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RSVP Today for Longtree’s 26th anniversary seminar and dinner event!

Update as of October 22nd, 2024:
We have reached maximum capacity for the 11/07/24 Elder Care Leadership and CEU Conference being held in Princeton, NJ and hosted/sponsored by Longtree & Associates and Honor Aging!

We are excited to welcome over 250 senior care professionals across the entire spectrum of healthcare in New Jersey to the conference! We thank all those who registered and look forward to seeing you there.

If you have not registered but are interested in attending, please contact us and we can put you on a waiting list.

This is a one of a kind (and only) conference in NJ with attendees from the skilled nursing, assisted and independent living, home care, hospital, hospice and adult day care sectors in attendance!

We can’t wait to see all of our colleagues and share a meaningful day of education, recognition, networking and fun!

Planned Conference Agenda:

Earn up to 5 CE credits at your choice of seminars followed by networking and dinner with colleagues. CE credits approved for LNHA, CALA, social workers, nurses, and case managers.

1pm – 3pm (2 CEU)

  • Seminar option I: The Ethics of Communication to Lead: Transforming Nursing Home Leadership
    Presenter: Tim Hodges, President Honor Aging
    (CEU: NAB and RN) (NAB Approval code: 20250626-4-A107515-IN – Ethics CE)
  • Seminar option II: Transform Your Client’s Wellness Journey with Personalized Pain Management Strategies
    Presenters: Barbara Darlington, MSRN, A-NCP, LNHA  and Demetrius Kirk, LNHA, MSRN, PHD Candidate, President SMK
    (CEU: NAB, SW, RN and CCMC) (NAB Approval code: 20250810-3-A107516-DL) (SW CEU – Non-Clinical)

3:15pm – 5:15pm (2 CEU)

  • Seminar option I: Master the Art of Calm: Top De-escalation Tips Revealed!
    Gabriel Nyenator, CPM, CALA
    (CEU: NAB, SW, RN) (NAB Approval code: 20250918-3-A107513-IN) (SW CEU – Non-Clinical)
  • Seminar option II: Behind Closed Doors: The Alarming Rise of Aggression Within Healthcare Settings
    Presenter: Laurie Loughney, LNHA, CALA, CSW, AHM, CADCCT, SHRM-CP, Bs Psychology
    (CEU: NAB, SW, RN, CCMC) (NAB Approval code: 20250529-3-A107514-IN) (SW CEU – Non-Clinical)

5:15pm – Cocktail Hour & Networking

5:45pm Appreciation Acknowledgements

6pm-7pm Dinner and Presentation (1 CEU)

  • Dinner Buffet (kosher options available)
  • Presentation: Ethical Dilemmas of Ageism Bias: Effects on Healthcare Delivery for Elders – The Top Ten Vital Signs of Leadership in Health Care
    Presenters: Tim Hodges and Laurie Loughney
    (CEU: NAB, SW, RN, CCMC) (NAB Approval code: 20251106-3-A107517-IN – Ethics CE) (SW CEU – Non-Clinical)

We Look Forward to Seeing you There!

Longtree Launches Keynote Speaker Engagement Programs, Publishes Certification and Operations Manual for Assisted Living Administrators

MESA, AZ, July 11, 2024 — Longtree, a leading healthcare consulting and education company, announces the launch of its new Keynote Speaker Engagement Programs. This innovative offering aims to elevate event experiences by providing access to dynamic and influential speaker, Laurie Loughney, CEO of Longtree, who inspires, educates and captivates audiences in the corporate and healthcare arenas.

With the demand for engaging and impactful events on the rise, Longtree’s Keynote Speaker Engagement Programs provide event organizers with a convenient and comprehensive solution to secure top-tier speakers for conferences, seminars, corporate gatherings and other special events. By partnering with Longtree, clients can benefit from personalized speaker commitments, a seamless booking process and tailored support to ensure that each presentation aligns perfectly with the event’s theme and objectives.

“We are excited to introduce our keynote speakers and their timely topics as part of our commitment to delivering exceptional event experiences to healthcare and long-term care professionals.”

The Longtree team has curated a diverse selection of topics, designed for those in managerial and leadership roles; these include:

  • “Calm in Corporate Connections”
  • “The Building Blocks of Sustainable Long-Term Care”
  • “Leadership Reimagined”
  • “Transformative or Transactional: Understanding 2024 and Beyond Corporate Culture”

“With a shared background as national, state and regional presenters for groups such as LeadingAge and ACHA, we understand the importance of initiatives and strategies for 2024 and beyond,” said Loughney. “We are excited to introduce our keynote speakers and their timely topics as part of our commitment to delivering exceptional event experiences to healthcare and long-term care professionals.”

For more information about Longtree’s Keynote Speaker Engagement Programs, contact Laurie Loughney at LaurieL@LongtreeEducation.com or visit www.LaurieLoughney.com.

Launching of Assisted Living Administrator Manual

Longtree is now offering the “Certified Assisted Living Administrator Manual,” written by Laurie Loughney and Barbara Darlington, MSRN, A-NCP. The book, available in print and digital versions, is a comprehensive guide to help administrators master certification and operations at assisted living residences. The manual can be ordered on the Longtree Education website.

Get your Copy of the CALA Manual

About Laurie Loughney

Laurie Loughney’s reputation as a transformational leader is widely recognized. Colleagues value her influential leadership and thought-provoking strategies. Clients appreciate her pragmatic and solution-based approach to leadership, which has positively impacted frontline professionals, managers, executives, C-Team members, and consulting clients. Throughout her career, Laurie has achieved significant accomplishments including leading successful licensure approval processes, improving profitability, and expanding market reach. As a change agent, she has overseen integration processes.

About Longtree Education

Since 1998, Longtree & Associates has been providing top-quality healthcare education in the form of workshops and seminars that build careers in patient care and facility management. Its courses and training programs have helped thousands of professionals achieve meaningful and lasting success in reaching executive and frontline professional status in a range of long-term care and healthcare environments. Longtree also provides comprehensive consulting services for long-term care organizations in all aspects of operations that affect teams, leaders, residents, and their families. At the helm are President Patrick Loughney and CEO Laurie Loughney, BS, LNHA, CALA, CSW, CDP, AHM, who has decades of experience in executive-level healthcare.

Congratulations to our June 2024 Core of Knowledge Course graduates!

Longtree & Associates wishes to congratulate the graduates of the Core of Knowledge Course class of June 2024! These professionals from NJ, NY, PA, FL, OH and OK are all one step closer to achieving their goal of becoming Licensed Nursing Home Administrators!

We wish them the best of luck and much success in their endeavors!

View the graduation presentation below:

Interested in taking the first step in becoming a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)???

Find out more about the Longtree LNHA course HERE

Great news for Oklahoma AIT’s!

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has recently approved the Longtree & Associates 100-Hour LNHA course and the 56-hour CALA course for people seeking to become Licensed Nursing Home Administrators or Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrators (RCAL).

To reach the OSDH Long Term Care Administrator Licensing Program, email them at: LongTermCareAdminLicensing@health.ok.gov

Read the full article HERE

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Introducing Longtree On-Demand CEU

Enjoy Longtree & Associates courses on-demand!

Browse our growing list of on-demand webinars and register for a topic of interest. Complete the CE webinar at your convenience and on your schedule. Once successfully completed, a CE certificate with be issued to your Student Dashboard.

CE credits available for Nursing Home & Assisted Living Administrators (NAB), Nurses (RN), Social Workers (SW), and Case Managers (CCM).
Accrediting organizations are noted for each

View the Available On-Demand Courses and Register Today!

Longtree & Assoc. celebrates 24 years!

As Longtree & Associates celebrates its 24 years serving Long Term Care professionals, we wanted to commemorate this milestone by sharing a highlight reel of the moments that got us to where we are today. Enjoy and thank you to everyone who has supported us!

Gesher Brings New Healthcare Education Opportunities to Ohio!

Link to original article: https://www.localjewishnews.com/2020/01/30/gesher-brings-new-healthcare-education-opportunities-to-ohio/

Over the last several months, Gesher has partnered with Longtree & Associates to bring elevated healthcare education to the Buckeye state! As the long term care services market continues to flourish with new opportunities, healthcare education is continuously a primary focus of medical professionals, skilled nursing facilities, and long-term care providers nationwide.

Recognizing the increase of job opportunities from long-term care providers across the state, Gesher has begun working with local employers to identify qualified candidates to fill these positions. “Educated and well-trained staff is integral to any competitive company. Whether it’s in regulatory compliance, marketing, or most importantly caregiving, employers have made it clear that they expect nothing less than the highest standards from their employees,” said David Gross, Director of Operations of Gesher Cleveland.

Gesher, a local non-profit, has been servicing University Heights/Beachwood and surrounding area residents since 2013. In the last two-plus years, Gesher has seen rapid success in their career services division with over 100 placements to date. After establishing key relationships with many area employers, they’ve taken the next steps to identify and address career-specific educational opportunities.

Longtree & Associates based out of NJ, has been at the forefront of healthcare education for more than twenty years. Offering board-certified courses across the spectrum, they have helped thousands of professionals achieve meaningful and lasting success in reaching executive and front-line professional status. Working with Gesher over the last few months, Longtree has recently been approved by Ohio BELTSS to offer NAB and CEU courses. “I’m really excited to return to the Buckeye state. The LTC industry has seen a tremendous growth here and it’s a great time for people to build careers in healthcare. We plan on bringing the Core of Knowledge course to Cleveland making it more accessible to the greater Cleveland area, saving many people the schlep to Columbus, said Laurie Loughney, CEO of Longtree. Loughney began her career as an LNHA working for the Voca Corporation in Columbus, back in 1990. She established Longtree & Associates along with her husband, Patrick in 1998. Longtree offers educational training, seminars, and consulting services to healthcare companies nationwide.

Longtree and Gesher are planning a two-day CEU approved seminar in conjunction with Certus Healthcare for mid-March. The event will be held at Suburban Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in North Randall, more information to follow.

To receive updates of the upcoming seminar, email info@geshercleveland.org.

Longtree now offering the Certified Medication Aide class!

The Certified Medication Aide class is back!

We’re thrilled to once again offer the Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course at Longtree & Associates.

The 2022 CMA Course Schedule is now live and registration is in full swing!

Be sure to register today!

Visit here to learn more and to register for one of these classes.