ELEVATE Your Career

LeadingAge Washington’s ELEVATE Assisted Living Leadership Program provides an immersive in-person learning experience to equip both new and seasoned leaders with the specialized knowledge and refined skills needed to excel as exceptional leaders within the field of Assisted Living. With over 25 hours of in-person training, ELEVATE meets the requirements for administrator training outlined in WAC 388-78A-2520. Participants receive CEUs for every hour, and current administrators are encouraged to attend for a training refresher.

 

Join us for our Next In-Person Program: September 15 – 18 in Tacoma

This four-day in-person training gives you a unique chance to fully engage with a close-knit community of like-minded professionals. You will dive into collaborative problem-solving, share your experiences, and pick up practical solutions from industry experts and inspiring guest speakers. Experienced presenters will share their knowledge on key areas, including nursing, survey readiness, state regulations, complaint investigations, budgeting, marketing, and HR. Check out the 2025 Program Brochure

The interactive in-person format fosters teamwork, networking, and collaborative problem-solving. This allows you to address real-time challenges, engage in Q&A sessions, and gain practical solutions to empower your teams and strengthen your organizations. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and propel your career to new heights.

 Registration is now open for the September session – click here to register.

A small block of rooms has been secured at the Hotel Murano at a discounted rate of $169/night. Please click HERE to book online or reference “LeadingAge Washington” when calling the hotel (253-591-4150) to make reservations.

 

Program Topics

  • Overview of Assisted Living & Resident Characteristics
  • Introduction to WAC’s & RCW’s
  • Types of Licensing, Inspections, Complaint Investigations
  • Disclosure of Services, Levels of Care & Payment Options
  • Policies & Procedures
  • Resident Assessments & Service Plan Requirements
  • Nurse Delegation & Intermittent Nursing Services
  • Medication Services
  • Elopement Risks
  • Survey Readiness
  • Fire & Life Safety / Emergency Preparedness
  • Incidents, Investigations & Corrections
  • New Hires & Criminal Background Checks
  • Staff Education & Training Requirements
  • Navigating Assisted Living Finance
  • Collaboration with Life Enrichment
  • Hot Legal Topics within Assisted Living
  • Occupancy & Marketing
  • Policy & Advocacy

Registration 

  • ELEVATE will be held in person Monday through Thursday, September 15 – 18, 2025 at Cascade Senior Services in Tacoma. 
  • Registration is now open for the September session – click here to register.

Time Commitment & Expectations

  • Daily sessions will run from approximately 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
  • Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Fees & Expenses

  • Participants or their sponsoring organizations are responsible for covering the non-refundable fee of $699 (member) / $1,349 (non-member), as well as all hotel and travel expenses associated with the four-day, in-person training program.
  • A daily continental breakfast and lunch is served, courtesy of our host sponsor.
  • This location in downtown Tacoma is just off I-5 for easy access from SeaTac airport. Hotel Murano and Marriott Tacoma Downtown are located nearby along the T-train line, providing quick transport to Cascade each day.

Co-Facilitators

Sheila Beesley-Smith, BSN, RN Laura Hofmann, MSN, RN

Sheila S. Beesley-Smith is a distinguished leader in healthcare with over two decades of experience. Her career, marked by a commitment to excellence and innovation, is complemented by her educational achievements, including a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from the University of Phoenix with Summa Cum Laude honors. As Co-Owner of Beesley Consulting, LLC, Sheila provides strategic guidance to healthcare organizations, showcasing her expertise in healthcare policy and regulation. She serves as an Approved Clinical Nurse Consultant for the Oregon Department of Human Services and supports the Idaho Health & Welfare Residential Assisted Living Team as an Independent RN Consultant, as well as a mandated consultant.

 LAURA HOFMANN, MSN, RN – DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL & NURSING FACILITY REGULATORY SERVICESLaura brings over 20 years of registered nursing experience in skilled nursing facilities to influence policy on federal and state clinical activities, including assessment, care planning, measuring outcomes, and regulatory compliance. She supports both skilled nursing facility and assisted living members of LeadingAge Washington, providing expertise on federal 5-Star and state quality measures to help improve outcomes and reduce hospitalizations. Laura also assists members in understanding assessment and documentation requirements, monitors survey trends, and acts as an intermediary between members and state quality oversight agencies. 

September’s Session generously sponsored by: