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
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.
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Contact Ashley Washington at awashington@lutheranservices.org.
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Mission Leaders Group
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.
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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.
Upcoming sessions:
- April 10 (virtual)
- May 13–14 (Chicago)
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Results Network
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
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.
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
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
For more information about this event, please contact David Zauche at
dzauche@lutheranservices.org.
