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2026 Convention - Kearney

Nebraska Health Care Association is excited to present its 2026 Convention and Trade Show at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney!

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This year's annual convention will focus on exploring bold narratives and ideas in long-term care, shaping the future of assisted living and nursing facilities in Nebraska, and addressing staffing, funding, and other industry challenges.

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Full Conference Registration (Tuesday–Thursday) | Member: $599 | Non-Member: $1,198
Two-Day Conference Registration | Member: $499 | Non-Member: $998
One-Day Conference Registration | Member: $249 | Non-Member: $498
Add-On: Bronze Quality Award Training (Monday) | Member: $169 | (Add to your registration in the "Program" section.)

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When

8/17/2026 - 8/20/2026

Where

Younes Conference Center North 707 Talmadge Street Kearney, NE 68845 UNITED STATES

Registration

Last day to register is 8/31/2026

Program

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1 - Monday August 17

Description
Add-On: Bronze Quality Award Training Registration Fee (Members Only): $169 Category 1 - Monday August 17 Track All Attendees Time 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8/17/2026 9:00 AM
Welcome Reception Join us to kick-off convention at a Welcome Reception. Take advantage of early convention registration, enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers, and view Gifts Across Nebraska auction and raffle items, while networking with other attendees. Category 1 - Monday August 17 Track All Attendees Time 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 8/17/2026 5:30 PM

2 - Tuesday August 18

Description
Trade Show Network with hundreds of Nebraska’s top health care professionals all gathering in one place at the trade show, working toward the common goal of providing quality care. Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track All Attendees Time 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 8/18/2026 8:00 AM
NEB Talks (Narratives Embracing Boldness) Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track All Attendees Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 8/18/2026 9:00 AM
Trade Show Network with hundreds of Nebraska’s top health care professionals all gathering in one place at the trade show, working toward the common goal of providing quality care. Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track All Attendees Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 8/18/2026 10:00 AM
💙 The Future of Value-Based Care: What Nursing Home Operators Need to Know for 2027 Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track Nursing Facility Time 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8/18/2026 11:00 AM
💚 Red Flags in Assisted Living: Identifying and Correcting Operational Challenges Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track Assisted Living Time 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8/18/2026 11:00 AM
🩺 Survey Readiness for a Nursing Lens Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track Nursing Time 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8/18/2026 11:00 AM
⭐ Managing the Progression of Parkinson’s and Fall Prevention Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track Social Services Time 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8/18/2026 11:00 AM
Trade Show Network with hundreds of Nebraska’s top health care professionals all gathering in one place at the trade show, working toward the common goal of providing quality care. Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track All Attendees Time 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 8/18/2026 12:00 PM
💙 Nursing Home Survey Hot Topics with DHHS Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track Nursing Facility Time 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 8/18/2026 2:00 PM
💚 Owning Your Narrative: Media Workshop for Assisted Living Providers Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track Assisted Living Time 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 8/18/2026 2:00 PM
🩺 Infection Prevention Beyond COVID: Sustainable Systems Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track Nursing Time 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 8/18/2026 2:00 PM
⭐ Words Matter: Person-Centered Care and Dementia Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track Social Services Time 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 8/18/2026 2:00 PM
💙 Managing Risk, Enhancing Response: Management Liability Deep Dive and Cyber Insurance Preparedness Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track Nursing Facility Time 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 8/18/2026 3:15 PM
💚 Assisted Living Survey Hot Topics with DHHS Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track Assisted Living Time 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 8/18/2026 3:15 PM
🩺 AI in Healthcare: Navigating Regulations, Overcoming Survey Challenges, and Implementing Solutions with AI Tools Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track Nursing Time 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 8/18/2026 3:15 PM
⭐ What Do We See? A Fresh Look at Those Who Entrust Their Care to Us Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track Social Services Time 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 8/18/2026 3:15 PM
Care PAC Fundraising Reception Open to members who have contributed $20 or more to Care PAC in 2026. Also open to Business Associate Members who contribute to Care PAC; two company representatives are invited to attend per $250 donation. Additional representatives can attend for a $50 contribution per attendee. Category 2 - Tuesday August 18 Track All Attendees Time 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 8/18/2026 4:30 PM

3 - Wednesday August 19

Description
💙 Life Safety in Nursing Facilities Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Nursing Facility Time 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 8/19/2026 8:00 AM
💚 Behavioral Health Integration in Assisted Living Facilities Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Assisted Living Time 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 8/19/2026 8:00 AM
🩺 Early Identification of Sepsis in Long-Term Care: Opportunities and Hurdles Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Nursing Time 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 8/19/2026 8:00 AM
🍽️ Food Safety and Sanitation Fun and Games Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Dietary Time 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 8/19/2026 8:00 AM
💙 Behavioral Health Resources in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Communities Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Nursing Facility Time 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 8/19/2026 9:15 AM
💚 Life Safety in Assisted Living Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Assisted Living Time 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 8/19/2026 9:15 AM
🍽️ Monitoring Malnutrition, Weight Loss and Hydration and the Practical Interventions to Help Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Dietary Time 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 8/19/2026 9:15 AM
⭐ From Caregiver to Changemaker: Grassroots Advocacy in Long-Term Care Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Social Services Time 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 8/19/2026 9:15 AM
💙 Informal Dispute Resolution Success: From Citation to Celebration Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Nursing Facility Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 8/19/2026 10:30 AM
💚 If It’s Not Documented, It Didn’t Happen: Risk Management in Assisted Living Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Assisted Living Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 8/19/2026 10:30 AM
🩺 The Straw That Broke the Nurse’s Back: Reducing Burnout and Risk Through Delegation and Scope Clarity Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Nursing Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 8/19/2026 10:30 AM
🍽️ Leveraging the Dining Program as Your Best Marketing Tool Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Dietary Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 8/19/2026 10:30 AM
Awards Ceremony and Lunch Join NHCA as we recognize and celebrate the 2025 NHCF scholarship recipients, annual NNFA/NALA award recipients, and Nebraska Health Care LEAD Class VIII members. Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track All Attendees Time 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM 8/19/2026 11:45 AM
💙 How Your Budget is Your Road Map Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Nursing Facility Time 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM 8/19/2026 1:15 PM
💚 More Than a Workplace in Assisted Living: Creating a Culture People Want to Stay In Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Assisted Living Time 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM 8/19/2026 1:15 PM
🩺 Redefining Falls with Major Injury Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Nursing Time 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM 8/19/2026 1:15 PM
🍽️ Zero to Hero: Principles of a Zero Deficiency Survey for Dietary Managers Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Dietary Time 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM 8/19/2026 1:15 PM
💙 Enhancing PDPM Payment and Avoiding Denials Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Nursing Facility Time 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 8/19/2026 2:30 PM
💚 Coaching or Termination: Navigating Staff Issues in Assisted Living Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Assisted Living Time 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 8/19/2026 2:30 PM
🩺 Infection Prevention in Wound Care Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Nursing Time 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 8/19/2026 2:30 PM
🍽️ Restaurant Style Dining: The Facts That Matter Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Dietary Time 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 8/19/2026 2:30 PM
💙 SNF Star Power: Proven Strategies to Improve Quality Outcomes and CMS Star Ratings Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Nursing Facility Time 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM 8/19/2026 3:45 PM
💚 Building an Assisted Living Community Where Every Team Member Belongs Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Assisted Living Time 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM 8/19/2026 3:45 PM
🩺 Building a QAPI Program to Prevent Pressure Injuries Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Nursing Time 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM 8/19/2026 3:45 PM
🍽️ The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Foodservice Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track Dietary Time 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM 8/19/2026 3:45 PM
Evening Networking: Music Bingo Category 3 - Wednesday August 19 Track All Attendees Time 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 8/19/2026 7:00 PM

4 - Thursday August 20

Description
💙 Successful Outcomes: Discharge Function Score Category 4 - Thursday August 20 Track Nursing Facility Time 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM 8/20/2026 8:00 AM
💚 Navigating Nebraska’s A&D Waiver Program: Current Framework and What’s Changing Category 4 - Thursday August 20 Track Assisted Living Time 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM 8/20/2026 8:00 AM
🌼 Behavioral Health: The Changing Role of Therapeutic Activity Category 4 - Thursday August 20 Track Activity Director Time 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM 8/20/2026 8:00 AM
NNFA/NALA Membership Meeting and Breakfast Category 4 - Thursday August 20 Track All Attendees Time 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM 8/20/2026 9:00 AM
💙 Leveraging QAPI for Team Retention Category 4 - Thursday August 20 Track Nursing Facility Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 8/20/2026 10:30 AM
💚 Incident Reporting and Compliance in Nebraska’s A&D Waiver Program Category 4 - Thursday August 20 Track Assisted Living Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 8/20/2026 10:30 AM
🌼 "Us on the Bus" Community Engagement – Enhancing Purpose and Social Connection Category 4 - Thursday August 20 Track Activity Director Time 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 8/20/2026 10:30 AM
💙 Antimicrobial Stewardship Recommendations and Strategies to Improve Antibiotic Use in Skilled Nursing Facilities Category 4 - Thursday August 20 Track Nursing Facility Time 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 8/20/2026 12:30 PM
💚 Use of Electronic Monitoring Devices in Resident Rooms Category 4 - Thursday August 20 Track Assisted Living Time 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 8/20/2026 12:30 PM
🌼 The Caregiver's Compass: Navigating Resident Care Together Category 4 - Thursday August 20 Track Activity Director Time 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM 8/20/2026 12:30 PM
NHCA Survey Trends and Regulatory Update Category 4 - Thursday August 20 Track All Attendees Time 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM 8/20/2026 1:45 PM