Digital Publications and Toolkits

Access the 2020 Largest Providers Report, showcasing the largest 150 providers in senior living. One of Argentum’s most popular publications, the annual Largest Providers Report, sponsored by FOX Rehabilitation, offers data and insights the industry can use year-round. Find out how U.S. senior living providers rank in size by number of units, how many employees they have, what types of care they offer, and more. See highlights of provider acquisitions, the 55+ market, and REITs. Find expert perspectives on private equity, middle markets, and more.

Tools that Get Results Optimizing energy and better utility management saves money and can provide a healthier environment—top concerns for senior living leaders. But it can be a tough job to coordinate different elements and sort through all the guidance. Argentum and ENERGY STAR(R) put our knowledge together to make it easier, with the free Efficiency Through ENERGY STAR Toolkit. Concise, step-by-step guide includes: • Benchmarking--where and when you need to do it • Getting your energy score • Practical ways to drive energy savings in your community

Understanding and managing changing cybersecurity risks in the COVID-19 era and beyond Reliance on technology in the senior living industry is progressing fast—and the COVID-19 pandemic further spurred this. Increased communication, EHRs, and telemedicine are invaluable to the mission of safety and quality care. But they can also leave sensitive information vulnerable—as some have experienced first-hand, through cyberattacks, human error, or fraud. What are the risks, now and ahead, how can we manage them, and how can we prepare our workforce? A range of experts address staying safe, lessons learned, and evolving trends to watch for. Sponsored by Willis Towers Watson

COVID-19 challenged senior living organizations in 2020 in ways never anticipated. Locking down communities from visitors, including family members and health care providers placed organizations in nearly impossible situations. This final webinar in the 2020 Tech Enablement Series will review some of the year’s success stories and predict where creative use of tech may go in senior living’s future. Webinar series sponsored by MatrixCare.

This final webinar in the 2020 Growth Strategies Series will present an overview of the state of the senior living private equity market in light of COVID-19 and the global economic slowdown, and highlight new companies who have joined the seniors housing capital partner landscape this year. We’ll also hear an owner/operator perspective on how to partner effectively with private equity. NOTE: Upon purchase you will receive an email with a link to access the webinar. You will be asked to enter your name and email address to proceed.

On October 1, HHS announced the next phase of funding from the Provider Relief Fund, for which assisted living providers are eligible. This additional relief is intended to offset costs related to financial losses or changes in operating expenses due to COVID-19. Eligible providers have until Friday, November 6, 2020 to submit an application for these funds. This webinar will help answer your questions on eligibility and what you will need to complete the application process.

This webinar will provide a situation report regarding tests currently being distributed to senior living communities from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Led by representatives from HHS and Enlivant’s head of quality, this webinar will answer your questions related to: • HHS test allocation strategy • Practical approaches for test protocol management • Applying for and managing the CLIA Certificate of Waiver process • Potential snags that may be stopping your CLIA-certified communities from receiving test kits

All providers receiving and retaining funds under the Phase 2 – General Distribution of the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) must sign an attestation form and accept the Terms and Conditions associated with the payment. Not returning the payment within 90 days of receipt will be viewed as acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. HHS is planning to announce changes to their earlier reporting requirements. This webinar will answer your questions regarding these terms, as well as review in the reporting requirements and their deadlines for submission. Moderator: Maggie Elehwany, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Argentum Presenters: Tom Barker, Partner, Foley Hoag Diane Bridgewater, EVP, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer, LCS

Given the nature of the front-line caregiver tasks, employers should consider supplemental learning strategies and ways to reinforce the education that they invested in and that is aligned with the mission and vision of the organization. Training leaders will be offered insight into different modalities of training (including innovative uses of new technology like VR) that has been successful in reinforcing their in-house training and education. This webinar will draw from bodies of research in staff engagement and education, organizational innovation and resident engagement. Presenters: Stephanie Sanborn, MAd.Ed. Director, Innovation and Education, Seasons Retirement Communities Charles de Vilmorin, CEO & Co-Founder, Linked Senior, Inc.

This comprehensive guidance for infection prevention and control (IPC) is designed specifically for assisted living communities. The guidance begins with an overview of the goals for an IPC program and follows with information on 16 infectious diseases, as well as measures and considerations for addressing emerging pathogens. It is intended to help communities assess readiness for various infectious diseases and emerging pathogens, and strengthen operations where appropriate. You’ll also receive access to a recording of a webinar with clinical experts hosted by Argentum on infection prevention and control.