Long-Term Care Advocacy Day
Feb. 28, 2024 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. CT
Location: The Lincoln Cornhusker Marriott, 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Sponsored by: 
Content: This program will provide updated information regarding both state and federal
legislative issues affecting Nebraska’s nursing facilities and assisted living
communities. Participants will receive recommendations for communicating
about legislative issues and bills with elected officials and their staff.
Objectives: At the completion of the training, the participant will be able to:
- Describe key legislative bills affecting nursing facilities and assisted living
communities in 2024
- Discuss potential impact of legislation on their community
- Identify skills for being an effective advocate for the profession
Audience: This program is designed for all staff in nursing facilities and assisted living
communities.
Facilitator: Jalene Carpenter, President and CEO, Nebraska Health Care Association
Format: In-person only
CE Credit: 2 hours of continuing education is available. Please defer to your licensing board
or agency to ensure courses taken meet your license requirements.
Schedule:
| Wednesday, Feb. 28 |
| Start Time |
End Time |
Session Name |
| 1:30 p.m. |
2:00 p.m. |
Registration |
| 2:00 p.m. |
3:00 p.m. |
National Update with Clifton Porter, II, Senior Vice
President of Governmental Affairs at American Health
Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living |
| 3:00 p.m. |
3:15 p.m. |
Unicameral 101 with Krissa Delka, NHCA Advocacy Coordinator |
| 3:15 p.m. |
3:45 p.m. |
Leadership Message from State Senator |
| 3:45 p.m. |
4:00 p.m. |
Bill Update with Jalene Carpenter, NHCA President and CEO |
| 4:00 p.m. |
6:00 p.m. |
Legislative Reception with State Senators in Arbor 1 & 2 |
Registration Information: PRE-REGISTRATION is encouraged. Registration at the door will be accepted if
space permits. If you wish to confirm your registration, call the NHCA office
at 402-435-3551.
Photographs are taken during Nebraska Health Care Association events for use in
media releases, newsletters, nehca.org, and social media. By registering for this
event, you grant NHCA the right to use your name and photograph for such
purposes.
| Registration Fee (continuing education credit included): |
| Members |
|
Non-Members |
| On or before Feb. 21 |
$49 |
|
On or before Feb. 21 |
$98 |
| After Feb. 21 |
$74 |
|
After Feb. 21 |
$123 |
Evaluations: Please provide feedback on the course by completing the evaluation, which is available in the "Education" tab in your account profile.
Cancellation Policy: Substitution, cancellation, and refund policies can be found at this link.
Liability Release Statement: Photographs are taken during Nebraska Health Care Association events for use in
media releases, newsletters, nehca.org, and social media. By registering for this
event, you grant NHCA the right to use your name and photograph for such
purposes.
Hotel Room Block: A block of rooms has been reserved at The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel for the evening of February 28. Click here to book at the discounted rate of $125.
Please make your reservations by February 6 . The discounted room rate is not
guaranteed for any reservations made after this date.