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NCSLA 2025 Webinar Presentations

January 29, 2025
"Are You Ready? NC Medicaid Per Diem( Per Day) Payment Structure for Medicaid PCS-Starts April 1, 2025."Presented by WRenia Bratts-Brown, Associate Director, Home and Community Based Services and Juanita Jefferson, Personal Care Services Unit Manager. This webinar provided training on the upcoming Medicaid per diem payment system for Medicaid Personal Care Services, effective April 1, 2025 congregate care settings( Family Care Homes and Adult Care Homes).

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Click Here For The PPT- Are You Ready- Medicaid PSC Per Diem Payment Structure

March 19, 2025
"Diabetic Care In Assisted Living- Developing Quality Diabetic Care Systems"
Presented by The CenterWell Home Health Team this one- hour webinar provided an overview of diabetic are and the steps to understanding testing options and Home Health Role in supporting the Assisted Living Provider in quality diabetic care management.

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There is not a PPT for this training. 


March 26, 2025

"Count Down to April 1, 2025 PCS Per Diem Payment - Steps to Make Sure You Are Prepared For PCS Per Diem Billing" Presented by Richard Rutherford LTSS Consulting. This webinar provided a one-hour review and Q&A on the upcoming Medicaid Personal Care Services (PCS) Per Diem Reimbursement Payment Structure that begins April 1, 2025. 


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(note - audio begins at approximately 16:30 minutes into the video):

There is not a PPT for this training. 


April 29, 2025
"Building Your Narrative and Supporting Exhibits for IDR"- Presented by Christy Dunn, Young Moore and Henderson, PA. This one- hour webinar Long Term Care attorney Christy Dunn provided an overview of preparing successful appeals of deficiencies through IDR by preparing for IDR like you would a legal case. Attendees learned how to build a cogent narrative and compile the most relevant evidence into organized exhibits, in order to effectively show regulators how the facility met the requirements. 

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There is not a PPT for this training. 


May 21, 2025
"Medication Storage for Assisted Living Facilities"- Presented by Lara Liles, Senior Clinical Pharmacist for Cape Fear LTC Pharmacy. This webinar was a one-hour review
 and Q&A on proper medication storage requirements for assisted living facilities and family care homes. This training focused on regulatory compliance, resident safety, staff accountability, and inspection readiness. It provided critical insights to help Administrators and Resident Care Coordinators implement effective medication management systems.

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Click Here for The PPT- Medication Storage


July 10, 2025
“Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness"Presented by 
Jeff Horton and Stacy Massey, North Carolina Senior Living Association this one- hour webinar provided an overview of the Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Regulations that were effective on June 1, 2025. The objective of the training was to equip attendees with the knowledge to meet the updated standards and ensure the safety of Assisted Living and Family Care Home residents and staff. 

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Click Here For The PPT- Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Webinar July 10, 2025

August 27, 2025
"Mastering the Art of Staff Scheduling in Assisted Living: Strategies for Success"Presented by Ed Weeks, Administrator Blakey Hall and Stacy Massey, Education Director NCSLA this one-hour webinar was to provide attendees with new  strategies to optimize schedules, meet resident needs, and create a balanced workload for their team, while gaining understanding that  proper scheduling is the backbone of exceptional resident care, happy employees, and smooth operations!

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PPT- Mastering the Art of Staff Scheduling in Assisted Living: Strategies for Success


October 29, 2025
"Key to Preventing Medication Errors: Best Practices"-  Presented by Candace Dufour, PharmD., Southern Pharmacy this one hour webinar provided essential guidance on how to enhance medication safety in care settings. Attendees will learn how to keep residents safe by consistently matching prescriber orders, eMAR entries, and medications received from the pharmacy. This webinar is a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of medication administration processes, prevent errors, and promote best practices in your organization.

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Click Here PPT-"Key to Preventing Medication Errors: Best Practices"

November 13, 2025

"Safer Med Passes Happier Residents: Using AI to Prevent Medication Errors"- Presented By Loren Odem, National Sales Consultant ECP this one- hour webinar provided healthcare administrators and senior living professionals with actionable strategies to improve medication safety and resident care through the use of AI-driven tools.


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Click Here PPT-Safer Med Passing, Happier Residents: Using AI to Reduce Medication Errors


December 10, 2025
"Taming The Tech: How AI Can Help Assisted Living Communities Thrive" Presented by Lauren Reavis-Ware, Coo Carolinas Alliance For Residential Excellence Holdings, LLC. This one-hour webinar was designed
specifically for busy assisted living managers who want to gain a practical, easy-to-understand introduction to artificial intelligence (AI). Aimed at those with limited or basic experience, the session focuses on how simple AI tools can streamline everyday operations, improve efficiency, and reduce administrative burden. Participants learned real-world applications—such as automating routine tasks, enhancing communication, and organizing information—without needing any technical background. The training also provided a high-level overview of some innovative AI assisted technologies emerging in the Assisted Living domain.

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Click Here PPT- Taming the Tech: How AI Can Help Assisted Living Communities Thrive



NCSLA 2025 Spring Conference CEU Presentations

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
NCSLA Legislative Day Preparation-Jeff Horton
Adult Care Home and Family Care Home Clarification of Rules Revisions/Changes- Stacy Massey


NCSLA 2024 Fall Convention CEU Presentations


Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Adult Care Home Updates - Jeff Horton & Jim Wrenn
Professional Job Related Burnout, Dr. Clark Gaither

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
DHSR Regulatory Updates 2024, Megan Lamphere, MSW & Libby Kinsey, RN
NC Medicaid - Updates on Long Term Care Services and Supports, WRenia Bratts-Brown, MHA

Thursday, September 12, 2024
As Needed Medications, Marybeth Terry, PharmD
The Snow Approach - When you know better, you do better, Dan Bulgarelli
Surviving the Storm - Navigating Surveys in Assisted Living, Stacy Massey, BA


NCSLA 2023 Fall Convention CEU Presentations

Tuesday, September 12, 2024
Adult Care Home Updates - Jeff Horton & Jim Wrenn
Rebuilding Your Dementia Foundation - Melanie Bunn
Fall Convention Complaint Intake - Rita Horton, BSW
NC Medicaid Presentation - WRenia Bratts-Brown, MHA
NC DHHS Information and Updates - Deputy Secretary Mark Benton

Wednesday, September 13, 2024
NC DHSR ACLS Regulatory Update 2023 - Megan Lamphere, MSW
NC Division of Aging & Adult Services Updates - Joyce Massey Smith, Director

Thursday, September 14, 2024
Leadership Presented - Timoji Jackson


NCSLA 2022 Fall Convention CEU Presentations


Tuesday, September 20, 2022

2022 - Leadership - Dana Rabon

Dana Rabon, Administrator, Waterbrooke of Elizabeth City and The Brooks Senior Living, LLC

 

OPENING SESSION

Opening Session - Legislative and Regulatory Updates

Jeff Horton, NCSLA Executive Director

Jim Wrenn, JD, Smith Anderson Law and  NCSLA Counsel  

 

State Informal Dispute Resolution – IDR Understanding the Process

IDR Process - Stacy Massey

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and Assisted Living Administrator

and Director of Operations, Sandy Ridge Memory Care

SMassey Consulting, LLC                                                            



Wednesday, September 21, 2022

GENERAL SESSION

NCSLA Creative Revenue Sources in ACHs Janet Moose.pdf

Janet Moose, Owner/Operator at Durham Ridge Assisted Living  and Owner of Elevation Rehab  

Brad Brady, Partner, Rose Vista Assisted Living   and Elevation Rehab

 

The Value of Quality Measures in Assisted Living Kevin O’Neill, MD, FACP, CMD

Chief Medical Officer, ALG Senior

Pre-recorded

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

 

Updates from North Carolina Medicaid, Division of Health Benefits

Beverly Bell, MA, LCMHC 
DHB NC Senior Living 9.22.22 Final


DHSR Complaint Intake and Health Care Personnel Investigations
Rita C. Horton, Section Chief

2022 Convention DHSR Complaint Intake and HC Personnel Investigations Rita Horton 2.pdf  


Megan Lamphere, MSW, Section Chief  

DHSR Adult Care Licensure Section

2022 Convention ACLS Regulatory Update Megan Lamphere.pdf
2022 Convention Regulatory Update -- Handouts Megan Lamphere.pdf

 


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1.5 hr CEU Webinar June 2, 2022  Presented by Brooke Baragona, Business Development Manager, SembraCare and Richard Rutherford, Consultant, LTSS

Click here to view the presentation: Status Report: Medicaid and Managed Care for Adult Care Homes by SembraCare
NOTE:  CEUs are not available for the sessions accessed via the website.


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2022 Spring Conference Presentations - April 19, 2022

NC Adult Care Home Accreditation by ACHC

Accreditation Commission for Health Care - Where We Are and Next Steps
Presented by Denise Hobson, Program Director

 

Status Report: Medicaid and Managed Care for Adult Care Homes by SembraCare
Presented by Brooke Baragona, Business Development Manager, SembraCare and Richard Rutherford, Consultant, LTSS


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ASSISTED LIVING VISITATION GUIDANCE - March 29, 2022

On March 29, NCSLA hosted a webinar on Assisted Living Visitation Guidance.  The presentations from this webinar are posted below.  NOTE:  CEUs are not available for the sessions accessed via the website Click on each link below to view the presentations.

Assisted Living Visitation Guidance  

Presented by: Evelyn Cook, Associate Director, NC Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology (SPICE)

and 

LTC Ombudsman Program 

Presented by: Victor Orija, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, NC Department of Health and Human Services

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