Are you registered for our upcoming programs? Our continuing education offerings in the next two months provide great content and learning.

• 2026 Legislative Conference | February 23-24, 2026
• 2025 Survey Trends: Survey Results Unpacked | February 26, 2026  
• Behavioral Health in LTC: A Practical Training Webinar Series with Barbara Speedling | March 3-4 and 17-18, 2026
• VHCA-VCAL Business Academy | 10-Week Program | March 18, 2026 Kick Off

Introduction to Activity Management in LTC
February 16-20, 2026

• This course meets the requirements for individuals who need to be qualified as an activity professional to work in a nursing center or assisted living center. Sign up your activity and life enrichment staff today.
• The registration deadline is February 9.

Legislative Conference
February 23-24, 2026

• Get updates on 2026 legislation, as well as updates from state agency leaders from VDH OLC, DMAS, and DSS.
• Schedule time to meet with your legislators on February 23 to advocate for LTC!

2025 Survey Trends: Survey Results Unpacked
February 26, 2026

• The full agenda for the annual survey program is now online.
• Come to get insights on statewide and regional survey trends and takeaway strategies for improving compliance, strengthening team engagement, and minimizing adverse events and survey risks.

Behavioral Health in Long Term Care: A Practical Training Webinar Series with Barbara Speedling
March 3-4 and 17-18, 2026 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am

• Satisfy your licensure renewal requirement to have CE related to the care of residents with mental or cognitive impairments with this series. You’ll increase your understanding of residents impacted by dementia, mental illness, or both.

VHCA-VCAL Business Academy
Every other Wednesday, March 18 – May 27, 2026 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm 

• Invest in your team’s success as you refine your leadership skills, elevate your people management and more with the VHCA-VCAL Business Academy.
• Subject matter experts Donna Shaw and Joe Alesantrino will share the insights throughout the program.