Morning Session
Attendees check in, network, and enjoy a light breakfast (breakfast included).
Table 1: Recruit Like a Pro: Smart hiring strategies, Rachel Robertson, Owner/Administrator of Turnberry Place Assisted Living and Elevated Assisted Living Consulting
Table 2: First Impressions Matter: Onboarding & training—Janet Cornell, Senior Care Administrator Coaching LLC
Table 3: Culture that Clicks: Engagement & retention - (TBD)
Table 4: Burnout Busters: Preventing turnover (TBD)
Understand the Role of AI in Med Management: Explore how AI supports staff in managing high volumes of medications, improving safety and outcomes.
Identify Key AI Features: Learn how features like PRN monitoring, duplicate med detection, and controlled substance tracking help prevent common errors.
Evaluate Clinical Impact: Discover how AI tools enhance compliance, reduce risk, and support healthier, happier residents.
Enjoy a catered lunch and engage with industry experts. (Lunch included).
Afternoon Session
Behavioral symptoms such as aggression, agitation, wandering, and resistance to care are common—and challenging—expressions of dementia. In this session, Dr. Danielle Whitacre, Chief Medical Officer at Bloom Healthcare, will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to identify root causes and manage behaviors compassionately and effectively. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the clinical, environmental, and emotional factors that influence behavior and learn tools to support both residents and staff in dementia care.
Recognize Common Behavioral Symptoms: Identify typical behavioral changes associated with dementia and their potential triggers.
Understand Underlying Causes: Explore how unmet needs, medical conditions, and environmental factors contribute to behavioral expressions.
Implement Person-Centered Strategies: Learn actionable approaches to prevent, de-escalate, and manage behaviors while promoting dignity and safety.
Compliance Made Easy: Preparing for Success. From fire safety systems to emergency preparedness, life safety is a critical part of survey readiness—and one of the most commonly cited areas during inspections. In this session, Bryan Adams, Fire Inspector and Unit Chief at the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), will share key insights from the state’s Residential Health Care Program. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of CDPHE Chapter 7 requirements, the most common life safety deficiencies, and proactive strategies to ensure you're always ready when surveyors arrive.
Understand Life Safety Compliance: Get clarity on how Chapter 7 regulations impact your community’s safety systems and environment.
Prepare for Surveys with Confidence: Discover practical tips for documentation, walkthroughs, and avoiding last-minute surprises.
Avoid Common Deficiencies: Learn the top pitfalls DFPC sees during inspections—and how to stay ahead of them.
Spotlight: Emergency Preparedness with Peak10
Join Byron Walker, CEO & Founder of Peak10 Emergency, as he highlights practical tools for elevating your emergency readiness. From comprehensive Senior Evacuation Kits to customizable solutions that meet CDPHE standards, Peak10 offers scalable options for keeping your residents safe and your community compliant.
Open discussion with industry experts to answer pressing questions.
Final thoughts and takeaways from the day.
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