05/28/2026

Excel Academy Launches Medical Communities of Practice for Directors of Nursing, Medical Directors

The Ohio Department of Aging is inviting directors of nursing and medical directors to join its EXCEL Academy Communities of Practice, monthly virtual programs created for both new and experienced leaders. 

• The DON sessions focus on resident quality of life, peer discussion, and professional development, with interactive conversations led by seasoned directors of nursing from the Ohio Department of Aging’s Quality Initiatives Division and Engage Consulting. Both the May and June sessions have been approved for continuing education hours through BELTSS. While the first session launched today, memers can still get involved in the  June 25 session on effective delegation as a director of nursing. Sessions are held virtually on Microsoft Teams, last 45 minutes, and future meetings will continue on the fourth Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. Questions may be directed to the EXCEL team.
• The Medical Director Community of Practice today focused on national trends in advance practice provider collaboration, and June 25 will focus on long term care and artificial intelligence.