January 10, 2024: 2024 Train the Trainer
March 6, 2024: 2024 Train the Trainer
May 8, 2024: 2024 Train the Trainer
July 10, 2024: 2024 Train the Trainer
September 4, 2024: 2024 Train the Trainer
November 6, 2024: 2024 Train the Trainer

Participants must receive approval in order to attend this workshop. Those wishing to attend must submit the following to MALA at least five days prior to the workshop date:

• A completed application form
• Copy of nursing license or a report printed from Nursys
• Copy of social security card
• Payment

Upon MALA’s review of your application, you will receive an approval/confirmation letter via email. We must have your email address to send more information prior to the workshop.

Learn the elements of Total Safety Management, a comprehensive behavior-based safety program, to reduce employee injury and minimize workers compensation expense. Learn about claims management and the HCFM workers compensation insurance trust.

Details and registration can be found on the links below.

April 10-11, 2024: Management Strategies for Workers Compensation in Today’s Long Term Care Environment
June 12-13, 2024: Management Strategies for Workers Compensation in Today’s Long Term Care Environment
October 9-10, 2024: Management Strategies for Workers Compensation in Today’s Long Term Care Environment

December 4, 2023: Registration
December 14, 2023: Registration
December 20, 2023: Registration

Presenters: Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Cana Poteet, Western Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead

Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum, including: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.

Registration is also available on the Upcoming Webinar Webpage.

Community Education In-Person Presentations

January 11, 2024: Nutrition and Dietary Changes as We Age: Feed Your Soul
Location: St. Louis County Library Lewis & Clark Branch

January 23, 2024: Nutrition and Dietary Changes as We Age: Feed Your Soul
Location: St. Louis County Library Grant’s View Branch

Discover the essential elements to guarantee that you or your friends and relatives receive assistance with making healthy choices and access to resources for ongoing support. Enjoy a cooking demonstration, and learn about how nutritional needs, dietary deficiencies, and appetite levels change throughout life.

February 14-16, 2024: Unlock the Magic of Mardi Gras
Location: Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia

Missouri Association of Nursing Home Administrators is pleased to invite you to attend the Winterfest Conference and Trade Show. The goal of this conference is to provide long-term care administrators and their staff practical and inspirational education hours along with the opportunity to network and socialize with colleagues. It is also the only MANHA sponsored conference that provides you a chance to view the latest technology, products, and services offered by suppliers.

2024 MANHA Winterfest Attendee Brochure
2024 MANHA Winterfest Registration Information

November 13-14, 2023: Federal Review Course for Nursing Home Administrators Examinees – Hybrid Workshop

The purpose of the Review Course is to help attendees prepare for the nursing home administrators federal licensure exam. Theoretical, philosophical and practical aspects of long-term care administration are discussed. Prior to the workshop, it is essential the attendee understands concepts and principles involved in the long-term care industry.

November 15, 2023: Building Occupancy in your Assisted Living Center
Presenter: Lou Ann Brubaker – Lou Ann is the President of Brubaker Seminars

Traditional marketing and outreach strategies that once drove ALF move-ins are not as effective in today’s senior care marketplace. Across the country, the remarkable growth of assisted living centers and resident acuity have altered the competitive landscape. Any decline in occupancy is lost revenue that is nearly impossible to make up for. Assisted Living Centers need to be proactive to create a steady stream of inquiries by monitoring 3 data sets that enable more nimble strategies.

November 15, 2023: Registration
November 21, 2023: Registration

Presenters: Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Cana Poteet, Western Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead

Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum, including: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.

Registration is also available on the Upcoming Webinar Webpage.

November 21, 2023: CNA Instructor Workshop – Hybrid
Presenter: Shellie Goodin, RN, MSN, MBA

This state-required and Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services approved CNA Instructor workshop is designed to prepare RNs to instruct nursing assistant students for long term care facilities in Missouri.

November 21, 2023: Clinical Supervisor Workshop – Hybrid
Presenter: Shellie Goodin, RN, MSN, MBA

This state-required and MO Department of Health & Senior Services-approved workshop is designed to prepare registered and licensed nurses to supervise nurse assistant students during their required on-the-job experience.

January 9-March 12, 2024: CMT/Insulin Certification Course

MHCA offers CMT Certification classes both in-person and hybrid. The next course is January 9, 2024 through March 12, 2024. Please contact Shellie Goodin, MHCA Director of Clinical and Quality Services, if you have questions. Pre-registration is required one week prior to the start date to assure materials are ordered.

January 24-25, 2024: MLN 2024 NHA Online Conference

Join Missouri League for Nursing in this two-day online conference. Earn up to 14 CE’s from the comfort of your home.

December 5, 2023: Transportation Resources for Older Adults
Location: St. Louis County Library Lewis & Clark Branch

What can I do when my ride cancels, and I cannot attend doctor appointments, shopping, church, and other social events? Learn about community resources and organizations specializing in transportation for older adults that help to address loneliness and isolation in our community.

November 16, 2023: Reaching Maximum Capacity: Improving Sales & Customer Experience

The selling landscape has changed: more competition, more individuals involved in the decision-making process, and more ways for buyers to research their options before ever talking with someone on your team. To reach and maintain maximum capacity, there are two key areas where you need to excel: (1) delivering a customer experience that creates champions for your community’s brand and (2) providing a prospect experience that sets you apart immediately and moves them forward efficiently. With the right strategies, you’ll not only convert more prospects but also foster strong customer–and employee–satisfaction.

November 29, 2023: Missouri Medicaid Reimbursement Update
Speakers: Camille Lockhart, Sherri Robbins and Juli Pascoe

Join LeadingAge for this webinar that will include the implementation of the MO Medicaid plan and the impact on providers, strategies on what matters now, and discuss findings in other CMI states that are calculating CMI under PDM.

Legal Series Webinars

Long-Term Care has been among the most litigated field in the USA. This series, delivered by expert attorneys, will share experiences and best practices to incorporate into your community. The entire series or individual sessions can be purchased.

October 11, 2023: Survey Process
October 12, 2023: Staffing Agency Potholes/Temporary Staffing
November 15, 2023: Hot Survey Issues (More information soon)
November 28, 2023: Best Practices for Policies (More information soon)

October 17, 2023: A Deep Dive into Security Compliance

With continuing changes in technology innovations and the increasing number of attacks, both foreign and domestic, on information systems, it is important for senior living communities to ensure that your business partners prioritize IT security and compliance with HIPAA privacy and security requirements. Learn what your organization and your partners should be doing to protect your data, provide staff training and establish a plan for ongoing protection.

October 18, 2023: Are SNF’s a Financial Sinkhole or Golden Goose?

A high level discussion about the financial challenges of operating skilled nursing facilities and the strategies utilized to mitigate.

Learning Objectives

• Understand why the challenges in operating a SNF are real and unavoidable.
• Hear about M&A and financial metrics of SNF operators.
• Learn about the financial challenges many SNF operators are facing and strategies utilized to mitigate the impact.
• Learn the pros and cons of embarking upon the strategy of owning an ancillary business to augment profitability.

Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum, including: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.

October 18, 2023 1:00 – 3:00 – Registration
October 23, 2023 10:00 – 12:00 – Registration

Presenters:

• Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
• Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
• Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
• Cana Poteet, Western Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead

Target Audience:

• Anyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice

Registration is also available on the Upcoming Webinar Webpage.

November 14, 2023: PDPM for Leaders

The Patient Driven Payment Model is the payment methodology used for traditional Medicare Part A residents, some managed care companies, and for some state Medicaid systems. This session will highlight what SNF leaders need to know and monitor for financial integrity and documentation compliance. We will discuss effective oversight of the MDS process and what data/reports exist that can be used for monitoring.