2024 Annual Long-Term Care Conference
October 7-8, 2024
Online and In-Person, Germantown, NY
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2024 brings a new lens – don’t miss this opportunity to gather new perspectives.
The Avila Institute Annual October Long-Term Care Conference is an event featuring experts, researchers, practitioners, and other stakeholders in the field of long-term care. This conference is designed to provide a platform for participants to review current issues surrounding long-term care; share their insights, experiences, and best practices; and learn from each other and engage in meaningful discussions on the latest trends and innovations in long-term care.
This year's conference will be a two-day event offered virtually and in-person. It will feature a diverse range of speakers who bring their expertise in fields spanning the long-term care setting. Participants can expect to engage in thought-provoking discussions on a variety of topics related to long-term care, including:
- Emergency Preparedness
- Life Safety
- Top Risks and Vulnerabilities
- Advocacy
- Legal and Regulatory Updates
- Organizational Values
- Dementia
The conference is a great opportunity for attendees to earn continuing education credits and to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and research in their field. It also offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers, learn from experts, and gain insights that can help improve the quality of care for older adults and the well-being of those serving them.
This conference is recommended for Administrators, Nurses, Social Workers, Dietitians, Recreational Therapists, Catholic Chaplains, and all other health care professionals.
2024 Topics and Speakers
Day 1 - Monday, October 7, 2024
{ Emergency Preparedness }
David Hood, BS
Senior Advisor / Technical Fellow, Jensen Hughes
Developing a Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Program
(2.0 CE Hours)
Life Safety
(1.0 CE Hour)
Top Risks and Vulnerabilities in Long-Term Care
(2.0 CE Hours)
Day 2 - Tuesday, October 8, 2024
{ Advocacy, Legal and Regulatory Updates, Organizational Values, and Dementia }
Federal and State Regulatory and Market Update: The Latest on Survey, Staffing, and Market Trends
(2.0 CE Hours)
Brian Ellsworth, MA
Vice President, Public Policy & Payment Transformation,
Health Dimensions Group
Living and Leading with Organizational Ethics and Values
(1.0 CE Hour)
Darren M. Henson, PhD, STL
Senior Director, Ministry Formation, The Catholic Health Association
of the United States (CHA)
Dementia Update
(1.0 CE Hour)
Philip McCallion, PhD
Professor and Director, School of Social Work,
Temple University College of Public Health
Read more about the sessions in the program flyer.
Conference Fee
Conference fees include sessions and digital files.
Full Conference (10.0 CE Hours) | $450.00 |
Monday Only (5.0 CE Hours) | $250.00 |
Tuesday Only (5.0 CE Hours) Per Credit Hour | $250.00 $60.00 |
Continuing Education
Continuing education is available for Administrators, Catholic Chaplains, Dietitians, Nurses, and New York State Social Workers.
Participants may be eligible to earn up to 10.0 continuing education hours based on attendance of each session in full.
BOARD APPROVALS
Administrators (NAB)
In Person - This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 10.0 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval #20251006-10-A104541-IN.
Distance Learning - This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 10.0 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval #20251006-10-A105578-DL.
Catholic Chaplains
This educational program has been approved for 10.0 Continuing Education Hours by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains.
Dietitians (Registered)
This educational program has been approved for 10.0 Continuing Professional Education Units by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Activity #184669
Performance Indicator(s) #1.2.3, 1.3.3, 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 6.2.7, 8.4.3, 13.2.3, 15.1.5
Nurses
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Approved Contact Hour(s): 10.0 Approval #: 002-189-092724
Social Workers (New York Only)
Avila Institute of Gerontology, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0265. Participants can earn 10.0 Contact Hours.
Social Worker CE approval is for New York State Social workers only. Other state licensees are not eligible to receive pre-approved credit.
* For more information contact Michelle DuFresne at 518-537-5000.
Have Questions?
For further information and help, please contact us or call Melissa Silvestro at 518-537-5000.