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

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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

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.

www.NJCala.com gets a facelift and a new home

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2017 is officially upon us and we’ve got some great news to share.

We’re thrilled to announce the creation of our brand new site: LongtreeEducation.com!

This site will be the new home of what was previously njcala.com. It will also offer some new features in the coming weeks and months, specifically:

  • We plan to roll out an on-line learning program where professionals (NHAs, CALAs, RNs, LPNs, and Social Workers) will be able to complete their annual continuing education (CEU) requirements.
  • Applicants wishing to sign up for the in-person CALA or LNHA courses will soon be able to register and submit payment online.

We’re so excited for everything 2017 will bring and we’re looking forward to helping you advance your education!

~ Patrick & Laurie Loughney

Laurie Loughney of Jewish Community Housing Corporation Shares Insights into the Changing World of Long-Term Care at ACHCA Winter Conference

Laurie Loughney, COO of Senior Living Organization, Spoke on Census Building and Profitability Strategies for Health Care Organizations; Discussed Changing Trends in Operations and Marketing of Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes and Other Pertinent Topics

Original Article: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/12/prweb13143061.htm

Laurie Loughney, COO of the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey (JCHC) was a presenter at the 22nd annual Winter Marketplace Conference of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA). The conference was held on December 8, 2015 at Bally’s Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. The JCHC owns and manages four senior living communities in northern New Jersey that offer independent and assisted living options. Among Loughney’s many professional credentials, she is a certified nursing home administrator and certified assisted living administrator.

Her presentation, “Census Building and Profitability Strategies in the Long-term Care Setting” was attended by long-term care executives and administrators from throughout the U.S. Loughney covered a range of pertinent issues facing operators and administrators of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, hospice and home health service providers. Key areas she covered were:

  • The importance of long-term vision and strategic planning
  • Financial and clinical eligibility models for residents
  • Latest techniques in market feasibility and marketing comparison analysis
  • Awareness building and networking among referral sources and the community
  • Sales and admissions best practices
  • The impact of Medicare and Medicaid on nursing home profitability

“The model of assisted living has changed markedly since 2001, as has the whole health care environment,” noted Loughney. “The assisted living population is getting older, their needs and expectations are more diverse, and competition for residents has greatly increased. It is becoming more important for long-term healthcare organizations to market themselves more effectively, to develop strong collaborative relationships with referral sources, and to focus on delivering a high-quality way of life for residents.”

Loughney stressed the importance for long-term healthcare organizations of:

  • Enhancing the sales and admission process, gathering and tracking data through the process from inquiry to tour to application to conversion.
  • Creating a more user-friendly admission process.
  • Identifying a target audience as well as a particular niche in the community.
  • Developing a budget and a plan for marketing and public relations.
  • Doing a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) and addressing the competition in the marketplace as well as doing continual quality assurance assessments.
  • Maintaining optimal staffing rates and reducing staff turnover.

“Now, more than ever, retirement communities and healthcare organizations must hone in on the value they provide to residents, and develop positive relationships with area resources such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and healthcare professionals. Making strong investments in marketing and personnel, coupled with upgrades in patient and resident services, will help organizations meet the growing needs of our aging population and remain more competitive in their markets.”

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About Laurie Loughney
Laurie Loughney is the Chief Operating Officer of the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey (JCHC) in West Orange, N.J., a position she has held since 2007. She oversees operations, marketing and sales for the non-profit organization which owns and manages four senior living communities that offer independent and assisted living housing with services. Loughney holds a B.S. in psychology and the following professional certifications: licensed nursing home administrator (LNHA), certified assisted living administrator (CALA), certified social worker (CSW), certified dementia practitioner (CDP) and assisted housing manager (AHM).

About the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey
Founded in 1983, the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey (JCHC) owns and manages more than 470 apartments in four buildings for older adults in Morris and Essex counties in northern New Jersey. The non-profit organization offers seniors a range of options in terms of services, amenities, location, and cost, all within a traditional Jewish environment. The JCHC provides housing, programs, and services for the independent elderly as well as those who need assisted living. For more information, go to http://www.jchcorp.org

Longtree & Associates Announces 2015 Healthcare Education Courses For Those Wishing To Attain New Jersey Certifications

From: http://www.longtermcareprovider.com/doc/longtree-associates-announces-healthcare-education-courses-0001

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News | January 14, 2015

Firm Notes Tremendous Growth in Healthcare Field and Future Job Opportunities in Long-Term Care Facilities; Offers Courses in Medication Management, Dementia Care, and Nursing Home and Assisted Living Administration

Middletown, N.J (PRWEB) – Longtree & Associates, LLC, a leader in healthcare education, has announced its full 2015 course offerings for those seeking to become certified in various areas of healthcare and long-term care. The Middletown, N.J.-based company will offer workshops and seminars that prepare students to become a certified medication aide, licensed nursing home administrator, certified assisted living administrator, and certified dementia practitioner. The courses are offered in a variety of class sessions and New Jersey locations starting in February. Complete course descriptions, fees and registration information are available at the company’s website, http://www.njcala.com.

“The health care industry is one of the largest industries in the country and a top area to build a career today,” said Laurie Loughney, principal and one of the curriculum designers and instructors at Longtree & Associates. “We’ve seen government figures that project employment in the healthcare and social assistance industry to increase by nearly 30 percent through 2022, and even during the economic downturn, jobs in health care were going strong while other sectors shrank.”

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that while total U.S. employment dropped by over 2% between 2000 and 2010, health care employment grew by more than 25% during the same period. The agency also forecasts a 22% growth in employment for licensed nursing home and assisted living administrators through 2020, with a projected 761,000 new jobs in residential/nursing homes. More than eight million people are cared for in nursing home and long-term care facilities in the U.S.

The Longtree & Associates 2015 course offerings are as follows:

  • CMA/Certified Medication Aide – This 30-hour course is for NJ-certified nursing aides and certified home health aides who want to move up the career ladder. Students will learn the proper and effective administration, purposes and effects, and proper storage of medications; medication abbreviations; handling medication errors; and assisting residents with self-administration of prepared treatments and insulin.
  • CALA/Certified Assisted Living Administrator Course – A four-day course that teaches the skills and knowledge needed to successfully manage an assisted living or other related senior community. Successful completion prepares students to sit for the NJ DHSS state exam; this course also meets NJ state requirements to become an adult day health services program administrator. Modules include assisted living values, the aging process, assessment and care plans, managed risk, services, regulatory compliance, human resource and financial management, and more. Includes two eight-hour clinical and operations practicums.
  • LNHA/Licensed Nursing Home Administrator — This comprehensive 100-hour preparation course covers various aspects of regulatory compliance, Medicare/Medicaid issues, personnel and records management, environment of care, accounting, and facility services. It is approved by the National Administrator Board of the NJ DHSS and successful completion meets the educational qualifications to take the federal exam.
  • Alzheimer’s disease & dementia care seminar — Every 67 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s dementia, so the need for certified caregivers in this field is growing rapidly. Presented in partnership with Dementia Consultants, LLC, this one-day seminar is a required course for those seeking certification as a certified dementia practitioner. Attendees will learn about the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s dementia; key aspects of the disease; and patient care and caregiver support. It meets the NJ DHSS required dementia training regulations, and is approved by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.

“Our courses help students gain the tools, techniques and insights they need to develop a rewarding career in various long-term care and health care settings, from hospitals and nursing homes to assisted living and other senior-related communities,” said Loughney.

All Longtree & Associates courses meet all New Jersey State licensing and certification requirements and certain course modules are available for social work, nursing and certified assisted living administrator CEUs. Fees include class textbooks, resource materials or guides, and additional practice tests where applicable. For complete information visit http://www.njcala.com or contact Program Director Barbara Rimorin at (732) 757-9955 or longtreena(at)aol(dot)com.

About Longtree & Associates
For over 20 years, Longtree & Associates, LLC has been providing top-quality healthcare education in the form of workshops and seminars that build careers in patient care and facility management. Our courses meet all regulatory requirements and prepare students for appropriate state and federal boards (where applicable). Successful completion of our courses leads to high certification rates and help students boost their earning potential and their professional credentials. At the helm of Longtree & Associates are President Patrick Loughney and Education Director Laurie Loughney, BS, LNHA, CALA, CSW, CDP, AHM who has decades of experience in executive-level healthcare management and education.

SOURCE: PRWeb

View original release here: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/01/prweb12442367.htm