McKnight's Long-Term Care News and McKnight's Senior Living are thrilled once again to recognize women leaders in skilled nursing and senior living who inspire others and have a powerful effect on the lives of the individuals they serve.

The third-anniversary class will add new inductees — both Hall of Honor members and Rising Stars and our new category, the Veteran VIPs. During the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Virtual Awards Celebration and Forum, you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate their achievements, hear the stories behind their professional successes and get their takes on the issues that are most relevant to women leaders working in long-term care today. The Women of Distinction events also provide the rare opportunity to simultaneously learn from, listen to and engage with the industry’s A-list leaders. Professionals with all levels of experience will have the chance to network with their peers. Individuals allied with the industry in other ways also will be able to interact with a wealth of potential partners.  

MAY 18

7:00 pm ET: Virtual doors open

7:15 pm ET - 8:30 pm ET: McKnight's Women of Distinction Awards

MAY 19

11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET: Addressing pandemic challenges with success*

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm ET: Finding success in increasing diversity and inclusion*

1:30 pm - 2:30pm ET: Secrets to career success*

*CE Accredited

Mary Ousley

Chief Strategy Officer, PruittHealth, and past chairman

of the American Health Care Association

Mary Ousley, the namesake of the American Health Care Association’s Mary K. Ousley Champion of Quality Award, has been named the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award winner in the McKnight's Women of Distinction program. A brilliant clinical and regulatory tactician, she is a former facility owner who ascended to top management positions at several large long-term care chains. A registered nurse by training, she is also credited as one of the architects of the OBRA 1987, the landmark nursing home reform law.

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