and the work remains just as vital, just as intense. What lingers now is trauma‚ unprocessed, unacknowledged, and often untreated‚ among a workforce that still shows up daily to care for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. This session repositions LTC and ICF direct care staff as "civilian first responders"‚ individuals who have experienced long-term exposure to high-stress environments without the mental health support systems traditionally afforded to emergency personnel. Attendees will explore how trauma manifests in staff behavior, performance, and morale; how to create systems of organizational resilience; and most critically, how to lead through this reality with compassion, clarity, and purpose.
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16. Alternative Methods for Behavioral Management VS Psychotropic Medications
Joy Brewer- Med Care
Session Description: Discover non-pharmacological approaches to managing challenging behaviors
in older adults. This session will highlight evidence-based interventions that promote dignity and
quality of life without relying solely on medication.
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1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
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17. Interrupting Disruption in Senior Living: How We Don’t Wind Up Like Taxis
Jennifer FitzPatrick- Jenerations Health Education Inc.
Session Description: Uber and Lyft changed the way most people, particularly younger generations,
think about transportation. If the senior living industry doesn't elevate its thinking on how to stay
relevant, it will remain ripe for disruption as well. This game-changing keynote presentation will help
you: Discover your organization's vulnerabilities to disruption Examine your team for barriers to a
change mindset Forecast a plan for remaining essential to older adults and their families for decades to come.
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18. It Takes A Village: Staff Retention Success Story
Tonya Cox, Janet Lovitt, Kristin Rains- Christian Care Communities
Session Description: Turnover in health care staff may disrupt patient care and create operational and
organizational challenges, and nursing home staff turnover rates are particularly high. In a recent study,
2 average annual turnover rates were measured as 128%. This presentation will share one community's success
at turning turnover around. Through engaging leaders on all levels with specific initiatives, turnover was
reduced year over year for the past 5 years. The presenters will share specific strategies they have used to
drive these results.
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19. Updates on Assisted Community Regulations, Implementations, & Survey Trends : OIG
Tricia Steward- Inspector General of Kentucky
Session Description: Get the latest regulatory updates and insights into survey trends directly from the
Office of Inspector General. Learn what’s new in implementation practices and how to stay compliant.
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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20. What AI-Driven Solutions Will Impact Aging Services?- Interactive Training
Todd Schmiedeler- Thumbprint Consulting
Session Description: Dive into the world of artificial intelligence and its growing influence on aging
services. This interactive session will explore real-world applications, emerging tools, and how
providers can prepare for the AI-powered future.
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21. Infection Prevention
Ruth Belflower Midciff- Kentucky Regional Infection Prevention Program
Session Description: Understand current best practices for infection prevention in long-term
care and senior living communities. Learn proactive strategies to reduce risk and protect
residents and staff from emerging infectious threats.
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