Webinar Content

High turnover in long-term care—especially within the first 90 days of employment—continues to challenge the stability and quality of eldercare services. This webinar will equip administrators, nurses, social workers, and dietitians with practical leadership strategies to improve early staff retention and build a more connected, resilient workforce. Participants will learn how to design a structured mentorship program tailored to interdisciplinary teams, implement effective onboarding practices that support staff through the critical first weeks, and foster open communication and psychological safety within their teams. The session will also cover simple yet powerful leadership techniques to build trust, strengthen workplace culture, and reduce avoidable attrition.

1.0 CE Hour

Learning Outcome(s):

Following this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify key factors influencing staff retention, evaluate effective leadership practices that support team stability, and implement evidence-based strategies to improve retention and strengthen leadership within their organizations.

Criteria for Successful Completion

To receive continuing education credits, participants must watch the entire webinar, record and submit verification codes, and submit an evaluation form. A certificate of attendance will be available after the webinar.

2025 October Long-Term Care Webinar Series Continuing Education Information

Nursing Home Administrators: This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 8.0 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS —Approval #20261012-8-A114770-DL

Catholic Chaplains: This educational program has been submitted to the National Association of Catholic Chaplains for approval to grant Continuing Education Hours.

Dietitians (Registered): This educational program has been submitted to the Commission on Dietetic Registration for approval to award Continuing Professional Education Units.

Nurses: This nursing continuing professional development activity was submitted to the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

New York State Social Workers: Avila Institute of Gerontology, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0265. Participants can earn 8.0 Contact Hours.

More Information

If you have any questions or concerns about registering and attending the webinar, or about continuing education, please contact support@avilainstitute.org.