2021 Membership Application

The Illinois Nursing Home Administrators (INHAA) is Illinois’ largest advocate and educational resource for nursing home administrators and nurses in long term care. INHAA offers more than 40 high-quality, cost-effective, and relevant continuing educational experiences a year and a lively monthly newsletter. All for a $125 annual membership fee. Remember, if the facility administrator is a member of the association, the staff at the facility can attend the INHAA conferences at the member rate when the Administrator has registered and paid to attend that conference. A membership application form is found in the “About Us” section of this website or by clicking on the following link:

2020 MEMBERSHIP FORM

The Illinois Nursing Home Administrators Association is a professional organization dedicated to:

Providing timely and quality educational programs and relevant publications for the long term care profession.
Working closely with healthcare-related agencies, health care associations, and legislators statewide for the benefit of all health care providers, personnel, and residents of our facilities.
INHAA is the only Illinois Association designed specifically to support the Nursing Home Administrator.

SAVE THE DATES: 2021 CONFERENCE DATES/LOCATIONS

February 24-25, 2021 Virtual Conference
June 9-10, 2021 Par-A-Dice Hotel, East Peoria, IL
August 11-12, 2021 Par-A-Dice Hotel, East Peoria, IL
November 10-11, 2021 Embassy Suites, East Peoria, IL

INHAA 2020 VIRTUAL CONVENTION
“SALUTE TO OUR HEALTHCARE HEROES”
November 11-13, 2020

During these unprecedented times, and as a result of the pandemic, social gatherings have been limited. Therefore, INHAA canceled the in-person Convention and will host a Virtual Convention scheduled for November 11-13, 2020. We are excited about this new platform for education and look forward to your participation.

ALTHOUGH THE VIRTUAL LIVE NOVEMBER CONVENTION HAS PAST – YOU MAY STILL REGISTER AND WATCH THE RECORDED VERSION OF THE WEBINARS TO RECEIVE UP TO 18 CEUS!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW COMPLETE AGENDA AND REGISTRATION FORM

OFFERING LIVE AND RECORDED EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS!
EARN UP TO 17.5 CEUs

AGENDA

November 11, 2020
8:00 – 8:15 a.m.
INHAA Opening and INHAA Election Announcements

8:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Lead by Example with Humanity, Humor and Humility
Chelsey Byers, U of I Extension

9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Strategic and Financial Aspects of Wound Treatment
Ben Kleinman, Stiehl Tech

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The State of Medicaid in Illinois
Matt Werner, M Werner Consulting

12:45 – 2:15 p.m.
Ways to Engage Residents in Wellness During a Pandemic
Emily Eckhardt, Jesse Voyles, EmpowerMe Wellness

2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Litigation Against Nursing Homes Following the COVID-19 Pandemic: Three Things to do Now to Prepare
Nick Lynn, Duane Morris LLP; Johanna Tracy, Carden & Tracy
SPONSORED BY RESIDE ADMISSIONS

November 12, 2020
8:00 -9:30 a.m.
Infection Control Guidance
Lisa Bridwell, Nell Griffin, Telligen

9:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Financial Impact of (and How to Survive) COVID-19
Andrew Cutler, FGMK, LLC
SPONSORED BY AMEREN ILLINOIS ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Leveraging Telehealth to Promote Patient Safety and Enhance Access to Care During the COVID Pandemic
Dr. Rajeev Kumar, Symbria; Kristin Thrun, Burgess Square; Neville Bilimoria, Duane Morris LLP
SPONSORED BY SENIOR CARE PHARMACY SERVICES

1:15 – 2:45 p.m.
COVID-19 and Employee Policies
Jen Long, Duane Morris LLP

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Reopening, Testing, and Surveying: Illinois Moves Forward
Deb Burdsall and Angela Tang, IDPH
SPONSORED BY OREGON HEALTHCARE PHARMACY SERVICES, INC

November 13, 2020
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
ICF/DD Regulatory Updates and How COVID has Affected the DD Industry
Daniel Levad, Office of Health Care Regulation

9:15 – 10: 15 a.m.
Hot Topics & Trends in Assisted Living
Neville Bilimoria, Duane Morris, LLP
SPONSORED BY EVERSPRING PHARMACY

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
I Got Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
Denise Spihlman, Outcome Services in Illinois.

Register now and earn 17.5 CEUs. Not sure you can attend all sessions? Not to worry. All sessions will be recorded so you can access them later any time before December 31, 2020. You will receive a certificate of attendance after you complete the virtual sessions. PLEASE ALLOW several weeks for delivery of the certificate from the INHAA office.

Registration Fees
INHAA members can register for the virtual Convention at the member rate of $175, Non-members $275. Your registration fee includes access to all 13 educational sessions. All educational sessions will be recorded so if you are unable to view the webinar at the scheduled time you can access the webinar later. ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY November 1, 2020. Registrations cannot be guaranteed without payment. Credit card payments (Master Card/Visa only) are available. REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. NO FULL OR PARTIAL REFUNDS AVAILABLE FOR CANCELLATIONS.

QUESTIONS? Contact Vicki Wiltsie @ 708-800-6161 or vwiltsie@inhaa.org

Register Now!

RFP For Speakers

2020 RFP for Speakers

Continuing Education

INHAA is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a sponsor of continuing education for Illinois Nursing Home Administrators (License #139-000052) and Nurses (License # 236-000008).

Contact INHAA

The Illinois Nursing Home Administrator’s Association is highly interested in your thoughts and comments. It is through increased communication that our organization will be enhanced.

To contact the INHAA Office – email: vwiltsie@inhaa.org

If you are interested in contacting a member of the Association’s Board of Directors, please see the Board web page.

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