Nursing Home ECHO

Each of our Age-Friendly ECHO sessions are devoted to case presentations by a community support professional team member, followed by a 25-minute informational presentation delivered by a guest speaker and a 15–minute QI by the ECHO Hub Team. We will focus on the 4Ms of age-friendly care: What Matters Most, Medications, Mentation and Mobility. When implemented together, the 4Ms represent a commitment to focus on the unique needs of older adults. The ECHO Hub Team will also provide community-based resources to improve the care of older adults.

Upcoming Age-Friendly Nursing Home ECHO Series

ECHO Series 19


Registration for ECHO Series 19

Registering for one of the ECHO series below will sign you up for the whole series.
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Series 1: The 5 Star Rating: What Does It Mean to You?
Michelle Goins, State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Program Manager II

  • Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:30 a.m.

Series 2: Calming Programs & Controls
Andrea Golden-Pogue, MSN, RN, Educator I OUHSC College of Medicine

  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, January 22, 2026, 10:30 a.m.

Series 3: Sleep Benefits "I Need My Sleep..."
Diana Sturdevant, PhD., GCNS-BC, APRN, CWS Assistant Professor of Research
Fran & Earl Ziegler College of Nursing OUHSC, University of Oklahoma Health Science Center

  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 10:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, January 29, 2026, 10:30 a.m.

Series 4: Interdisciplinary Team Collaborations
Courtney Ivy, Alzheimer's Association Volunteer

  • Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 10:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, February 5, 2026, 10:30 a.m.

Series 5: Indigenous Aging & LTC
Ron Eppes, Director of Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease Projects, International Association for Indigenous Aging

  • Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 10:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:30 a.m.

Series 6: Importance of Social Worker in LTC: Working with Dementia Resident
Carrie Janlowski, MSSW, LCSW, The University of Oklahoma, Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work

  • Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10:30 a.m.

ECHO Series 18


Registration for ECHO Series 18

Registering for one of the ECHO series below will sign you up for the whole series.
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Series 6: Activity Programs, Art Therapy & Others
Megan Carter, Activity & Transportation, Director, Concordia Care, Retirement Community, Oklahoma City

  • Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 10:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

Upcoming Special ECHO Presentations:

OkDCN ECHO Special Session series is designed for all participants of ECHO and any healthcare providers or service professional who wishes to learn more about Age-Friendly care. These 60-90 minute sessions are scheduled throughout the year to provide additional information to professional serving individuals living with dementia as well as their family caregiver.


Registration for Special ECHO Presentation

Registering for one of the ECHO series below will sign you up for the whole series.
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Series 16: Aging Our Way - Multi-Sector Plan on Aging in Oklahoma
Brandy Dohm, Program Field Representative, Adult Protective Services

  • Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 10:30 a.m