2026 KACE Virtual 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 Andrew Fish, Director of Environmental Services, Cedarhurst Senior Living (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
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.
