2026 Pre-Conference: Beyond Retention: Rethinking How We Support and Retain Workforce
Description
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The long-term services and support sector depends on the dedication and compassion of the direct care workforce and yet these essential team members often face an unstable personal life that cause significant stress and hardship. This interactive pre-conference session will deepen the participants’ understanding by seeing the world through the eyes of the direct care professionals-their demographics, unmet needs, daily challenges and aspirations. By combining data, storytelling, and experiential learning, participants will explore workforce demographics, examine the realities of poverty and the benefits cliff, and engage in reflective exercises to respond and support those who provide care. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to strengthen organizational culture by building more supportive environments for the people who provide care every day.
Faculty: Molly Carpenter, LeadingAge; Michele Magner, Inspired Caring; Therese Nelson of Omaha Bridges out of Poverty; Aaron Morlock from Work Well
Registration Fee:
LeadingAge Nebraska Member: $150
Non-member: $250
Continuing Education: 3 hours of continuing education per session from Nebraska DHHS Regulation and Licensure, Board of NHA has been approved for this event (Pre-Conference only). Appropriate records will be maintained for other disciplines to receive credit from their credentialing organizations. Nursing Contact Hours provided through SMK Medical LLC: Provider by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing Provider Number (CEP) 17919, for 3 CEs. The certificate must be retained for at least four years.
Monday evening will feature the Welcome Reception from 5:00-6:00 pm. All Pre-Conference attendees, main Conference attendees, speakers, and exhibitors are invited to the Welcome Receptionr, but RSVP is required.