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Past Episodes

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Building a Framework for Difficult Conversations

Episodes 6 and 7: March 20 and April 17, 2024

A Virtual Workshop Hosted by LTC Rise and Penn Medicine Academy

Featuring: The Penn Positive Psychology Center

Workshop Resources

March 20 Handout | March 20 Implementation Tips | March 20 Slides

April 17 Handout | April 17 Implementation Tips | April 17 Slides

Building and Sustaining a Mission-Driven Organization

Episode 5: November 16, 2023

Hosted by Frances Graham, Senior Leadership Consultant, Penn Medicine Academy

Featuring:

• Joseph Stirpe, CEO & President, Eklego Workforce Solutions

• Meg Mooney, VP of Workforce Consulting, Eklego Workforce Solutions

• Debra Brockman, Chief Human Resources & Compliance Officer, Masonic Villiage at Elizabethtown

• Video

The Three Choices Leaders Make to Survive and Thrive in the LTC World

Episode 4: January 25, 2023

Hosted by Debbie Rosenbaum, Senior Leadership Consultant, Penn Medicine Academy

Featuring:

• Jeff Lawrence, Managing Director, Organizational Agility Advisors

• Video

Person-Centered Care: The Effect on Residents, Facilities and You

Episode 3: Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Hosted by Tonnica Thomas, Associate Director, Post-Acute Program Integration, Sub-Acute & Therapy Services for Penn-Temple Long Term Care RISE (PA State Grant)

Featuring

• Monica Paulino, General Manager, The Landing of Collegeville

• Mary Ann McNally, Resident, The Landing of Collegeville

• Kris Angevine, Community Builder, The Eden Alternative

• Video

Leadership Journeys in Long-Term Care

Episode 2: Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Hosted by Debbie Rosenbaum, Senior Leadership Consultant, Penn Medicine Academy

Featuring

• Mona Frey LPN, PCHA, Executive Director, Welsh Mountain Home

• Susan McCrary NHA, MBA, President & CEO, St. Ignatius Nursing & Rehab Center

• Joanne Piscitello MSN, RN, Director Post-Acute Program Development & Integration, Penn Medicine

• Video

COVID-19 Successes and Challenges - Impact for the Future 

Episode 1: September 21, 2022

Hosted by Laura Porter, ED Sub-Acute & Therapy Services, Penn Medicine

Featuring

• Dr. PJ Brennan, Chief Medical Officer and SVP, Penn Medicine 

• Dr. Steven Alles, Clinical Lead, LTC Task Force, PA DOH

• Video