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Qsource Experts to Present at LeadingAge Oklahoma Conference

Written by Qsource News | Feb 19, 2026 7:39:53 PM

Qsource Experts to Present at LeadingAge Oklahoma Conference

Qsource is excited to announce that Amanda Odom, Quality Services Director, and Linzie Bugg, Quality Improvement Advisor, will be speaking at the 2026 LeadingAge Oklahoma Annual Conference, taking place March 3-4, 2026, at the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

Their session, “Mitigating the Top 10 Nursing Home Deficiencies,” will take a close look at common citations in Oklahoma and what facilities can do to strengthen systems and reduce risk. This live education includes both federal and state survey insights from Linzie’s experience as a former multi-state surveyor and Amanda’s deep leadership background in nursing home operations and compliance.

What Participants Will Gain

Attendees should expect practical education grounded in real-world experience. Linzie and Amanda will guide you through:

  • Surveyor expectations and common patterns seen during inspections
  • Tools and approaches that successful facilities implement every day
  • Clear steps teams can take immediately to improve performance
  • Strategies to enhance readiness across units and departments

This session is designed for leaders committed to elevating daily practice and building systems that support sustainable success.

About the Presenters

Amanda Odom has more than 20 years of professional experience in post-acute and long-term care leadership. Her work spans survey readiness systems, QAPI initiatives, interdisciplinary training programs, and organizational improvement efforts that support quality outcomes and staff engagement. Amanda’s approach centers on proactive system design, evidence-based practice, and environments where staff feel supported in providing high-quality care.

Linzie Bugg brings survey experience and quality improvement expertise to her role, helping long-term care organizations understand regulatory expectations and translate them into performance strategies that strengthen care delivery and compliance outcomes. Her perspective helps teams anticipate surveyor focus areas and respond effectively.

Don’t Miss This Session

The LeadingAge Oklahoma Annual Conference brings together aging services professionals from across the region for education, networking, and learning. If you are attending the conference March 3 and 4 in Midwest City, Oklahoma, make this session a priority on your schedule. You will walk away with practical tools and ideas to strengthen your facility’s systems and readiness.

Qsource is looking forward to being a part of this impactful event. If you're interested in Qsource experts coming to an event near you, visit our Speaker's Bureau and reach out to us.