CALA 2017 Fall Conference
Radisson Hotel Denver Southeast
Aurora, Colorado
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Reaching New Heights
CALA Fall Conference 2017
Join your colleagues for education, networking, and fun at the Radisson Hotel Denver Southeast. There are many changes affecting Colorado’s assisted living industry this year. The CALA Fall Conference promises to provide a great lineup of speakers and topics to prepare you for these changes.
Thursday, October 26 • 12:00 PM – Registration Opens
Day 1 will feature only 2 tracks. One for Executive Directors & Owners and one for Management. Day 2 has an added track for Caregivers. See schedule below.
Thursday, October 26 • 5:00-7:00PM
CALA Kick-off Party with Exhibitor Partners
Sponsored by our exhibitor partners and designed to give you a chance to meet new contacts and greet old friends, our kick-off party on Thursday evening will be the networking highlight of the CALA Fall Conference.
Day 1 Afternoon Educational Programs
12:00 PM - Registration Opens
Session 1: 1:00PM – 2:00PM
ED/Owner Track:
Best Practices: Understanding the New QMAP Rules
Greg Schlosser, Education and Technical Assistance Branch Chief, Health Facilities & EMS Division of CDPHE
Session 2: 2:15PM – 3:15PM
ED/Owner Track:
Best Practices: Medical Waste Handling and Medication Destruction
Dan Goetz, Health Care Sector Lead, CDPHE
Session 3: 3:30PM – 4:30PM
ED/Owner Track:
Best Practices: Navigating the New Regulations of Food Handling
Therese Pilonetti, REHS, C-P, Unit Manager, CDPHE
5:00PM – 7:00PM
CALA Exhibitor Partner Cocktail Reception
End your day of learning with getting together with friends, colleagues, and exhibitor partners for a great evening of networking and relaxation. Renew old friendships and start new ones. The first of two grand prize drawings will be held. You won’t want to miss this exciting event.
Day 2 Full Day of Education Programs
Day 2: Friday, October 27, 2017
Registration Opens 7:30AM
Continental Breakfast 7:30AM – 8:30AM
8:00AM – 8:15AM Conference Welcome
8:15AM – 8:45AM Opening Keynote
The State of Senior Living
Jeremy Stroiman, CEO, Evans Senior Investments
8:45AM – 9:15AM Exhibitor Networking
9:15AM – 10:15AM Morning Breakouts
Session 1: ED/Owner Track
Creating a Rock Star QMAP Program
Margaret Ray, RN, Consulting & Education Unlimited, LLC
Session 1: Administrator Track
Making a Difference: CALA Open Forum---House Bills, Regulations, Resources
Nicole Schiavone & Megan Hart, CALA Board Members
Session 1: Caregiver Track
Getting the Bugs Out
Bill Buckley, President, Heat Pro
10:15AM – 10:30AM Exhibitor Networking
10:30AM – 11:30AM Morning Breakouts
Session 2: ED/Owner Track
Medicaid Rules: Person Centered Care & Culture Change
Carmen Bowman, MHS, BSW, Edu-Catering
Session 2: Administrator Track
Working with Regulators: Using Your Association
Corky Kyle, MPA, CAE, CALA Executive Vice President
Session 2: Caregiver Track
Best Practices in Caregiving: Everything You Do is Important!
Bill Boles, CALA President & Vice Pres. Operations, Ashley Manor-Colorado
11:30AM – 12 Noon Exhibitor Networking
12 Noon – 1:00PM CALA Awards Ceremony & Luncheon
1:00PM – 1:30PM Exhibitor Networking
1:30PM – 2:30PM Afternoon Session
State Program - Part 1
Overview of New ALR Rules
Elaine McManis, Branch Chief, Home & Community Facilities, CDPHE & Dee Reda, Program Supervisor, CDPHE
2:30PM – 2:45PM Afternoon Break
2:45PM – 4:30PM
State Program - Part 2
The New Roles of the Administrator
The Definition & Application of Limited Nursing Services
Elaine McManis, Branch Chief, Home & Community Facilities, CDPHE & Dee Reda, Program Supervisor, CDPHE
4:30PM – 5:00PM
Conference Wrap-Up
Exhibitor prizes will be distributed and the final grand prize will be awarded.
All registered attendees must be present. No substitutions allowed unless you have received prior approval from CALA staff prior to first day of event.
