Getting Your Hands on the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI)
Applying methods to current practice
Thursday, February 27, 2020
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Program to be held at LeadingAge Connecticut
Presented by Katlyn Baker, SLP, Hartford Healthcare's Rehabilitation Network
This presentation will assist clinicians in understanding the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI). Attendees will become familiar with IDDSI framework, definitions and support for successful implementation within their respective facilities.
This presentation will review IDDSI framework and standardization for testing methods. An interactive food lab will allow hands on experience for clinicians to become familiar with the standardized process for testing food and liquids. Clinicians will walk away with handouts needed to facilitate a successful role out program as well as the support needed for the upcoming elimination of the National Dysphagia Diet.
Learning Objectives:
After attending this presentation, the attendee will be able to:
- Understand the IDDSI framework and its definitions
- Practice new testing methods within IDDSI
- Apply IDDSI terminology to your current practice
- Develop implementation programs for your facility
The interactive food lab supplies will be provided by SDX Dysphagia Experts, a 2020 Gold Partner, and SimplyThick. You are welcome to bring a special food item from your organization to test during the interactive food lab.
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Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS): Medicaid Eligibility Process Overview & Update
Thursday, February 27, 2020
8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Co-Sponsored by LeadingAge Connecticut and CAHCF/CCAL
Program to be held at CAHCF, 213 Court St, Middletown, CT in the Wilcox Room
Presented by the Department of Social Services
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Master the Connecticut Case Mix
Wednesday, March 9, 2020
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Program to be held at LeadingAge Connecticut
Presented by Lori Chuisano, RN, BSN, RAC-CT, QCP, DNS-CT,
Director of Operations, Celtic Consulting
This session will provide a review of the impending Connecticut Case Mix system, including and explanation of complicated nuances, methods to anticipate your standing in the new system and successful procedures to implement now.
- Identify the components of the RUGs 48 case mix system
- Discuss the MDS schedule for Medicaid case mix
- Review the Optional State Assessment (OSA) MDS assessment
- Explore strategies and protocols in maximizing Medicaid case mix reimbursement
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Workforce Symposium
Friday, March 20, 2020
9:00am to 3:30pm
Program to be held at LeadingAge Connecticut
Succession Planning Process to Attract and Retain Your Team Members
Rick Flath, President and Markus Warlitz, Flath & Associates
Understanding Connecticut's Healthcare Workforce - Trends & Signals
Marcia B. Proto, M.ED, CAS, Executive Director, Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce
Recruitment Marketing
Dylan Pattenaude, National Director Digital Strategies, Covenant Living and MacKenzie Hurlbert, Digital Strategies Manager, Covanent Living Communities & Services
The Latest Trends in Employe Benefits - From Voluntary Benefits to Retirement, Wellness and Innovative Healthcare Solutions
The Schuster Group, A LeadingAge Connecticut Diamond Partner
Compliance with State and Federal Laws in the Hiring Process
Caroline B. Park, Esq., Wiggin and Dana, A LeadingAge Connecticut Gold Partner
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Caring Hands
A Recognition Luncheon for Outstanding Nursing Aides
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Starts at 12:00 pm
Program to be held at the Aqua Turf Club
It's time to submit your honoree's name for the Caring Hands Award.
The Caring Hands Award Ceremony is an opportunity for our members to honor a nursing aide who is special to their nursing home, home health care agency or assisted living community. The honorees are
chosen by you
and will be honored with a specially designed award at this luncheon ceremony.
We Welcome Back Keynote Speaker Scot Haney,
WFSB Meteorologist
Please click here for the nomination and registration forms
and
contact Andrea Bellofiore at abellofiore@leadinagect.org or 203-678-4477 if you have any questions.
Nominations are due by March 13, 2020.
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Ice Cream Legislative Reception
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Program to be held at the State Capitol
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PDPM: Where Are We Now?
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Program to be held at LeadingAge Connecticut
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Human Resources Council
Thursday, April 30, 2020
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Program to be held at LeadingAge Connecticut
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Dementia Friendly Training for Housing Professionals
Thursday, May 7, 2020
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Program to be held at LeadingAge Connecticut
LiveWell
received a grant through the Administration on Aging to help to strengthen the capacity of communities to partner with persons living with dementia. This program consists of dementia training designed specifically for housing providers.
The training will cover:
- Signs and symptoms of dementia
- Empathic communication strategies
- Community supports for persons living with dementia
Space will be limited and training will be offered at no cost to attendees.
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Keynote featuring Larry Minnix 
The Secrets of Successful Aging
Larry Minnix will give our keynote address on " The Secrets of Successful Aging", drawn from his recently published book, HALLOWED GROUND - Stories of Successful Aging. While there is empirical research to support Larry's "secrets", they are really based on stories of the lives of people he has encountered over 40 plus years, who personify successful aging and whose lives actually reveal these secrets.
His hope is that you will see the seniors with whom you have the privilege to serve as exemplars of the secrets to their successful aging. Then you will use these secret as guides to your organizations ever-evolving mission as we all try to improve care and services for the future. Larry is a story teller whose aim is to make you laugh, cry, and THINK!
Registration will open the end of March.
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MDS Back to Basics Part 1
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Program to be held at LeadingAge Connecticut
Presented by Lori Chuisano, RN, BSN, RAC-CT, QCP, DNS-CT,
Director of Operations, Celtic Consulting
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MDS Back to Basics Part 2
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Program to be held at LeadingAge Connecticut
Presented by Lori Chuisano, RN, BSN, RAC-CT, QCP, DNS-CT,
Director of Operations, Celtic Consulting
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Dementia Symposium featuring Teepa Snow
Save the Date!
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Program to be held at Elim Park
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LeadingAge Connecticut Annual Meeting
Save the Date!
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Program to be held at the Aqua Turf Club
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#HousingHappenings Calls
Practical lessons for affordable housing professionals
Third Wednesday of every month at 9:00am for
LeadingAge Connecticut provider members and subscribers.
These complimentary calls are designed specifically for affordable housing professionals for short, practical learning sessions for service coordinators, property managers and other individuals who work with older adults in affordable housing settings.
March 18 Processing Loss and Grief - What Affordable Housing Teams Need to Know
April 15 Building Community in your Community
May 20 Wellness and Social Connection through Technology
June 17 Obsessive Compulsive and Hoarding Disorders
July 15 Peer to Peer: Improving Mental Health in Older Adults Through Peer Support
Please click
here
for recordings of past calls.
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#Workforce Wednesday Calls
Ideas to build an engaged, healthy workforce
First Wednesday of every month at noon for
LeadingAge Connecticut provider members and subscribers
This complimentary teleconference series is designed to offer members a convenient way to learn new ideas and solutions related to building engaged, healthy workforces within their organization. A variety of topics, ideas, practices and solutions will be discussed.
March 4 How to Measure Employee Satisfaction with Health Benefits & Improve Retention
April 1 Using Business Intelligence to Build Your Workforce
No May Call
June 3 Healthcare Employee Engagement and Recognition in the 21st Century
July 1 TBD
August 5 Finding Justice: A Framework for Building Trust and Improving Safety
Please click here for recordings of past calls.
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#Tuesday Stand-Up Calls
A Clinical Learning Opportunity
Every other Tuesday at 10:00am for
LeadingAge Connecticut provider members and subscribers
These complimentary calls are designed to be a narrowly focused, 15 minute learning experience for clinicians and healthcare leaders. Each call will reference a current clinical, regulatory or operational issue and offer listeners actionable advice. To join, visit
www.gotomeet.me/LeadingAgeMaryland/tuesdaystandup
or dial
669-224-3412
and enter code
584.828.189
.
Please contact Andrea Bellofiore for additional information.
March 3 Privacy and Security Best Practices for Clinical Teams - What you need to know
March 17 Nursing Documentation - Back to Basics
April 14 Trauma-Informed Care Implementation
May 26 Building a Strong Bench
June 9 LeadingAge National SNF Resources
July 7 Involuntary Discharge
Please click here for recordings of past calls.
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Engineering Council
The Engineering Council meets from 9:30am to 12:00pm on the following dates:
- February 26
- March 25
- April 29
- June 24
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Dementia Council
This meeting is open to everyone who is interested in or working with people with dementia. The Dementia Council meets quarterly from 9:00am to 12:00pm on the following dates:
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Board of Director and Membership Meetings
These meetings are open to provider and business affiliate members. The Board of Director and Membership Meeting meets from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on the following dates:
- April 14
- June 9
- September 15
- December 10
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Education Sponsored by the 2020 Diamond & Platinum Partners
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