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Networking for Your Whole Team
LeadingAge Wisconsin firmly believes the true experts in aging services are the providers. We provide many formal and informal opportunities for members to network and share with peers. To keep members connected, we offer regional and committee meetings, member forums, facilitated networking and regional and professional virtual discussion groups.
LeadingAge Wisconsin’s Finance Network connects finance professionals across the field of aging services to share expertise, solve problems and stay ahead of evolving reimbursement, budgeting and reporting requirements. Through regularly scheduled meetings and webinars, members receive timely updates on issues such as SNF Medicare revalidations, Medicaid-required financial statement audits, licensed bed assessments and payment plans and evolving rate-setting processes. The network also features in-depth briefings from state and national leaders and trusted experts, including Medicaid policy updates, budget impacts, Medicare Advantage trends, HCBS waiver developments and emerging legal and tax considerations affecting nonprofit aging services. With built-in time for peer question and answer sessions and discussion, the Finance Network helps members anticipate change, understand its financial implications and make informed decisions that support organizational stability and long-term sustainability.
LeadingAge Wisconsin’s CEO Network provides a confidential, peer-driven space for chief executive officers to connect, share insight and navigate the complex leadership challenges facing aging services organizations. Through facilitated discussions and timely briefings, the CEO Network focuses on strategic priorities such as governance, workforce, financial sustainability, regulatory change and organizational culture. By bringing CEOs together to exchange real-world experience and perspective, the CEO Network strengthens leadership capacity, supports sound decision-making and helps organizations remain resilient and mission focused in service to older adults and people with disabilities.
Nutritional Services Peer Network
LeadingAge Wisconsin’s Nutritional Services Peer Network brings together dietary and nutrition leaders for timely, practical learning and peer exchange focused on both regulatory compliance and quality dining experiences. Network meetings feature expert guidance — such as sessions with DQA dietary services consultants on new CDM course offerings, implementing IDDSI diets and navigating common survey citations like F801 — with hands-on discussion of menu planning and specialized diets. This network also explores operational topics like the Feeding Assistant Program and provides structured time for questions, shared problem-solving and small group conversations. Together, these sessions support survey readiness, strengthen nutritional services practices and enhance the daily dining experience for older adults and people with disabilities.
Environmental Services Network
LeadingAge Wisconsin’s Environmental Services Peer Network connects professionals responsible for maintaining safe, compliant and well-functioning care environments across aging services settings. Network sessions feature expert insight — such as presentations from DHS-DQA life safety consultants on the field’s top life safety citations, common areas of concern and effective preventive maintenance planning — to help providers strengthen compliance and reduce risk. The Environmental Peer Services Network addresses hot topics for environmental services managers and nursing home administrators. It offers practical tips for monitoring building systems, improving current practices and developing comprehensive plans to support ongoing life safety readiness. Dedicated time for questions, peer discussion and breakout conversations fosters shared learning and problem-solving.
Through practical learning and peer exchange, LeadingAge Wisconsin’s Workforce Network brings HR and workforce leaders together to address today’s most pressing staffing challenges. Network meetings feature expert-led discussions on navigating the use of staffing agencies, developing strategies to reduce or eliminate agency staff and creating more efficient and transparent approaches to managing contingent labor. Members also gain insight into the value of wage surveys and compensation planning to support recruitment, retention and workforce engagement. They learn innovative strategies such as recruiting international registered nurses and direct care workers. With dedicated time for peer discussion, shared learning and question and answer sessions, the Workforce Network helps member organizations build stronger, more stable teams and long-term workforce resilience.
