You are invited to join us for our Director of Nursing (DON) Virtual Networking Event. The DON Virtual Networking Meeting will provide an update of industry hot topics. This meeting will engage in an informal networking forum to share ideas and insights into best practices. Representatives from the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) have been invited to this meeting and will discuss recent survey trends and other Skilled Nursing/Intermediate Care Facility emerging issues including immediate jeopardy citations, top cited deficient practices, and recent CDC/CMS updated guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities. DIA will also review any updates that may be available for implementing Phase 3 of RoPs.

This meeting will be held in a virtual, live-streaming format. There will be CE credit available through the Iowa Board of Nursing. The networking meeting will begin at 1 p.m. with a presentation from DIA with time allowed for questions or suggestions for the presenters. Following the DIA presentation, time will be allowed for networking opportunities by members to discuss questions you have for other nurse leaders. The DON Virtual Networking Meeting is available as a member benefit for LeadingAge Iowa members only and will NOT be recorded.

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions/topics for discussion when registering.

Topics include:

• Frequently cited deficient practices.
• Immediate jeopardy citations.
• CDC/CMS guidance updates.

Who Should Attend
Directors of Nursing and Nurse Leaders.

Event Schedule
June 1, 2022 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. CT
Save the Date for 2022 DON Networking Meeting: November 30

What Do People Say About Previous DON Networking Meetings
Attendees have raved about this networking meeting in the past and have found it very beneficial. Following are just some of the comments:

“What I liked best was being able to ask questions and hear more from surveyors and other DONs.”
“It is nice to hear DIA’s side as to how and what they look for, and why in some cases.”
“Informative and to the point. Relaxed atmosphere to ask any questions.”
“Very helpful. Reinforces areas to focus on to prepare and provide best practices.”
“Clarification about things in LTC is always good to hear, also good to hear how others are coping and managing.”
“It’s great to get input on how others are doing things or how they deal with issues that come up.”
“What I liked best was networking with peers to discuss and navigate guidance.”

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