Studio CPO

🎙️ Studio CPO Episode 56 is live!

Steven Buck, CPO President/CEO, welcomes back a favorite guest — Justin McGrew, Chairman of CPO’s Board! 🙌

Justin reflects on his first year as Chair, the lessons learned from our amazing board, and the power of CPO’s incredible grassroots network. 💪🌱

He also highlights new efforts to help LTC operators speak up and connect with their legislators. 🏛️💬

And of course — leaders need to recharge! 🔋🏃‍♂️ Justin shares how running keeps him balanced and energized.

Dive in and listen! 🎧✨

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🎙️✨ It’s time for the latest Studio CPO!

This week, host Steven Buck, President/CEO, sits down with CPO’s longest-tenured employee, the amazing Connie Guinn! 💛

It’s a bittersweet conversation as Connie prepares to retire at the end of December after 34 incredible years serving as CPO’s Director of Education. 🎓💼

Connie shares stories from the early days of CPO, the challenges administrators face, and the moments she’ll treasure most from her journey here. 💬❤️

And if she could tell 21-year-old Connie one thing?✨ “You can’t please everybody; just be kind and do the best job you can do.” ✨

Join us in celebrating Connie’s legacy and dedication! 🎉👏💐

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CPO is back with a new episode! 🎙️ Steven Buck sits down with our amazing Director of Workforce Development, Tanecia Davis! 🌟

Tanecia dives into her mission with Care Careers Oklahoma — helping Long Term Care facilities overcome workforce challenges 💪 and guiding young people toward meaningful health care careers through our hiring + FREE on-the-job training program 👩‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️.

She’s also leveling up her own professional and relational skills along the way ✨.Tune in and get inspired! 🎧💙

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🎙️ Studio CPO Episode 53 is here!

Host Steven Buck, CPO President/CEO, chats with Holly Norelli, VP of Quality & Regulatory Services at AHCA/NCAL.

🏡 An Ohio native, Holly started her long-term care journey as a young volunteer in nursing homes and earned an administrator's license as part of her college degree program while also earning a CNA certification. 💪

💡 She shares insights on AHCA/NCAL’s “Better Way” proposal to simplify regulations 🏗️, her passion for the National Quality Awards 🏆 (“the best step you’ll ever take for quality improvement!”), and her advice to “get comfortable with being uncomfortable” while staying supportive and collaborative. 💬💛

Tune in now! 🎧✨

Website: ahcancal.org/

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Taylor Slaughter, a mother of four and gerontology grad student at Kansas State University, became Oklahoma’s youngest Nursing Home Administrator in 2017 after working her way up from CNA. She shares her journey, leadership insights, and passion for reshaping long-term care as the “Silver Tsunami” generation rises.

She has also certified over 100 Certified Dementia Practitioners in the past 3 years is still going strong with that initiative, having at least 10-15 students every quarter. With baby boomers reaching age 65+ and the huge shift LTC will endure, she feel's strongly on educating healthcare workers on Dementia. 

Taylor was recognized at McKnight’s this year for Women of Distinction Rising Star Award and participated on a panel there for “Mitigating risk, enhancing safety: How medication management is evolving”

She has LNHA, CADDCT, CDP and CNA credentials.

Taylor says when faced with challenging situations, she asks herself 'how can I show I care more?'

McKnight articles: https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/strength-altruistic-heart-gain-slaughter-rising-star-status/

https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/mcknights-women-of-distinction-panelists-share-medication-management-tips/

Quail Ridge Living Center website: https://www.quailridgelivingcenter.com/

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We're thrilled about this week's Studio CPO episode! 🎙️ Hosted by Steven Buck, President/CEO, it features Brett Coble — CPO Board member & CEO of Bridges Health 🏥.

Brett, a candidate for the AHCA/NCAL Board, shares his journey in Long Term Care and how Bridges became employee-owned 💼✨

His advice to his 21-year-old self?"Embrace change—it's always happening!" 🔄💡

Website:  https://bridgesok.com/

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🎧 The milestone 50th Studio CPO podcast is live!

This week, host Steven Buck chats with 🌟 Shelonda Darling of Magnet Culture — a recent Fall Fair keynote speaker and faculty member!

They dive into why strong workplace culture is key for hiring 🔍 and keeping great people 💼. Shelonda shares how cheering others to reach their full potential brings her the most joy 💖👏.

Tune in now! 🎙️✨

Website: https://magnetculture.com

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🎙️ We've recorded a fresh new episode of the Studio CPO Podcast with our host Steven Buck, President/CEO, chatting with Nick Trankito, VP of Partnership Development at Incite Strategic Partners! 🌟

Nick dives into how Incite serves as a group purchasing partner for LTC facilities across Oklahoma and the nation 🏥🇺🇸. He also shares his empowering leadership style focused on "accountability and support." 💪🤝

✨ "You have your word, your honesty, and your loyalty." – Wise words from a true leader! 💬💼

🎧 Tune in now to hear insights, leadership wisdom, and more!

Incite website: https://incitesp.com/

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🎧 New Episode Alert!

Help us celebrate National Assisted Living Week by listening to the latest episode of Studio CPO with host Steven Buck.  This week, Steven chats with Savanna Petricek, RN — Director of Clinical Services at Iris Senior Living 💜

Savanna opens up about her challenging childhood, the wisdom of her grandparents, and her inspiring journey from housekeeper to healthcare leader 🏥✨

Her advice to her younger self? Be patient. Stay humble. You don’t always have to be right. 💬💡

👉 Tune in now!

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🎙️ Episode 47 is live!
Join Steven Buck, President/CEO of Studio CPO, as he chats with Jordan Blake — administrator at Beadles Nursing Home in Alva, CPO Leadership Academy alum, and new AHCA/NCAL Political Ambassador! 🇺🇸🏥

Jordan shares the story of Beadles, his LTC journey, and the advice he'd give his younger self:
"Get comfortable with the uncomfortable." 💬✨

🎧 Tune in now!

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