2025 At-A-Glance Schedule
Sunday, Sept. 21
Early registration is open from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the third floor foyer.
Pre-Conference Session
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Windows Room
Loving Disruption – Creating Cultures that Last
Speaker: Angie Gray | CEUs: ALL
Member Benefit Session
5:15 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Windows Room
Nurse Connect Reception
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Presidential Suite
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Monday, Sept. 22
Convention registration is open from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. in the third floor foyer.
Opening General Session
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Iowa Ballroom
Stronger Through Change
Speaker: Chris Norton | CEUs: ALL
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Breakout Session 1
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
- From Burnout to Belonging – What Nurses Need Most
Speaker: Angie Gray | CEUs: ALL - Building Your Personal Resilience Toolkit – From Inspiration to Implementation
Speaker: Chris Norton | CEUs: ALL
- Taking QAPI to the Next Level
Speakers: Katie Frederick, Andy Fuston and Andrew Wismer | CEUs: ADM, ALMC, DH, N, SS - Addressing Mental Health Disorders in Long-Term Care
Speaker: Barbara Speedling | CEUs: ALL
IHCA Trade Show
11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Des Moines Room
The IHCA Annual Trade Show will feature over 90 vendors, offering the latest innovative products and services in the industry. Attendees will have ample opportunities to meet with company representatives and view the latest technology demonstrations.
Lunch will be served at the Trade Show from 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., sponsored by U.S. Foods.
Conquering Aging: Minute-to-Win-It Challenge
11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Waterloo Room
Test your senses in TrueMed’s “Minute-to-Win-It” style games designed to highlight sensory changes that come with aging. Compete for custom 6-pack cooler prizes in each round and a special grand prize for the overall winner.
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Breakout Session 2
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
- From Conflict to Connection – Building a Culture of Trust Through Communication
Speaker: Angie Gray | CEUs: ALL - ADA/ADAA and Mental Health – Complex Issues in Employment
Speaker: Jo Ellen Whitney | CEUs: ADM, ALMC, DH, N
- Leaders – What Can AI Do for You?
Speaker: Molly Mackey | CEUs: ALL - Sex, Drugs and Rolling Walkers – The Future of Long-Term Care
Speaker: Barbara Speedling | CEUs: ALL
IHCA Trade Show
Administrator and Owner’s Reception
2:45 – 4:15 p.m.
Location: Des Moines Room
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Breakout Session 3
2:45 – 4:15 p.m.
- Preventing Hospital Transfers – Strategies for Reducing Hospitalizations
Speaker: Tasha Janssen | CEUs: ADM, N, SS - Medical Issues in the Workplace: When Leave Laws Collide
Speakers: Megan Moritz and Ann Kendell | CEUs: ADM, ALMC, DH, N
- Top 10 Training Pitfalls
Speaker: Molly Mackey | CEUs: ADM, ALMC, DH, N - Behavioral Health – Sexual Capacity, Consent and Acceptance
Speaker: Barbara Speedling | CEUs: ADM, ALMC, DH, N, SS
IHCA Trade Show Reception
4:15 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Des Moines Room
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Casino Night
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Iowa Ballroom
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Tuesday, Sept. 23
Convention registration is open from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. in the third floor foyer.
Tuesday General Session
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Iowa Ballroom
The Care Advantage – How to Build an Engaged, High Retention Culture That Wins
Speaker: Danny Goldberg | CEUs: ALL
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Breakout Session 4
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
- PDPM Playbook – Optimizing Reimbursement and Outcomes
Speakers: Jessica Stucin & Kristine Martinez | CEUs: ADM, DH, N - Success in Today’s Home Care Environment? Show Me the Data!
Speakers: Angela Huff & Andrea Fairbanks | CEUs: ADM, N - Legal Hot Topics 2025
Speakers: Katie Cownie & Adam Freed | CEUs: ADM, ALMC, DH, N - Make It Happen – Climbing the QAPI Mountain
Speaker: Amy Stewart | CEUs: ADM, DH, N, SS
- Disrupting the CCRC Model – Taking Care Outside of Your Walls
Speaker: Erika Kramer | CEUs: ADM, ALMC - Leadership for Activity Professionals
Speaker: Vanessa Emm | CEUs: ADM, ALMC, AP - Infection Prevention During Transitions of Care: What to Know Before, During and After a Transfer
Speaker: Chris Barten | CEUs: ADM, DH, ES, N - Assisted Living Growth Trends for the Future
Speaker: Andy Edeburn | CEUs: ALMC, ADM, N, SS
Polish Your Profile: Professional Headshots
10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Location: Sioux City Room
Update your professional image with a complimentary headshot taken by a professional photographer — perfect for LinkedIn, company websites and more.
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Activity Professionals Luncheon
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Windows Room
Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) All-Member Meeting
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Location: Des Moines Room
For IHCQP members only
IHCA Annual Business Meeting
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Des Moines Room
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Breakout Session 5
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
- Care Planning That Works – Turning Assessments into Action
Speakers: Jessica Stucin & Kristine Martinez | CEUs: ADM, DH, N, SS - VBP Shift Ahead – Prepare now to Maximize Your TPS!
Speakers: Angela Huff and Andrea Fairbanks | CEUs: ADM, N, SS - Strategic Planning for Senior and Aging Services
Speaker: Andy Edeburn | CEUs: ALL - Step Right Up to the Five-Star Quality Tent
Speaker: Amy Stewart | CEUs: ADM, DH, N, SS
- The HIGH-Lights of CBD and Cannabis Use in Senior Living
Speaker: Rob Leffler | CEUs: ALL - Calendar Building
Speaker: Vanessa Emm | CEUs: ADM, ALMC, AP - The GUIDE Model – A Framework for Enhancing Dementia Care
Speaker: Tasha Janssen | CEUs: ALL - New Leader Bootcamp – Master These Five Skills First
Speaker: Jeff Whitehorn | CEUs: ALL
Breakout Session 6
2:45 – 4:15 p.m.
- Restorative Nursing – Empowering Staff and Improving Person-Centered Care
Speakers: Jessica Stucin & Kristine Martinez | CEUs: ADM, N - Home Health MythBusters
Speaker: Annette Lee | CEUs: ADM, N, SS - Our Dawn is Breaking – Seven Things We Should Be Excited About
Speaker: Andy Edeburn | CEUs: ALL - Assisted Living Regulatory Outlook: Trends, Challenges and What’s Ahead
Speaker: Stacy Hejda | CEUs: ADM, ALMC, N
- Mitigating Risk – Drug Diversion
Speaker: Rob Leffler | CEUs: ALL - Behavior Strategies and Communication for Activity Professionals
Speaker: Vanessa Emm | CEUs: ADM, ALMC, AP - Contactless Remote Patient Monitoring
Speaker: Tasha Janssen | CEUs: ADM, ALMC, N - It’s a Different World – Key Leadership Strategies to Motivate Today’s Employees
Speaker: Jeff Whitehorn | CEUs: ADM, ALMC, DH, N
Quality Awards Reception
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Rock River Grill and Tavern
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Music Bingo
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Iowa Ballroom
Wednesday, Sept. 24
Convention registration is open from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. in the third floor foyer.
Breakfast Buffet
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Location: Des Moines Room
Breakout Session 7
8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
- Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
Speaker: Jessica Duncan | CEUs: ALL - The 12-Month Survey Readiness Plan
Speaker: Amy Stewart | CEUs: ADM, N - Smarter Documentation: How AI is Transforming the Way We Chart in Long-Term Care
Speaker: Carolyn Lopez | CEUs: ADM, ALMC, N
- Optimizing PBJ Reporting
Speaker: Amanda Elliott | CEUs: ADM, DH - Delegate More to Achieve More
Speaker: Jeff Whitehorn | CEUs: ALL
Closing General Session
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Iowa Ballroom
Taking on Adversity and Winning
Speaker: Dan Gable | CEUs: ALL
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