Last chance

The third and final MU Leadership Development Academy for Nurse Leaders and Nursing Home Administrators in Long Term Care starts this fall. Read the brochure flyer with all the details to date.

ELDA 2011-12 sessions
Sept. 28 and 29, 2011, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 21, April 18, May 16 and 17
A proven curriculum to increase leadership behaviors and job retention

Thanks to DHSS, $350 scholarships available on first-come, first-served basis! Limited enrollment. Open to all RNs and NHAs in LTC. NHAs must enroll with an RN from their facility.

MU Leadership Development Academy for Nurse Leaders and Nursing Home Administrators in Long Term Care

Class of 2011-2012

Blue Springs
Left to right: Deb Scharnhorst, Barb Primm, Karen Clibon, Tammy Sparks, Theresa Betterton, Lori Roberts-Stiffler, Lisa Davis, Vicki Taylor, Carole Thalken, Susan Mooney, Sheila Clevenger

St. Louis
Left to right: Lisa Stocker, Yaminah Futch, De Minner, Lisa Stolzer, Brenda Cobb and Kathi Gray.

Columbia
Left to right: Libby Youse, Paula McCurdy, Andrea Howe, Jennifer Tyree-Taylor, Denise Cohen, Courtney Hahn, Tara Bauer, Katy Musterman, Judy Halley, Candyce Larsen, Cheryl Eads, Annie Dick, Chris Ratliff, Lynne Ott, Alexis Roam

Follow up surveys from the original LDA revealed

That 78 to 94 percent of the graduates remained with their original employer at 6 io 18 months after graduation.
Statistically significant increases in self-reported transformational leadership behaviors and confidence in their ability to perform as leaders from before to after the Academy.
That the mentoring component served to enrich and expand their RN peer-support networks.
That graduates are more likely to involve their staff in decision-making and provide a working environment conducive to teamwork and quality improvement.

What participants from the class of 2010-11 had to say about the leadership academy

Columbia

I have definitely grown as a leader, from the content that I learned while in ELDA. I look at things more from every point of view that I can think of, and make sure the whole team, not just nursing, is on board. I make sure that what I relay to staff is understood, and truly have an open door policy, as I try to promote an open work environment.
Charice Hilgedick, ADN, RN, director of nursing, Lutheran Senior Services at Lenoir Woods, Columbia

The most important aspect of the ELDA to me is being in a room of educated, dedicated DON’s and educators who share the same focus and problems. Since the DON is the only person in the facility who has that position, the DON often feels alone or isolated. It was also important to learn how we can motivate staff. Once I realized that I do NOT have control, a lot of pressure was taken off of me. I quit trying to assume control and instead guide the facility or staff in the desired direction to have positive outcomes. As a result of this, better relationships were formed.
Sarah Owen, BSN, RN, RAC-CT, regional nurse, SW Management

I think that the best thing from the ELDA was listening to the presentations and taking in and learning from the stories and all of the experiences that the presenters have had. I believe that I have grown a lot in managing and being able to lead people.
Sara Randall, RN, assistant director of nursing, The Living Center, Marshall

I was very reluctant to re-apply to the academy having gone thru the initial academy. I could not help but think it would be a repeat of my earlier academy. I was soon proven wrong. This academy was very different. Some important aspects, such as the difference between a manager and a leader remained, but the academy was new and refreshing. One of the new aspects was the LPI. Seeing yourself through the eyes of others can be life changing. I am taking this tool and attempting to use it to identify and develop my weak areas as seen by the staff. Another important aspect is the networking. It helps to realize everyone has the same problems and learn how they dealt with the issues.
Christy Riekeberg, RN, director of nursing, Loch Haven Nursing Home, Macon

The teaching and counsel is what stands out--making sure employees know the expectation. I think you have to continually grow as a leader and manager. Biggest ah-ha is probably (to) teach staff rather than discipline. Really good to have a network with other RN-DON dealing with same issues.
Leslie Stone, RNdirector of nursing, Katy Manor, Pilot Grove

Most importantly I enjoyed the networking and small group discussions in the ELDA program. It’s refreshing to know we all share similar challenges in our industry. Some days it really feels we are out there alone to face problems and difficulties throughout our day. One of my ah-ha moments was discovering to use my RNs to their fullest capacity. WOW-what a difference this can make to resident care and assessment. I plan to make changes in job duties and responsibilities of our RNs!
Gina Twenter, RN, LNHA, administrator, Tiffany Care Centers (Katy Manor), Pilot Grove

This is an awesome course. I feel I have grown so much in my role as a Director of Nursing. This course is like putting the pieces of the puzzle together for our facility and so excited to add these ideas from other homes and the speakers. I have a few ah-ha’s including the RN vs. LPN roles and also the Different Generational factors. I believe this course has made me more aware of situations and has helped me understand how to deal with our Nursing staffs’ problems/issues that arise.
Liza Williams, RN, director of nursing, Monroe Manor, Paris

Kansas City (Blue Springs)

Networking was a very important part of the Academy for me. We have implemented many new programs in our facility as a result of the Academy. The last day on sustaining change was a real boost at a most needed time. I am more capable of asking for help. I used to not want to impose upon people. Conflict resolution very helpful.
Ellen L. Ball, RN, CDONA-LTCM C-NE, RAC-CT, director of nursing, Pearls II of Eden for Elders, Princeton

I feel like I have grown tremendously in my leadership abilities. My ah-ha moment came when I was completing my final LPI and had a completely different attitude and frame of mind. I have learned to pay attention to my staff, and to pick out potential problems before they become problems. I still do not like conflict but I now run towards it immediately, as I know it will only get worse in the end by ignoring it.
Susan Davis, RN, Director of Nursing, Golden Years, Harrisonville

An opportunity to come together with my peers from across the state. Discuss challenges and solutions related to day to day operations, as well as, survey preparation. An incredible opportunity to gain exposure to speakers involved in the advancement of Nursing. I think one of the most significant moments was with the LPI survey’s and was able to get feedback from my staff on how they viewed me as a leader. Another area was the opportunity to listen to other participants and realize that their challenges weren’t unique to their facility. Most are universal and a result of the culture created long ago.
David L. Riley, BSN RN, director of nursing, The Rehabilitation Center of Raymore, Skilled Healthcare, Raymore

I think the number one thing that I am taking away from the program is: giving some of the power away, as in listening to others’ viewpoints and allowing them to have ownership of a process or program. Now, I consult with associates of all levels to see what they think would work to achieve the goal that has been set for us to achieve.

I think that I was merely managing my nursing department before the ELDA course. Now I feel that I am a leader ofmy team. We are all on the same page…. They know what I want to achieve for our facility and I am sharing my goals more openly with them. I listen more and let myself and others learn from our mistakes; not be defeated by them. I now can let others take more responsibility for the tasks at hand, instead of trying to do everything myself, or only my way.

It has been a tremendous learning experience for me. I feel that I have grown as a leader and feel rejuvenated to go forth and conquer. We will continue to have a “true interdisciplinary performance improvement” committee. It worked great and I look forward to many more projects.
Paula Turner, RN, CDONA, director of nursing, Life Care Center of Carrollton

Springfield

Concept of “transparency” with staff, residents, surveys. Actively listening. Getting both sides of every story before addressing an issue. I don’t have to have the answers, just the questions!
Veda Gail Smith, RN, director of nursing, Webb City Health and Rehab, Webb City

For me it was important to see that there are different ways to handle situations and still be professional about it. It was also nice to see and hear that I was not the only DON that had multiple issues to deal with. Brainstorming and hearing how the other DON’s dealt with issues helped a lot.

I realized that even though I am no longer a DON this class has helped me become better prepared for any management position that I may take.
Michelle Williams, RN, unit manager, Parkview Healthcare Facility, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, Bolivar

St. Louis

The most important aspect of LDA to me has been the ability to interact with individuals who day in and day out face the same challenges that I do. I have the ability to bounce ideas, to problems solve with leaders in the profession who have years of experience, and who are willing to share that experience with others. I came into this course a work-a-holic, I leave a work-a-holic, but I now understand that having the position as Director of Nursing does not mean that I have to be responsible for everything. That I do have staff for a reason and that they are capable of doing things or they would not be licensed professionals.
Julie L. Boyd, RN, director of nursing, Garden View Care Center at Dougherty Ferry, Valley Park

I feel the most important aspect was not only the opportunity to learn new skills sets but the ability to have communication with my peers. My “ah-ha’s” have been in allowing others to think for me and create their own solutions. When it doesn’t work well, they are able to see why and when they succeed, they have pride and accountability. I fell much more relaxed as a nurse leader because I’m not micro-managing.
Maria Hartmann, RN BSN LNHA, administrator, Community Manor, Farmington

Most important aspect I have gained is insight on different issues from other participants. Also, identified leadership skills from different lecturers I have tried to emulate. Learned how important and effective small gestures of connection with staff can be. Important to be “vulnerable” and admit to mistakes.
Lynn Holladay, RN, DON, NHA, director of nursing, Bethesda Meadow, Ellisville

Dates and locations

Begins Sept. 28, 2011 locationsand ends May 17, 2012.

All classes are on Wednesday (also Thursday for the months of September and May). There is no class in December. Classes run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the exception of Days 1 and 9 which start later and Day 10 which ends earlier.

Days 1 and 2, Sept. 28 and 29
Entire group meets in Columbia for face-to-face class
Days 3 to 8, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 21, April 18 Regional interactive TV sites
Days 9 and 10, May 16 and 17, 2012
Entire group meets in Columbia for face-to-face class
ITV Sites – Columbia, Kansas City (Blue Springs), Springfield and St. Louis

Description

The Leadership Development Academy for RNs and NHAs in LTC is a structured educational program using a multi-method approach to learning (face-to-face, interactive TV and electronic). It features an innovative and evidence-based curriculum with a strong focus on application to practice and peer consultation. It builds on the highly successful MU Leadership Development Academy for RNs in LTC (“original LDA”).

Although we highly encourage the RN’s colleague NHA to enroll, RNs may enroll without their NHA. It is expected that NHAs would enroll only if their DON or other nurse leader enrolls.

Purpose

To prepare nurse leaders and NHAs in LTC who can create and sustain improvement in their work settings, including ability to emphasize staff involvement, facilitate communication and teamwork, set clear expectations and ensure high standards of care.

Features

Emphasizes leadership as a key element in high vs. low-performing nursing homes
Tackles the hard issues of surveys, regulations, and how to have a high performing home
Includes 10 days of classes offered over nine months
Assesses pre and post Academy leadership behaviors and competencies including the Leadership Practices Inventory
Offers valuable resources including two books, numerous articles, and tools
Incorporates a mentoring component
Offers nationally recognized Continuing Education credit, useful for national certification and recertification
Awards both Nursing and Nursing Home Administrators CE credit

Topical highlights

Leadership
Hear Matt Younger’s, section administrator for LTC regulation, thoughts and impressions on leadership
Leadership Practice Inventory
Get a 360 perspective of your leadership behaviors
Leading and Managing
Know when to lead and when to manage
Coaching, Counseling, and Communication
Learn strategies for each of these management skills
Leading High Performing Nursing Homes
Guest lecturer Ruth Anderson PhD, RN, FAAN, Duke University
Sustaining Change
Discover ways to influence and sustain change
A Team Approach to Quality Improvement
Learn proven quality improvement techniques
The Medical Team’s Role in Quality Improvement
Guest lecturer Jeffery Kerr, DO, CMD, Geriatrician
Making the Fiscal Case for Change
Apply financial skills to communicating the need for change
Managing Up
Hear strategies to communicate with superiors and create a mutually beneficial relationship. Guest lecturer Dewey Thompson,, trainer and business consultant, Missouri Training Institute
Managing Different Generations
Guest lecturer Dewey Thompson
Meaningful Work
Discover how staff retention relates to culture change
Leading Beyond Regulations and Creating a Culture of Safety
Guest lecturer Amy Vogelsmeier, PhD, GCNS-BC, RN, MU Sinclair School of Nursing and Tracy Niekamp, program manager, section for LTC, DHSS.
A Future of Change for Health Care Delivery Learn of new programs and reimbursement structures that will change LTC as we know it. Guest lecturer Monte Aspelmeier, MSW, CEO of America’s Impact Group
Looking toward the Future
Gain insight into the clinical considerations of culture change and how the nursing home can provide quality of care as well as quality of life. Guest lecturer Charlotte Eliopoulos, PhD, ND, MPH, RN, executive director, American Association for Long Term Care Nursing

Accreditation

Contact hours will be awarded to all individuals who successfully complete the LDA Academy and are paid in full.

Registered nurses
University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Missouri Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Provider Approval Number 713-XII.
Nursing home administrators
Clock hours will be applied for through the Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators. TA#073-910.

Criteria for successful completion

Regular attendance — to meet the course objectives and fully benefit from the Academy, more than two absences will result in dismissal from the Academy. Days 1, 2 and 10 are mandatory classes.
Completion of required assignments and assessment tools.
- Completion of daily evaluation tool.
- Completion of pre-post Academy self-assessment tools.
- Regular class participation.
- Completion and presentation of quality improvement change project.

Note
You must have access to a computer and a working e-mail address.

Cost

Note change from printed brochure due to receipt of $350 scholarships from DHSS after brochure was printed

$650 (may be paid in two installments, if needed)

First installment of $325
Due upon enrollment
Second installment of $325
Due Dec. 14, 2011

Course fee includes the 10-day Certificate Course, nursing CE credit, NHA credit, a comprehensive Course Syllabus with learning resources and two books, mentoring, and a certificate from the University of Missouri. Hosted luncheons for four days and continental breakfasts.

Note
You are not officially enrolled until the first payment is received. Enrollment is limited, so please enroll early.

Lodging

Lodging information for Columbia will be sent upon enrollment.

ADA

The University of Missouri-Columbia complies with the guidelines set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have special needs as addressed by the ADA and need special assistance with this or any portion of the learning process, please notify us as soon as possible. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your needs.

Enrollment cancellation and substitution

We understand that circumstances may arise that require you to cancel or send a substitute. If you cancel your enrollment three or more weeks before the Enhanced LDA begins (Aug. 31, 2010), your enrollment fee will be refunded, less a $50 processing fee. Please notify the Nursing Outreach (Tara Meyer, MeyerT@missouri.edu or 573-882-2669) of any registration changes prior to the academy to ease the check-in process.

Tax deduction

Your expenditure for this activity may qualify you for a Lifetime Learning federal tax credit. Tax deduction information regarding continuing education expenses is available from the IRS or tax advisors (Treasury Regulation 1.162.5).

Updated 4/4/12

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Dates and locations
Description
Purpose
Features
Topical highlights
Accreditation
Criteria for successful completion
Cost
Lodging
ADA
Enrollment cancellation and substitution
Tax deduction

Faculty and staff

Lead faculty project manager/co-faculty

Alexis Roam, MS(N), RN; MU Sinclair School of Nursing, program manager nursing home services, Primaris, former DON
Lynne Ott, MSN, RN, NEA-BC; vice president of patient care services, Fitzgibbon Hospital, Marshall

Faculty associate

Barbara Primm, BSN, RN-BC; assistant administrator and former DON, Loch Haven, Macon County Nursing Home District, Macon
Donna (De) Minner, BSN, RN, former ADON, clinical consultant/research nurse, Columba
Judy Halley, RNC, BSN, NHA, former DON, Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark

Continuing education coordinator

Todd Winterbower, BS; coordinator of programs/projects, Nursing Outreach, Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia

Senior secretary

Tara Meyer, BS; Nursing Outreach, MU Sinclair School of Nursing

Project and course director

Shirley Farrah, PhD, RN-BC; associate teaching professor and assistant dean, Nursing Outreach, MU Sinclair School of Nursing

National consultants

Ruth A. Anderson PhD, RN, FAAN; Virginia Stone professor of nursing, Duke University School of Nursing, senior fellow, Center for Aging and Human Development, Durham, NC
Charlotte Elioupolos, PhD, ND, MPH, RN; executive director, American Association for Long Term Care Nursing (AALTCN), Glen Arm, MD

Internal consultants

Marilyn J. Rantz, PhD, RN, FAAN; professor and Helen E. Nahm chair, MU Sinclair School of Nursing, University Hospitals and clinics professor of nursing, executive director, Aging in Place Project, aAssociate director, MU Interdisciplinary Center on Aging,, Columbia
Amy Vogelsmeier PhD, RN, BC, GCNS; assistant professor, coordinator for leadership in nursing and health-care systems, John A. Hartford Claire M. Fagin post doctoral scholar, MU Sinclair School of Nursing

Advisory council

Myra Aud, PhD, RN, NHA; associate professor, MU Sinclair School of Nursing, Columbia and president, Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Nina Bakke, CPA, CFO, executive director, Missouri League for Nursing, Jefferson City
Julie Ballard, RN, director of culture change, Health Systems, Inc., Osage Beach vice president, MC5
Joan Devine, BSN, RN, MM; director of performance improvement Lutheran Senior Services, St. Louis
Roni Drew, RN; director of nursing, Chariton Park Health Care Center, Salisbury
Jon Dolan, executive director, Missouri Health Care Association, Jefferson City
Deborah Finley, MPA, LNHA; director of physician and nursing home QI services, Primaris, Columbia
Marcia K. Flesner, PhD, RN; clinical educator, MU Sinclair School of Nursing, Columbia
Jeffery Kerr, DO, CMD, medical director, Texas County Memorial Hospital, , Houston, Missouri Multi-facility Long Term Care
W. Bryant McNally, JD, MPH; director of licensure and regulation, Missouri Hospital Association, Jefferson City
David Oliver, PhD, NHA; assistant director, MU Interdisciplinary Center on Aging, Columbia
Carol Siem, MSN, RN, BC, GNP; clinical consultant and nurse educator for QIP-MO with the University Missouri and Primaris, Columbia
Lorie Towe, JD; manager of regulatory affairs and policy, Missouri Health Care Association, Jefferson City
Penny Worthley, RN, BC; staff education and development coordinator, Lutheran Senior Services at Lenoir Woods, Columbia
Cindy Wrigley, executive director, Missouri Association of Nursing Home Administrators (MANHA), Jefferson City
Matt Younger, MS, LNHA; administrator, section for long term care regulation, Division of Regulation and Licensure, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Jefferson City

Commercial support

When commercial support is received for an educational activity, the conference planning committee maintains complete control over the selection of content and speakers. Acceptance of commercial support does not imply approval or endorsement of any product by the University of Missouri, Sinclair School of Nursing, ANCC Commission on Accreditation or MONA.

Taping

Taping by attendees is not allowed at any educational activities sponsored by Nursing Outreach.

Notes

Participants are asked to set their cell phones on vibrate or silent and to exit the meeting room for all calls.
Participants are asked to refrain from smoking in the conference facility.
Please bring a sweater or jacket due to variations in temperature and personal preferences
MU complies with the guidelines set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have special needs as addressed by the ADA and need special assistance with this or any portion of the learning process, please notify us as soon as possible. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your needs.
Please contact the Nursing Outreach Office at nursingoutreach@missouri.edu or 573-882-0215, if you need special dietary considerations.

Accreditation

University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Missouri Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

MONA Provider Approval Number 713-XII.

CE programs

Nursing Outreach offers nursing contact hours for interdisciplinary CE programs sponsored by MU Continuing Medical Education.

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