FOCUS Conference
This two-day conference provides time and space to learn and network. The goal of the conference is to bring together experts in the field of health care for aging adults along with others interested in learning about services, resources, and policies. This opportunity will provide a chance to collaborate with partners involved in the advancement of heath care in Wisconsin.
FOCUS offers a combination of keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities designed to support professional growth and improve service delivery statewide.
We hope you will join us as we revitalize our efforts to support healthcare in Wisconsin with focus and dedication.
What is on the agenda?
DQA staff, health care providers, and provider association representatives collaborate to plan the FOCUS conference. The agenda typically includes two keynote presentations and approximately 50 concurrent sessions covering evidence-based health care related sessions, self-care practices, health equity, and regulatory updates.
Note: FOCUS is an annual conference. Location and registration details change each year. Please visit the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay FOCUS webpage for the most current information.
Who should attend the FOCUS conference?
This two-day event is for healthcare providers and staff, provider association representatives and Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) staff. DQA hosts the event with other healthcare collaborators.
This conference is for:
- Administrators
- Case/discharge managers
- Caregivers
- Dietitians/dietetic technicians
- Medical directors
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Quality improvement managers
- Risk managers
- Social workers
- Therapists
The conference focuses on these provider types:
- Aging and disability resource centers
- Assisted living
- Facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Nursing homes
When is the conference held?
The FOCUS conference is typically held on the third Wednesday and Thursday of November each year.
Where is the conference located?
The FOCUS conference is held in Wisconsin. Location details vary by year and are announced in advance on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay FOCUS webpage.
Registration and conference details
Conference details such as registration dates, the agenda, keynote speakers, continuing education information, and hotel and lodging information are updated annually.
The most current and official information is available on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay FOCUS webpage. Please refer to the official site for the latest updates, registration information, and conference details.
Continuing education hours
Attending the conference in-person will award continuing education credits to social workers, nursing home administrators, community-based residential facility and adult family home staff.
Exhibitors
Exhibitors can participate in-person and/or virtually on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Interested in becoming an exhibitor? Email dhsdqafocus@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Contact
Questions about the conference, email dhsdqafocus@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Questions about registration and hotel accommodations, email virantn@uwgb.edu.