Episodes
![Accountability & Leadership In Long Term Care](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16649294/ep13_social_teaser_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Accountability & Leadership In Long Term Care
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of AHCA/NCAL to discuss the evolution of long-term care leadership. They explore Mark's career journey in long-term care, highlighting his most meaningful accomplishments. Mark shares his retirement plans and continued involvement in the industry, emphasizing the importance of mission-driven leadership and metrics-based accountability. They also delve into the current state of the healthcare industry, examining challenges and opportunities for long-term care providers, and outlining key strategies for future success.
Perspectives in Long Term Care is produced by Association Briefings.
![Recruiting in Long Term Care](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16649294/ep12_social_teaser_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Recruiting in Long Term Care
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Ted Goins, president and CEO of Lutheran Services Carolinas to discuss recruiting in long term care and the ongoing workforce shortage. They discuss Ted's career journey in long term care, and the impact of immigration, expanding education programs and changes in pay rates on the workforce shortage. Additionally, they delve into the challenges and benefits of international recruiting and Ted's insights on the short- and long-term outlook for the healthcare workforce.
Perspectives in Long Term Care is produced by Association Briefings.
![Organizational Culture in Long Term Care](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16649294/ep11_social_teaser_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Organizational Culture in Long Term Care
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Aimee Middleton, chief operating officer at the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society to discuss the critical role of organizational culture in long-term care. They dive into the indicators of a thriving company culture, its impact on recruitment, retention, quality, and costs, the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and maintaining a positive culture across different generations in the workforce.
Perspectives in Long Term Care is produced by Association Briefings.
![Diversity and Inclusion in Long Term Care](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16649294/ep10_social_teaser_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Diversity and Inclusion in Long Term Care
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Zakiyo Jackson, nursing home administrator at Walter B. Crook Nursing Facility. Together they discuss diversity, equity and inclusion in long term care. They delve into the nuances of DEI at the leadership level, exploring challenges and strategies for enhancing inclusivity within organizations. From tackling obstacles with innovative approaches to fostering a more inclusive environment, this conversation offers valuable insights for leaders in the long-term care industry.
Perspectives in Long Term Care is produced by Association Briefings.
![Dementia Care in Long Term Care](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16649294/ep9_social_teaser2_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Dementia Care in Long Term Care
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Teepa Snow, dementia care specialist and occupational therapist. They discuss the crucial support required for individuals experiencing brain change and the transformative journey of dementia care, common misconceptions surrounding dementia and the need for training and education among healthcare workers, the needed communication skills, and the future landscape of dementia care in the next 10 or 20 years.
Perspectives in Long Term Care is produced by Association Briefings.
![Therapy Services in Long Term Care Facilities](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16649294/ep8_social_teaser_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Therapy Services in Long Term Care Facilities
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Deb Bielek, the therapy, education, and programs resource with Ensign Services. They chat about the changing landscape of therapy services within long term care facilities, how these services touch so many different parts of senior care, how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Section GG affects therapy services, the importance of collaboration and teamwork among facility leadership, nursing staff and managed care case managers, and where the profession is headed in the next decade.
![Emergency Preparedness in Long Term Care](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16649294/ep7_social_teaser_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Emergency Preparedness in Long Term Care
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Stan Szpytek, president of Fire and Life Safety Inc., to discuss emergency preparedness in long term care facilities. They chat about lesser-known situations that long term care facilities need to prepare for, creating an all-hazards plan, the importance of communication, training, and common challenges facilities have when implementing emergency plans.
![Using Technology in Long Term Care](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16649294/ep6_social_teaser_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Using Technology in Long Term Care
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Jennifer Thompson, executive director at Lifespark Senior Living, to discuss technology and innovation in long term care facilities. They chat about the latest technology in electronic medical records, wearable technology, artificial intelligence and how it can be used in your community, virtual reality and its applications in caregiving, and the pros and cons of robots.
![Leadership in Long Term Care](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16649294/ep5_social_teaser_300x300.jpg)
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Leadership in Long Term Care
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Glenn Van Ekeren, president at Vetter Health Services, to discuss leadership in long term care facilities. They chat about leadership principles, growth and development; company culture; identifying future leaders within an organization; and workforce challenges in long term care.
![Quality Management in Long Term Care](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog16649294/ep4_social_teaser_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Quality Management in Long Term Care
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Maryruth Butler, director of quality and integrity at Cascadia Healthcare, to discuss quality management in long term care facilities. The two chat about her career journey in long term care, strategies that have proven instrumental in elevating the quality of care and services in Cascadia Healthcare centers, prioritizing improvements, and the role of teamwork and collaboration.
This episode is produced by Association Briefings.
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Meet Your Host
Debbie Stadtler is the editor in chief of Provider Magazine, the flagship publication of the American Health Care Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL). In addition to managing the print magazine, she also facilitates website content, videos, email newsletters, and more. Prior to AHCA/NCAL, Stadtler was the managing editor of the quarterly journal for the Society of Human Resource Management, and she is a Certified Association Executive. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her husband, three boys, and dog, along with reading, traveling, and drinking coffee.