Cost: $99/OHCA Members | $199/Non-Members
CEUs: 5.0
Who: Maintenance directors, environmental services, housekeeping and facility services professionals working in assisted living (ALF), residential care (RCF), nursing and skilled nursing (NF/SNF), memory care communities and independent senior living
Developed specifically for maintenance directors, environmental services, housekeeping, and other vital facility services staff, this in-person event is designed to keep your team and your building at its best. Presentation will focus on physical repair skills and staying in compliance with regulations. Specific education session details coming soon.
Education Session Descriptions
Corrective & Preventive Maintenance: Proactively Managing Maintenance Challenges
In this session, the presenters will discuss corrective and preventive maintenance, guiding participants to proactively manage maintenance challenges before they turn into big property damage events or safety hazards, including when it is appropriate to call in a professional vendor to help assess, mitigate, and remediate when an event like this occurs.
Survey Preparedness: Kitchen Cleanliness, Sanitization, and Inspection
Buildings are seeing an increase in kitchen-related citations during the survey process. Proactive upkeep of the various surfaces, along with adherence to cleanliness and sanitation standards is of the utmost importance for getting a pass on state survey. The presenters will discuss the maintenance professional's role in kitchen standards, and will walk through how to sanitize hard-to-clean surfaces such as kitchen tiles, walk off mats, vinyl walls, drywall, ceiling tiles, and various textiles.
Building Code Compliance Requirements and Update From the Fire Marshal
Providers work diligently to stay in compliance with regulatory requirements to keep residents and staff safe, as well as the fire and life safety survey process running smoothly. In this session, representatives from the Oregon State Fire Marshal will discuss staying in compliance with building code, and what maintenance professionals can do to stay up to code.
OSHA in Healthcare: Common Safety and Health Hazards and Solutions
This session will cover the most common worker hazards and/or violations found during OR-OSHA investigations and available methods of abatement. The presenter will describe ways in which long term care facilities can prepare for a successful OR-OSHA inspection by reviewing the areas of focus for inspections. The session will emphasize areas where communities may be vulnerable and will provide resources for injury prevention assistance. The presenter will also discuss implementing successful safety committees within the building.
Tools of the Trade: Mastering Burnout, Boundaries, and Beyond
Join us for a down-to-earth workshop designed just for you. Discover practical tips to beat burnout, set boundaries like a pro, smooth out conflicts, and boost communication skills--all while keeping your cool. Walk away armed with practical strategies to handle the toughest aspects of your job--whether it's smoothing out tricky relationships, setting boundaries that stick, or navigating conflicts with finesse. These tools won't just sit in your toolbox, they're designed to be your secret weapons for maintaining harmony and ease in your day-to-day work life. Get ready to keep your work environment running smoothly.
More details coming soon!
Registration Confirmation: Please check your junk e-mail for the registration confirmation email if you don't receive it after completing your registration.