Earn 1 hr. CEU, pre-approved for Social Workers by BOSW; self-submit other disciplines.
MGS is an approved Continuing Education Resource by the MN Board of Nursing.
(The CEU is free for MGS members; $15 for non-members.)
With: Traci Larson, LNHA, Senior Vice President of Employee Experience, Presbyterian Homes & Services
Deb Barnes, LNHA, LSW, LALD, Administrator/CEO, Lakeview United Methodist Health Services
Jenna Kellerman, MA, CPG, LALD, Director of Workforce Solutions, LeadingAge Minnesota
Handout Building Workforce Pipeline 9.27.21
In response to demographic shifts and the impact of the pandemic, long-term care service providers are challenged, more than ever, to recruit, train and retain staff to fulfill the goals of their organizations. Three leaders working in the long-term care industry will share their perspectives in this timely discussion.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the long-term care workforce
- Discuss staffing pipeline barriers and solutions that have worked
- Identify training methods that have contributed to recruiting and retaining staff
- Identify resources to help prevent burnout among all staff
Traci Larson, Presbyterian Homes & Services
Traci Larson leads the Presbyterian Homes Employee Experience, which focuses on training and equipping direct care staff and Campus Leaders to excel in their roles. She has a passion for engaging and developing middle managers as well as bringing inspiration to others throughout the organization.
Traci serves on the board of LeadingAge MN and, previously, was a Member/ Officer of the Minnesota Directors of Nursing Association (MNDONA). She also volunteers for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Jenna Kellerman, LeadingAge Minnesota
Jenna works to uplift the career of caregiving, implementing resident-centered care models, and educating others about the importance of this field. She leads the work by supporting the development of the Health Support Specialist career with Leading Age Minnesota. This includes the implementation of a new Online Nursing Assistant program and building the Manager/Supervisor program.
Jenna’s career focus is to advance strategic efforts around the recruitment, retention, and development of an aging services workforce.
Deb Barnes, Lakeview/Methodist Health Services
In Fairmont, Minnesota, Deb manages the continuum of care services across three campuses of Lakeview Methodist Health services: Skilled nursing care, housing with services and independent living. In 2020, she oversaw ground-breaking for a $24 million nursing home building project. Maintaining a skilled and fully staffed workforce is a daily priority.
Deb serves as South Central Workforce Board Chair, Past Chair, Fairmont Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and present member of Leading Age MN Public Policy Committee.