Conference

Download - Spring 2025 Conference Agenda

Day 1	Tuesday		May 13, 2025
8:00 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast & Trade Show
8:30 am - 10:00 am	Easton Grand Ballroom: Keynote: Justin Jones-Fosu Work to a Different Beat
10:00 am - 10:30 am	Morning Break & Trade Show
	Regent 1	Regent 3	Easton D & E
10:30 am - 12:00 pm	Ohio Administrative Code Changes Regarding Infection Control in RCF's Autumn Marcum & Darcie Anderson	Creating Your Meaningful Day & Life Justin Jones-Fosu	The Power of Storytelling in Senior Living Nathan Jones
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Lunch & Trade Show
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm	Setting the Standard for the New CMA Process Crystal Parrish & Debra Damas	Medicaid-Difficult Discharges & ALW Update Kendra Elkins, Tabby King, Jennifer Wellington & Lori Wesley	The Power of Cultivating Positive Language in Dementia Care Holly Henderson
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm	Afternoon Break & Trade Show
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm	Business Development & Mindset Lindsay Daudistel	Legionella & Other Waterborne Pathogens - Developing an Effective Water Management Plan Jim Lark	Clinical Support at the End of Life Dawn Lundgren

Day 2	Wednesday		May 14, 2025
8:00 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast & Trade Show
	Regent 1	Regent 3	Easton D & E
8:30 am - 10:00 am	The Ethics of Dementia & Memory Care Dr. Jim Collins	Zero Trust - Cyber Security in Healthcare Jake Pease & Dr. Louis DeWeaver III	ORC, OAC, OBN, ODH, O My! Category A Ohio Nurse Rule & Law Jill Nowacki, RN, BSN
10:00 am - 10:30 am	Morning Break & Trade Show
10:30 am - 12:00 pm	3 Keys to a Full House - Occupancy Through Care & Connection Bobbie Antinarelli	Strategies to Reduce Falls & Implementing Environmental Modifications Lorinda Babb	Tuberculosis (TB) How the Rules Affect Assisted Living Communities Gary Trentman
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Lunch & Trade Show
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm	Easton Grand Ballroom: Keynote: Dr. Jim Collins Becoming the Ultimate Leader: Raising Your Game While Lifting Up Your Team

Presentations

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Keynote

Work to a Different Beat

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

OAC Changes Regarding Infection Control in RCF's

Creating Your Meaningful Day and Life

The Power of Storytelling in Senior Living

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Setting the Standard for the New CMA Process

Medicaid - Discussing Difficult Discharges

The Power of Cultivating Positive Language in Dementia Care

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Leadership, Business Development & Mindset
Legionella & Other Waterborne Pathogens – Developing an Effective Water Management Plan
Clinical Support at the End of Life

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
The Ethics of Dementia & Memory Care
Zero Trust - Cyber Security in Healthcare
ORC, OAC, OBN, ODH, O My! - Category A Ohio Nurse Rule & Law

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
3 Keys to a Full House - Occupancy Through Care & Connection
Strategies to Reduce Falls & Implementing Environmental Modifications
Tuberculosis TB How the Rules Affect Assisted Living Communities

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Closing Keynote
Becoming The Ultimate Leader: Raising Your Game While Lifting Up Your Team

Attendee Registration

Join us on Tuesday, May 13 - Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton!

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Experience everything Assisted Living in Ohio!

	Two-Day Regular Rates
OALA Member	$395
Non-Member	$495
	One-Day Regular Rates (Tuesday or Wednesday)
OALA Member	$295
Non-Member	$395

CEU Information

6 CREDIT HOURS on Monday and 4.5 CREDIT HOURS on Tuesday – 10.5 credit hours for both days!

CREDITS (Approved)

BELTSS – 10.5 hours (Nursing Home Administrators, Nurses)
NAB – 10.5 hours (National Administrator Board NHA/RCAL)
NCCAP (Activity) – 10.5 hours
SOCIAL WORKERS – 10.5 hours

This Conference offers approved CEU credits for Assisted Living Administrators/Managers and Staff and provides credit hours for NHAs, Nurses, Social Workers and Activity Professionals. Please make sure your record is up to date with license information.

Registration Includes: All seminars, lunches, breaks, & CEUs

Please Note: Payments are now easier, as we no longer have fees for credit card transactions! Your registration is not guaranteed if payment is not made prior to the conference. Checks are welcome but must be received by Friday, May 9, 2025.

Cancellations made at least 14 days prior to the event are eligible for a full refund. No-shows will not be issued a refund.

Book Your Hotel Room

Hilton Columbus at Easton

3900 Chagrin Drive

Columbus, OH 43219

We look forward to joining you at the 2025 OALA Spring Conference & Trade Show.

Check out all five Easton Hotels!

The OALA room block at the Columbus Hilton at Easton is full.

Click HERE to book a room at the regular rate at Hilton Columbus at Easton!

Questions? Contact kimd@ohioassistedliving.org or call 614.481.1950.

Don't forget to check out all the exciting things to do at Easton Town Center while you are here! Click HERE!

Content Leaders

Justin Jones-Fosu Keynote: Work to a Different Beat Session: Creating Your Meaningful Day and Life More Info	Darcie Anderson Ohio Administrative Code Changes Regarding Infection Control in RCF’s More Info
Autumn Marcum, BSN Ohio Administrative Code Changes Regarding Infection Control in RCF’s More Info	Nathan Jones The Power of Storytelling More Info
Crystal Parrish, RN, BSN Setting the Standard for the New CMA Process More Info	Debra Damas, RN Setting the Standard for the New CMA Process More Info
Kendra Elikins Setting the Standard for the New CMA Process More Info	Tabby King Setting the Standard for the New CMA Process More Info
Jennifer Wellington Setting the Standard for the New CMA Process More Info	Lori Wesley Setting the Standard for the New CMA Process More Info
Holly Henderson, CEAL, CDP, CADDCT, AP-BC The Power of Cultivating Positive Language in Dementia Care More Info	Lindsay Daudistel Business Development & Mindset More Info
Jim Lark, LNHA Legionella & Other Waterborne Pathogens – Developing an Effective Water Management Plan More Info	Dawn Lundgren Clinical Support at the End of Life More Info
Dr. Jim Collins Closing Keynote: Becoming the Ultimate Leader: Raising Your Game While Lifting Up Your Team Session: The Ethics of Dementia & Memory Care More Info	Jill Nowacki, RN, BSN ORC, OAC, OBN, ODH, O My! Category A Ohio Nurse Rule & Law More Info
Dr. Louis DeWeaver Zero Trust – Cyber Security in Healthcare More Info	Jake Pease Zero Trust – Cyber Security in Healthcare More Info
Bobbie Antinarelli 3 Keys to a Full House – Occupancy Through Care & Connection More Info	Lorinda Babb Strategies to Reduce Falls & Implementing Environmental Modifications More Info
Gary Trentman, RN Tuberculosis (TB) - How the Rules Affect Assisted Living Communities More Info

Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Check out all of the 2025 opportunities by clicking the button below.

2025 Conference Sponsor Menu

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Why Sponsor an OALA Conference?
Sponsoring OALA’s 2025 Spring Conference & Trade Show will demonstrate your commitment to the Assisted Living Industry in Ohio. Our very targeted group of attendees can provide opportunities for networking, knowledge-sharing, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends in the field.

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Benefits:

Conference Exhibit Space Included for OALA Partners participating at a Sponsorship Level of $3,000 plus
Conference Attendee List 14 days prior & within 14 days after Trade Show

Brand Exposure:

Preferred Trade Show Placement
Conference Brochure / Digital & Printed
Conference Signage

OALA’s Social Media Pages
Pre-Event Advertising: Registration Site & E-Mail Campaigns
Opportunity to address attendees *if applicable
Personalized Branding Items *if applicable

Partner & Vendor Trade Show

Check out #OALA 2025 spring conference exhibitors!

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Spring 2025 Trade Show Exhibitor Layout

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OALA Trade Show Registration

Exhibit Space Pricing:

Partner Rate - $850 (2 reps)
- Additional Rep: $125
Non-Partner Rate - $1,250 (2 reps)
- Additional Rep: $175
CEU Credit for One Representative (both days): $125
Speaker Booth Rate: OALA Partner $550; Vendor $850

Trade Show Perks Included with Registration:

All exhibitors are welcome to attend our opening sessions.
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included with registration.
Conference Attendee List 14 days prior & within 14 days after the Trade Show

Exhibit Space Information:

The Trade Show is ongoing during our event, and you are welcome to exhibit on both days.
All exhibit spaces include a 6' table and two chairs.
Floor displays/backdrops must be discussed before the event to determine if a single booth space can accommodate, or a double booth space is needed.
Conference venue will ensure access to outlets - any special requests, please submit them along with registration.
Exhibitors may provide door prizes, promotional items, and creative ideas to attract attendees to their booth.

Click the link below to view exhibit space numbers. Note: OALA will make every effort to place you as close to your desired location as possible.

Spring 2025 Trade Show Exhibitor Layout

*Reminder if you have paid your partnership as a Platinum, Gold or Silver Partner, you have also paid for one trade show exhibit space. When you register, please use the promo code provided to you via email. Don't have a promo code?
Email amys@ohioassistedliving.org to request your code.