CALA 2019 Fall Conference
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Denver-Aurora
13696 E Iliff Place
Aurora, CO 80014
Contact DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Denver-Aurora to reserve your room for $129/night Special CALA rate (rate available until Oct. 7, 2019).
You may reserve your hotel room online by clicking here or call DoubleTree directly at 303-614-0788 and provide the Group Code COA or reference you are with the "Colorado Assisted Living Association" to receive the $129 special rate plus tax.
CALA 2019 Fall Conference
Join your colleagues for education, networking, and fun at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. 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 17 • 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 18 • 5:00-7:00PM
CALA Kick-off Cocktail Reception with Exhibitor Partners
CALA Kick-off Cocktail Reception is 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:
Transportation Options for Assisted Living Residences
Speaker: Comer Hobbs, Bus Sales Manager, Davey Coach Sales, Inc.
Getting your residents to and from their appointments requires equipment that meets the needs of your residents. Learn about all the options you have for your assisted living residence.
Management Track:
Cybersecurity Is Everyone’s Concern
Speakers: Jack Smith, MCP, President/CEO, initial.IT and James Pray, MCP, Vice President, Operations and Service Management, initial.IT
Finding and retaining quality employees is a challenge to any manager of an assisted living home. Listen to this panel of owners share their ideas as to hire the best and brightest.
Session 2: 2:15PM – 3:15PM
ED/Owner Track:
Top 10 HR Issues for Managers and Supervisors
Speakers: Dominique Giroux, Human Capital Management Consultant and PEO Centric Sales Representative, Oasis, a Paychex® Company
The top 10 HR issues session provides you a high level of top HR issues experienced by managers and supervisors.
Management Track:
Building a Strong Working Relationship with Referral Agencies
Speaker: Steve Andrews, President, Senior Path
We all use them for finding residents for our facility. Learn how to build a strong relationship with your referral partners.
Session 3: 3:30PM – 4:30PM
ED/Owner Track:
My Resident is Hurt…Now What?
Speaker: Kim Robson, Sr. Vice President, AssuredPartners Senior Living Risk Management Solutions
The ultimate goal of every caregiver is to keep residents safe while providing high quality care. What happens when an unfortunate event does occur? This session will discuss the clinical and legal aspects of responding to an adverse event resulting in serious resident injury including initial event response, preparing for potential legal action, the legal process and actual case studies.
Management Track:
Personal Involvement in the Political, Legislative, and Regulatory Arenas
Speaker: Corky Kyle, MPA, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, CALA
Government is in everything we do. Knowing how you can influence and manage government can minimize the regulatory oversight of your facility.
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 in the exhibit area sponsored by Good Day Pharmacy. Renew old friendships and start new ones. You won’t want to miss this exciting event.
Day 2 Full Day of Education Programs
Day 2: Friday, October 18, 2019
7:00AM Registration Opens
7:00AM – 8:00AM Breakfast Buffet
7:45AM – 8:00AM Conference Welcome
Lyle Campbell, CALA President
8:00AM – 8:45AM Opening Keynote
You Are the Conductor of the Orchestra
Speaker: Katherine Wells, CEO and President, Serenity App, Inc.
The senior industry is an orchestra. Each of us a critical instrument in providing excellent care to those we love. We will teach you not only how to play your instrument in harmony with all the others, but also how to be the conductor and take control of an ever-evolving industry.
8:45AM – 9:15AM Exhibitor Partner Networking
9:15AM – 10:15AM Morning Breakouts
Session 1: Executive Director/Owner Track
Understanding the Signs of Resident Abuse
Speaker: Carol Manteuffel, Esq., Husch Blackwell, LLP
Knowing how to tell if there is resident abuse occurring in your facility is everyone’s responsibility. Know how to identify it and correct it will make your residence a safer place.
Session 1: Management Track
Top Reasons Assisted Living Facilities are Sued
Speaker: Kim Robson, Sr. Vice President, AssuredPartners Senior Living Risk Management Solutions
Being an assisted living owner has its opportunities and challenges. One of those challenges is staying compliant with the laws of the State. Learn about the top reasons assisted living facilities get sued and ways to prevent legal action from occurring in this dynamic program.
Session 1: Caregiver Track
Sexual Harassment and Abuse in The Workplace
Speaker: Gary Pauley, Director of Sales, In the Know Caregiver Training
Sexual harassment is a major issue in the workplace today. Learn how to spot it and take the necessary steps to prevent it.
10:15AM – 10:30AM Exhibitor Partner Networking
10:30AM – 11:30AM Morning Breakouts
Session 2: Executive Director/Owner Track
Managing ALR Hazardous Waste Issues
Speaker: Matt Coffman, Chief Operating Officer, Accolade Living Centers
Management of your facilities hazardous waste is a major concern for any assisted living facility. Learn how one facility handles its waste and minimizes its expense.
Session 2: Management Track
Understanding Diversity: Project Visibility--Person-Centered Care for LGBT Older Adults
Speaker: Sarah Haggerty, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Area Agency on Aging, DRCOG
In today’s world, diversity is on everyone’s mind. This program will discuss the issue of personal diversity found in residences today.
Session 2: Caregiver Track
Reducing Staff Turnover
Speaker: Gary Pauley, Director of Sales, In the Know Caregiver Training
Replacing staff is costly. Your goal is to keep your staff and minimize turnover. Learn the secrets to keeping your staff.
11:30AM – 12 Noon Exhibitor Partner Networking
12 Noon – 1:00PM CALA Awards Luncheon & Keynote
CALA will be recognizing the Outstanding Caregiver, Department Director, Administrator (32 beds or less) and Executive Director (32 beds or more).
Keynote Speaker: Kim Bimestefer, Executive Director, Colorado Dept. of Health Care Policy and Finance (HCPF)
How to Reduce Healthcare for All Coloradans
Kim will be speaking on how the Department is working on reducing the cost of healthcare for all Coloradans. She will share how she has transformed the Department to focus on that objective.
1:00PM – 1:30PM Exhibitor Partner Networking
1:30PM – 2:00 PM Industry Update
Small Home Stakeholders Committee Update
Speakers: Lyle Campbell, CALA President and Jeff Reynolds, CALA Board Member
The Small Home Stakeholder committee has been working on the rules and regulations for small homes for the last year and report on their activities.
2:00PM – 3:00PM State Program
HCPF’s Aging and Older Adult Strategy and Person-Centeredness
Speakers: Hayley Gleason, Older Adult Policy Advisor and Lori Thompson, HCBS Policy Advisor, HCPF
HCPF will report on its long-term strategy for Colorado's aging population and its older adult programs plus a review of person-centered care.
3:00PM – 3:15PM Afternoon Break
3:15PM – 4:15PM State Program
CDPHE Update Session
Speakers: Elaine McManis, HFEMSD Deputy Division Director, CDPHE and Dee Reda, Community Services Section Manager, CDPHE
Learn about the latest and greatest issues from CDPHE. How the new rules and regulations are being addressed, survey issues, and personnel changes within the department.
4:15PM – 4:45PM Summit Wrap-Up
Exhibitor prizes will be distributed and the 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.
