Announcing the Clinical Leadership Academy of Excellence

Strong clinical leadership has never been more important. Skilled nursing leaders are balancing increasing regulatory expectations, evolving quality initiatives, workforce challenges, and the day-to-day demands of resident care. Success requires more than clinical expertise. It requires leaders who can translate that expertise into consistent operational performance.

To help meet that need, Engage Consulting is proud to introduce the Clinical Leadership Academy of Excellence, a new four-part nursing leadership continuing education series designed specifically for skilled nursing professionals.

Built on a Foundation of Educational Excellence

The Clinical Leadership Academy of Excellence was created following the success of our MDS Academy of Excellence.

The positive response to that program demonstrated the value of practical, expert-led education that professionals can immediately apply within their organizations. As the responsibilities of clinical leaders continue to expand, we recognized the need for a dedicated educational series focused on leadership, quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and operational excellence.

The result is a program designed to help today's clinical leaders navigate today's challenges with confidence.

Turning Clinical Expertise into Operational Excellence

Each session focuses on practical strategies that participants can implement immediately.

Throughout the series, attendees will learn how to:

• Strengthen quality outcomes

• Reduce clinical and regulatory risk

• Build consistent care practices

• Improve organizational performance through proactive leadership

• Apply current regulatory expectations in day-to-day operations

Rather than focusing solely on regulations, the Clinical Leadership Academy emphasizes how strong leadership influences quality, compliance, and resident outcomes across the organization.

Who Should Attend?

The series is designed for professionals across the interdisciplinary team, including:

• Administrators

• Directors of Nursing

• MDS Nurses

• Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members

• Other clinical leaders working in skilled nursing

Participants will also have the opportunity to earn 4 Nursing Contact Hours and 4 NAB-approved continuing education credits.

2026 Clinical Leadership Academy Schedule

September 16 | 12:00 p.m. EDT - Leading with Confidence: Building a Culture of Clinical Risk Awareness

Develop strategies for identifying clinical risk, strengthening accountability, and creating a culture where proactive decision making becomes part of everyday practice.

September 30 | 12:00 p.m. EDT - Managing What Matters Most: High-Risk Clinical Areas in Skilled Nursing

Explore practical approaches for managing high-risk clinical areas while improving resident safety and reducing organizational risk.

October 7 | 12:00 p.m. EDT - From Data to Results: QAPI for Sustainable Performance Improvement

Learn how to transform quality data into meaningful action through an effective QAPI process that supports long-term improvement.

October 21 | 12:00 p.m. EST - Turning Quality Measures into Strategy: 5-Star Success for Skilled Nursing Leaders

Discover how quality measures can become valuable leadership tools that support stronger performance and improved Five-Star outcomes.

Join Us

The Clinical Leadership Academy of Excellence reflects our ongoing commitment to providing education that helps skilled nursing professionals succeed.

Whether you're an experienced clinical leader or preparing for greater leadership responsibilities, this series offers practical insights you can take back to your organization immediately.

We invite you to join us for this inaugural series and invest in your leadership, your team, and the quality of care you provide.

Registration is now open. Clinical Leadership Academy | Engage Consulting