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CARE ACADEMY OVERVIEW

The Washington Health Care Association’s Assisted Living Care Academy provides knowledge, insight, resources, and tools for nurses and lead caregivers providing care in assisted living facilities. It is designed for nurses and caregivers who are new to wellness departments in assisted living settings in Washington and is beneficial for the professional growth and development of executive directors and other long term care workers wanting to learn more regarding the roles involved in running a wellness department, as well as nursing services in assisted living.

The Assisted Living Care Academy will enhance participants’ ability to successfully manage nursing services and resident supports in assisted living. Assisted living services require a holistic approach to optimize and maintain—if not improve—an older adult’s function, independence, engagement with the environment and with others, and maximize well-being, and quality of life. Nursing and caregiving practices in assisted living are driven by residents’ preferences and supporting them in their choices. In doing so, many assisted living nurses and caregivers find their role incorporates a variety of activities such as counseling, health educator, direct clinical care, medication management, and helping older adults access the health care system. An assisted living wellness department leader is a collaborator, promoter of wellness, advocate, educator, and ultimately—caregiver.

WHCA is pleased to offer the Assisted Living Care Academy virtually in 2021. During this multiple-day educational event, assisted living leaders will dive into the details and varied tasks and roles that are part of every day for a credentialed staff person in assisted living. This workshop will help nurses and caregivers understand the population they serve, the regulations that oversee their work, and the knowledge, information, resources, and tools it takes to be successful. Please join us to discover all you need to know about operating a successful wellness department in assisted living.

CARE ACADEMY SCHEDULE

Tuesday, November 16                9 – 11 AM

Tuesday, November 16                1 – 3 PM

Wednesday, November 17          9 – 11 AM

Wednesday, November 17          1 – 3 PM

Thursday, November 18               9 – 12 NOON

Thursday, November 18               1 – 3 PM

Friday, November 19                    9 – 11 AM

Friday, November 19                    1 – 3 PM