Conference
- Agenda
- Attendee Registration
- Hotel
- Content Leaders
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Trade Show & Exhibitors
Agenda
| Day 1 | Monday | November 18, 2024 | |
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | Easton Grand Ballroom: Welcome & Breakfast 8:15 am – Annual Meeting | ||
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am |
Easton Grand Ballroom: Keynote: Paul MellorMemory Power |
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| 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Morning Break & Trade Show |
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Regent 1 |
Regent 3 |
Easton D & E |
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| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Thriving Under Pressure & Stress Aaron Helton |
Enhancing Customer-Centric Experience in Assisted Living Dr. Jim Collins |
The Benefits of Knowing a Person's Life Story in a Dementia Care Setting Tom Alaimo |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Lunch & Trade Show |
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| 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
How Cybersecurity Plays an Integral Role in HIPAA Compliance Chris Stocker |
Ohio LPN IV Therapy Updates Danielle Bower |
Maximizing Marketing: How to Make Every Dollar Invested Count & Measure It! Jeanette Geer |
| 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Afternoon Break & Trade Show |
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| 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
The Way of Wellness... Programming or Lifestyle? Paula Bourne and Sam Lourenco |
ALW Medicaid Waiver & MyCare: What You Need to Know Easter Keller-Dixon, Angie Jenkins, Tabitha King, and Brenda Lynne |
The Looming Labor Crisis - The BURNOVER Edition Rich Kortum |
| 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Easton Ballroom: Mix & Mingle |
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Join us...on Monday, November 18 at 4:30pm in theHilton Columbus at Easton Grand Ballroom! Over the last several years the OALA Mix & Mingle has grown to become an anticipated event. We are excited to invite all attending the Fall Conference & Trade Show to stop by to Mix & Mingle! We bring this event to you thanks to our generous sponsor: |
| Day 2 | Tuesday | November 19, 2024 | |
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | Breakfast & Trade Show | ||
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am |
Easton Grand Ballroom: Keynote: Jami MyersCoping with Challenging Situations in Dementia Care |
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| 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Morning Break & Trade Show |
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Regent 1 |
Regent 3 |
Easton D & E |
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| 10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Improving Employee Engagement with Authentic Communication Michael O'Donnell |
Rising Stars: Exploring the Surge of Certified Medication Aides Gina Cappitti |
The Pro Aging Adventure Merry Petroski |
| 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm |
Lunch & Trade Show |
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| 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm |
Supply & Demographic Trends Driving Demand for Senior Living Sally Heffernan and Greg Hensley |
Identifying & Minimizing Legionella Bacteria Risk Levels and Creating Your Water Management Program Morgan Nankivell |
Dining Service Compliance Marcy Cook |
| 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm |
Afternoon Break |
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| 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Powering Proactive Resident Care & Unlocking New Value Through Predictive Data Technology Danyele Homer |
Tips for Infection Control Practices in Assisted Living Constantin "Tino" Popescu |
Risk Management: Elevating AL Providers' Approach Kally Ratzloff & Christopher Tost |
Attendee Registration
| Two-Day Rates | |
OALA Member |
$395 |
Non-Member |
$495 |
| One-Day Rates (choose either Monday or Tuesday) | |
OALA Member |
$295 |
Non-Member |
$395 |
CEU Information
6 CREDIT HOURS EACH DAY OF THE CONFERENCE – 12 credit hours for both days!
CREDITS (applied for)
- BELTSS – 12 hours (Nursing Home Administrators, Nurses)
- NAB – 12 hours (National Administrator Board NHA/RCAL)
- NCCAP (Activity) – 12 hours
- SOCIAL WORKERS – 12 hours* *SW Board may approve less hours & only certain sessions.
This Conference offers approved CEU credits for Assisted Living Administrators/Managers and Staff and provides credit hours for NHAs, Nurses, Social Workers and Activity Professionals. Please make sure your record is up to date with license information.
Registration deadline: Friday, November 8, 2024
Registration Includes: All seminars, lunches, breaks, & CEUs
Refund Policy – Refunds on or before registration deadline, 100% (less credit card processing fee). No refunds after deadline
OALA Registration Policy: Due to limited seating capacity for all OALA courses, payment must be received prior to the course start date in order to attend. No shows will not be issued a refund.
Please make sure your record is up to date with license information.
Book Your Hotel Room
Hilton Columbusat Easton3900 Chagrin Drive Columbus, OH 43219 |
We look forward to joining you at the 2024 OALA Fall Conference & Trade Show.
Special pricing for the room block at the Hilton Columbus at Easton has closed. However, the website is showing availability for those who have not secured a room. Visit the link above to reserve a room AND please note in the comments that you are with the OALA Conference & Trade Show (noting 90R).
If you call the Hilton (614-414-5000) to book directly, please ask them to note the code 90R on the booking. If you have trouble booking, please email oala@ohioassistedliving.org.We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Don't forget to check out all the exciting things to do at Easton Town Center while you are here! Click HERE!
Content Leaders
Paul Mellor, Keynote SpeakerMemory PowerThe edge goes to the person who can think quickly on their feet without reaching for their notes. Having the ability to remember names and faces shows that you care and puts you in high regard. Rapidly recalling facts and figures promotes you as the ‘go-to’ person who gets results. More Info | Jami Myers, Keynote SpeakerCoping with Challenging Situations in Dementia CareThis session is designed to help us better understand why individuals living with dementia may at times exhibit "challenging behaviors." More Info |
Aaron HeltonThriving Under Pressure & StressTransform stress into a valuable asset. Discover how to channel the energy generated by stressful situations and convert it into solutions that reduce anxiety. More Info | Dr. Jim CollinsEnhancing Customer-Centric Experience in Assisted LivingJoin Dr. Jim Collins on Monday, November 18 to hear about how amping up care, services, and quality of life requires a comprehensive view of your community. Find purposeful and practical ways to enhance residents' overall experience. More Info |
Tom AlaimoThe Benefits of Knowing a Person's Life Story in a Dementia Care SettingThis session will highlight the benefits of knowing a person's life story and guide dementia care professionals through the development process with an emphasis placed on the importance of working closely with families while remaining transparent. More Info | Chris StockerHow Cybersecurity Plays an Integral Role with HIPAA ComplianceJoin Chris Stocker on Monday, November 18 to learn cybersecurity basics and how they support HIPAA security rules. Learn to develop a cybersecurity framework aligned with HIPAA, including the tools and technologies for HIPAA compliance. More Info |
Danielle Bower, MSN, BSN, RNOhio LPN IV Therapy UpdatesIn this session, you'll learn about House Bill 509 which passed in April of 2023. The result changed LPN's scope of practice in Ohio, relating to “IV certification.” More Info | Jeanette GeerMaximizing Marketing: How to make every dollar invested count & measure it!Join Jeanette Geer on Monday, November 18 to explore effective senior living marketing strategies that address two key pain points in our industry: ROI effectiveness measurement and standing out in a competitive industry. More Info |
Paula Bourne, LNHAThe Way of Wellness...Programming or Lifestyle?Join Paula Bourne, and her co-presenter Samantha Lourenco, on Monday, November 18 for an opportunity to review strategies for creating dynamic and individualized programming based on a holistic approach to enhancing wellness initiatives to meet the needs of today’s seniors. More Info | Samantha Lourenco, BSN, RN, CPASRMThe Way of Wellness...Programming or Lifestyle?Join Samantha Lourenco, and her co-presenter Paula Bourne, on Monday, November 18 for an opportunity to review strategies for creating dynamic and individualized programming based on a holistic approach to enhancing wellness initiatives to meet the needs of today’s seniors. More Info |
Angie Jenkins, BSSWALW Medicaid Waiver & MyCare: What You Need to KnowAngie and her team from the Central Ohio Council on Aging, will share how to be an Assisted Living Waiver Provider, necessary rules to follow, rate increases, and changes to MyCare. More Info | Brenda Lynne, LISWALW Medicaid Waiver & MyCare: What You Need to KnowBrenda and her team from the Central Ohio Council on Aging, will share how to be an Assisted Living Waiver Provider, necessary rules to follow, rate increases, and changes to MyCare. More Info |
Easter Keller-Dixon, MSW/LSWALW Medicaid Waiver & MyCare: What You Need to KnowEaster and her team from the Central Ohio Council on Aging, will share how to be an Assisted Living Waiver Provider, necessary rules to follow, rate increases, and changes to MyCare. More Info | Tabitha King, LISWALW Medicaid Waiver & MyCare: What You Need to KnowTabitha and her team from the Central Ohio Council on Aging, will share how to be an Assisted Living Waiver Provider, necessary rules to follow, rate increases, and changes to MyCare. More Info |
Rich KortumThe Looming Labor Crisis - The BURNOVER EditionExamine the misconceptions we make as community leaders and identify where we “get it right” and “get it wrong” to attract and maintain top talent. More Info | Michael O'DonnellImproving Employee Engagement with Authentic CommunicationLearn to improve your ability to communicate and listen effectively, while engaging the people around you. More Info |
Gina Cappitti, LNHA, CEAL, CDPRising Stars: Exploring the Surge of Certified Medication AidesExplore the significant increase in the use of medication aides within AL’s, examine the benefits, challenges, and best practices associated with their integration into your care team. More Info | Merry PetroskiThe Pro Aging AdventureLearn how to shift focus to the joys and possibilities of older adulthood through artmaking designed exclusively for seniors. More Info |
Greg HensleySupply & Demographic Trends Driving Demand for Senior LivingLearn how to interpret data related to demographics, supply, and demand. Plot the data into a roadmap for the future of your community. More Info | Sally Heffernan, CPA, CMASupply & Demographic Trends Driving Demand for Senior LivingLearn how to interpret data related to demographics, supply, and demand. Plot the data into a roadmap for the future of your community. More Info |
Morgan NankivellIdentifying & Minimizing Legionella Bacteria Risk Levels & Creating your Water Management ProgramLearn how and when legionella bacteria enters and grows in a community, and gain tools to minimize legionella bacteria risk levels while satisfying compliance with guidelines and regulations. More Info | Marcy CookDining Service ComplianceLearn Ohio’s RCF dietary rules, menu implementations that can lead to compliance and resident satisfaction, and proper preparation of mechanically altered diets that lead to resident safety. More Info |
Danyele HomerPowering Proactive Resident Care & Unlocking New Value Through Predictive Data TechnologyLearn how your community can harness predictive data to deliver proactive care to residents, while delving into the broader implications of these insights on care quality, compliance, and operational efficiency. More Info | Constantin "Tino" Popescu, MSN, APRN, A-GNP-CTips for Infection Control Practices in Assisted LivingIn this session, you'll learn best practices for infection control in Assisted Living. Tips on policies and procedures, featuring transmission-based precautions, standard precautions & bloodborne pathogens. We will also highlight how to utilize the McGeer Criteria. More Info |
Chistopher Tost, J.D.Risk Management: Elevating AL Providers’ ApproachChris, and his co-presenter Kally Ratzloff, will address the latest in AL risk management, navigating risk, and resident and organizational risk assessments. They will also go beyond standard customer services with practices like compassionate gestures and tailored scheduling. More Info | Kally Ratzloff, J.D.Risk Management: Elevating AL Providers’ ApproachKally, and her co-presenter Christopher Tost, will address the latest in AL risk management, navigating risk, and resident and organizational risk assessments. They will also go beyond standard customer services with practices like compassionate gestures and tailored scheduling. More Info |
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner & Vendor Trade Show
Exhibit Space Pricing:
- Partner Rate - $800 (2 reps)
- Additional Rep: $125
- Non-Partner Rate - $1,200 (2 reps)
- Additional Rep: $175
- CEU Credit for One Representative (both days): $100
- Speaker Booth Rate: OALA Partner $500; Vendor $800
Trade Show Perks Included with Registration:
- All exhibitors are welcome to attend our opening sessions.
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included with registration.
- Conference Attendee List 14 days prior & within 14 days after Trade Show
- Join attendees at our Mix & Mingle on Monday, November 18 at 5:00 pm.
Exhibit Space Information:
- The Trade Show is ongoing during our event, and you are welcome to exhibit on both days.
- All exhibit spaces include a 6' table and two chairs.
- Floor displays must be discussed before the event to determine if a single booth space can accommodate, or a double booth space is needed.
- Conference venue will ensure access to outlets - any special request please submit along with registration.
Exhibitors are permitted to provide door prizes, promotional items, and creative ideas to attract attendees to your booth.
Additional Exhibitor Information:
- Early exhibitor move-in: Sunday, November 17, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Exhibitor move-in: Monday, November 18, 6:45 AM - 7:45 AM
- Trade Show Open: Monday, November 18 from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Tuesday, November 19 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Exhibitor move-out: Tuesday, November 19, 2:00 PM
Exhibitor Agreement
Booth registrations must be paid in full by November 6, 2024. Booth registrations not paid in full at that time will be canceled and open to selection by other exhibitors. Booth registrations received on November 6 or after must be paid in full at the time of registration.
Booth registrations canceled after Nov. 8, 2024, will be subjected to a $500 cancellation fee.
