2023 OKALA Annual Convention & Trade Show Program Book

OKALA Members and Guests,

Welcome to our annual convention. This year is just a little more special than the years before. We are celebrating 26 years of advocating for the seniors of Oklahoma and have exciting news on the horizon. We are honored you will be a part of the unveiling of our next chapter as change agents for our state and industry.

When we started this organization in 1997, it was the vision of the pioneers of our industry like Dirk O’Hara and Diane Hambric to create an organization that would be based on collaboration, partnership, and passion.

As we travel forward 26 years, we have seen our industry grow leaps and bounds both in sheer volume and innovation. The ability to adapt, change and overcome has allowed our industry to be stable and provide security for the residents, families, and associates we serve. While there are many highlights to celebrate in the past 26 years, the resiliency, passion, and dedication, each of you have shown over the past four years has been nothing short of palatable. That determination and resiliency will catapult us forward.

As we look ahead in the senior living industry, we have strong headwinds to face and challenges to navigate, especially in workforce development and the regulatory environment. Facing these headwinds and continuing to grow as an industry, it will be vital to continue collaborating and partnering as senior advocates working towards the best outcomes for our industry.

The Oklahoma Assisted Living Association Board of Directors and Members continue to honor the foundation we were built on as we push into new frontiers. As you are at the convention this week, we are excited to share with you new initiatives that are coming in the next year. Enjoy this week together with your peers and colleagues. Enjoy the time away from your community to learn, grow and dream. Enjoy investing in yourself so you can in turn re-invest in your team.

We are glad you are here!

Lori Morton, OKALA Board Chair

“The only way to achieve the impossible “The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe that it is possible.” is to believe that it is possible.”

st SteptoaWonderlandinSeniorLiving! Who would have thought this theme would how so much that could be related to our industry? As the Educational Events Committee and OKALA staff were working on education topics, speakers, and décor there were so many “Alice in Wonderland” quotes that seemed to resound with what we do every day.

“IknewwhoIwasthis morning, but I'vechanged afewtimessincethen”definitely relates to those precious individuals we care for that have dementia. And “Itwouldbesoniceif somethingmadesenseforachange”,when we discuss the ever-changing rules and regulations. We had a few good laughs but took YOUR input seriously as we designed these 3 days of educational sessions. We hope that you will bring back valuable education to better serve your residents and staff. Be better prepared for the newest regulations and rules. Have new resources to help with staffing & employees. You will also have numerous opportunities to implement new resident quality of life programs. And when we adjourn, we hope you will say “Ican'tgobacktoyesterdaybecause Iwasadifferentpersonthen.” Not all of these resources will be found in your education sessions. Our trade show is packed with more vendors than ever! You will find new vendors that have some of the newest technology, vendors to help with your bottom lines and vendors to help you with your emergency plans. You will also find those friendly faces of the Vendors you have come to love over the years.

And of course, what is an OKALA Convention without a little bit of fun? There will be many opportunities for networking; lots of door prizes; plus we have brought back our “Massage for a Cause!”. The fun begins on Tuesday night, so please join us at the Board of Director’s “Down the Rabbit Hole” Tea Party Opening Reception.

“Everyadventurerequiresafirststep”and I do hope you find your new adventure here at our 2023 Annual Convention & Trade Show!

To the Educational Events Committee!

Cindy Vann, Chair

Gara Wilsie, Co-Chair Town Village Tulsa

Remedi SeniorCare

Jessica Bolen

The Stonehaven

Jennifer Braun

The Grove at Midtown

Julie Byerly

Homestead of Elk City

Kayla Cavner

Iris Memory Care of Edmond

Nicole Cook

Sagora Senior Living

Angelie L. Estuche-Sales

Touchmark at Coffee Creek

Jerica Gregston

Boomer Solutions

Ashley Grider Boomer Solutions

Dee Henderson

PharmCare USA, OK

Weama Kassem

SYNERGY Home Care

Melissa Mahaffey

Tealridge Independent Living

Ashley Miller

Providence Place

Philip Miller

The Veraden

Lori Morton Legend Senior Living

Betty Palesano

PharmCare USA, OK

Zach Pinnery

SYNERGY Home Care

Charlie Redding

Arrow Senior Living

Cheryl Sayler

Creekside Village

Abbey Trammel

SYNERGY Home Care

Debra Weaver

12 Oaks Memory Care

AGENDA AT A GLANCE

CONVENTIONINFORMATION

Welcome to the 2023 OKALA Annual Convention & Trade Show, OKALA...Your 1st Step to a Wonderland in Senior Living!

THERE ARE TWO REGISTRATION/HELP DESK(S) THIS YEAR. THEIR HOURS ARE: NE DESK NW DESK

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22nd

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

 Full Conference Pass fee includes ALL education sessions on August 22nd, 34rd, & 24th, materials, events and meal functions as outlined in the program, Invitation to “Down the Rabbit Hole” Tea Party, hosted by the OKALA Board of Directors, admittance to the Trade Show, and entered into convention door prizes.

 Daily Registration fee includes Invitation to “Down the Rabbit Hole” Tea Party, hosted by the OKALA Board of Directors, education sessions, materials, events and meal functions as outlined in the program ONLY for the Registration Day Purchased. Wednesday “Track” Registrations will be entered into a door prize applicable to your “Track”.

NAME BADGE REQUIREMENTS

Convention Attendees and Trade Show Vendors are required to wear their official name badges during the convention to access education sessions, events, meal functions and the tradeshow. Anyone without a proper badge will be asked to leave the event. Non-exhibiting vendors/suppliers are not permitted to attend; they are not permitted to be on the OKALA Convention premises; leave promotional materials; and/or solicit attendees during the dates of the convention. If they choose to do so, Hallway & Trade Show Monitors will request them to either register or leave the premises. This will be strictly enforced. Thank you to our Name Badge & Lanyard Sponsor: Pharmcare USA, Oklahoma

CODE OF CONDUCT

As an attendee participating in one of OKALA’s Conventions/Seminars/Training Courses, OKALA’s Board of Directors has established expectations that avoid the risk of unacceptable behavior at our educational offerings. Our board values integrity, honesty and fairness and strives to integrate these values into our teaching and business activities. To enable all participants to have the same opportunity for a healthy professional community/environment , OKALA expects that everyone that attends an OKALA sponsored event has an individual responsibility to act professionally and to treat other attendees in a respectful manner, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, race, disability, religion or sexual identity. AfullcopyofexpectationsISprovidedinyourConventioncheck-in packets.

CONVENTION SAFETY/INFECTION PROTOCOL

Any attendee, vendor and/or guest participating in one of OKALA’s Conventions/Seminars/Training Courses in person, should recognize and acknowledge that there is a risk of contracting COVID-19/Flu infection. OKALA requests that anyone that is experiencing flu-like symptoms or know that they have been exposed to someone that has tested positive for COVID-19 to stay at home and avoid the risk of infecting others. OKALA can not prevent, nor are they responsible for such risk of infection to any person who chooses to attend an in-person Convention/Seminar/Training Course.

RECOMMENDED DRESS CODE

The appropriate dress for the convention is business casual. However, participants are encouraged to bring a light jacket or to dress in layers to accommodate varying room temperatures. Please remember that comfortable shoes will be helpful since you will be walking throughout the convention center and tradeshow.

SMOKING POLICY

Smoking is prohibited in ALL areas of the Embassy Suites Oklahoma Northwest Convention Center. Please smoke in designated areas only.

VIDEO TAPING & CELL PHONES

 Video Recording of the educational sessions is prohibited. Violators may be asked to leave the session. Continued violations could result in expulsion of convention.

 As a courtesy to our speakers, and those around you, please silence your cell phones.

 If you must take a call, please leave the meeting room.

CONFERENCEINFORMATION

“Down THE RABBIT HOLE” TEA PARTY

August 22, 2023 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm - Thank you to our Sponsor: OKALA BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S

Please join the OKALA Board of Directors, Educational Events Committee and OKALA Staff for a fun field event in an “Alice in Wonderland” themed style!. Whyshouldyouattend?:

 It’s the Grand Opening of the Convention & Trade Show

 You get to dress up like a like you are going to a Tea Party!

 All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a “Tea Party” Door Prize worth over $250!

 Party DJ & Possible Karaoke ?!?!! Thank you to our Sponsor: SYNERGY HOME CARE

 Mini-Tea Sandwiches, Smoked Salmon, Lots of Tea Options, Annual Signature “Drink” cocktail with a take away glass & much more!

 Macaroons & Mini-Cupcakes Thank you to our Sponsors: SOMMERSET NEIGHBORHOOD & LIFESPRING HOME CARE

CONTINUING EDUCATION

 This entire education offering has been Approved for Continuing Education for 14.50 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS Approval #20240821-27.50-A96311-IN.

 Dietary track has been submitted to be reviewed and is pending approval for 5.5 CE’s for Certified Dietary Managers.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE

We are glad to assist you with any special needs (i.e., physical, dietary). Please identify yourself when registering or checking in if you have any special needs.

BEST BOOTH CONTEST

When it comes to booth decorating, our vendors always bring their game! And what a Fun Theme Alice in Wonderland will be for them. The Vendors have been planning for months and can not wait to take home some bragging rights! So, be sure to turn in your ballot (located in your check-in packet) by 2:00 pm, Wednesday August 2rd

CAREGIVER OF THE YEAR AWARD CEREMONY

We have changed the date of the awards to start off our Convention. The Educational Events Committee wanted to invite the award recipients to our Annual Opening Reception. So, please join the OKALA Board of Directors, Tuesday, August 22nd as we recognize our front line hero’s in our industry. As well as the oldest assisted living resident(s) in Oklahoma. Thank you to our Sponsor: SYNERGY Home Care

CHARGING STATION

Re-Charge your electronic device at the Charging Station location in the Main Ballroom.

TRADE SHOW ADMISSION AND DRAWINGS

 The Trade Show will be held in the Main Hallways & Exhibit Hall.

 You will need a badge to attend ALL convention activities.

 Vendors not associated with the Trade Show will NOT be allowed in the exhibit hall area or the OKALA Convention.

 Convention attendees can register for prizes donated by exhibitors at their participating booths by providing business cards.

 Winner names will be drawn and announced at the 3:30 pm break on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

 “Best Decorated” Booth Contest will be announced at the 3:30 pm break on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

 All Winners MUST BE PRESENT or will forfeit their prizes.

TRADE SHOW GAME

One Attendee will have the right “KEY” to win a Prize Worth over $500! Thank you to our Sponsor: BOOMER SOLUTIONS

 Each attendee will receive a Wonderland Vendor Game Card.

 They will visit EVERY Vendor on a scavenger hunt to answer riddles and fill out their Wonderland vendor cards.

 Once their Wonderland game card is complete, they will exchange the card for a Key at Booth #14.

 A Representative from Boomer Solutions, the Trade Show Game Card & Prize Sponsor will draw the Winning Key at the 3:30 pm break on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

 All winners are final.

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE

At Luxe Life, you will soon enjoy a full renovation to include a new LuxeCafe and Bistro proudly brewing Starbucks coffee, an exercise and wellness center, newly remodeled apartments, upscale lounges and family rooms, fully landscaped courtyards and walking paths, an enhanced dining experience with an executive chef, robust entertainment programs and so much more to help you live your best life!

Live at Luxe Life independently, with assistance, memory care services or even just for a while to try us out through our respite care program.

CALL

TODAY!

CEU’S & TRAINING CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

To receive a Certificate of Attendance, NAB CEU completion OR Dietary CE’s, the following MUST be completed:

CERTIFIED DIETARY MANAGERS

 Register/Check-In on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

 You will receive your “Verification of Attendance” form.

 Fill out your form completely. If you turn in a blank form, we will not know whom or where to report your

credits.

 At the end of the day, turn in the “White Copy”. Be sure it is completely filled out. The “Yellow Copy” can be used for your records.

 Please note that room monitors will be stationed at the entry/exit doors of each session. They have been instructed to adjust your CEU punch forms if you leave your education session.

NAB CEU’S

 Register/Check-In Each Day at the Registration/Help Desk to receive your “Verification of Attendance” form.

 Fill out your form completely. If you turn in a blank form, we will not know whom to report NAB credits.

 Please see a door monitor at the beginning & ending of each session. Your attendance form will need to be “punched” In & Out to verify your attendance at that session.

 At the end of the day, turn in the “White Copy”. Be sure it is completely filled out. The “Yellow Copy” can be used for your records.

 Please note that room monitors will be stationed at the entry/exit doors of each session. They have been instructed to adjust your CEU punch forms if you leave your education session.

 If you find that you must leave your current education session, please notify that session’s monitor upon departure and return.

 CEU hours will be adjusted for late arrival; early departure; and excessive breaks from education sessions.

 CEU’s will be uploaded to your NAB account within 30 days from the convention.

 For CEU certificates you may print them from the NAB CEU Registry: www.nabweb.org/ceregistry

TRAINING CERTIFICATES (Activity)

 Register/Check-In Each Day at the Registration/Help Desk to receive your “Verification of Attendance” form.

 Fill out your form completely. If you turn in a blank form, we will not know whom or where to send your training certificate.

 At the end of the day, turn in the “White Copy”. Be sure it is completely filled out. The “Yellow Copy” can be used for your records.

 Please note that room monitors will be stationed at the entry/exit doors of each session. They have been instructed to adjust your CEU punch forms if you leave your education session.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS!

SPEAKERINFORMATION

CEO and Co-Founder

Dennis McIntee, a business consultant, gifted keynote speaker, executive coach and author, travels across the world speaking at leadership summits, management training events and healthcare conferences, to name a few. His three-decade career included stints in Africa, Poland, Germany, and throughout greater Europe where he coached and consulted with growing leaders. Through his experience, Dennis developed a systematic approach to helping his clients reach their goals through coaching, speaking, courses, and teaching techniques that enact transformational change. Ultimately, Dennis is passionate about helping leaders create high-trust, high-performance cultures while becoming the best version of themselves they can be. Dennis is also the author of The 8 Qualities of Drama Free Teams, The Power of Pursuit, and Drama Free Teams in Healthcare. He has been married to his wife, Lisa, for over 30 years and together they have four children. Dennis is an avid runner and enjoys training for races.

2023 CAREGIVER AWARDS, EMCEE ARIANNA MATTHEWS, 2023-2024 Royal International Miss Teen

Arianna Matthews is a 2022 graduate of Stigler High school and current Sophomore in the University of Oklahoma's Helmerich School of Drama. Arianna finished her first year in the top 1% of the largest freshman class in OU's history, was awarded the President's and Dean's honor roll, the Ron Howard Family Scholarship to pursue her acting major, and named an OU President's Community Scholar which provided her the opportunity to study abroad in Italy last May. She is also a proud member of the Delta Gamma sorority. Arianna created her initiative "The Do-Good Project". In collaboration with her work as a Youth Ambassador for the Tourette Association of America and Delta Gamma's motto "Do Good", Arianna celebrates and encourages people of any age to never suppress their tics or anything about themselves, and to always "Do Good". You can find her social media platform on Instagram.

Sales, Marketing & Leadership Experience in multiple facets of the healthcare industry and is currently serving as the Regional Sales Director in Oklahoma for Legend Senior Living.

Keri Knowles is a Senior Healthcare Advisor with the Well Preserved Advisory Group. She is also the co-host of Well Preserved with Eunice Khoury on 1000 KTOK and IHeart Media, which is the longest airing senior focused radio show in Oklahoma. Keri has roots in the Oklahoma Senior Living Industry and has over a decade of experience in the insurance industry. This is a unique combination of specialties that enables her to guide industry professionals, families and seniors through Medicare and Retirement.

LORI MORTON joined the senior living industry in 2008 as an Executive Director with Sterling House of Stillwater. Throughout the years, she has promoted to several positions and has provided operations to senior living communities in 14 different states. Currently, Lori holds the position of Vice President of Operations for Legend Senior Living. Lori has served on the Oklahoma Assisted Living Association Board since 2013 and currently holds the position of Chairwoman. In the summer of 2019, Lori was appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt to the Oklahoma State Health Department Long-Term Care Advisory Board and remains active with this board.

DENISE DIAZ.

Denise grew up in Southern California. She was first exposed to the healthcare industry in high school when her mother hired her for a summer job as a file clerk in the medical clinic she managed. She won OKALA’s Caregiver of the Year for Marketing in 2020. In 2022, Denise was elected President of the Northside Marketing Alliance which promotes the healthcare industry in the Central and North Central Oklahoma City Metro areas through networking meetings, marketing events and community involvement. Denise continues to do all she can to support quality of life and compassion for our senior population as well as our folks living with dementia.

PATRICK GRAFTON. With 20 years of experience in human resources, our next speaker has seen a thing or two. Within those 20 years he’s spent 15 in healthcare in acute, post-acute, rehabilitation, and now senior living settings. If there is a section of human resources that you can think of, Patrick’s worked it. From recruiting, onboarding, and benefits management to worker’s comp, engagement, retention, inclusion and diversity, and associate relations he’s pretty comfortable in any environment.

SPEAKERINFORMATION

Dr. Trang Nguyen, Pharm.D, BCGP, FAIHM is a BoardCertified Geriatric pharmacist and a fellow of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. Currently, she works at Boomer Solutions as a consultant pharmacist for Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.

Beverly is the Training Program Manager for the Oklahoma State Department of Health Long Term Care Services. Ms. Clark has over 23 years presenting and training in the healthcare industry, with a focus on nutrition and dietary management regulations.

Debie Weaver is an experienced Assisted Living Administrator and has served as a Regional Sales Director, Vice President of Operations and Director of a consulting division for a senior living management company. Currently, Ms. Weaver is a consultant for 12 Oaks Solutions a division of 12 Oaks Senior Living Management Company.

CRYSTAL JONES Crystal is an RN, BSN with her RC/AL administrator license. She is currently the District Director of Operations for Brookdale Senior Living in Eastern Oklahoma. Crystal currently oversees eleven Assisted Living communities in northeastern Oklahoma with Assisted Living and Memory Care product Lines. Crystal Jones has been an RN, BSN and graduated from Langston University. She worked in the hospital and then ventured to the Director of Home Health and Hospice with several companies before joining Brookdale Senior Living in 2013.

MICHAEL HOLTZMAN received his BS in Restaurant Management from California Polytechnic University in Pomona, CA and now has over 45 years of food and beverage industry experience. His focus has been on improving the sales, quality and profitability of food service operations.

NATALIE KUNKEL

brings more than 25 years of experience specializing in memory care development, training, and support. Alongside her memory care experience, she also brings more than 15 years of experience in sales, training, and operations in senior living to the 12 Oaks team. Currently, Natalie serves as a Consultant for 12 Oaks Solutions, a division of 12 Oaks Senior Living Management Company.

STEVE HANEBUTT Steve is a Certified Public Accountant and frequent continuing professional education speaker. He holds both a BBA in Accounting and a Master of Science in Taxation. Steve spent 10 years in public accounting, followed by 15 years running his own boutique tax consulting firm. He is now a partner with Clarus Partners, a national tax compliance and advisory firm. Steve has helped his clients recover over $17,000,000 over the last two years by providing them with Employee Retention Tax Credit services.

SONIA WALWYN

Sonia is a Partner in the Clarus Partners Chicago office with specific oversight and responsibility in the area of abandoned and unclaimed property. She earned an LLM in taxation from Villanova School of Law, a J.D. from Dickinson School of Law and holds a B.S. in accounting. Throughout her career, Sonia has utilized her extensive unclaimed property knowledge and experience of 30+ years to assist clients in all areas of unclaimed property services.

Aaron has had an illustrious career in senior living over the past 30+ years. He has operated his own strategic consulting firm for a combined total of 10 years, serving for-profit and non-profit clients throughout the world who have benefitted from his acquisitions, operations and marketing experiences, including recent engagements in London, Tahiland, Singapore, and Brazil. He most recently became an investor in and joined one of his consulting projects, EyeWatch LIVE, a startup healthtech remote nurse monitoring company targeting the reduction of resident safety risks including falls, elopements and intrusions.

Non Commercial Business Solutions Specialist with Gordon Food Service is a Geriatric Neurologist, Professor Emeritus at OU College of Medicine, Master Gardener and Advocate for those suffering with dementia. She was faculty at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, University of South Carolina and Harvard Medical School before joining OU College of Medicine to develop a geriatric curriculum for medical students. She serves as advisor to the State Council on Aging and Long Term Care Ombudsman sub-committee, provides ongoing support to Alzheimer’s support groups and has been named to Oklahoma’s “Healthy Brain Initiative Coalition.”

Paul is the Vice President of Government Relations for Argentum. Argentum is the leading national trade association serving companies that own, operate, and support professionally managed senior living communities in the United States and the Oklahoma Assisted Living Association is a Affiliate of Argentum.

PATRICK GAINES

Patrick began his long and varied political career over 32 years ago with his first job out of college. As a new graduate from the University of Oklahoma, Patrick went to work on the staff of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Patrick served in this position for over three years, becoming well versed in government and the political process. He has also served as the Legislative Director for the State Insurance Department, State Director for the Oklahoma Republican Party and as an assistant to Higher Education Chancellor Hans Brisch.

DR. LATRINA FRAZIER has been serving as a member of the Oklahoma State Department of Health Protective Health team for a little over nine years. Dr. Frazier has over 28 years of health care experience in Acute and Long Term Care settings. She currently serves in the role of Deputy Commissioner of Protective Health Services. Along with her PhD in Public health she also has degrees in Nursing, Business Administration, and a Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration.

JANENE STEWART

Born and raised in Oklahoma, Janene has over 20+ years in the healthcare industry. She attended the University of Central Oklahoma where she received her Bachelor of Science degree. She continued her education at South-ern Nazarene University where she completed her Master of Business Administration with a minor in Finance. Janene is an enthusiastic member of the community and enjoys any activity that involves being outside. But more than anything enjoys being with her family.

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“When you are a part of Legend – care, management, sales, culinary – all have the same high standards and all areas have strong dedicated specialists to assist. Coming to Legend has been hands down the best decision I have made in my career!”

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“I just don’t see any other company having the relationships like we do at Legend. Everybody knows everybody, we celebrate each other’s successes and help each other navigate through the tough times. Legend will provide the paths for associates to grow. In my case, it will lead you to a position you had no idea you were capable of being in.”

RILEY PAYÉ Residence Director, Legend at Jeferson’s Garden Assisted Living

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MedicalStaffing,HomeCare andSitterSpecialists

STAFFING SERVICES

CustomizableSchedulingSolutions

Per-Diem(PRN)

When your need is immediate...

When you need nurses for today's shift or through the rest of the month's schedule. Our Per Diem Services feature guaranteed 30 minute call back 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

LocalNurseContracts

When your need is long term...

For increased continuity in your staffing, choose Nurse Contract Services for our highly credentialed nurses assigned to your facility for 4, 13, 26 and 52 weeks.

TemptoPermServices

When you need the perfect match...

Bringing Nurses and facilities together, First Call excels at matching the best nurse for your needs. First Call's Temp to Perm Services allow you to try one of our highly qualified nurses for 90 days. If you and the nurse agree this is a perfect match, we can arrange for the nurse to become one of your permanent staff.

PermanentPlacement

When your need is permanent...

Permanent Placement Services allow you access to thousands of qualified nurse candidates who trust First Call with their career changes.

OKALA’s 2023 Board of Directors & Staff Executive Committee

Current Provider Board Members

There are 15 board seats for Providers and must be large and small providers.

Industry Partner Advisory Council

Lisa Bogle

Karlyn Hake, RD, LD

Weama Kassem

LaShanya Nash

Betty Palesano

Gara Wilsie, Ph.D

Joe Wolfe

Staff

OK, USA

Markeisha Boykins President/Executive Director Business Office Manager

Melissa Holland

2023 CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW

August 22, 2023 Education Schedule

TRACKS: ADMINISTRATOR, NURSE, & MARKETING

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023 * EMBASSY SUITES * OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

- 11:30 PM

Partnering with the Oklahoma ForProfit Vocational Schools to Help Ease Your Staffing Woes

Nora House & Laura Eyster

Partnering with Oklahoma ForProfit Vocational Schools to Help Ease Your Staffing Woes Nora House & Laura Eyster

A TEAM approach to Sales, Occupancy and Revenue Growth

Only Session 2

-12:30 PM

Active Shooter. Is Your Staff and Community Ready? Jim McWhirter, Moderator

the Way: Women Thriving in Senior Living Leadership

Active Shooter: Is Your Staff and Community Ready?

Moderator

Human Resources 101: "Everyone be quiet. Here comes HR!" - Missing out on an incredible partnership.

Making Medicare Work in My Community

What does a Community Relations/Sales Director look like in today's market?

"Mastering the Story"

"Mastering the Story"

Opening Speaker: "Mastering the Story"

5

- 5:30 PM

5:30 - 8:00 pm

26 Years of Assisted Living History, OKALA, and Recognizing Amazing Caregivers!

Adjourn to " Down the Rabbit Hole " TEA PARTY

26 Years of Assisted Living History, OKALA, and Recognizing Amazing Caregivers!

26 Years of Assisted Living History, OKALA, and Recognizing Amazing Caregivers!

Adjourn to " Down the Rabbit Hole " TEA PARTY Adjourn to " Down the Rabbit Hole " TEA PARTY Adjourn to " Down the Rabbit Hole " TEA PARTY

AM

- 11:45 AM

2023 CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW

August 23, 2023 Education Schedule

TRACKS: ADMINISTRATOR, MARKETING, NURSE, ACTIVITY & DIETARY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023 * EMBASSY SUITES * OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

2023 Opening Session: Welcome & Keynote Speaker, "Broken Beyond Repair"

Kyle Dillingham

Advantage Waiver: Service Option Assisted Living

Cindi Morris & Julie Shafer

2023 Opening Session: Welcome & Keynote Speaker, "Broken Beyond Repair"

Kyle Dillingham

Reducing & Preventing Medication Errors

Trang Nguyen, Pharm. D

2023 Opening Session: Welcome & Keynote Speaker, "Broken Beyond Repair"

Kyle Dillingham

"Taking Tea with Alice" - Tea Time

Etiquette & How to Host "Themed" Parties for Your Residents

Debra Weaver

*limited to 12 attendees only

"How in the Wonderland do I fill out this Form?" Understanding the New OSDH Form 613 aka: Alzheimer's Dementia & Other Forms of Dementia Disclosure Form.

Debra Weaver, Moderator

Your Tax Benefits & Minimizing Your Unclaimed Property Exposure

Steve Hanebutt & Sonia Walwyn

Best Practices in Fall Prevention, Plans of Accommodations and Managed Risk Agreements

Crystal Jones, Moderator

How to Eliminate Environmental Causes for “Sundowning” Natalie

2023 Opening Session: Welcome & Keynote Speaker, "Broken Beyond Repair"

Kyle Dillingham

Preparing your Dietary Department for State Survey

Beverly Clark

Improving Your Resident's Quality of Life through F&B Programming

The Risks & Regards of Cameras: Deploying Cutting-Edge Technology to Improve Resident Safety Aaron D'Costa

Art and The Aging Brain

Dr. Germaine Odenheimer

Maximize the Dining Experience, Minimize the Expense

Carrie Serrano

3:30 - 4:30 PM Break: Vendors Giveaways & Best Booth Awards Break: Vendors Giveaways & Best Booth Awards Break: Vendors Giveaways & Best Booth Awards Break: Vendors Giveaways & Best Booth Awards Session 10 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Building Leaders in Senior Living Dennis McIntee

Building Leaders in Senior Living Dennis McIntee

Building Leaders in Senior Living Dennis McIntee

Building Leaders in Senior Living Dennis McIntee

2023 CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW August 24, 2023 Education Schedule

TRACKS: ADMINISTRATOR, NURSE, & MARKETING

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023 * EMBASSY SUITES * OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

SERVING OKLAHOMA’S LONG-TERM CARE PHARMACY NEEDS

• Small company values with large company resources

• Customized pharmacy service plan fts individual community needs

•Pharmacist on call 24/7, 365 days a year

• All billing, dispensing, consulting, delivery and customer service are done on the local level, not from a remote hub or central location

• Multiple eMAR interfaces including Point Click Care and automatic med dispensing

• Customized compliance packaging systems utilize barcoding technology for accuracy and effciency

• Innovative technology to eliminate med errors and streamline communication

Session 1

10:30-11:30 AM

Meeting Room Salon

SESSIONDESCRIPTIONS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023

Title Speaker(s)

Partnering with the Oklahoma For-Proft Vocational Schools to Help Ease Your Stafng Woes

Session Description

Meeting Room Salon F/G

Session 2

11:30 - 12:30 PM

Meeting Room Salon

A TEAM approach to Sales, Occupancy and Revenue Growth

Nora House, Director for OK Board of Private Vocational Schools and Laura Eyster,

Courtney Willis, Regional Sales Director, Legend Senior Living

Title Speaker(s)

Active Shooter. Is Your Staf and Community Ready?

Myths and unknowns abound about For-Proft Vocational School education. Meet a School Licensor and a Campus Director to fnd out what is true or not, at least in Oklahoma. Learn about available resources; how to build relationships; how to become an externship site; and explore the mutual benefts that may arise from a partnership.

In this session, you will learn actionable ways to increase occupancy as a community team. We will discuss each department's role in the sales process to create a positive, empowered growth culture.

Session Description

Meeting Room Salon F/G

Making Medicare Work in My Community

12:30 PM Box-Lunch

Jim McWhirter, Moderator, Owner/ Administrator, Wellington Park and OKALA Board Member

Keri Dennis-Knowles, Senior Healthcare Insurance Advisor, Well Preserved Advisory Group

OKALA AL SEMINAR

Attendees in this Panel Discussion will hear actual events that have occurred in Oklahoma this past year. How the communities & their teams kept residents, staf and visitors safe. Plus, we will discuss and do "mock" drills to get YOUR community ready.

Medicare can be an asset or hindrance when caring for new residents. In an ever-changing healthcare environment, empower your team with basic Medicare knowledge to (1) Secure the MOVE-IN; (2) Communicate healthcare expectations better with families, and; (3) Meet the care needs of your residents better and faster.

Session 3

1:30 - 2:30 PM

Meeting Room Salon

SESSIONDESCRIPTIONS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023

Title Speaker(s) Session Description

Paving the Way: Women Thriving in Senior Living Leadership

Lori Morton, Moderator, Vice President of Operations, Legend Senior Living and OKALA Board Chair

Ever wonder how woman excel in the senior living industry? You will wonder no more after attending this session that is flled with impactful and engaging women from across the industry. Learn how they navigated leadership and climbed to new heights in their company and career. Walk away inspired to serve your team with renewed focus and energy.

Meeting Room Salon F/G

Meeting Room Salon H

What does a Community Relations/ Sales Director look like in today's market?

Human Resources 101: "Everyone be quiet. Here comes HR!" - Missing out on an incredible partnership.

2:30 –3:00 PM Break

Session 4 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Meeting Room Salon

Denise Diaz, Regional Director of Sales & Community Relations, Iris Senior Living

Patrick Grafton, Human Resources Business Partner, Brookdale Senior Living

What does being a Community Relations/Sales Director look like in todays market? Let's breakdown the challenges we are all facing. Staf shortages. Rate Increases. Life Engagement Needs. What makes a diference in your sales and closing process? How do we compete in a market that virtually looks all the same from a prospects perspective?

Have you found yourself asking, "how can I get to know someone in an interview while staying legal in my questions?" Or "What else can I try when it comes to engaging my associates?" Well this HR 101 session will share some insight into this and many other ideas for establishing great HR practices! And along the way you'll share some laughs of real life stories from the "harrowing world" that is human resources!

Title Speaker(s) Session Description

Opening Speaker, "Mastering the Story"

Dennis McIntee , CEO & Co-Founder, Leadership Development Group (LDG)

Have you ever considered the power of the stories you tell yourself? As humans, we subconsciously connect experiences and seek meaning in everything we encounter. Those encounters form stories and are often rooted entirely in experiences from our past (both good and bad). The problem with these stories is that they have the power to become triggers for negative emotion and drama. If we can learn to control the story we form in our minds without knowing facts, we have the power to control our feelings. As a Senior Living Manager , you have 3 key audiences for your story. First, you have the internal story your employees are telling themselves. Then, you have a governing body (OSDH/Owner/Corporate) telling themselves a story. Finally, you have an outward story you are sharing with your audience - residents, family members, third party providers, or colleagues - that you want them to hear and understand.

4:00 - 4:30 PM Break

Session 5 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Meeting Room Salon E

Title Speaker(s) Session Description

26 Years of Assisted Living History, OKALA, and Recognizing Amazing Caregivers!

5:30 - 8:00 PM Adjourn OKALA Board of Director’s

After celebrating 25 years of assisted living in Oklahoma in 2022, we will explore the future of assisted living. The importance of developing a workforce and celebrating their success. We will end the session celebrating OKALA's 2023 Caregiver of the Year award winners; celebrate the centenarians living in assisted living and the history they give to us.

"Down the Rabbit Hole" TEA PARTY

Arianna Matthews, Emcee, 2023-2024 Royal International Miss Teen

Session 6 8:30-10:00 AM

Meeting Room Salon

SESSIONDESCRIPTIONS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023

Title Speaker(s)

2023 Opening Session: Welcome & Keynote Speaker, "Broken Beyond Repair"

10:00 - 10:45 AM Break in Tradeshow

Session 7 10:45-11:45 AM

Meeting Room Salon

Kyle Dillingham, President, Kyle Dillingham, LLC Sponsored by:

Title Speaker(s)

Advantage Waiver: Service Option Assisted Living

Cindi Morris, Program Manager & Julie Shafer, Provider Relations, OSDHS

Session Description

Welcome to the 2023 OKALA Annual Convention & Trade Show!

Lori Morton, OKALA Board Chair will present on senior living leaders in Oklahoma. Followed by our International Musician & Oklahoma native Keynote Speaker, Kyle Dillingham. Kyle takes violins whose repair cost is greater then their replacement value and makes music on them to demonstrate how in our brokenness there is still beauty and value in each person. How we can ALL can be used just as we are for great purposes.

Session Description

Advantage Waiver in assisted living defned: Assisted Living Services are personal care and supportive services furnished to waiver members who reside in a homelike, non-institutional setting that includes twenty-four (24) hour on-site response capability to meet scheduled or unpredictable member needs and to provide supervision, safety, and security. Join Cindi Morris & Julie Shafer to see how you might be able to provide these services.

Meeting Room Salon F/G

Meeting Room Salon

Reducing & Preventing Medication Errors

Trang Nguyen, Pharm D, BCGP, Consultant Pharmacist, Boomer Solutions

Medication errors are common in assisted living facilities. It is important to know how to prevent them. The key is education. Through proper education and hands-on training, we can practice and become familiar with various strategies to prevent and reduce the change of medication errors.

Preparing your Dietary Department for State Survey

Beverly Clark, Training Program Manager, OSDH Long Term Care Service

Preparing your kitchen and dietary staf for a state survey is crucial. Beverly G. Clark from the OSDH will present what to expect and how to avoid the top defciencies.

Meeting Room Private

Dining

"Taking Tea with Alice" - Tea Time

Etiquette and How to Host "Themed" Parties for Your Residents

*This session is limited to 12 attendees only w/priority going to the Activity Tract

11:45- 1:00 PM Lunch in Tradeshow

Debra Weaver, Consultant, 12 Oaks Senior Living

Legend has it that the “Taking Tea” began in 2737 BC with the Chinese emperor, Shen Nung. Since that time, tea has become a social vehicle for a cultural connection between individuals as well as groups. Tea Rooms ofer a unique experience based on tranquility, attractive and delicious fare and of course, tea. Tea is a time for creativity, socialization and provides an opportunity to relax into the beauty of an experience. Attendees for “Taking Tea With Alice” will learn how to create special memories and honor those we serve through hosting a themed “Tea Party” at their community. Guests will be treated to an interactive themed tea along with an opportunity to share their exclusive "Themed Party" ideas with other attendees.

OKC Office 405-254-3046

Tulsa Office 918-727-2117

www.synergyhomecare.com

Trusted, peace of mind staffing at your service.

We are proud to provide staffing assistance to Assisted Living communities across Oklahoma!

Better care begins with a simple premise. YOU & YOUR RESIDENTS!

Some ways we foster peace of mind for you:

COMPASSION

Couple that with dignity and respect from our professional caregivers and you can take comfort knowing your residents are cared for as lovingly as a family member.

TRUSTED AGENCY

Our reputation is known to be the fastest staffing agency to cover your needs. We make a promise to be able to cover and fill your requests within two hours.

COMMUNICATION

We provide daily care notes to keep you informed. We provide a care team leader and manager at your disposal for questions or concerns.

MEMORY CARE

Our memory care program adapts to all phases of memory loss. Our certified memory care caregivers know how to handle challenges and how to soothe. We will keep you informed of any changes, updates, or concerns that we observe.

Session 8

1:00-2:00 PM

Meeting Room Salon

SESSIONDESCRIPTIONS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023, Cont.

Title Speaker(s)

"How in the Wonderland do I fll out this Form?" Understanding the New OSDH Form 613 aka: Alzheimer's Dementia & Other Forms of Dementia Disclosure Form.

Session Description

Debra Weaver, Monitor, Consultant, 12 Oaks Senior Living

The New OSDH Form 613, Alzheimer's Dementia and Other Forms of Dementia Disclosure Form has been updated and is live on their website. Now What? This session will have members from the Alzheimer's-Dementia Disclosure Act Council for a panel discussion about the new form. Give you tips on how to fll out the form; how YOUR community can set itself apart from others with available training options; and where to get your community "certifed" if that is something you want to do in the future.

Meeting Room Salon

Best Practices in Fall Prevention, Plans of Accommodations and Managed Risk Agreements

Crystal Jones, RN, BSN Moderator, District Directors of Operations, Brookdale Senior Living

Every nurse in assisted living at one point asks themselves "How can I ensure I am meeting my resident's needs for privacy and dignity?" Join, Crystal Jones and Preferred Partners, SYNERGY & Good Shepherd Hospice for Round Table Discussions on Best Practices in Fall Prevention, Plans of Accommodations and Managed Risk Agreements. Attendees will learn how partnering with their Home Health, Hospice and Home Care can make this happen!

Meeting Room Salon H

Improving Your Resident's Quality of Life through F&B Programming

Michael Holtzman, President, Founder & CEO, Proftable Food Facilities

Meeting Room Private Dining

How to Eliminate Environmental Causes for “Sundowning”

2:00 - 2:30 PM Break in Tradeshow

Session 9

2:30-3:30 PM

Meeting Room Salon E

Meeting Room Salon F/G

Natalie Kunkel , Consultant, 12 Oaks Senior Living

Every meal period and snack time provides the golden opportunity to interact with residents, increase resident socialization, and improve their overall quality of life. But are we taking full advantage of these opportunities? And how do we do that? This session takes an in depth look at how to develop a Person-Center Dining Program. Learn how to develop and implement PCC F&B staf training, create more efcient systems, lower cost- of goods, and integrate technology into your current food service programming.

Learn how to create an environment that supports the person and manages the disease. Garner tools to provide a successful day for residents by providing routine, true rest and a totally “yes” environment.

Title Speaker(s) Session Description

Maximizing Your Tax Benefts & Minimizing Your Unclaimed Property Exposure

The Risks & Regards of Cameras: Deploying CuttingEdge Technology to Improve Resident Safety

Steve Hanebutt, CPA, & Sonia Walwyn, Partner, Clarus Partners

After completion of the seminar, participants should be able to understand the fundamental benefts, qualifcations, and steps necessary to claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit and identify the unclaimed property requirements for compliance and associated risk factors for non-compliance.

Aaron D'Costa, EVP of Sales & Marketing, EyeWatch LIVE

Lights! Camera! Action! Wondering what to do about using cameras in your community? Learn the latest, with perspectives on the regulatory environment and liability risks from the insurance feld. See the results and analytics an operator is having by using cutting-edge technology to educe resident falls, elopements and intrusions.

SESSIONDESCRIPTIONS

Session 9 2:30-3:30 PM

Meeting Room Salon

Meeting Room Private

Dining

3:30 - 4:30 PM

Meeting Room Salon

Maximize the Dining Experience, Minimize the Expense

WEDNESDAY,

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023, Cont.

Title Speaker(s)

Carrie Serrano, RD, LD , Non Commercial Business Solutions Specialist, Gordon Food Service

Session Description

This presentation will focus on best practices to manage costs, while enhancing your residents' meal and dining options. We will begin by uncovering operational best practices like benchmarking costs and productivity and audits to manage expenses. Having this data puts a foodservice operator in a position of knowledge to uncover areas that need improvement, and to validate when to request a higher budget. We will review efective solutions to labor saving operations and menu ideas, including more ways to serve healthy initiatives on a budget. Success in this area demands knowledge of popular culinary trends, innovative programs, and efective technology solutions.

Art and The Aging Brain

Dr. Germaine Odenheimer

Title Speaker(s)

Studies have shown that creating art is an exercise for the brain and can help with depression and anxiety. Join Dr. Odenheimer in this fun session to learn how YOU can bring art into your resident's life.

Trade Show Game Drawing & Best Booth Awards

Session Description

Confdent leaders are efcient leaders. They naturally develop future leaders from within their team members as well as facilitate the integration of new leadership from outside the team when needed. Dennis will discuss the importance of building leaders in Senior Living and how it could help the future of our stafng concerns. 5:30 PM Adjourn for

Building Leaders in Senior Living Dennis McIntee , CEO & Co-Founder, Leadership Development Group (LDG)

Legend Senior Living ® has been a leader and pioneer in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in the Sooner State since 2003. And now, with 16 residences in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro areas, more Oklahoman seniors will have the opportunity to live life at the Legend level.

LEGEND SENIOR LIVING® RESIDENCES IN OKLAHOMA

OKLAHOMA CITY AREA

Arbor House Midwest City

Arbor House Mustang

Arbor House Norman

Arbor House Reminisce Care Norman

Acclaim Living

Legend at Council Road

Legend at Jeferson’s Garden

Legend at Rivendell Assisted Living

Legend at Rivendell Memory Care

Rivermont Assisted Living & Memory Care

Rivermont Independent Living

TULSA AREA

Green Tree

Legend at Mingo Road

Legend at Tulsa Hills

Prairie House

The Stonehaven

WE’RE GROWING SOMETHING GOOD. CELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN OKLAHOMA

SESSIONDESCRIPTIONS

Session 11

8:00 - 9:30 AM

Meeting Room Salon H

2023 Legislative Updates and What to Expect in 2024!

9:30 - 9:45 AM

- 11:15 AM

Meeting Room Salon H

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2022

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023

Paul Williams, Vice President of Government Relations, Argentum & Patrick Gaines, OKALA Lobbyist, Gaines Government Services, LLC

In the lively session, attendees will hear about legislative updates from ARGENTUM and eforts being made on the Hill in Washington DC. Followed by Oklahoma's 2023 legislative session that defnitely was one for the history books! Several new laws will go into efect November 1, 2023 and will have a huge impact on assisted living and long term care. Plus, several interim studies have been fled to be heard this fall for possible 2024 legislation. Join Paul Williams, Argentum and OKALA's Lobbyist, Patrick Gaines, along with several Oklahoma legislators to discuss what is in progress to help senior living both federally and at the Oklahoma State Capitol. And learn how YOU can help!

Session 13 11:30-12:30 PM

Meeting Room Salon H

Oklahoma State Department of Health: 2023

Updates for

Assisted Living

Dr. LaTrina Frazier, PhD, MHA, RN, Deputy Commissioner, Quality Assurance & Regulatory, OSDH & Janene Stewart, MBA, Director, Long Term Care Service, OSDH

Dr. Frazier, Deputy Commissioner and Janene Stewart, Director of Long Term Care will update attendees on new legislation and how it efects the OSDH; current survey protocols and top defciencies cited; new staf members; and answer questions from attendees. 11:15 - 11:30 AM

Title Speaker(s) Session Description

Closing Keynote: "Bringing Music Into Your Senior Living Community"

12:30 PM Adjourn

Kyle Dillingham & Horseshoe Road

2023 Closing Keynote

Bringing Music into Your Senior Living. Throughout history music has been used as a medicinal purpose by many cultures. Today, many believe it has a divine power. It is a source of entertainment. It can bring back fond memories from the past. Join Kyle as he teaches us the many ways music can afect not only our residents but staf and family members in this closing session.

OKALA’s 2023 Annual Convention & Trade Show

OKALA, Your 1st Step to a Wonderland in Senior Living Adjourns

NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING WEEK

SEPTEMBER 10th through 16th, 2023

OKSLA EVENTS

Tuesday, September 12 - Statewide BINGO Day

Friday, September 15 - Statewide TAI CHI Day

OLDEST RESIDENTS LIVING IN ASSISTED LIVINGS 2023

Woodie Slyvester 105

Gerald

RETA BROWN Service Award for Excellence

In 2014, Oklahoma, OKALA and the Assisted Living Community lost one of our own too soon. Reta Brown was a mentor to many and upheld a culture of excellence for assisted livings and the care they give to Seniors. In her memory, the Reta Brown Service Award for Excellence was established. This award is not given yearly as to meet the criteria one must have a history of being dedicated to seniors; the care they receive in assisted livings; and a proven record of excellence for others.

Those previously honored with the Reta Brown Service Award for Excellence are: Reta

HISTORY OF OKALA CAREGIVER AWARDS

The next year, in 2003 OKALA added Nursing, Activities, Dietary/Maintenance & Direct Care

Nursing

Administrators

2002 Anita Blacknick - Aberdeen Heights

2003 Patsy Holland & Lori Smith, tie

2004 Holly Mattingly - Westbrook Gardens

2005 Judith Wartman

2006 Melissa Mahaffey - Rambling Oaks

2007 Kay Stewart - Tamarack Assisted Living

2008 Grant Gilchrist - Emerald Square

2009 Marci Simmons - Wellington Parke

2010 Skye Statum - Quail Ridge Assisted Living

2011 Alun Skitt - Legend at Rivermont

2012 Records Unavailable

2013 Natalie Jewell

2014 Jim McWhirter - Wellington Parke

2015 Courtney McLaughlin - Belfair of Shawnee

2016 Mistie Pollard - Brookdale Bartlesville

2017 Wilena Ferguson - Autumn Leaves SW OKC

2018 Cheryl Bales - Tealridge Assisted Living

2019 Jonna Warrick - Iris Memory Care

2020 Emily Cook - Brookdale OKC SW

2021 Andrea Pickett - Arbor House Midwest City

2022 Cristy Davis - Arbor House Mustang

Administrator Award Winner Fun Facts

 10 out of 20 still work for the same community

 17 out of 20 are still OKALA Members

 15 of 20 are still licensed in Oklahoma

 2 have won Awards in other categories!

2003 Natalie Jewell

2004 Georgia Wind

2005 Patty McCowen

2006 Vinita Bishop

2007 Kim Fulton - Brookdale Norman

2008 Leslie Kelly

2009 Marki Denton - Arbor House Norman

2010 Rhonda Jackson - Emerald Square

2011 Yvonne Hicks - Countrywood Assisted Living

2012 Records Unavailable

2013 Nicole Cook - Tamarack Assisted Living

2014 Shay Younger - Arbor House Midwest City

2015 Rose Willingham - Brookdale Norman

2016 Lesa Mercier - Emerald Square

2017 Angelie Sales - Touchmark at Coffee Creek

2018 Jennifer Benham - Brookdale OKC SW

2019 Sandy Sitter - Tealridge Assisted Living

2020 Alma Blow - Providence Place

2021 Virginia Cardiel - Stonecreek AL & MC

2022 Cherokee Dansby - Brookdale Shawnee

Actvites

2003 Carol Merrell

2004 Donna Zirger-Benjamin

2005 Judith Schirman

2006 Rita Swinford

2007 Christi Giles

2008 Diane Ketterling

2009 Julie Rogers

2010 Connie Henderson

2011 Andrea Pickett - Timberwood Assisted Living

2012 Records Unavailable

2013 Claudia Green

2014 Wanda Creed - Elkwood Assisted Living

2015 Lanita Castillo - Legend Green Tree

2016 Kathleen Garrett - Brookdale Quail Creek

2017 Angela Miller - Tealridge Assisted Living

2018 Amy Maddox - Senior Star at the Brooke

2019 Krista Buecke - Wellington Parke

2020 Morgan Wade - Brookdale Norman

2021 Julie Kamalakis - The Parke Assisted Living

2022 Debbie Emberson - The Legend at Rivendell

HISTORY OF OKALA CAREGIVER AWARDS

Direct Care

2003 Deta Bennett

2004 Amanda Goodman

2005 Tina Oakes

2006 Patricia Todd

2007 Valentine Umeh

2008 Jonathon Kelly

2009 Thelma Bell

2010 Rena Merez

2011 Brenda Watkins

2012 Records Unavailable

2013 Della Smith

2014 Gayla Davis - Timberwood Assisted Living

2015 Tie: Emily Ardain - Legend Jefferson Gardens & Jessica Sikes - West Wind Assisted Living

2016 Shawna Jordan - Belfair of Shawnee

2017 Kayle Burton - Senior Star at the Brooke

2018 Brenda Cox - Aberdeen Heights

2019 Anita White - Brookdale Edmond Danforth

2020 Lucille Orange - Brookdale Norman

2021 Maria Molina - Iris Memory Care

2022 Ophelia Oteng - Brookdale Southwest OKC

10 Years later, in 2013 OKALA added Longevity. Many of these employees worked at the communities when they were residential care and stayed when they were converted to assisted livings or they were apart of a CCRC. This is the reason you see longevity years longer than OKALA’s existence.

Longevity

2013 Michael Stephens - 23 Years

2014 Iola Caldwell, 17 Yrs - Legend Gardens at Rivermont

2015 Sarah Dixon, 14 Yrs - Arbor House Norman

2016 Iola Caldwell, 19 Yrs - Legend Gardens at Rivermont

2017 Kathy Repschlager, 33 Yrs - Franciscan Villa

2018 Charlene Walker, 18 Yrs - West Wind Assisted Living

2019 Karla Osborne, 27 Yrs - West Wind Assisted Living

2020 Beverly Spohn, 21 Yrs - North County Assisted Living

2021 Veronica Mota, 20 Yrs - Brookdale Bartlesville North

2022 David Were, 21 Yrs - Brookdale Edmond Danforth

Dietary/Maintenance

2003 Jean Sullivan

2004 Tom Mesker

2005 Sarah Dixon

2006 Reginald Knight

2007 Millie Roberson

2008 Scott Lindsey

2009 Sandra Callins

2010 Dallas Watson

2011 Loraine Woodhouse

2012 Records Unavailable

2013 Charlotte Buttry - Angelwood Assisted Living

In 2014, Dietary & Maintenance split and became separate categories.

Dietary

2014 Austin Rankin - Arbor House Reminisce

2015 Teressa Patterson - Arbor House MWC

2016 Debbie Vanhooser - Brookdale OKC North

2017 Bryan Newton - Wellington Parke

2018 Alaiesha Jessie - Emerald Square

2019 Kimberly Beard - Emerald Square

2020 David Were - Brookdale Edmond Danforth

2021 Bill Bailey - The Parke Assisted Living

2022 Fatima Jasasra - Forest Hills Assisted Living

Maintenance

2014 George Barton - Angelwood Assisted Living

2015 Brenda Flak - Fountain Brook Assisted Living

2016 Don Knop - Brookdale OKC SW

2017 David Taylor - Baptist Village Broken Arrow

2018 Joe Canaan - BellaRose Assisted Living

2019 Jim Delzell - Tealridge Senior Living

2020 Stacy Oakley - Heartsworth House

2021 Jo Bartleson - Brookdale OKC SW

It wasn’t until 2018, another 5 years, that OKALA added another category...Marketing.

Marketng

2018 Lana Redus - Autumn Leaves SW OKC

2019 Stephen Williamson - Brookdale

2020 Denise Diaz - Iris Memory Care

2021 Emily James - Legacy Village Stillwater

2022 Kristen Moss - Tealridge Senior Living

After realizing that there were so many more essential employees that didn’t “fit” into other categories, Team Member was added in 2019.

Team Member

2019 Jessie Motsinger - Iris Memory Care

2020 Donna Harrison - Legend at Green Tree

2021 Rachel Conley - The Parke Assisted Living

2022 Lacey Gunn - Westwind Assisted living

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023

CONFERENCE SPONSORS!

Eyewatch live

Keynote speaker

SYNERGY Home Care

Caregiver Awards

Legend senior living

Tote Bag Sponsor

Okala board of directors

Opening Reception Sponsor

Pharmcare usa, ok

Lanyards & Name Badges

SELECT REHABILTATION

Entrance Door Wrap First call

Hotel Key Cards

Impact Branding

Photo Booth

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023

CONFERENCE SPONSORS!

Touchmark at Coffee Creek

Elevator door wrap

Boomer solutions

Vendor Game Cards & Prize

SYNERGY Home Care

Life size chess game

Sommerset Neighborhood

Tea Party Macaroons

LifeSpring Home Care

Tea Party Mini cupcakes

Synergy home care

Tea Party dj

omnicare

Convention photographer

OKLAHOMANS FOR QUALITY SENIOR CARE

would Like to THANK the following Donors

who supported the PAC Fund this past year.

(August 2022 - July 2023)

Level 5: $250 - $499

Melissa Holland LaShanya Nash

Level 4: $150 -$249

Jim McWhirter

Michayne Miller

Gara Wilsie

Ashley Miller

Lori Morton

Joe Wolfe

Level 3: $100 -$149

Tammy Jackson Weama Kassem

Cindy Vann

Level 2: $26 -$99

Kara Bolino

Tiffany Malocsay

Debra Weaver

Melissa Mahaffey

Betty Palesano

Level 1: $25

Anita Beatt

Jessica Bolen

Jerica Gregston Kourtney Hamilton

Deborah Henderson

Erica Tadlock

Dana Johnson

*Toreceivecredit,pleaseensureyoufilloutaPACDonationform.

Support the OKALA PAC Fund Oklahomans

Stop by the NE Registraton Desk on Tuesday, August 22nd or Wednesday, August 23rd for details. Plus, learn how you can get more involved with OKALA’s Public Policy Commitee.

OKALA’S 2023 INDUSTRY PARTNER’S

Able & Actve Sales

Alzheimer's Associaton

Arrow Senior Living Advisors - OKC

Arrow Senior Living Advisors - Tulsa

Ben E. Keith

Blackmon-Mooring

Boomer Solutons

Bristol Hospice

Burggraf Services, Inc.

Caregiver Magazine

Clarus Partners

Compass Senior Living Solutons

Crossroads Hospice

Eight-Twenty

First Call - Oklahoma City

First Call - Tulsa

Functonal Rehab/Focus on Functon

Good Shepherd Hospice - OKC

Good Shepherd Hospice - Tulsa

Gordon's Food Service

HPSI Purchasing Services

Humanity Hospice - Oklahoma City

Humanity Hospice - Tulsa

Impact Branding

Interim Health Care of OKC

Interim Health Care of Tulsa

Legato Senior Living

Legendcare Pharmacy

Life Light Systems

Midwest Pathogend Services

Oklahoma Family Health

Pharmacy Solutons

PharmCareUSA

Physician Housecalls

Professional Risk an Alera Group Agency, LLC

Remedi SeniorCare

Rich & Cartmill, Inc

Select Rehabilitaton

Senior Care Referral of Oklahoma

Sooner Mobile X-Ray

SYNERGY Home Care - Edmond

SYNERGY Home Care - Tulsa

Sysco Oklahoma

TIM by TotalDry

Total Medical Personnel Stafng

Traditons Home Health & Hospice

Vesacor Managed Pest Solutons

Well Preserved Advisory Group

Westlake Commercial

US. Foods

OKALA’S 2023 SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES

Aberdeen Heights Assisted Living

Aberdeen Memory Care

Arbor House Midwest City

Acclaim Independent Living

Arbor House Midwest City - IL

Arbor House Mustang

Arbor House Norman

Arbor House Reminisce

Avonlea Cotage of Seminole

Azalea Gardens Memory Care

Belfair of McAlester

Bellarose Assisted Living

Bellarose - IL

Brookdale Ada

Brookdale Bartlesville North

Brookdale Bartlesville South

Brookdale Broken Arrow

Brookdale Claremore

Brookdale Chickasha

Brookdale Durant

Brookdale Edmond Danforth

Brookdale Edmond Santa Fe

Brookdale Enid

Brookdale Norman

Brookdale OKC SW

Brookdale Owasso

Brookdale Shawnee

Brookdale Stllwater

Brookdale Tulsa 71st & Sheridan

Brookdale Tulsa South

Brookdale Weatherford

Cedar Ridge Senior Living

Country Gardens Assisted Living

Creekside Village

Dogwood Creek Retrement Center

Duncan Community Residence - RC

Emerald Square Assisted Living

Emerald Square IL Cotages

Forest Hills Assisted Living

Franciscan Villa - CCRC

Green Country Village Assisted Living

Green Country Village - IL

Green Tree at Sand Springs

Heartsworth House Assisted Living

Heartsworth - IL

Heatheridge Assisted Living

Heatheridge - RC

Heritage Grove at Tahlequah

Homestead of Bethany

Homestead of Clinton

Homestead of Del City

Homestead of Elk City

Homestead of Kingfsher

Homestead of Owasso

Homestead of Weatherford

Ignite Medical Resorts Adams PARC - NH

Ignite Medical Resorts Norman, LLC - NH

Ignite Medical Resorts OKC, LLC - NH

Infnite Care Homes

Iris Memory Care of Edmond

Iris Memory Care of Nichols Hills

Iris Memory Care of Oklahoma City

Iris Memory Care of Tulsa

John H. Johnson Care Suites

Known Memory Care

Legacy Village of Stllwater

Legend at 71st Street Tulsa Hills

Legend at Council Road

Legend at Mingo Road

Luxe Life Norman AL, LLC

Lyndale Edmond Assisted Living

Lyndale - IL

My Vitality Living

Parkview Pointe Senior Living

Prairie House Assisted Living & MC

Primrose of Shawnee

Primrose of Stllwater

Providence Place

Quail Ridge Senior Living

Quail Ridge - IL

Rivermont At The Trails - IL

Sand Plum Assisted Living

Shawnee Memory Care

Sommerset Neighborhood

Sooner Staton

Sooner Staton - IL

Southern Plaza Assisted Living & MC

Stone Creek Assisted Living & MC

Tamarack Retrement Center

Teal Creek Assisted Living & MC

Tealridge Assisted Living & MC

Tealridge - IL

The Gardens at Rivermont

The Grove at Midtown

The Legend at Jeferson Gardens

The Legend at Rivendell

The Stonehaven

The Parke Assisted Living

The Renaissance of Ponca City

The Veraden Assisted Living

The Veraden - IL

Touchmark at Cofee Creek AL & MC

Touchmark at Cofee Creek - IL

Town Village Assisted Living - OKC

Town Village IL Oklahoma City

Town Village Independent Living - Tulsa

Vitality Living Village

Wellington Parke AL & MC

Wellington Parke - IL

Westbrook Gardens SLC

Woodland Gardens

Oklahoma Senior Living Association Leadership Institute Class

2 2024

OKSLA is excited to offer our second Leadership Institute for those working in the Senior Living Industry. We will continue our partnership with LDG to offer this course.

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Leadership Certification: Oklahoma Senio r Living Association Certification for Intentional Leadership

About the Course: Consisting of 10 modules delivered over the course of one year, this Drama Free Leadership course is designed to assist reluctant leaders become confident leaders with a high level of job satisfaction. Confident leaders are efficient leaders. They naturally develop future leaders from within their team members as well as facilitate the integration of new leadership from outside the team when needed. This Intentional Leadership is the result of acquiring the skills associated with emotional intelligence.

The following topics will be provided in the training: Leadership Development with ongoing training in Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Management and Team Building, combined with individual leadership coaching.

 Module 1: You Teach What You Know But Produce Who You

• Increase your skills for effective self-management.

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• Receive a Personal Constraints Analysis measuring 32 components of emotional intelligence.

• Develop a personal Leaders MAP (Massive Action Plan)

 Module 2: Changing Behavior to Change Results

• Learn how to harness your team’s emotion to produce faster motion.

• Receive The Values Clarifier for measuring peoples’ capacity.

• Develop the skills to defuse emotionally charged situations so your team members make logical and better decisions.

 Module 3: If You Can See It, You Can Change It

• Learn the 2 skills for giving effective feedback.

• Learn how to emotionally detach from issues to increase the speed of change.

• Master the 4 components of effective meetings.

 Module 4: Creating Ownership Within Your Team

• Learn the 2 components for effective discussions.

• Move from adult to child interactions into adult-to-adult communication with your team.

• Develop a system for clarifying expectations for faster results.

 Module 5: Developing a High Trust Environment

• Learn the 10 trust building skills you need to create buy-in.

• Master the skill of “demanding debate” to remove the “elephants in the room”.

• Develop the 1 skill needed to quickly increase the level of trust with everyone.

Oklahoma Senior Living Association Leadership Institute Class 2 2024

 Module 6: Mastering Motivation

• Learn the 8 reasons why anyone does anything and how to use it in your leadership.

• Master the skill of language to increase people’s motivation level.

• Develop 2 coaching skills that remove the emotional drama that kills motivation.

 Module 7: The Confidence Protector: Manage a Leaders Greatest Asset

• Learn how to utilize courage to increase your competency.

• Discover why your team procrastinates and learn efficiency strategies to accomplish movement.

• Develop your personal competency to manage negativity.

 Module 8: The Goal Funnel™

• Learn a proven process to develop action plans out of every obstacle.

• Discover a system to train your team’s mindset about obstacles so they become more creative.

• Master the Excuse Buster Formula™ so you eliminate people’s excuses.

 Module 9: Mastering the Story™

• Learn three skills that help leaders control the narrative.

• Discover how to have hard conversations that don’t create residual drama.

• Master the art of shaping the story so you create an efficient team culture without the drama.

 Module 10: The Coach’s Toolkit

• Learn how to format questions to keep your team proactive instead of reactive.

• Master the 2-part process for helping shape people’s thinking style.

• Develop the 2 tools you need to create problem solvers in your organization.

Each of the 10 modules will be presented over the course of 6 (six) live zoom training sessions and a 1 (one) half-day in person workshop at the OKSLA Annual Convention & Trade Show.

The Zoom sessions will be the last Wednesday of each month beginning in February 2024 and will be a one-hour interactive workshop with action steps to be applied in the work environment.

Each module builds on the previous module reinforcing key concepts. The delivery of this training over the course of 1 year gives participants the time needed to utilize all the skills they learn and develop a level of proficiency in those skills before adding new skills to master.

Participants who complete the training will be awarded a certificate of completion at the OKSLA Annual Convention & Trade Show.

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