Advance Concepts for Operators - Assisted Living Lunch and Learn4/17/20259:15am3:30pm
Venue
Olathe, KS 66061
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Advanced Concepts for Operators
April 17, 2025
Location: K-State Campus Olathe
22201 W. Innovation Dr. Olathe, KS 66061
This lunch and learn was created specifically with the Operators of our Kansas State Licensed Only facilities in mind. This 1-day lunch and learn will dive into topics that we frequently receive questions on for our Assisted Living, Home Plus and Residential Health Care Providers. Class size is limited to 40 and will include sharing and perspectives from all setting types.
9:15 a.m. Registration with Networking and Coffee
9:45-11:00 FCS and NSA Deep Dive (1.5 ADM) Joan Hudson
This session will dive into the FCS and NSA and the common gray areas that are seen in our settings. Special time will be devoted to specific conversations around bedrails and assistive devices in the state licensed only setting.
11:00-11:15 Break
11:15-12:30 Medication Management in Assisted Living (1.5 RC) Denise Hoback and Jill Manis
This session on Medication Management is specifically for care providers working in state-licensed only communities such as Assisted Living and Home Plus. We will cover what the Operator needs to know about safe, effective, and accurate medication practices. We’ll also cover commonly written tags seen in our Kansas State Licensed Only Communities and discuss how to avoid getting these tags.
12:30-1:00 Lunch provided.
1:00 – 2:15 The Perfect Recipe: Dining Excellence with Nutritious, Cost-Effective, and Memorable Meals (1.5 RC) – Stacy Lofton
Discover how to craft dining programs that strike the perfect balance between nutrition, cost efficiency, and resident satisfaction. In this session, we’ll share actionable strategies for optimizing procurement, reduce waste, and maintain the highest standards for fresh, high-quality meals. Plus, explore creative approaches to turn every meal into a delightful experience that residents will remember.
2:15-2:30 Break
2:30-3:20 HCBS in Assisted Living (1.5 RC) Linda MowBray
From getting started to knowing how to make it work for you. This session will review the ins and outs of becoming an HCBS provider. There will be time for facilitated discussions among attendees about HCBS experiences and perspectives.
3:20-3:30 pm Wrap-Up
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Continuing Education Credit:
Administrators – This course is approved for 6.0 continuing education clock hours for Adult Care Home Administrators by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) HOC Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-A0001.
Operators – This course is approved for 6.0 continuing education clock hours for Adult Care Home Operators. 4.5 in the core area of Resident Care and 1.5 in the core are of Administration by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) HOC Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-A0001.
Nurses – The Kansas Health Care Association is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This offering is approved for 6.0 contact hours applicable for RN and LPN re-licensure. (KSBN LT0030-0338).
Dietary – This course is approved for 6.0 continuing education hours for Kansas Licensed Dieticians by the Kansas Department of Aging an Disability Services Health Occupations Credentialing. Sponsorship LTS-D002
Social Workers – The Kansas Health Care Association is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Board . This offering is approved for 6.0 continuing education hours for Social Workers. (KSBSB 17-006).
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