Adviser Fall 2017 Dec. | Page 2

WORKFORCE ADVIS R ADVIS R The magazine of LeadingAge New York | Fall 2017 The magazine of LeadingAge New York | Summer 2017 UNDER PRESSURE Departments Feature 11 13 16 21 24-36 LeadingAge Western New York (WNY) Announces Board of Directors Plan to Elevate Your 5-Star Rating for the New Year LeadingAge New York 2018 Public Policy Agenda The Power of Membership: LeadingAge New York and Leading Age 2017 Accomplishments Executive Compensation: A Complicated and Controversial Topic in New York State Under Pressure: Examining Five New Wage and Hour Mandates and the Impacts on Employers Happy Staff Equals Happy Residents A Powerful Tool for Finding and Filling Positions Parker Implements New Technology to Improve Patient Care and Reduce Stress on Personnel 37 39 42 43 3 Greetings Helping Members to Provide the Best Care Under Workforce Pressures 5 This Is Cool Workplace Policies to Prevent Harassment Claims 9 Spotlight Meet Meg Carr Everett 15 One Voice 2018 Sneak Peak: A Tumultuous Year Ahead 44 Noteworthy News From Members, Partners and LeadingAge New York Purchasing Power in Practice Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Accuracy To Get the Best Results From Your Membership, Update Your Information Now Our national partner, LeadingAge, is an association of 6,000 not-for-profit organizations dedicated to expanding the world of possibilities for aging. Together, we advance policies, promote practices and conduct research that supports, enables and empowers people to live fully as they age. The Five Senses Matter for Quality of Life Mission Statement To create the future of aging and continuing care services in New York State.