ALFA’s 2011 conference has been said
by many to be the best yet and next year’s conference promises to be
even better. Mark your calendars for the ALFA 2012 Conference & Expo,
May 16-18, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Exhibitor spaces are already being
reserved, so be sure to contact Scott Narug at 312-673-5974 to reserve
your spot in the always sold out expo hall. Catch the best of ALFA 2011 through multimedia experiences available on ALFA’s website:
Conference Session Audio Presentations05/09/2011
True business innovation creates additional value for customers that they will pay for, at a profitable margin to your organization. It has to be both: new value that the customer does not already have and a profit generator for the business. One without the other is insufficient.
05/09/2011
In many states, lack of uniformity in national, state and local requirements regarding life safety and building codes can lead to confusion over how to build a community that is resident centered and allows providers to care for frail seniors. Get insights on relevant codes and best practices in this informative session.
05/09/2011
As resident acuity and the complexities of their care increase, providers must be prepared to manage these needs. This session brings together experienced clinicians to share their experiences regarding resident acuity and service coordination. Hear from these executives In a Peer to Peer format innovative
solutions and best practices they have found to the unique challenges faced in managing resident care.
05/09/2011
Finding the right mix of choice, safety, and wellness is a delicate balance with conflicting questions arising every day from residents and families regarding consensual sexual relationships, the use of chemical and physical restraints, consumption of alcohol, and now, medical marijuana. Our panel of experts debate and discuss the issues to develop solutions to the tough questions on resident choice.
05/09/2011
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are fast emerging as the central vehicle for hospitals to meet health care reform’s twin goals of quality improvement and cost reduction. In defining the transition path to such new payment models and care delivery structures, a central management challenge is forming high-performance partnerships with post-acute and long-term care providers to promote cost-effective utilization and prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.
05/09/2011
No longer can senior living operators think of “fall prevention” as an exclusive clinical aspect of caring for the individual. New thinking and philosophy must focus on mobility management and a holistic approach to preventing injury that involves all team members.
05/09/2011
In an exciting new “sprint session” format, multiple presenters have less than ten minutes to share an innovative new technology that they have implemented at their company. Each speaker will present a unique practice that you can adopt when you get home.
05/09/2011
Despite whether a food trend has a sound basis in science or not, it can have a significant influence on the products that are developed and subsequently available to senior living residents It has become increasingly difficult to identify which trends are transient (no and low carb diets) and which trends will become permanent (no Trans fats).
05/09/2011
Obtain the latest information regarding occupancy, rents, rent growth, supply and demand for seniors housing and care properties. This session will provide an empirical view on how seniors housing properties are performing across the nation’s largest 100 markets.
05/09/2011
A panel of senior living executives, representing both operator and investor perspectives, will outline key aspects of the recently closed REIT Investment Diversification and Empowerment Act (RIDEA) transaction and what it means to the changing nature of operator and investor alignment.
04/27/2011
Social engagement is a critical component in enhancing the quality of life for residents with memory care needs. Achieving social engagement from residents is based on truly understanding the concept, which is both person centered and quality of life driven. This session will provide information on actual social science research related to dementia care and social engagement.
04/27/2011
In an exciting new “sprint session” format, multiple presenters have less than 10 minutes to share an innovative employee engagement and retention practice at their company. Each speaker will present a unique practice you can adopt when you return home.
04/27/2011
Exceptional performance is the perfect alignment of skills, rewards, feedback, management style, measurement and culture. Keeping employees engaged today requires staying in-tune with what is most important to employees, finding ways to creatively match performance measures with their motivation factors.
04/27/2011
Ideally, state regulators and assisted living providers should be working together to provide resident centered care. But when that doesn’t happen, residents are the ones who lose. Here’s your chance to talk with state regulators about the issues you care about.
04/27/2011
ALFA members agree that when it comes to Elder Abuse there is a zero tolerance policy. Without proper attention, residents can be vulnerable to abuse and exploitation not only from staff but family members as well. It is critical that providers know how to identify abuse, train staff on what to do if they suspect abuse, and have policies and procedures in place to protect vulnerable seniors.
04/27/2011
Video clips from heart-to-heart conversations with residents, families, and potential residents about their recent experiences deciding to move—or not move—to a senior living residence provide the platform for an in-depth look at the issues impacting their decisions. Aligned with recent research, these personal accounts highlight the critical issues senior living executives and sales teams must know about today’s customers and their families.
04/27/2011
At occupancies in the 80 to 90 percent range, approximately 70 percent of the additional assisted living monthly service fee collected from selling just one more unit falls right to the bottom line as free cash flow. Filling three to four additional units can result in approximately $100,000 per year in additional cash and increase the value of your community by almost $1 million.
04/27/2011
This session brings together regional providers in the popular Peer to Peer format to share their experiences in the changing marketplace. Hear from these executives the innovative solutions they have found to the unique challenges faced in leading their organizations.
04/27/2011
Delivering ancillary services—home health, pharmacy, physician wellness services, homemaker services, and more—to existing residents presents an excellent opportunity to both better serve residents and capture new revenue. Discover the various integrated and overlay models and their pros and cons, both financially and programmatically.
04/26/2011
In a collaborative effort with ALFA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched an Energy Star Program for senior living communities in March 2011. Communities that earn the designation can expect higher census, lower cost, and a stronger brand. Get all the details on Energy Star certification in this informative session.
04/26/2011
Securing growth capital has been particularly challenging in today’s economic environment. In the session, leading financial experts discuss how to grow and recapitalize even in debt-constrained environment.
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