Foundations for Success: Launching Your Social Adult Day Care Program

Date: March 20, 2025

Session Description:

Opening a Social Adult Day Care (SADC) program can be both rewarding and challenging. This webinar, updated for 2025, is crafted to provide prospective providers with the knowledge and tools needed to plan a successful SADC under New York State’s guidelines and regulations. Whether you are at the idea stage or are ready to initiate operations, this session will offer practical insights and step-by-step guidance.

Training Objectives:

  • Understanding the SADC Landscape: Gain an in-depth overview of what SADC programs entail, including the types of services typically offered and the needs they address.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Explore key regulations that govern SADC operations in New York State, focusing on registration, funding, and compliance with local and state standards.
  • Facility Setup and Safety: Learn how to choose a suitable location, design your space for safety and efficiency, and consider all necessary building and safety codes.
  • Program Planning: Develop robust operational, staffing, and emergency preparedness plans that align with state requirements and best practices.
  • Financial Planning and Management: Understand the financial aspects of running an SADC, including budgeting, pricing, funding sources, and insurance needs.

Key Topics:

  1. Certification: Detailed guidance on the process of certification with the New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) and other relevant authorities.
  2. Staffing Essentials: How to hire qualified staff, understand staff-to-participant ratios, and develop training programs to ensure quality care.
  3. Program Development: Crafting a participant-centered approach that includes eligibility assessments, personalized care plans, and engaging activity schedules.
  4. Marketing and Community Engagement: Strategies to effectively market your SADC to the community and build partnerships with local health care providers and other stakeholders.

Presenters:

  • Yvonne Ward, Past Vice President of Policy, New York State Adult Day Services Association
  • Tammy Ryan, Vice President of Programming, New York State Adult Day Services Association

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