Annual Senior Living Symposium
Presented in Partnership with Ziegler
Friday, January 23, 2026
9:00 am Registration/Breakfast | 9:30 am to 2:00 pm Program Begins
110 Barnes Rd, Wallingford, CT
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Hydration Heroes: Simple Strategies That Prevent Big Health Risks Webinar
A webinar presentation in partnership with LeadingAge Pennsylvania
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
1:00pm – 2:00pm (EST)
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LeadingAge National and LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island Benefits Virtual Review Session
Session Offering in Partnership with LeadingAge
Tuesday, January 27 • 10:00 am to 11:00 am
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Survey & Clinical Risk Management: Elevating Quality & Survey Outcomes Webinars
12-Month Webinar Series presented by LeadingAge Connecticut sponsored by Proactive LTC Consulting
Second Tuesday of the Month, January 13, 2026 thru December 8, 2026 • 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm | Held via Zoom
This year-long virtual series is designed to equip LTC leaders, clinicians, and staff with the knowledge and skills needed to stay compliant, improve quality outcomes, and strengthen survey readiness. Each monthly session focuses on a critical area of LTC operational or clinical risk, blending regulatory guidance with practical strategies for implementation of corrective actions. Participants will gain actionable insights and tools to enhance facility performance, survey readiness, and risk mitigation.
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January 13 - Regulatory Updates and Compliance Trends Impacting Facilities in the New Year
Gain practical strategies to maintain compliance and proactively prepare for surveys throughout the year.
February 10 - Infection Control: Emerging Issues & Survey Readiness
Review current regulations, identify risk areas, and implement strategies to reduce infections and prepare for inspections.
March 10 - Documentation Excellence—Avoiding Survey & Legal Pitfalls
Learn how to identify documentation gaps and implement improvement strategies.
April 14 - Fall Prevention: Data Driven Interventions
Improve implementation of targeted interventions to reduce falls and falls with major injury and gain key insights into effectively monitoring outcomes.
May 12 - Pressure Ulcer/Injury Management & Prevention Strategies
Explore how to learn to identify risk factors, implement preventive strategies, and improve resident outcomes.
June 9 - Person Centered Care: Enhancing Resident Quality of Life
Review proven strategies to personalize care and enhance resident engagement.
July 14 - Emergency Preparedness & Facility Wide Safety Drills
Dive into the critical components of Emergency Preparedness that are scrutinized during the survey process.
August 11 - Medication Management & Adverse Drug Event Prevention
Learn safe medication practices, strategies to prevent adverse drug events, and effective systems to improve consistent compliance with regulatory standards.
September 8 - QM Intensive: Using Data to Drive Improvement
Discover how to interpret data and apply strategies for better QM outcomes.
October 13 - Behavioral Health & Trauma Informed Care
This session will provide an overview of the critical components of an effective LTC Behavioral Health program.
November 10 - LTC Leadership: Coaching, Mentoring & Accountability
Address leadership development, coaching, mentoring, and accountability to foster a culture of excellence in long-term care facilities.
December 8 - Survey Trends & Lessons Learned
Gain actionable strategies to enhance regulatory compliance and survey performance based on recent survey trends.
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Roadmap to 5-Star Wins Webinars
6-Week Part Webinar Series presented by LeadingAge Connecticut sponsored by Proactive LTC Consulting
Every Wednesday, February 4 thru March 11 • 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm | Held via Zoom
Roadmap to 5-Star Wins is a focused webinar series designed to help skilled nursing facilities improve performance across all CMS 5-Star domains. Each session breaks down key components—Health Inspections, Staffing, Quality Measures, and QRP—into clear, actionable strategies. Participants will learn how ratings are calculated, how data accuracy and operations impact scores, and how to build a customized, sustainable plan for achieving stronger 5-Star outcomes.
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February 4: Strategies to Strengthen Your Health Inspection Rating
This session provides a foundational overview of the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, with a deep dive into the Health Inspection domain. Attendees will learn how the overall rating is calculated, how survey outcomes impact star performance, and how to leverage survey cycle data to guide improvement. Practical tips for managing survey readiness, identifying risk areas, and implementing targeted QAPI strategies will be emphasized.
February 11: Staffing for Success: The Road to a Stronger 5-Star Score
This session examines the Staffing domain of the 5-Star system. Attendees will learn the specifics of RN hours, total nursing hours, PBJ reporting, and factors that drive staffing star ratings. The session will cover data validation, common PBJ pitfalls, and operational strategies to stabilize staffing performance and improve accuracy of required submissions.
February 18: Quality Measures Decoded (Part 1) - Short-Stay Wins That Move the Needle
Part 1 of the Quality Measure series introduces the structure of the QM domain and reviews select short-stay measures. Attendees will learn calculation basics, data sources, exclusions, and key drivers of each measure. Strategies for root cause analysis and QAPI alignment will be highlighted to support improved outcomes and higher quality measure performance.
February 25: Quality Measures Decoded (Part 2) - Long-Stay Success Strategies
This session examines the Staffing domain of the 5-Star system. Attendees will learn the specifics of RN hours, total nursing hours, PBJ reporting, and factors that drive staffing star ratings. The session will cover data validation, common PBJ pitfalls, and operational strategies to stabilize staffing performance and improve accuracy of required submissions.
March 4: QRP Essentials: Prevent Penalties & Improve Accuracy
This session addresses the SNF QRP program and its connection to quality performance. Participants will gain a clear understanding of QRP measures, data submission requirements, and the financial implications of noncompliance. The session will highlight documentation, Section GG accuracy, and process improvements essential for meeting reporting thresholds.
March 11: Building Your Customized Work Plan for 5-Star Success
This capstone session brings together all elements of the 5-Star domains and guides attendees through building a customized facility improvement plan. Participants will learn how to analyze performance trends, set achievable goals, and apply QAPI principles to sustain improvement. Templates, checklists, and real-world examples will help guide their action planning.
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