2024 IALA's Annual Conference & Tradeshow
You are invited to join us for educational sessions about the assisted living industry and our tradeshow showcasing industry partners. This event is also a great opportunity to network with Iowa assisted living leaders. The event welcomes administrators, nurses, life enrichment staff, environmental service staff, culinary staff, direct care givers, supportive services professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about assisted living in Iowa.
Speakers
Dr. Chad L. Jackson
Jenga Consultants
Patrick Farris
Jenga Consultants
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Jan McInnis
The Working Lady
Dr. Kris Erskine
Jenga Consultants
Megan Mbengue
Trusted Canna Nurse
Rob Fiori
Martins Brothers
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Jennifer Lake Anderson
Jenga Consultants
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Catie Campbell
DIAL
Kayle Neegaard
Jaybird Senior Living
Networking Social Event
New this year, we are delighted to invite you to our networking social event on October 23rd in the hallway outside the conference room following the last session for the day. The social will include a variety of activities designed to facilitate connections and foster collaboration. During the social, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and network with industry professionals like yourself.
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We hope you will attend and enjoy this new opportunity.
Schedule of Events
8:00 -8:30 Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 8:35 IALA President Welcome
8:35 - 8:45 Recognize Star Awards
8:45 - 10:45 Keynote: Dr. Chad L. Jackson/ Dr. Kris Erskine/Jennifer Lake Anderson: Effective Leadership
10:45 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 12:00 Patrick Farris - Active Shooter Preparedness
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 1:00 Recognize Star Awards
1:00 - 2:15 Megan Mbengue - Medical Cannabis
2:15 - 2:30 Break
2:30 - 4:30 Catie Campbell - DIAL Updates, Trends, Service Plans and Policy & Procedures
4:30 - 6:00 Networking Reception
8:00 -8:30 Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 10:30 Jan McInnis - Motivational Speaker : Finding the Funny in change
10:30 -10:45 Break/Award
10:45 - 11:45 Rob Fiori - Infection Control
11:45 - 12:15 Vendor Exhibits Open
12:15 - 1:15 Lunch with Vendors
1:15 - 2:00 Star Awards/Vendor Presentations & Prizes
2:00 - 2:15 Break
2:15 - 3:15 Kayle Neegaard - Difficult Families
3:15 - 4:00 Kayle Neegaard - Nurse Training "Misfit to Right Fit"
Thank you for Attending! Safe Travels Home
Hotel Reservation Information
The conference is being held at the West Des Moines Marriott.
Special Hotel Rate: $149.00 available
For room reservations click WDM Marriott Reservations
Book your room by October 2, 2024 to take advantage of the special rate