KACE upcoming events

2026 KACE Maintenance & Emergency Preparedness Workshop (In-person) (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

2026 KACE Maintenance & Emergency Preparedness Workshop

Tuesday, November 17, 2026:

9:00AM - 4:00 PM

8:30-9:00 AM- Registration

9:00-9:10 AM Welcome & Introductions

9:10-10:00 AM Effective Communication, presented by Keith Robinson, Empac (1 RES CARE CEU)

10:10-11 AM Keeping It Safe: Preventive Maintenance for Resident Care Equipment presented by Ken Marcum, Maintenance Director, The Wesley (1 ADM CEU)

11:10 AM-12:00 PM Environmental Rounds: Spot It, Solve It, Sustain It, presented by Ann Houk, Meadowlark (1 ADM CEU)

12:00-12:40 PM Lunch (provided by KACE)

12:40-1:30 PM OSHA in Long-Term Care: Reporting, Recordkeeping & Inspections, presented by David McDonnell, OSHA (1 ADM CEU)

1:40-2:30 PM Emergency Preparedness- Winter Weather Ready: Plan, Prepare & Respond, presented by Ann Houk, Meadowlark (1 ADM CEU)

2:40-4:00 PM Fire Marshal- Maintenance Checklists, presented by Rachel Martin, Office of State Fire Marshal (1.5 ADM CEU)

4:00 Closing Remarks

***Conference schedule is subject to change.

Location:

WSU Metroplex, Room 180

5015 E. 29th St N.

Wichita, KS 67220

Accessibility & Accommodations
KACE is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all attendees. If you need accommodations to fully participate (such as interpretation, captioning, alternative formats, or accessible seating) please contact Bill Tofflemire at Btofflemire@kaceks.org or (785) 273-4393. Requests made at least 10 business days before the event are most likely to be fully met, but we will do our best to accommodate later requests. Information you share will be kept confidential.

Continuing Education Credit

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: A total of 6.5 (1 ADM and 5.5 RES CARE) continuing education clock hours are approved for this event for adult care home administrators and registered operators by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (LTS# A1427). Kansas Adult Care Executives is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 6.5 contact hours applicable for RN or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number LT0341-0624.

2026 Maintenance & Emergency Preparedness Workshop (Virtual) (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

2026 Virtual Maintenance & Emergency Preparedness Workshop

Tuesday, November 17, 2026:

9:00AM - 4:00 PM

9:00-9:10 AM Welcome & Introductions

9:10-10:00 AM Effective Communication, presented by Keith Robinson, Empac (1 RES CARE CEU)

10:10-11 AM Keeping It Safe: Preventive Maintenance for Resident Care Equipment presented by Ken Marcum, Maintenance Director, The Wesley (1 ADM CEU)

11:10 AM-12:00 PM Environmental Rounds: Spot It, Solve It, Sustain It, presented by Ann Houk, Meadowlark (1 ADM CEU)

12:00-12:40 PM Lunch

12:40-1:30 PM OSHA in Long-Term Care: Reporting, Recordkeeping & Inspections, presented by David McDonnell, OSHA (1 ADM CEU)

1:40-2:30 PM Emergency Preparedness- Winter Weather Ready: Plan, Prepare & Respond, presented by Ann Houk, Meadowlark (1 ADM CEU)

2:40-4:00 PM Fire Marshal- Maintenance Checklists, presented by Rachel Martin, Office of State Fire Marshal (1.5 ADM CEU)

4:00 Closing Remarks

***Conference schedule is subject to change.

Continuing Education Credit

Vendor Registration - 2026 KACE Maintenance & Emergency Preparedness Workshop (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

2026 KACE Maintenance & Emergency Preparedness Workshop

VENDOR REGISTRATION

Location:

WSU Metroplex, Room 180

5015 E. 29th St N.

Wichita, KS 67220

Tuesday, November 17, 2026:

9:00AM - 4:00 PM

8:30-9:00 AM- Registration

9:00-9:10 AM Welcome & Introductions

9:10-10:00 AM Effective Communication, presented by Keith Robinson, Empac (1 RES CARE CEU)

10:10-11 AM Keeping It Safe: Preventive Maintenance for Resident Care Equipment presented by Ken Marcum, Maintenance Director, The Wesley (1 ADM CEU)

11:10 AM-12:00 PM Environmental Rounds: Spot It, Solve It, Sustain It, presented by Ann Houk, Meadowlark (1 ADM CEU)

12:00-12:40 PM Lunch (provided by KACE)

12:40-1:30 PM OSHA in Long-Term Care: Reporting, Recordkeeping & Inspections, presented by David McDonnell, OSHA (1 ADM CEU)

1:40-2:30 PM Emergency Preparedness- Winter Weather Ready: Plan, Prepare & Respond, presented by Ann Houk, Meadowlark (1 ADM CEU)

2:40-4:00 PM Fire Marshal- Maintenance Checklists, presented by Rachel Martin, Office of State Fire Marshal (1.5 ADM CEU)

4:00 Closing Remarks

***Conference schedule is subject to change.

Virtual December 2026 AIT Pre-Test Seminar (08 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 14:30:00 GMT

December 8 & 9, 2026 AIT Pre-Test Seminar- Virtual

AIT Pre-Test Seminar

December 8 & 9, 2026

Virtual via Zoom

KACE is excited to partner with Joseph Townsend for the KACE AIT Pre-Test Seminar!

Joseph Townsend is the author of The Principles of Health Care Administration, a book used to develop questions for the NAB exam.

Attendees will also receive an NAB Review Study Guide prepared by Joseph Townsend.

AIT Pre-Test Seminar Agenda:

December 8th: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

8:30 AM Welcome, Introductions & Seminar Overview

8:45 AM Domain 1: Care, Services & Supports

* Quality of Care, Quality of Life & Ancillary Services

12:00 PM Lunch Break

1:00 PM Domain 2: Operations

* Financial Management

* Risk Management

4:30 PM Adjourn

December 9th: 8:30 AM-3:30PM

8:30 AM Domain 2 continued: Operations

* Human Resources

9:00 AM Domain 3: Environment & Quality

* Care Settings

* Regulatory Compliance

12:00 PM Lunch Break

12:45 PM Domain 4: Leadership & Strategy

* Organizational Strategy

3:30 PM Adjourn

The pre-test seminar is offered quarterly.

Virtual Day in Topeka- December 2026 (11 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Virtual Day in Topeka

Friday, December 11, 2026

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Presentations by representatives of the Long-Term Care Network that you will interact with once you're a licensed administrator, including KDADS, Kansas Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Kansas State Fire Marshal, Leading Age Kansas, KFMC and others

12:00 PM-1:00PM - Lunch break

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Observation of the Board of Adult Care Home Administrators (BACHA) Board Meeting - BACHA is the regulatory board for administrators in Kansas. During this meeting, the BACHA board may review/discuss potential statute or regulatory changes to consider, complaint investigations, etc.

KACE Operator Training Program - January/February 2027 (20 Jan 2027)

Wed, 20 Jan 2027 14:00:00 GMT

KACE Operator Program

The KACE Operator Program is a 45-hour education course.

Upon successful completion of the course and the exam,

students will submit an application to KDADS to become a registered operator.

Program Format: Blend of remote learning and in-person class time.

*** Invoice must be paid before students will receive course materials or

access to online portion of the course ***

Remote learning: Wednesday, January 20th- Monday, February 8th:

Delivered through an online learning management system students will:

View on-demand webinars and complete independent

study assignments (approximately 30 hours)

In-person class: Tuesday, February 9th 8 AM - 4:30 PM:

Bishop Learning Center

3601 SW 31st St, Topeka, KS 66614

Sumner Room

In-person class topics for February 9th include:

Survey Preparedness

Functional Capacity Screen and Negotiated Service Agreements

Admission Transfer & Discharge Requirements

Overview of the State Survey Process and Top Cited Deficiencies

In-person class: Wednesday, February 10th 8 AM - 4 PM:

Bishop Learning Center

3601 SW 31st St, Topeka, KS 66614

Sumner Room

In-person class topics for February 10th include:

Teamwork and Leadership

Course Review & Exam Preparation

State of Kansas Operator Course Exam

Scholarship opportunity:

The Tanner-Foster Educational Foundation sponsors one scholarship per Operartor Course. sponsor one Operator scholarship per course. One deserving student will receive a scholarship for full payment of the Operator course.

If you'd like to apply for the scholarship, please complete the application here: January 2027 Tanner Foster Operator Scholarship Application.pdf

Please Note: Scholarship applications and course registration are separate processes. Applying for a scholarship does not register you for the course, and you may register

for the course regardless of whether you apply for a scholarship.

Course requirements:

Operator students must be at least 21 years of age.

Operator students must have and provide one of the following:

(1) Academic transcripts or proof of receipt of an associate’s degree in a relevant field (degrees in business, hospitality, gerontology, health & human services, or other degrees as approved by the secretary)

(2) Academic transcripts or proof of receipt of a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree

(3) High school diploma or the equivalent AND evidence of one year of relevant experience in business, hospitality, gerontology, health & human services, or other fields as approved by the secretary)

KACE Academy Programs are designed to help individuals grow further into their professional careers delivering unparalleled education and trainings, access to necessary resources and critical updates to help them stay ahead of compliance requirements, and networking connections with peers, colleagues, and mentors that develop meaningful relationships and facilitate the sharing of knowledge.

March 2027 AIT Pre-Test Seminar (09 Mar 2027)

Tue, 09 Mar 2027 14:30:00 GMT

March 9 & 10, 2027 AIT Pre-Test Seminar

AIT Pre-Test Seminar

March 9 & 10, 2027

Topeka, KS

KACE is excited to partner with Joseph Townsend for the KACE AIT Pre-Test Seminar!

Joseph Townsend is the author of The Principles of Health Care Administration, a book used to develop questions for the NAB exam.

Attendees will also receive an NAB Review Study Guide prepared by Joseph Townsend.

AIT Pre-Test Seminar Agenda:

March 9: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

8:30 AM Welcome, Introductions & Seminar Overview

8:45 AM Domain 1: Care, Services & Supports

* Quality of Care, Quality of Life & Ancillary Services

12:00 PM Lunch Break (on your own)

1:00 PM Domain 2: Operations

* Financial Management

* Risk Management

4:30 PM Adjourn

March 10: 8:30 AM-3:30PM

8:30 AM Domain 2 continued: Operations

* Human Resources

9:00 AM Domain 3: Environment & Quality

* Care Settings

* Regulatory Compliance

12:00 PM Lunch Break (Provided by KACE)

12:45 PM Domain 4: Leadership & Strategy

* Organizational Strategy

3:30 PM Adjourn

The pre-test seminar is offered quarterly.

2027 KACE Life Enrichment & Activity Professionals Workshop (In-person) (30 Mar 2027)

Tue, 30 Mar 2027 15:00:00 GMT

2027 KACE Life Enrichment & Activity Professionals Workshop

Tuesday, March 30, 2027:

9:00AM - 4:00 PM

8:30-9:00 AM Registration

9-10:20 AM Activity Interventions and Strategies for Working with Residents, presented by Julie Reginek (1.5 RES CARE CEUs)

10:40-11:30 AM Purpose, Connection & Engagement: Creating Meaningful Activities for Every Resident, presented by Kylee Kuhl, Haviland Care & Rehab (1 RES CARE CEU)

11:30 AM-12:20 PM Lunch (Provided by KACE)

12:20-1:10 PM Low-Cost, High-Impact: Activities That Enrich Lives, presented by Robi Boland, Wellsville Retirement Community (1 RES CARE CEU)

1:30-2:50 PM Community, Connection, & Control: Rethinking Engagement for Residents Living with Dementia, presented by Lisa Elliott, Prairie Elder Care (1.5 ADM CEU)

3:10-4:00 PM Tips and Techniques for Training All Staff to Engage Residents in Meaningful Activities, presented by Julie Reginek (1 ADM CEU)

***Conference schedule is subject to change.

Location:

WSU Metroplex, Room 180

5015 E. 29th St N.

Wichita, KS 67220

Continuing Education Credit

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: A total of 6 continuing education clock hours are approved for this event and the optional pre-convention session for adult care home administrators and registered operators by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (LTS# A1427). This includes 2.5 admin hours and 3.5 res care hours. CEU forms must be submitted within 7 days of close of the event (April 6th). Kansas Adult Care Executives is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for 6 contact hours applicable for RN or LPN re-licensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number LT0341-0624. This course is approved for 6 hours applicable for Social Workers. Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board Approval #KSBSB 17-006.

2027 KACE Life Enrichment & Activity Professionals Workshop (Virtual) (30 Mar 2027)

Tue, 30 Mar 2027 15:00:00 GMT

2027 KACE Life Enrichment & Activity Professionals Workshop

(Virtual)

Tuesday, March 30, 2027:

9:00AM - 4:00 PM

9-10:20 AM Activity Interventions and Strategies for Working with Residents, presented by Julie Reginek (1.5 RES CARE CEUs)

10:40-11:30 AM Purpose, Connection & Engagement: Creating Meaningful Activities for Every Resident, presented by Kylee Kuhl, Haviland Care & Rehab (1 RES CARE CEU)

11:30 AM-12:20 PM Lunch break

12:20-1:10 PM Low-Cost, High-Impact: Activities That Enrich Lives, presented by Robi Boland, Wellsville Retirement Community (1 RES CARE CEU)

1:30-2:50 PM Community, Connection, & Control: Rethinking Engagement for Residents Living with Dementia, presented by Lisa Elliott, Prairie Elder Care (1.5 ADM CEU)

3:10-4:00 PM Tips and Techniques for Training All Staff to Engage Residents in Meaningful Activities, presented by Julie Reginek (1 ADM CEU)

***Conference schedule is subject to change.

Continuing Education Credit

June 2027 AIT Pre-Test Seminar (08 Jun 2027)

Tue, 08 Jun 2027 14:30:00 GMT

June 8 & 9, 2027 AIT Pre-Test Seminar

AIT Pre-Test Seminar

June 8 & 9, 2027

Rassmussen University

3722 SW Burlingame Rd.

Topeka, KS 66609

KACE is excited to partner with Joseph Townsend for the KACE AIT Pre-Test Seminar!

Joseph Townsend is the author of The Principles of Health Care Administration, a book used to develop questions for the NAB exam.

Attendees will also receive an NAB Review Study Guide prepared by Joseph Townsend.

AIT Pre-Test Seminar Agenda:

June 8: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

8:30 AM Welcome, Introductions & Seminar Overview

8:45 AM Domain 1: Care, Services & Supports

* Quality of Care, Quality of Life & Ancillary Services

12:00 PM Lunch Break (on your own)

1:00 PM Domain 2: Operations

* Financial Management

* Risk Management

4:30 PM Adjourn

June 9: 8:30 AM-3:30PM

8:30 AM Domain 2 continued: Operations

* Human Resources

9:00 AM Domain 3: Environment & Quality

* Care Settings

* Regulatory Compliance

12:00 PM Lunch Break (Provided by KACE)

12:45 PM Domain 4: Leadership & Strategy

* Organizational Strategy

3:30 PM Adjourn

The pre-test seminar is offered quarterly.

September 2027 AIT Pre-Test Seminar (21 Sep 2027)

Tue, 21 Sep 2027 14:30:00 GMT

September 21 & 22, 2027 AIT Pre-Test Seminar

AIT Pre-Test Seminar

September 21 & 22, 2027

Topeka, KS

KACE is excited to partner with Joseph Townsend for the KACE AIT Pre-Test Seminar!

Joseph Townsend is the author of The Principles of Health Care Administration, a book used to develop questions for the NAB exam.

Attendees will also receive an NAB Review Study Guide prepared by Joseph Townsend.

AIT Pre-Test Seminar Agenda:

September 21: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

8:30 AM Welcome, Introductions & Seminar Overview

8:45 AM Domain 1: Care, Services & Supports

* Quality of Care, Quality of Life & Ancillary Services

12:00 PM Lunch Break (on your own)

1:00 PM Domain 2: Operations

* Financial Management

* Risk Management

4:30 PM Adjourn

September 22: 8:30 AM-3:30PM

8:30 AM Domain 2 continued: Operations

* Human Resources

9:00 AM Domain 3: Environment & Quality

* Care Settings

* Regulatory Compliance

12:00 PM Lunch Break (Provided by KACE)

12:45 PM Domain 4: Leadership & Strategy

* Organizational Strategy

3:30 PM Adjourn

The pre-test seminar is offered quarterly.

Virtual December 2027 AIT Pre-Test Seminar (07 Dec 2027)

Tue, 07 Dec 2027 14:30:00 GMT

December 7 & 8, 2027 AIT Pre-Test Seminar- Virtual

AIT Pre-Test Seminar

December 7 & 8, 2027

Virtual via Zoom

KACE is excited to partner with Joseph Townsend for the KACE AIT Pre-Test Seminar!

Joseph Townsend is the author of The Principles of Health Care Administration, a book used to develop questions for the NAB exam.

Attendees will also receive an NAB Review Study Guide prepared by Joseph Townsend.

AIT Pre-Test Seminar Agenda:

December 7th: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

8:30 AM Welcome, Introductions & Seminar Overview

8:45 AM Domain 1: Care, Services & Supports

* Quality of Care, Quality of Life & Ancillary Services

12:00 PM Lunch Break

1:00 PM Domain 2: Operations

* Financial Management

* Risk Management

4:30 PM Adjourn

December 8th: 8:30 AM-3:30PM

8:30 AM Domain 2 continued: Operations

* Human Resources

9:00 AM Domain 3: Environment & Quality

* Care Settings

* Regulatory Compliance

12:00 PM Lunch Break

12:45 PM Domain 4: Leadership & Strategy

* Organizational Strategy

3:30 PM Adjourn

The pre-test seminar is offered quarterly.