Spring Summer 2018

CONTENTS Spring/Summer2018 © 2018. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced or distributed electronically or mechanically, either in whole or in part, without the express written consent of the Oregon Health Care Association. The advertisers assume complete responsibility to use any or all brand names, trademarks, guarantees, and statements which appear in their advertisements. Promotin g Quality Th rough Leadershi p In the feature article, five long term care profession experts share some of their i nsights on leadership and the development of leaders in long ter m care. 04 LETTER FROM THE CEO 12 QUALITY Your Resource for a Comprehensive  Patient Safety Approach 14 PUBLIC POLICY The Long Term Care Workforce  and the Cost of Senior Care 16 DATA & RESEARCH Oregon’s Long Term Care Workforce:  Challenges and Opportunities 18 LEGAL & REGULATORY Regulatory Update 20 PROFILES Senator Elizabeth Steiner Hayward Fee Stubblefield, CEO and Founder The Springs Living, LLC Jack Hansen, Willamette Lutheran Retirement Community 26 SPRING EXPO 28 UPCOMING EVENTS 12 20 26 pg 6 ON THE COVER Caregivers and staff from The Springs at Carman Oaks work on a service plan.