Argentum Welcomes John Schulte as Vice President of Quality Improvement
April 5, 2018
(Alexandria, Va.)—Argentum has named John Schulte as vice president of quality improvement. Schulte will support the continued development of the association’s quality initiative, which includes a multi-phased strategy for creating awareness and education, developing standards and guidelines, as well as certification and credentialing for senior living professionals. In 2015, Argentum cited quality improvement as one…
Senior Living Advocates Convene to Discuss Growing Industry Trends
March 21, 2018
At the Argentum Public Policy Institute on Tuesday, March 20, keynote speaker Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring reaffirmed the critical importance of providing quality, compassionate care for older Americans, which includes combatting financial fraud and scams and addressing the growing opioid epidemic. “By being open and proactive, by making sure your team members are aware…
Argentum Introduces First Class of Senior Living Sales Counselor Certificate Recipients
March 12, 2018
Alexandria, Va.—Argentum is pleased to announce the first class of Senior Living Sales Counselor Certificate recipients, which includes 42 individuals from 16 senior living provider companies. A commitment to engage in the certificate program by senior living providers is intended to help organizations refocus their onboarding strategy on skills development, sales execution, and competitive differentiators.…
Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference & Expo Recognized by Trade Show Executive for Increased Growth, Participation
March 6, 2018
(Alexandria, Va.)—March 6, 2018—The 2017 Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference & Expo has been recognized among the most recent class of “Fastest 50” and “Next 50” events by Trade Show Executive (TSE) magazine for its significant expansion and continued growth. According to TSE, winners of the “Fastest 50” awards are selected annually based on the…
Argentum Announces Brent Weil as Vice President of Workforce Development
February 26, 2018
(Alexandria, Va.)—Argentum has named Brent Weil as the association’s vice president of workforce development, a newly created position. Weil will focus his efforts on the challenges and opportunities facing the senior living industry in professional development, as well as recruiting and retaining dedicated workers to care for the growing population of older Americans. In 2015,…
Senior Living Certification Commission Announces 100 New Certified Directors of Assisted Living
February 22, 2018
The Senior Living Certification Commission (SLCC) has announced a new class of 100 senior living professionals who have earned its Certified Director of Assisted Living (CDAL) credential. Since the CDAL program’s launch in 2016, 433 professionals have now received the credential.
Exceptional Speaker Lineup at Argentum Conference to Feature Experts from Leading Brands, Companies
January 26, 2018
(Alexandria, Va.)—This year, the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference will feature an exciting new format empowering attendees to create individualized learning experiences that drive actionable takeaways. Two unique learning paths will be available, providing opportunities that meet each attendee’s goals, whether to gather ideas and strategies from dynamic speakers or engage with peers in solutions-oriented…
Argentum Welcomes Three New Corporate Partners in 2018
December 6, 2017
(Alexandria, Va.) – Argentum is pleased to announce the addition of Direct Supply, Medline, and Yardi as new corporate partners. The three organizations have made the commitment to supporting senior living industry-advancing research and initiatives. Engagement in Argentum’s corporate partnership program demonstrates significant thought leadership in the senior living industry. Argentum’s collaboration with Direct Supply,…
Argentum to Match Up To $50,000 in Support of Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
September 5, 2017
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Argentum, a national association advocating for excellence in senior living, is announcing a commitment to match up to $50,000 in relief efforts to aid Argentum member communities negatively impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “Although we have been heartened to hear that most member companies were prepared for and able to deal with the…
Senior Living Certification Commission Announces 76 New Certified Directors of Assisted Living
July 31, 2017
The Senior Living Certification Commission (SLCC) has announced a new class of 76 senior living professionals who have earned its Certified Director of Assisted Living (CDAL) credential. Along with the inaugural class of CDALs announced last February, there are now 333 professionals who have received the credential.
Argentum Supports Efforts to Fill Vacancies on Labor Board
June 8, 2017
Argentum has announced its support of a request by Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) that President Trump fill vacancies on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) as soon as possible. Congresswoman Foxx serves as the Chairwoman of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce and Congressman Walberg serves as…
Argentum Supports DOL Action on Joint Employer Standard
June 8, 2017
Argentum has announced its support of the June 7 decision by the U.S. Department of Labor to withdraw its administrative interpretation regarding joint employment. “Argentum is pleased that Secretary Acosta has taken this important step that we hope will ultimately return the joint employer standard to its longstanding standard that existed for over thirty years…