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NAB Board of Governors Meeting

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 01-15-2025
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T he NAB Board of Governors met in November in Savannah, GA for the NAB’s Mid-Year meeting. Various committees provided updates on their activities and plans for the upcoming year. Kicking off the meeting, t he Member Relations and Outreach Committee affirmed their focus on the strategic plan and objectives for 2025. The Bylaws Committee announced their plan to meet quarterly in preparation for the annual meetings. The Continuing Education Committee reviewed and approved four certified CE provider applications, while the Education Committee reported on potential future accreditations and updates to the Academic ...
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Continuing Education Meeting

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 01-15-2025
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The NAB Continuing Education Committee convened on November 14, 2024, in Savannah, GA during the NAB 2024 Mid-Year Meeting, led by Vice-Chair Terry Holecek , supported by committee member Michael Coury . The committee first discussed update s about the progress on revisions being made to the Continuing Education section of NAB’s policies and procedures. Thanks to the efforts of the Policy Writing Task Force, the revisions are being finalized and will be pres ented to the Bylaws Committee upon completion. At that time, work will begin again on the Program Development Guide and the engaged learning requirements. ...
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Understanding and Combating Stress, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue: CE Session with Dr. Kimberly Byrd

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 01-15-2025
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Stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue are pervasive challenges, especially for those in caregiving, regulatory environments, or other high-stress professions. Dr. Kimberly Byrd, a licensed therapist and professor at Oakland University, sheds light on these issues by first defining them: stress as a natural response to demands, burnout as chronic workplace stress leading to emotional exhaustion and detachment, and compassion fatigue as a form of burnout unique to helping roles. These conditions don’t just stay in the workplace—they follow individuals home, affecting personal relationships and overall well-being. Alarmingly, nearly half of workers ...
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Member Relations and Outreach Committee Tackles Strategic Goals

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 01-15-2025
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The Member Relations and Outreach Committee, chaired by Amy Clary and vice chaired by Jennifer See, convened on November 14, 2024, at the DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, GA, to address initiatives from NAB's Strategic Plan. Highlights included a review of 2024 marketing analytics by Stephanie Arteaga, who showcased successes in social media engagement, email communications, and web traffic, while also previewing upcoming projects like AI how-to videos, a podcast, and a new mobile app. Amy Clary facilitated discussions among five breakout groups to explore strategies for increasing meeting attendance, expanding awareness of the HSE standard, ...
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AB Education Committee Meeting

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 01-15-2025
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The Education Committee of the NAB convened for its latest meeting on November 14, 2024, under the leadership of Chair Jennifer Yanez Pryor. The meeting began with a review and approval of the minutes from the Annual Meeting in June and the September Kick-off Meeting. A significant portion of the discussion focused on academic accreditation, with updates on institutions such as the University of South Florida, the University of South Dakota, and Upper Iowa University pursuing accreditation in 2025. The Education Committee committee also reviewed ongoing conversations with multiple universities interested in NAB accreditation, expanding ...
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NAB Foundation Committee Meeting

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 01-15-2025
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On November 13, 2024, the NAB Foundation Board convened at The DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, GA, for a productive meeting that covered a range of important topics. Chair Z Thomas initiated a discussion referencing the 2025-26 Strategic Plan. With the current plan set to expire in 2025, an update will soon be underway. The Board’s strategic discussion provided insight into the goals that the NAB Foundation has met , and the extent of their achievement. The Trustees heard a report from the Vision Centre, which is supported by the Foundation. The Foundation also reviewed the proposed budget for 2025, highlighting an increase ...
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Awarded Initial Five Year HSE Academic Accreditation at the June 2024 NAB Annual Meeting

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 11-10-2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6 , 202 4 CONTACT Sara Dethloff nab@nabweb.org (202) 712-9040 Southwestern Oklahoma State University – Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science in Healthcare Administration becomes the 1 8 th NAB Accredited Health Services Degree Program WASHINGTON, DC – During the June 2024 Annual Meeting, the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) Board of Governors awarded accreditation to Southwestern Oklahoma State University – Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science in Healthcare ...
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National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards Receives 2024 Power of Associations Silver Award for Health Services Executive (HSE™) Qualification

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 11-04-2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C — The National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) has been recognized as a Power of Associations Silver Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its successful Health Services Executive (HSE™ ) Qualification initiative. To read more, view our official press release.
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NCERS Fee Change: Effective January 6, 2025

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 10-10-2024
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This notice is to inform all CE providers about fee changes that will take place beginning on January 6, 2025. All CE membership fees for both certified and non-certified providers will increase by 10%. Additionally, late fees for program submissions along with fees for account reactivations have increased by 20%. Program fees have remained the same since we are reviewing the recommendations to determine if changes are to come with program approvals. If you have any questions, please email the NAB office at nab@nabweb.org. Thank you! The new pricing will be as follows: Fee Type Current Fee Until 1/5/2025 ...
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Announcing the Appointment of NAB Committee Chairs for the 2024-26 Term

By Lisa Longfellow posted 09-10-2024
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Announcing the Appointment of NAB Committee Chairs We are excited to announce the appointment of our new standing committee chairs and vice-chairs, rounding out our leadership team. This follows the election of officers at NAB’s Annual Meeting in June. These dedicated individuals will lead our standing committees, bringing their expertise and passion to their respective roles. Member Relations and Outreach will be led by Chair Amy Clary (NC) and Vice Chair Jennifer See (OH) . Their combined experience and dedication to member engagement will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our community. Continuing Education will be chaired ...
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Western Kentucky University Awarded Five Year HSE™ Academic Reaccreditation at the June 2024 NAB Annual Meeting

By Sara Dethloff posted 08-21-2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2024 CONTACT Sara Dethloff nab@nabweb.org (202) 712-9040 WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY AWARDED FIVE YEAR HSE ™ ACADEMIC REACCREDITATION AT THE JUNE 2024 NAB ANNUAL MEETING Western Kentucky University renews NAB Accredited Health Services Degree Program WASHINGTON, DC – During the June 2024 Annual Meeting, the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) Board of Governors awarded accreditation to Western Kentucky University’s Bachelors Program in Healthcare Administration with Long-Term Care Certificate. This program has ...
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Youngstown State University – Masters of Health and Human Services Awarded Initial Five Year HSE Academic Accreditation at the June 2024 NAB Annual Meeting

By Sara Dethloff posted 08-14-2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2024 CONTACT Sara Dethloff nab@nabweb.org (202) 712-9040 YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY – MASTERS OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AWARDED INITIAL FIVE YEAR HSE ACADEMIC ACCREDITATION AT THE JUNE 2024 NAB ANNUAL MEETING Youngstown State University – Masters of Health and Human Services becomes the 17 th NAB Accredited Health Services Degree Program WASHINGTON, DC – During the June 2024 Annual Meeting, the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) Board of Governors awarded accreditation to Youngstown State University – Masters ...
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Education Committee : Annual Meeting 2024

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 07-01-2024
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Education Committee During the 202 4 Annual Meeting , the Education Committee had the opportunity to review t hree academic accreditation programs, one up for NAB HSE™ renewal and two for initial accreditation. Western Kentucky University ( KY ) was recommended for renewal of their accredited programs, which was passed by the Board of Governors. Southwestern Oklahoma State University (OK) and Youngstown State University – Masters of Health and Human Services (OH) were recommended for initial accreditation of their accredited programs, which w ere passed by the Board of Governors. ...
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Continuing Education Committee: Annual Meeting 2024

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 07-01-2024
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Continuing Education Committee The NAB Continuing Education Committee convened on June 6, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK, during the NAB 2024 Annual Meeting, led by Committee Chair Lisa Hahn, and Vice-Chair Michael Coury. The first agenda item for the committee was to review the results from the Program Development Guide and CE Policy Writing task forces, presented by the task force members. The committee reviewed the first draft of the program development guide, which includes more information about the definition and value of engaged learning, and a long list of sample methods. Two members of the task force, who are also long-term NCERS reviewers, presented ...
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NAB Foundation: Annual Meeting 2024

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 07-01-2024
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NAB Foundation June 24 The recent NAB Foundation meeting during Annual Meeting hosted many strategic initiatives and thoughts. The board delved into the Foundation's strategic plan, emphasizing the importance of supporting innovative research and grant topics. The meeting also highlighted the upcoming Vision Centre Symposium scheduled for June 2024 and the National Emerging Leadership Summit's integration with ACHCA's convocation, for which the Foundation awarded five scholarships, including one funded by the John Hogan Memorial Fund. The Treasurer's report was a testament to the Foundation's financial health, with an audit report issued without any findings ...
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State Governance and Regulatory Issues: Annual Meeting 2024

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 07-01-2024
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The State Governance and Regulatory Issues (SGRI) meeting was a comprehensive session that spanned several key topics. The meeting commenced with a report from the Credentialing Commission on the HSE, proudly announcing that over 330 individuals are HSE qualified. The adoption of the HSE standard by 28 states, with Iowa being the latest, and the potential inclusion of a dozen more states, was a significant highlight. The meeting then shifted focus to the rebranding of Administrator Residency , acknowledging the concerted efforts made through social media posts, marketing materials, and website updates to facilitate this transition. In alignment with ...
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Marketing and Member Relations Committee: Annual Meeting 2024

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 07-01-2024
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Marketing and Member Relations Committee The Member Relations and Outreach Committee's session at the NAB annual meeting was a hub of engagement, reflecting on the strategic plan's triumphs. The committee proudly acknowledged the fulfillment of its objectives, including the successful promotion of the HSE toolkit for states, a thorough policy and procedure review, and the enhancement of committee diversity. This latter achievement was facilitated by the introduction of a standing committee interest survey, actively promoted at the meeting to inspire participation in the upcoming 2024-26 term. A deep dive into NAB's social media presence revealed the ...
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Board of Governor's Meeting: Annual Meeting 2024

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 07-01-2024
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The NAB's June Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City at the Omni Hotel was a wealth of information for those in attendance. As the leadership term drew to a close, the current officers and committee chairs highlighted the strategic plan's milestones and ongoing projects. A key development was the formation of a "Tools and Resources" subcommittee under the State Governance Committee, tasked with the continuous update of the study guide, administrator residency manual, and other NAB resources. The board was also presented with proposed changes to the CE providers' procedures and handbook. The NAB HSE accreditation of three higher education programs was another momentous ...
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Streamlining the Path to Licensure: A Suggestion for Approval Letter Updates

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 07-01-2024
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Streamlining the Path to Licensure: A Suggestion for Approval Letter Updates Dear State Board Members, Here at the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB), we're constantly striving to improve the licensing experience for both candidates and state boards. Today, we'd like to propose a simple update to your state's approval letters for licensing candidates. The Suggestion: We recommend including the following information in your approval letters: NAB Website Application: After receiving your approval, candidates should log onto the NAB website ( ...
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AI: Revolutionizing the Future of Regulation and Senior Care

By Stephanie Arteaga posted 07-01-2024
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By Guillermo Ortiz de Zárate Context As federations of regulatory state boards, we have a great responsibility in protecting the public health, safety and welfare. It becomes very tangible than when we are protecting our elders through the careful vetting of the competence of those who will direct the institutions where they live. As regulatory organizations we have the privilege to set the rules of engagement for generations of professionals that desire to enter the industry. This is accomplished by methodical research to determine the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) required to become minimally competent to execute these professional roles ...
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