LTC Heroes Live Interview with Charlotte Haberaecker and Ted Goins
July 22, 2022
Charlotte Haberaecker, Lutheran Services in America president and CEO, and Ted Goins, president and CEO of Lutheran Services Carolinas, joined LTC Heroes podcast host and Experience Care marketer Peter Murphy Lewis for a live interview about overcoming long-term care industry issues, such as staffing shortages and recruitment, and pushing Congress to make the changes that long-term care needs to thrive.
Innovative Ways to Engage Technology in Your Senior Living Community
May 5, 2022
iN2L shared their innovative and timely research on the impact of COVID-19 on social isolation and quality of life of older adults. The programming includes a live demonstration of iN2L and the ways communities are enabling seniors to share conversations and experiences with each other, their caregivers and family members, regardless of cognitive or physical ability. IN2L also shared resources on federal grant funding available to bring this technology to your skilled nursing community.
This webinar is perfect for staff and organizations looking for an on-ramp to leverage technology to improve quality of life for older adults.
Speakers
Lydia Nguyen, Ph.D., Lead Researcher
Karl Schweitzer, Enterprise Sales Executive
Susan Tournie, Director of Program Partnerships
Mission Leaders Convenings
July 11, 2022
During this session, Mission Leaders will discuss how to uphold faith-based heritage during the important process of defining the mission, vision and values of an organization. These outputs and the process itself can be guiding forces for how an organization upholds and communicates its faith-based heritage. Travis Scholl, Director of Mission Integration, will share the recent journey of Lutheran Senior Services in St. Louis, Missouri.
The Results Network is an initiative dedicated to stabilizing families in crisis so more families can remain safe, strong and together and children across the United States can thrive and grow up to be healthy, productive adults.
SESSIONS
The Results Network cohort gathers leaders from participating member organizations. As part of our Results Innovation Lab, the Results Network collaborative is designed to accelerate innovative approaches, revamping how we engage families in crisis and creating pathways to keep families together, particularly children, youth, and families who are over-represented in the child welfare system.
Cyber Ready — Is Your Organization Prepared to Combat The Next Cyber Attack?
June 14, 2022
Cyber-attacks continue to plague the health and human services industry. The board of directors and regulatory authorities expect your organization to be prepared. Join this session to learn about the latest trends in attacks, key risk management tactics, latest regulatory and insurance changes, and the playbook of incident response.
Back by popular demand, Alexandra Bretschneider, a leading expert in cybersecurity, and Rafael Haciski, Esq., an expert in risk management and insurance, will discuss what your organization needs to do NOW to defend against the inevitable cyber attacks. This webinar is designed for senior leaders, information technology and operations professionals, and any staff that want to understand how cyber attacks are impacting today’s technology, and how your organization can be better prepared to combat these crimes.
Speakers
Rafael Haciski, Esq., Vice President at Johnson, Kendall & Johnson Alexandra Bretschneider, Vice President and Cyber Practice Leader at Johnson, Kendall & Johnson
Moving from Ally to Accomplice — Exploring What It Takes To Do Real Diversity Work
June 6, 2022
Join Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., a disruptor, trailblazer, change agent, author and leader as she challenges us to explore moving beyond allyship to accomplice, actively working together to institutionalize equity! In this 90-minute virtual session, Dr. Cox will lead an interactive workshop exploring:
Personal and collective approaches to engage in authentic, sustained conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion
Strategies to foster an organizational culture where all feel welcomed and included
Effective ways to retain diverse groups in your organization
Bring yourself! Bring your teams! Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and discovery.
Speaker
Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is a disruptor, trailblazer, change agent, and leader who believes in living an authentic life even if it makes people uncomfortable. She grew up an only child in rural southeast Alabama, where she was raised by her educator parents to persist in the face of personal and professional adversity. As a coach, she guides clients in areas of career development; business strategy; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. A Distinguished Professor of Engineering and an entrepreneur, Dr. Cox’s inquisitive nature contributes to her passion for educating others and sharing what she has learned via her experiences.
Follow her on social media platforms @drmonicacox, and learn more about her business offerings at www.drmonicacox.com.
Navigating Choppy Waters: A Leadership Discussion on Financial Pressures & Innovative Practices
June 5, 2022
Today’s economic pressures are clearly impacting senior living provider organizations, threatening long-term sustainability. From soaring workforce costs, increased expenses for supplies, capital investments, and construction costs that are growing monthly, the rising costs of doing business are forcing many organizations to rethink their business model.
Following some initial sector updates from Dan Hermann and Lisa McCracken at Ziegler, the time during this webinar will be spent in discussion among attendees with regard to strategies for cost reduction, exploring revenue diversification, and other related topics. Chad Sneed, CFO at Lutheran Senior Services, and Jim Buckman, CFO at Lutheran Life Communities, will join the Ziegler team to offer insight. While the topics will be most relevant for CFOs, VPs of Finance, and other financial professionals, other senior leaders from within the organizations are invited to participate, and multiple representatives from organizations are welcome to attend.
Presenters
Jim Buckman, CFO at Lutheran Life Communities
Dan Hermann, President & CEO of Ziegler
Lisa McCracken, Director of Senior Living Research & Development at Ziegler
Chad Sneed, CFO at Lutheran Senior Services
Webinar Series: Evidence-Based Practice
August 13, 2019
This summer, we will be featuring a series of informational webinars about a variety of Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) that align with the outcomes outlined by the Family First Prevention Services Act. Some of the EBPs that will be featured include Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Multisystemic Therapy (MST), and Family Centered Treatment (FCT).
Webinar 1
FUNCTIONAL FAMILY THERAPY (FFT)
Time: 1-3 p.m. ET
Date: Tuesday, June 25
This webinar covered:
How FFT fits with the Family First Prevention Services Act;
Evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of FFT;
Referral sources for FFT;
The FFT training process; and
The components of the FFT intervention
You can visit www.fftllc.com to learn more about Functional Family Therapy. This webinar was recorded.
Webinar 2
MULTISYSTEMIC THERAPY (MST)
Time: 1-3 p.m. ET
Date: Tuesday, July 16
Click here to add the webinar to your calendar.
As a result of this webinar, you will learn about:
How MST fits with the Family First Act;
Evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of MST;
Referral sources for MST;
The MST training process; and
The components of the MST intervention
There will also be time for Q&A. Prior to this webinar, you can visit www.mstservices.com to learn more about Multisystemic Therapy. This webinar will be recorded.
Webinar 3
PARENTS AS TEACHERS
Time: 1-2:30 p.m. ET
Date: Tuesday, July 23
Click here to add the webinar to your calendar.
As a result of this webinar, you will learn about:
How Parents as Teachers fits with the Family First Act;
Evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of the Parents as Teachers model;
Referral sources for Parents as Teachers;
The Parents as Teachers training process; and
The components of the Parents as Teachers intervention
There will also be time for Q&A. This webinar will be recorded.
Webinar 4
PROMOTING FIRST RELATIONSHIPS (PFR)
Time: 1-2:30 p.m. ET
Date: Tuesday, August 6
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As a result of this webinar, you will learn about:
Evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of PFR;
Referral sources for PFR;
The PFR training process; and
The components of the PFR intervention
There will also be time for Q&A. This webinar will be recorded.
Webinar 5
FAMILY-CENTERED TREATMENT (FCT)
Time: 1-3 p.m. ET
Date: Tuesday, August 13
Click here to add the webinar to your calendar.
As a result of this webinar, you will learn about:
Evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of FCT;
Referral sources for FCT;
The FCT training process; and
The components of the FCT intervention
There will also be time for Q&A. This webinar will be recorded.
Great Plains Senior Services Collaborative 2019 Training Conference
September 30, 2019
Lutheran Services in America will convene the Great Plains Senior Services Collaborative for a training conference this fall at the Chico Hot Springs Resort in Chico, Montana. The dates for the event are September 30-October 2.
Background: Older adults in rural communities experience poorer health, higher poverty rates and have limited access to community-based programs. The Great Plains Collaborative provides services and supports to underserved rural older adults in Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana. The Collaborative’s programs help vulnerable seniors maintain their independence, remain in their homes and communities, and live with purpose and meaning.
This goal of this conference is to provide a training, networking and teambuilding experience that equips Great Plains Collaborative program staff with new skills and tools to improve service delivery.
Potential training content includes:
LSA SeniorConnect, a new LSA health care product which helps seniors stay healthy and independent
Service coordination
Program marketing
Motivational interviewing
Program sustainability
Simply Connect, a software solution for client tracking and care coordination
Lutheran Services in America is pleased to announce our fall webinar series on accreditation featuring all three major accreditation organizations. Calendar invitations to all three are linked below. Click to add each webinar to your Outlook calendar.
If your organization is not currently accredited, or if you are interested in exploring your accreditation options, join us for this webinar series where you will have the opportunity to:
Understand the role the accreditation plays in the implementation of the Family First Act and Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs),
Learn about the value of accreditation to organizations,
Understand the accreditation process and associated costs, and
Engage in a Q&A session with knowledgeable accreditation experts.