The Council of State Governments (CSG), with the support of The Commonwealth Fund, has convened a National Long-Term Care Workforce Network of state policymakers and stakeholders from around the country to discuss state policy options to address the challenges facing the long-term care workforce. The seventh meeting of the network…...
Exploring Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Health Equity Commitments and Approaches by Health Organization C-Suites: A Workshop
Since 2020, many healthcare organizations hired diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and health equity staff for guidance in response to past and present pervasive, systemic social injustices and demands for equitable representation among executive level (C-suite) leadership. Although DEI staff were terminated at a much higher rate than other executives…...
UNITE 2023: UNCF Summit for Black Higher Education
Powered by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), UNITE is the nation’s premier annual gathering for accelerating strategies for Black higher education and support for the institutional transformation of Black colleges and universities. The LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston will present a panel on “Strengthening Leadership Diversity in Aging Services:…...
2023 Continuing Care at Home Virtual Conference
Continuing Care at Home (CCaH) programs provide the support and resources that older adults need to age in their homes. If you currently operate a CCaH program or are considering starting one, join other CCaH programs and experts at this virtual conference specifically focused on CCaH issues. There will be…...
Addressing the Rising Mental Health Needs of an Aging Population
The National Academies’ Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders will convene a hybrid workshop, May 15-16, exploring the current state of mental health care for older adults in the U.S. and potential strategies to address the mental health needs and challenges of the aging population. Speakers will discuss: The incidence…...
Addressing the Rising Mental Health Needs of an Aging Population
The National Academies’ Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders will convene a hybrid workshop, May 15-16, exploring the current state of mental health care for older adults in the U.S. and potential strategies to address the mental health needs and challenges of the aging population. Speakers will discuss: The incidence…...
Moving Forward Coalition Conversations: Building Trust in Nursing Home Communities
Trust is essential in creating a sustainable and thriving post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) community for residents and employees alike. This Coalition Conversation will feature a discussion of strategies that have successfully built trust in PALTC communities in the post-COVID era. Presenter Dr. Leslie Eber, a physician and medical director…...
Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition Conversations: Initiative Spotlight
Join advocates for nursing home quality to talk about how to make meaningful changes in nursing home quality. Speakers will share how they launched policy initiatives, where they faced challenges along the way, and what they learned in the process. For more information, visit the meeting website....
Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition Conversations: Nursing Home Cost Reporting 101
Nursing home cost reports offer a ton of information to advance quality improvement. Learn how to read and interpret these vital documents during this Coalition Conversation. Betsy Rust, CPA, who serves on the Coalition’s Accountability and Transparency Committee, will review how to use cost reports to understand financial, utilization, and…...
Caught in the Middle: The Aging Population, the Caregiver Shortage, and the Way Forward
LTSS Center Co-Director Dr. Robyn Stone will present the Inaugural Schaalman Thought Leader Lecture sponsored by the RUSH Center of Excellence in Aging and Schaalman Senior Voices. Her topic is “Caught in the Middle: The Aging Population, the Caregiver Shortage, and the Way Forward.” Stone will discuss home care workforce…...