WALA News for August 18, 2008

  1. Buying and Selling Webinars & CD from WALA
  2. WALA Partners with Alzheimer's Association on New Regional Session
  3. Division of Quality Assurance Complaint Resources
  4. WALA's CBRF & AFH Administrator Course Returns to MCFI in October
  5. Family Care to Exceed 50% Benchmark
  6. WALA's Annual Golf Event is fast approaching!

1. Buying and Selling Webinars & CD from WALA

WALA is proud to announce the launch of our live webinar series and CD on buying and selling assisted living facilities. Selling an assisted living facility is unlike selling most other types of real estate. This fall, two webinar sessions will teach you everything you need to know about buying and selling assisted living facilities. You can log-on from your computer and phone without leaving the office. Each session is 60 minutes and will consist of a 50 minute on-line webinar hosted by Mike Collins followed by a 10 minute Q&A period. In addition, you can email anonymous questions to him at any time during the live presentation.

-- In the first session, Successful Assisted Living Facilities Sales - Five Things Sellers Need to Know, participants will learn:

  1. How to set the asking price
  2. How to prepare the facility for sale
  3. What to expect for a sale timeline
  4. Things to know about a buyer
  5. How to plan financially for life after the sale

Wednesday September 10, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WALA Members $79; Non members $158
Late fee if register after September 5.

-- The second session, Successful Assisted Living Facilities Sales - Five Things Buyers Need to Know, will feature valuable information on:

  1. How to find the right property
  2. How to finance an acquisition
  3. Steps to cover during due diligence
  4. How to make a smooth transition
  5. How to grow your company through acquisitions

Wednesday October 22, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WALA Members $79; Non members $158
Late fee if register after October 15.

Note: If you register on The WALA store for both live Webinars at the same time, WALA will ship you the CD of both seminars by November 1 free of charge as an added bonus so you can review it at your leisure.

Based on Mike Collins' highly acclaimed 2001 course about buying and selling assisted living facilities, this educational two-part series features Collins' original curriculum with current revisions to meet the changing demands of the AL world. Mike is a real estate broker and CPA specializing in the AL market. He was a partner in a family business that developed 21 AL facilities during the 90's so he knows firsthand the problems you face.

To register for this event, simply visit The WALA Store and be sure to register by September 5 for Session One and October 15 for Session Two in order to avoid a late fee. NOTE: WALA will email you important information two days before each event. Be sure to read the log-in info before the live webinar so you are prepared at 10:00 am.

CD's will also be available if you are unable to attend the live webinar. CD's will include the entire presentation as presented live during the webinar, including PowerPoint, all handouts, and a certificate of attendance. CD's will be shipped after November 1 and will include both sessions. WALA Members $125; Non members $250

2. WALA Partners with Alzheimer's Association on New Regional Session

Dementia is an incredibly challenging and debilitating disease for both the resident and the caregiver. But with the right tools and techniques, this disease can be dealt with gracefully. Let us share them with you. We bring a team of dynamic speakers: Becky Rogers from the Alzheimer's Association, and Mary Salzieder, the 2008 recipient of the Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Chapter Network Outstanding Professional Award. We are taking this informative seminar to all five regions of the state to save you travel costs and time.

Join us September 23 in Madison, September 24 in Appleton, September 25 in Milwaukee, September 30 in Wausau and October 1 in Eau Claire to find out what makes this team so special!

3. Division of Quality Assurance Complaint Resources (Memo 08-016)

Providers needing to get their own AL memos from DHS should sign up online using the DLTC, DMHSAS and DQA Memo Series E-mail Subscription Services.

The purpose of this memo is to introduce the new Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) online and toll-free, complaint-intake system.

DQA is responsible for assuring the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Wisconsin. If an individual believes that a caregiver, agency, or DQA-regulated facility has violated State or Federal laws pertaining to regulated entities, that individual has the right to file a complaint with DQA.

In the past, individuals with complaints were instructed to contact the appropriate regional office via telephone or postal mail. These systems are still valid and applicable methods to submit complaints. In addition, DQA has added options for individuals to report their concerns via Internet submission or use of a toll-free telephone number.

4. WALA's CBRF & AFH Administrator Course Returns to MCFI in October

WALA will offer this incredibly valuable and popular course again on October 27 & 28, 2008 at the Milwaukee Center for Independence in downtown Milwaukee. This course sold out twice already this year! Don't miss your opportunity to learn from the experience of others and find out what you need to know to meet the various demands of operations, budgeting, assessments, care plans, staffing, regulatory compliance and, of course, the care of your residents. Register online now.

5. Family Care to Exceed 50% Benchmark

The Department of Health Services has filed with the Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Finance Committee for approval of the expansion of the Family Care program into the Counties of Eau Claire, Marathon and Vernon. If approved, the Family Care program would exceed a significant benchmark - Family Care would cover more than 50% of the state in November 2008.

Counties and MCOs

6. WALA's Annual Golf Event is fast approaching!

If you haven't yet signed up for the 14th annual WALA Autumn Classic, you are missing the proverbial complimentary beverage cart. There is still time to join WALA and Bucky Badger for a fabulous day of golf, networking, prizes and fun at University Ridge Golf Course in Verona on Monday, September 15, 2008. Registration begins and range opens at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.

 

 


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