Calendar

Nursing Facility Administrators 101 Boot Camp

 Program Description

Whether you’re a newly appointed administrator eager to build a solid foundation or a seasoned leader looking to refine your skills and gain fresh perspectives, this 2-day training program is designed for you. In today’s dynamic and highly regulated long-term care environment, staying informed and adaptable is key to driving quality care, operational excellence, and compliance. This boot camp offers a comprehensive overview of core responsibilities, essential best practices, and the latest industry updates to help you navigate challenges with confidence and competence. Join us to sharpen your expertise, exchange ideas with peers, and strengthen your leadership impact in creating thriving, resident-focused communities.

Location

Iowa Health Care Association
1775 90^th St.
West Des Moines, IA

Schedule

February 5

  8:30 am        Registration/Check-In
  9:00 am        Leadership and Management as an N.F. Administrator
10:30 am         Human Resources Essentials and Successful Hiring Practices
12:00 pm        Lunch (provided)
12:30 pm         Financial and Business Management in LTC
  2:15 pm          How to Engage Your Medical Director into Your Quality Improvement Program
  3:30 pm         Networking Time
  4:00 pm        Adjourn 

February 6

  9:00 am        Regulatory Compliance
10:30 am         Preparing Your Team for Survey Success
11:45 am          Lunch (provided)
12:15 pm          Mitigating Risk in Long Term Care
  2:00 pm        Life Safety – Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness
  3:30 pm        Adjourn

Topic Descriptions

Leadership and Management for Nursing Facility Administrators
Instructor: Ricky Rohrig Sr.
  This session covers essential leadership and management skills for Nursing Facility Administrators, including team leadership, operational management, regulatory navigation, and fostering quality care. Gain practical strategies and tools to enhance your leadership and operational success.

Human Resources Essentials and Successful Hiring Practices
Instructor: Jo Ellen Whitney
  This session provides a foundational overview of essential HR practices tailored for long-term care settings. Participants will gain practical knowledge in recruitment, onboarding, employee retention, performance management, and compliance with labor laws and regulations.

Financial and Business Management in LTC
Instructor: Jeff Steggerda
  Participants will delve into the essential skills for effective financial oversight and business operations in long-term care. Topics include budgeting, financial reporting, cost control, and revenue cycle management, with a focus on aligning financial strategies with organizational goals.

How to Engage Your Medical Director into Your Quality Improvement Program
Instructor: Tasha Jansen
  This session will explore the critical role Medical Directors play in driving QI initiatives, fostering collaboration, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Participants will gain practical tips on building productive partnerships, aligning goals, and leveraging the Medical Director’s expertise to improve outcomes for residents and staff alike.

Regulatory Compliance Review
Instructor: Brenda Irlbeck
  Participants will be provided with an in-depth look at the key regulations governing nursing home operations. This review will provide an understanding of Federal and State compliance requirements, common deficiencies cited in facilities, and strategies to maintain regulatory standards while enhancing quality care delivery.

Preparing Your Team for Survey Success
Instructor: Brenda Irlbeck
  Participants will learn best practices for survey preparation, including staff training, documentation accuracy, and environment readiness. The session provides actionable strategies to foster a culture of compliance and enhance the overall success of the survey process, ensuring that teams are confident and prepared to meet regulatory standards.

Mitigating Risk in Long-Term Care
Instructor: Rebecca Brommel
  This session focuses on identifying and addressing potential risks in long-term care settings. Participants will learn strategies to prevent incidents, reduce liability, and enhance safety protocols for both residents and staff. Key topics include risk assessments, infection control, regulatory compliance, staff training, and creating a culture of safety.

Life Safety – Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Instructor: Ryan Matheney
  This session will cover fire safety regulations, conducting fire drills, maintaining fire safety equipment, and preparing for various emergency situations. Discussion will focus on best practices for fire prevention, evacuation procedures, and emergency response plans to ensure the safety of residents and staff.

Continuing Education Credit

This conference meets the State of Iowa’s dementia specific criteria for 11.0 contact hours for the following disciplines.

• N.F. Administrators

Registration Fees

Members: $275 per person
Non-Members:  $550 per person

Speaker Bios

Rebecca (Becki) Brommel is an attorney at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Des Moines, IA, Becki helps people with Health Care issues and Health Care legal needs, she also assists clients with Administrative Law and Business Litigation issues. Becki attended Drake University Law School and began practicing law in 2001.  She was selected to Super Lawyers for 2018 – 2022. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were chosen after thorough evaluation of numerous criteria.

Brenda Irlbeck is the Vice President, Quality Improvement & Regulatory Affairs for the Iowa Health Care Association, the Iowa Center for Assisted Living, and the Iowa Center for Home Care.   Brenda works closely with the IHCA and ICAL Quality Improvement Committees and the IHCA Medicare Committee.  She is knowledgeable regarding issues related to quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and clinical practice in post-acute care settings.  Brenda is a registered nurse, certified assisted living manager, and a former director of nursing.

Tasha Janssen is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and the Director of Clinical Operations at Curana Health. Her education includes graduating from Ellsworth Community College with her associate degree in nursing and continuing to get her master’s from Graceland University. Tasha’s career as a nurse practitioner has included hospice and post-acute care work. Tasha is a member of the Iowa Nurse Practitioner Society and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. is a licensed nursing home administrator.  He has worked in long-term care for over 10 years in various roles as a Chaplain, staff development coordinator, QAPI Coordinator, and has also been a consultant in leadership development, and change management.  Pastor Ricky has several years of experience in the restaurant industry as a manager in fast food, quick service, and full-service dining. Pastor Ricky is a certified Serv-Safe instructor and proctor since 2018.

Ryan Matheney is the Owner and Administrator of a long-term care facility, with extensive expertise in Life Safety and Emergency Preparedness. With years of experience in the healthcare industry, Ryan has developed a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, safety standards, and the critical importance of disaster preparedness. He is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of residents and staff, leveraging his knowledge to implement robust safety protocols and emergency response plans.

Jeff Steggerda is a Reimbursement Consultant and President of Brighton Consulting Group.  Jeff has worked in the long term care profession since 1986.  He began working with IHCA in 1993 as a Reimbursement Consultant.  His roles for IHCA have included creating and maintaining several informational databases to support the quality, finance, and data objectives of the association.  Jeff is a CPA, receiving a BBA degree.  His career path includes public accounting and positions as Director of Accounting with regional long term care companies.

Jo Ellen Whitney is a senior shareholder of Denton’s Davis Brown Law Firm, having obtained her degrees (B.A., magna cum laude, and J.D.) from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.  Jo practices primarily in the areas of labor and employment law, healthcare law, privacy, and fair housing.  In the area of labor and employment, Jo assists businesses with policy and contract development, human resources planning, disciplinary and termination issues as well as regulatory compliance and litigation matters.

Sponsor