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Upcoming events

    • 09 Mar 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 20 Mar 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • zoom
    • 34
    Register


    The 40 Hour Administrator class is taught by Janet Cornell owner of Senior Care Administrator Coaching, Janet has over 22 years of experience in the Senior Care industry with 14 years’ experience as an Administrator of 8 group homes. The topics discussed are compliant with the regulations in a format that is easy to understand.  The class includes real examples surveys, difficult situations and challenges that operators face every day.  Included are daily handouts that support the topics learned that day. 

    It is a zoom class format:  

    Week One

    Monday and Tuesday: 

    The Business - Organizing the business topics required in regulation. 

    Wednesday: 

                   The Home - What is required to be compliant concerning the facility 

    Thursday and Friday:

    The Home - Continued


    Week Two

    Monday and Tuesday: 

    The Staff - What training is needed and best practice ideas 

    Wednesday:

    The Residents - What paperwork is required to move a resident into a facility 

    Thursday and Friday:

    The Residents- Information continued


     Each participant will also have work to be completed outside of class but not more than an hour each day.  There are 4 quizzes and a final exam.  Participants must attend all sessions. Registrants must pay at time of registration. Registration will close Friday, March 6th. 


    Email info@calaonline.org or call (303) 529-6630 with any questions.

    Zoom links, including the link to join will be sent to registrants via email. 

    • 24 Mar 2026
    • 1:30 PM
    • 26 Mar 2026
    • 3:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register


    CALA Dementia Training – March 2026

    CALA is proud to offer our second Dementia Training Session this March — designed to meet state requirements and strengthen the quality of care for residents living with dementia.

    Dates: March 24 & 25, with an optional third session on March 26
    Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (MT)

    • 4 hours are required for all direct care staff

    • 6 hours are required for direct care staff working in Secure Dementia Units

    We’re excited to help your team meet dementia training requirements and enhance quality care. To ensure materials and attendance details are ready for you, please register by March 23rd



    About the Instructor

    This comprehensive course will be led by Sherrie Bonham, a Certified Teepa Snow Trainer and respected industry expert in Dementia Care. Sherrie brings more than 10 years of hands-on experience managing Secure Dementia Care Homes and training assisted living teams throughout Colorado.

    Training Topics

    This course meets all topics required for regulatory compliance, including:

    • Dementia diseases and related disabilities

    • Person-centered care for residents with dementia

    • Care planning for residents with dementia

    • Activities of daily living for residents with dementia

    This is a valuable opportunity to get your staff the training they need, fulfill state requirements, and elevate dementia care in your community.

    Training Options

    4-Hour Dementia Training

    • Dates: March 24 & 25

    • Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM each day

    • Ideal for: Standard dementia training requirements

    • Cost: $60 (members) | $75 (non-members)

    We offer company-wide/large group discounts. Please contact info@cala.org for inquiries. 

    6-Hour Secure Dementia Training

    • Dates: March  24– 26

    • Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM each day

    • Required for: Secure Dementia Providers

    • Cost: $90 (members) | $112 (non-members)

    We offer company-wide/large group discounts. Please contact info@cala.org for inquiries. 

    Certification & Access

    Each attendee will receive a certificate of completion after full participation.

    ⚠️ Important Registration Notice

    To ensure accurate attendance records and prevent incomplete registrations, CALA requires payment at the time of registration.
    Registrations that are not paid within 15 minutes will be automatically canceled by our system.

    If your organization requires additional time for payment or uses a third-party billing process, please complete registration with a credit card or contact CALA before registering to discuss alternative arrangements.

    Thank you for helping us maintain smooth and accurate event management.


    • 24 Mar 2026
    • 1:30 PM
    • 27 Mar 2026
    • 3:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Did you know that the Administrator is responsible for appointing someone to be the Qualified Designee and is responsible for making sure the designee is capable of filling in.   

    6.8 Duties:  

    (L) Appointing and supervising a qualified designee who is capable of satisfactorily fulfilling the administrator’s duties when the administrator is unavailable.  

    The name and contact information for the administrator or qualified designee on duty shall always be readily available to the residents and public. 


    Day 1
     

    Administrator Duties: 

    What falls under the Administrator Duties   

    When to contact the Administrator of Record 

    Getting around in the regulations to find answers when things come up 

    Staffing issues  

    When a staff member has to put on immediate leave  

    Staff contingency situation and back up staff 

    Staff training packet ready to go  


    Day 2  

    The Dreaded Health Dept: Be Survey Ready 

    Do a mock survey to get the building ready for survey  

    Where to find the QMP, Policy and Procedure manual, Fire safety manual  

    What is needed for a Plan of Correction and how to file an extension  

     

    Day 3   

    Occurrence Reporting   

    What needs to be reported  

    How to Report through the COHFI Site  

    Contagious or Covid situation reporting  

     

    Day 4   

    What if there is Racoon in the attic or Rat in the house? And other crazy safety events.  

    Emergency Procedures: including evacuating the building  

    Resident Assessments and Safe Return Assessments  

    Pests in the building  

    What to do if you have NO idea what to do, who to call what support do you need.  

    Preferred Vendor list for plumbing, electrical, garage door opener, furnace, AC issues  

     

    Quiz is handed out at the end of the 4th day to evaluate competency.  CALA issues the certificate for the employee file  


    • 29 Apr 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Delta Hotel by Marriot - 10 East 120th Avenue, Northglenn, CO 80233
    Register


    CALA’s 2026 Spring Conference is designed for leaders who want to run excellent homes—not just compliant ones.
    We’ll tackle the biggest drivers of resident satisfaction and staff success: food residents actually enjoy, strategies that support sleep and reduce behaviors, meaningful engagement that builds community, and clear guidance on staying survey-ready. Learn directly from industry experts, CDPHE leaders, and behavior specialists—and leave with practical tools you can use immediately. We’ll close the day with a healthcare-friendly comedian, because strong communities are built with both excellence and joy.

    CALA Member Pricing

    Early Bird (through March 6):

    • First Attendee: $175

    • Each Additional Attendee from the Same Community: $150

    Regular Registration (after March 6):

    • First Attendee: $250

    • Each Additional Attendee from the Same Community: $200

    Non-Member Pricing

    Early Bird (through March 6):

    • First Attendee: $275

    • Each Additional Attendee from the Same Community: $225

    Regular Registration (after March 6):

    • First Attendee: $325

    • Each Additional Attendee from the Same Community: $275

    Schedule:

    9:00 – 9:15 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks 

    9:15 – 10:15 AM | Session 1 - Excellence in Assisted Living (Opening Keynote)

    10:30 – 11:30 AM | Session 2 - Sleep's Role in Having Happy Residents

    11:45 AM – 12:45 PM | Session 3 - Systems That Support Excellent Care

    12:45 – 1:45 PM | Lunch & Networking

    1:45 – 2:45 PM | Session 4 - Participants rotate through 3 facilitated tables, focused on practical solutions that work in both small and large assisted living communities. Topics include:

    - The Food Experience, Engagement That Builds Activity, Getting Staff on Board. 

    3:00 – 4:00 PM | Session 5 - CDPHE Regulatory Compliance

    4:00 – 4:45PM | Special Comedy Happy Hour

    *Full breakdown of each session will be provided after registration. 

    Discounted hotel accommodations will be available.

    Registration is not confirmed until payment is received. Unpaid registrations will be automatically canceled after 15 minutes.

    • 29 Apr 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Delta Hotel by Marriott - 10 E 120th Ave, Northglenn, CO 80233
    Register


    CALA’s 2026 Spring Conference is designed for leaders who want to run excellent homes—not just compliant ones.
    We’ll tackle the biggest drivers of resident satisfaction and staff success: food residents actually enjoy, strategies that support sleep and reduce behaviors, meaningful engagement that builds community, and clear guidance on staying survey-ready. Learn directly from industry experts, CDPHE leaders, and behavior specialists—and leave with practical tools you can use immediately. We’ll close the day with a healthcare-friendly comedian, because strong communities are built with both excellence and joy.

    Associate Vendor Booth Pricing

    (15 booths available | limit 2 representatives per booth)

    • Member Booth: $650

    • Non-Member Booth: $825

    Vendor Booth Includes:

    - Promotion of your logo

    - Designated vendor table

    - 2 attendee tickets + lunch

    Please note: once conference registration opens, vendors who are not members register at the non-member rate.

    More information to come! 


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