National Skilled Nursing Care Week on May 11-17 is quickly approaching! Celebrate in style with exclusive merchandise featuring this year's vibrant Tapestry of Life theme. Explore a wide selection of shirts, bags, totes and drinkware, all thoughtfully designed to capture the spirit and energy of this special week.
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For nearly 30 years, Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities.
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In need of an MDS coordinator or additional MDS support? IHCA's experts can help. Through IHCA Provider Solutions’ Remote MDS Service, a team of expert consultants complete your facility’s MDS assessments remotely and develop care plans that align with the MDS.
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BCG Research, an ECSI partner and affiliate of the Brighton Consulting Group, is an AHCA-approved CoreQ vendor currently assisting long-term care and senior living providers in measuring and reporting patient and family satisfaction for their communities.
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IHCA nursing facility and assisted living members can access Insurance Solutions, a member savings program by AHCA/NCAL. Through an exclusive partnership with Compass Total Benefit Solutions, Insurance Solutions offers innovative, ACA-compliant employee health and insurance programs that are benefit-rich, easy to administer and usable by employees from day one.
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Attract new talent and give students a more flexible learning experience by offering online certified nursing assistant (CNA) courses. CNAonline.com, powered by Academic Platforms, is an IHCA education partner that provides technology solutions that empower health care providers to attract, develop and retain qualified clinical staff.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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For nearly 30 years, Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities.
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Give your employees an opportunity to access their wages sooner, receive free one-on-one financial counseling and start a savings plan. Implement a financial wellness program for your staff through Payactiv, an IHCA endorsed product.
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust HPSI Purchasing Services for quality products and services at a low price. IHCA members have exclusive access to special member-only discounts on products and services purchased through HPSI Purchasing Services as part of IHCA Providers Solutions’ Group Purchasing Program.
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IHCA is pleased to welcome Amy Huisman as its Operations Assistant. In this new role, Amy will provide operational support across key areas, including education, sponsorships, IHCA Foundation initiatives and accounting.
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The Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory offers high-quality laboratory services, such as gas and diesel generator test packages. Its laboratory offers personal service and rapid turnaround, often within 72 hours, at a low cost. IHCA encourages you take a look at the Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory and see how it can benefit your facility.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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IHCA is offering two cube walls and a podium for free. If you're interested in these items, please contact Mary Shelley at
[email protected] or 515-978-2204 for more details.
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Navigating the world of long-term care (LTC) can feel overwhelming, especially with the variety of terms and acronyms unique to this field. To make things easier for professionals, caregivers and others involved in long-term care, we’re excited to announce the launch of our new webpage designed to clarify frequently used terms and acronyms.
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Work with those who truly understand your business. IHCA is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association that provides workers’ compensation coverage to Iowa LTC providers.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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IHCA assisted living members are encouraged to complete a three-minute survey to assist the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in understanding the electronic medical records (EMR) and electronic health records (EHR) utilization among assisted living providers. Feedback is due by Jan. 31 and will help guide NCAL in ongoing EMR/EHR discussions with potential vendors in the LTC Data Cooperative.
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Stonehill Communities, an IHCA member, is a participating provider in the CMS Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model program. Located in Dubuque, Stonehill is one of three providers in Iowa selected for this innovative initiative and will launch its program on July 1, 2025.
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Boost your visibility and connect with key decision-makers in Iowa's long-term care industry through IHCA's sponsorship, trade show and advertising opportunities! IHCA's 2025 Sponsorship Guide and the accompanying reservation form are now available on the IHCA website.
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IHCA’s 2025 Sponsorship, Trade Show and Advertising Guide is now available on the IHCA website. The guide is full of great ways to market your organization’s products and services to decision-makers in the long-term care profession. These opportunities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so don’t miss out!
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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IHCA proudly honors the remarkable career and upcoming retirement of Ken Watkins, owner of the Ken Watkins Law Firm in Des Moines. For over 26 years, Ken’s extensive knowledge and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in supporting IHCA’s mission and the success of its members.
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Work with those who truly understand your business. IHCA is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association that provides workers’ compensation coverage to more than 190 Iowa LTC providers.
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Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, Iowa's local Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC) chapter, the Iowa Society for Post Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (IPALTC), will be rebranded as PALTmed - Iowa to align with the national association’s new name: Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed). As part of this rebrand, administrative oversight of PALTmed - Iowa will transition to PALTmed. This means IHCA will no longer manage membership and operations for the chapter.
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AHCA/NCAL Insurance Solutions programs are designed with exclusive member savings and discounts. The program offers health insurance options, group and voluntary benefit packages, an aggressive Stop-Loss insurance program, minimum essential coverage (MEC) plans, as well as cloud-based HR platforms that will help members achieve savings and greater efficiencies on employee health benefits within your company.
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IHCA and ICAL members have access to a wealth of online education through AHCA/NCAL. Online courses feature live and pre-recorded events, toolkits and resources, covering a wide range of timely topics. CEUs are also available, depending on the course. Check out these programs currently available through AHCA/NCAL.
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust HPSI Purchasing Services for quality products and services at a low price. IHCA members have exclusive access to special member-only discounts on products and services purchased through HPSI Purchasing Services as part of IHCA Providers Solutions’ Group Purchasing Program.
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In compliance with the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1993, please be advised that, per section 6033(e) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code), the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA)/Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) reasonably estimates that 14.5% of the 2024 dues and 13.5% of the 2025 dues will be spent on lobbying and other expenditures subject to section 162(e)(1) of the Code and therefore is not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
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A memorial fundraiser is being held to honor the life and legacy of Sue Ayers, a long-time IHCA member and former administrator of 9th St. Chautauqua, who passed away in 2023. Before retiring part-time in 2020, Sue served as administrator of 9th St. Chautauqua and was also a member of IHCA’s Nursing Facility Quality Improvement Advisory Council. In memory of Sue’s dedication to helping others, a fundraiser is being held to support the construction of a roof over the basketball court in Placencia, Belize.
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BCG Research, an ECSI partner and division of Brighton Consulting Group, is an Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor currently assisting over 170 Iowa long-term care providers in achieving the technical and data requirements for successful operations.
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Longtime IHCA team member Georgene Olson passed away peacefully on Oct. 23, 2024, in Des Moines. She was 78. During her more than 20 years with the Iowa Health Care Association, Georgene was deeply committed to serving IHCA’s members and advancing its mission to support those who care for Iowa’s most vulnerable residents. Her dedication and contributions have left a profound and lasting legacy.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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Give your employees an opportunity to access their wages sooner, receive free one-on-one financial counseling and start a savings plan. Implement a financial wellness program for your staff through Payactiv, an IHCA endorsed product.
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AHCA/NCAL has provided information on two current supply chain issues that may impact providers.
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust HPSI Purchasing Services for quality products and services at a low price. IHCA members have exclusive access to special member-only discounts on products and services purchased through HPSI Purchasing Services as part of IHCA Providers Solutions’ Group Purchasing Program.
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As a valued member of IHCA, ICAL or ICHC, your voice and presence are vital to shaping the future of our industry. We invite you — no matter your experience level or job title — to join us for the 2024 Annual Business Meeting this Tuesday, Sept. 24, during the 2024 IHCA Convention and Trade Show. The 2025 boards and district officers will be announced, crucial legislative and regulatory issues will be discussed and administrators and assisted living managers can earn 1.0 CEU for attending! The 2024 IHCA, ICAL and ICHC Annual Business Meeting is sponsored by Williams & Company P.C.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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As a valued member of IHCA, ICAL or ICHC, your voice and presence are vital to shaping the future of our industry. We invite you — no matter your experience level or job title — to join us for the 2024 Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, during the 2024 IHCA Convention and Trade Show. The 2025 boards and district officers will be announced, crucial legislative and regulatory issues will be discussed and administrators and assisted living managers can earn 1.0 CEU for attending! The 2024 IHCA, ICAL and ICHC Annual Business Meeting is sponsored by Williams & Company P.C.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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As a valued member of IHCA, ICAL or ICHC, your voice and presence are vital to shaping the future of our industry. We invite you — no matter your experience level or job title — to join us for the 2024 Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, during the 2024 IHCA Convention and Trade Show. The 2025 boards and district officers will be announced, crucial legislative and regulatory issues will be discussed and administrators and assisted living managers can earn 1.0 CEU for attending! The 2024 IHCA, ICAL and ICHC Annual Business Meeting is sponsored by Williams & Company P.C.
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Work with those who truly understand your business. IHCA is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association that provides workers’ compensation coverage to more than 190 Iowa LTC providers.
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC committees and advisory councils play an important role in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. If you are interested in serving as a member of one of these groups in 2025, please submit an application form to express your interest by this Friday, Aug. 30.
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As a valued member of IHCA, ICAL or ICHC, your voice and presence are vital to shaping the future of our industry. We invite you — no matter your experience level or job title — to join us for the 2024 Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, during the 2024 IHCA Convention and Trade Show. The 2024-2025 boards and district officers will be announced, crucial legislative and regulatory issues will be discussed and administrators and assisted living managers can earn 1.0 CEU for attending! The 2024 IHCA, ICAL and ICHC Annual Business Meeting is sponsored by Williams & Company P.C.
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AHCA/NCAL Insurance Solutions programs are designed with exclusive member savings and discounts. The program offers health insurance options, group and voluntary benefit packages, an aggressive Stop-Loss insurance program, minimum essential coverage (MEC) plans, as well as cloud-based HR platforms that will help members achieve savings and greater efficiencies on employee health benefits within your company.
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC committees and advisory councils play an important role in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. If you are interested in serving as a member of one of these groups in 2025, please submit an application form to express your interest by next Friday, Aug. 30.
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Reviewing a contract is crucial to ensure that all terms are fair, clear and aligned with your expectations. Taking the time to thoroughly review a contract can save you from potential disputes and ensure that the agreement is in your best interest. IHCA has provided tips to help you through the process.
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As a valued member of IHCA, ICAL or ICHC, your voice and presence are vital to shaping the future of our industry. We invite you — no matter your experience level or job title — to join us for the 2024 Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, during the 2024 IHCA Convention and Trade Show. The 2024-2025 boards and district officers will be announced, crucial legislative and regulatory issues will be discussed and administrators and assisted living managers can earn 1.0 CEU for attending!
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC committees and advisory councils play an important role in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. If you are interested in serving as a member of one of these groups in 2025, please complete and submit an application form to express your interest by Aug. 30.
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust HPSI Purchasing Services for quality products and services at a low price. IHCA members have exclusive access to special member-only discounts on products and services purchased through HPSI Purchasing Services as part of IHCA Providers Solutions’ Group Purchasing Program.
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC committees and advisory councils play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. If you are interested in serving on one of these groups in 2025, please complete and submit an application form to express your interest by Aug. 30.
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BCG Research, an ECSI partner and division of Brighton Consulting Group, is an Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor currently assisting over 170 Iowa long-term care providers in achieving the technical and data requirements for successful operations.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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Over 100 Iowans wanting to advance their health care education to work in long-term care received over $300,000 in scholarships from the IHCA Foundation last week. Scholarship recipients include current long-term care employees, as well as high school students, veterans and Iowans in rural communities wanting to join the health care profession. Scholarships provide for the cost of a variety of health care and leadership programs to equip health care workers with the skills they need to work in long-term care.
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Congratulations to the 19 long-term care leaders who graduated from IHCA's 2023-2024 Executive Health Care Leadership Institute on July 12! This year-long leadership program provides Iowa long-term care workers with the leadership fundamentals and specific technical skills needed to provide care in post-acute care settings.
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As we approach the upcoming IHCA, ICAL and ICHC board elections and annual business meeting, the association wants to ensure that every member has the opportunity to participate in these important events, even if they are unable to attend in person. To facilitate this, IHCA has established a proxy voting system that allows you to delegate your voting power to another member who will be present. Proxy forms are due by this Friday, July 26.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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Congratulations to Brianne Fister, administrator of Exira Care Center, on being selected by AHCA/NCAL as a future leader in long-term and post-acute care. She will participate in AHCA/NCAL’s Future Leaders program, which provides year-long training and mentorship for professionals in long-term and post-acute care.
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Members interested in running or nominating a candidate to serve on the IHCA, ICAL or ICHC boards of directors must complete a nomination form by no later than this Friday, July 5, 2024.
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Anne Peters, owner of Home Instead in Polk County, has received the Home Instead Franchisee of the Year award. She was selected out of a network of over 600 franchise owners, and this recognition comes at a momentous time as Home Instead marks its 30th anniversary. She also serves as vice chair of the Iowa Center for Home Care (ICHC) board of directors.
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IHCA member Madrid Home Communities is in search of bedside tables, dressers, tables, loveseats and chairs for sale. If your facility is looking to sell these items, contact Rick Colby of Madrid Home Communities at
[email protected].
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In partnership with PHI, ahcancalED offers an online training titled PHI Coaching Supervision. This five-module course is designed for all assisted living, skilled nursing and intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) staff with supervisory responsibilities, including nurse supervisors, department heads and service delivery coordinators. Administrators, executive directors and directors of nursing (DONs) will also benefit from this course by helping them become better coaches for their supervisory staff members.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) or Iowa Center for Home Care (ICHC) boards of directors. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than next Friday, July 5, 2024.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) or Iowa Center for Home Care (ICHC) boards of directors. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than July 5, 2024.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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Registration is now open for IHCA’s 2024 Convention and Trade Show, sponsored by Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc. The annual event will take place Sept. 23-25 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Des Moines. IHCA members who register by July 15 will receive the early bird discount rate of $359.
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IHCA’s Northeast and Southeast Districts are offering eligible members the opportunity to apply for grants that will cover the cost of registration for IHCA’s 2024 Convention and Trade Show. Grants will be offered on a first come – first serve basis. Only IHCA and ICAL members that are in the Northeast or Southeast District are eligible, and a maximum of one grant will be awarded to each facility. To apply for a grant, complete the application by Friday, June 28. Selected individuals will be contacted via email in July.
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) or Iowa Center for Home Care (ICHC) boards of directors. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than July 5, 2024.
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Work with those who truly understand your business. IHCA is proud to partner with Iowa Long-Term Care (LTC) Risk Management Association, a group self-insured association that provides workers’ compensation coverage to more than 190 Iowa LTC providers.
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) or Iowa Center for Home Care (ICHC) boards of directors. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than July 5, 2024.
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust HPSI...
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As an IHCA/ICAL member, you have access to Insurance Solutions, a member savings program by AHCA/NCAL. Insurance Solutions offers a variety of employee health insurance...
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HealthCap is an AHCA/NCAL-endorsed insurer solely dedicated to senior care communities. HealthCap is a community of senior care professionals, risk managers, defense experts, insurance professionals and senior care providers working together to reduce risk and protect the people who provide the care.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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Receive remote completion of your facility's MDS assessments by IHCA’s expert consultants with the Remote MDS Service from IHCA Provider Solutions.
IHCA’s consultants also develop care plans that align with the MDS and provide expert feedback on PDPM scoring and guidance to maximize QM outcomes.
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BCG Research, an ECSI partner and division of Brighton Consulting Group, is an Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor currently assisting over 170 Iowa long-term care providers in achieving the technical and data requirements for successful operations.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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AHCA/NCAL has announced an enhancement to its website that allows IHCA and ICAL members to create their own profiles and login credentials. This feature enables smoother access to its members-only online resources and enhances the overall user experience.
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The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is fighting for a different future. For families facing the disease today. For more time. For treatments. We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s. But to get there, the Alzheimer's Association needs your help. Join them in your community for the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease.
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For nearly 30 years, Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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Have a team of expert consultants complete your facility’s MDS assessments remotely and develop care plans that align with the MDS with our Remote MDS Service from IHCA Provider Solutions. While IHCA’s Remote MDS Service is not intended to be a permanent staffing solution, it can assist you in tackling staffing challenges by filling temporary gaps to maintain timely and accurate MDS submissions.
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In partnership with PHI, ahcancalED offers an online training titled PHI Coaching Supervision. This five-module course is designed for all assisted living, skilled nursing and intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) staff with supervisory responsibilities, including nurse supervisors, department heads and service delivery coordinators. Administrators, executive directors and directors of nursing (DONs) will also benefit from this course by helping them become better coaches for their supervisory staff members.
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Congratulations to IHCA member Stonehill Communities in Dubuque on being selected as a participant in the CMS Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model program.
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For nearly 30 years, Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities.
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For nearly 30 years, Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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If your facility is in need of an MDS coordinator or additional MDS support — our experts can help. IHCA Provider Solutions has expanded its Professional Clinical Support Services to include a Remote MDS Service, in addition to MDS and EHR Consulting. Through IHCA’s Remote MDS Service, IHCA’s team of expert consultants complete your facility’s MDS assessments remotely and develop care plans that align with the MDS.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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As IHCA continues to track media coverage of the long-term care sector, we have noticed an influx of articles from Metric Media containing CMS data on Iowa nursing facilities. These publications use data from government and other publicly available sources in its publications. It appears that the publications are utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) prompts to pull public data and to generate the articles. At this time, these AI-written articles are not getting picked up by mainstream media.
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Resources for this year’s National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), including the planning guide, marketing tools and special products, are now available at NSNCW.org. This year's NSNCW theme is “Radiant Memories: A Tribute to the Golden Age of Radio,” and the celebration will take place May 12-18, 2024. These materials are designed to assist you in planning, promoting and celebrating NSNCW.
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For nearly 30 years, Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities.
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust HPSI Purchasing Services for quality products and services at a low price. IHCA members have exclusive access to special member-only discounts on products and services purchased through HPSI Purchasing Services as part of IHCA Providers Solutions’ Group Purchasing Program.
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In need of an MDS coordinator or additional MDS support? Our experts can help. IHCA Provider Solutions has expanded its Professional Clinical Support Services to include a Remote MDS Service, in addition to MDS and EHR Consulting. Through IHCA’s Remote MDS Service, IHCA’s team of expert consultants complete your facility’s MDS assessments remotely and develop care plans that align with the MDS.
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Make sure you are taking advantage of all the benefits your IHCA membership has to offer by reviewing IHCA’s new member benefits guide. This comprehensive guide provides information on how to access an array of resources available to you as an IHCA member.
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HealthCap is an AHCA/NCAL-endorsed insurer solely dedicated to senior care communities. HealthCap is a community of senior care professionals, risk managers, defense experts, insurance professionals and senior care providers working together to reduce risk and protect the people who provide the care.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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Hannah Freund joined the IHCA team this month as the association’s Education Director. In this new role, Hannah will work closely with the Vice President of Convention and Education in planning and executing long-term health care education and training events in both in-person and on-demand formats throughout the year.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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IHCA has several new education opportunities to share, including its Adverse Drug Events and High-Risk Drugs webinar on March 12, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Medicare Review on April 3, Director of Nursing (DON) and Nurse Leader Bootcamp April 10 and 11 and Assisted Living Regulatory Class on April 18.
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BCG Research, an ECSI partner and division of Brighton Consulting Group, is an Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor currently assisting over 170 Iowa long-term care providers in achieving the technical and data requirements for successful operations.
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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IHCA reminds members to review their employee roster in the IHCA Member Portal to ensure all IHCA member employees are able to access the tools and resources from the portal they need to provide the highest quality of care to Iowans. If you have portal admin or billing contact rights, you can oversee your organization in IHCA's Member Portal. Portal admins and billing contacts can add/remove individuals from your organization, print/pay for open invoices, view staff CEUs and more.
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part of your IHCA/ICAL membership.
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In partnership with PHI, ahcancalED offers an online training titled PHI Coaching Supervision. This training teaches the essentials of PHI Coaching Supervision, including the difference between task-centered and relationship-centered thinking, traditional supervision versus coaching supervision, coaching skills related to active listening, self-awareness and self-management, paraphrasing, delivering feedback and other forms of verbal and non-verbal communication.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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In recent weeks, long-term care in Iowa has been the subject of a number of media stories exploring how the profession delivers care and advocates for common-sense policies with lawmakers. IHCA President and CEO Brent Willett has provided a message to members regarding this issue.
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IHCA’s 2024 Sponsorship, Trade Show and Advertising Guide is now available on the IHCA website. The guide is full of great ways to market your organization’s products and services to decision-makers in the long-term care profession. These opportunities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so don’t miss out! Additionally, if you would like to be considered as a speaker for one of IHCA’s educational events, please complete a brief inquiry form.
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Please take a moment to view and share with your staff a brief holiday greeting from IHCA President and CEO Brent Willett reminding members that the work you do and the care you provide has never mattered more.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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Join IHCA on Wednesday, Jan. 24 and Thursday, Jan. 25 for its new virtual education opportunity, Mastering the Long-Term Care (LTC) Survey Process. The course will also be available on-demand after the live virtual event. This training will address all components that should be in place for a LTC facility to effectively meet compliance guidelines in the CMS Requirements of Participation (RoP), and is approved for 5.0 CEUs for social services staff, nurses, department heads and administrators.
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Join IHCA for its two-day, in-person Life Safety - Fire Safety and Emergency Readiness Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 20 and Wednesday, Feb. 21. This event will provide the information and tools you need to confidently apply the requirements needed for fire safety protection, including fundamentals of life safety code compliance, infection control best practices, water management plans, CMS expectations, how to assess your emergency preparedness plan, how to run an effective tabletop drill and more. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) will provide two life and fire safety updates, one specific to skilled nursing facilities and one for assisted living facilities. This course is approved for up to 10.0 CEUs for environmental service managers, department heads, nursing facility administrators and assisted living managers.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has released a notice strongly encouraging health care organizations to upgrade their devices due to a vulnerability. Known as “Citrix Bleed,” this vulnerability has been ongoing since August 2023 and could allow hackers to access private health care information by bypassing passwords and multifactor authentication.
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Check out IHCA's newest on-demand education offering, the Iowa Food Manager Course. This course meets the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL) regulation requirement for a dietary manager to lead a nursing home food service department and concludes with a certification exam. Successful completion of this exam is required to obtain the Food Manager Certification. This on-demand course is approved for 5.0 CEUs for nursing facility administrators and dietary staff.
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Sleeping rooms are now available to reserve for IHCA's 2024 Convention and Trade Show on Sept. 22-25 at the Des Moines Marriott Hotel located on 700 Grand Ave. in Des Moines. The discounted room rate is $139 per night, plus tax, for a single or double room.
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In compliance with the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, please be advised that, per section 6033(e) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code), the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA)/Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) reasonably estimates that 14.5% of the 2023 dues and 14.5% of the 2024 dues will be spent on lobbying and other expenditures subject to section 162(e)(1) of the Code and therefore is not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities.
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust HPSI Purchasing Services for quality products and services at a low price. IHCA members have exclusive access to special member-only discounts on products and services purchased through HPSI Purchasing Services as part of IHCA Providers Solutions’ Group Purchasing Program.
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Last Wednesday, Nov. 15, IHCA held its Independent Owner Virtual Town Hall, sponsored by HPSI Purchasing Services. The special one-time event included an association update from IHCA President and CEO Brent Willett, as well as discussion on the challenges unique to independent owners and collaborative solutions that IHCA can offer to address them. A recording of the presentation is now available, and you are encouraged to share this video with your facility's board of directors.
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IHCA's 2024 education calendar is now available and features in-person education opportunities for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), assisted living (AL) facilities, home health (HH) agencies and continuing care (CC) retirement communities. Stay up to date on the key skills needed to serve your residents, tenants or patients with more than 70 in-person education events in 2024 provided by IHCA. Additionally, IHCA’s on-demand education platform will remain accessible 24/7 and features courses covering regulatory, clinical, leadership and reimbursement topics, as well as in-service training and certification programs.
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IHCA is saddened to share that long-time IHCA member Stan Boyle passed away on Nov. 10, 2023. His commitment to service touched the lives of many, and his contributions to various organizations were instrumental in making a positive impact on the community.
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members have access to regulatory, legal, clinical and quality improvement services and resources to assist in remaining in compliance, staying up to date on the ever-changing regulations, enhancing care quality and improving clinical outcomes.
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BCG Research, an ECSI partner and division of Brighton Consulting Group, is an Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor currently assisting over 170 Iowa long-term care providers in achieving the technical and data requirements for successful operations.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities.
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Starting next week on Nov. 1, IHCA is taking a significant step to enhance member communications, ensuring that you receive the most relevant and tailored information for your role. We are excited to introduce new updates to the IHCA Member Bulletin, a new specialized IHCA Clinical Update for Nurses and enhanced sector-specific Education Update publications, all designed to empower you with the information and resources essential to the work that you do.
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Utilize IHCA Provider Solutions endorsed product partner, Touché, to assist with your admission process and help secure revenue, regardless of payor source. Touché is a digital platform developed by long-term care providers for long-term care providers.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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Please take a moment to this video message from IHCA President and CEO Brent Willett for a brief overview of the state of the sector, efforts made in 2023 and the outlook for 2024. Members are encouraged to share this video with their staff and board as well.
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The Minimum Data Set (MDS) changes that were implemented on Oct. 1, 2023, are the most significant updates since the implementation of MDS 3.0. IHCA's professional consultant can help you adapt to these changes by assisting your organization with handling the implications of a standalone Section GG, improving compliance through accurate coding of medication indications, planning ahead for new assessments of social determinants of health and preparing for successful Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) outcomes related to health information transfer.
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part of your IHCA/ICAL membership.
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On Oct. 4, ICAL member Dave Chensvold of Healthcare of Iowa was elected to serve on the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 term as secretary and treasurer.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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In partnership with PHI, AHCA/NCAL offers an online training titled PHI Coaching Supervision. This training teaches the difference between task-centered and relationship-centered thinking, traditional supervision versus coaching supervision, coaching skills related to active listening, self-awareness and self-management, paraphrasing, delivering feedback and other forms of verbal and non-verbal communication. Save $100 now through Nov. 30 by using code COACH23.
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IHCA's variety of member benefits includes access to a collection of 200+ regulatory resource documents, saving you time and money. Due to IHCA’s relationships with state agencies, consultants and experts, members are able to receive prompt and accurate answers to their regulatory issues.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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Members of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC are invited to attend the 2023 Annual Business Meeting, sponsored by Lument and Trio Pharmacy Services, next Tuesday, Sept. 19. All IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members are encouraged to attend the meeting where the new 2023-2024 IHCA, ICAL and ICHC boards and district officers will be announced. Additionally, the annual meeting gives members insight into the association’s activities throughout the year and an update on the future of long-term care and home health.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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Members of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC are invited to attend the 2023 Annual Business Meeting, sponsored by Lument and Trio Pharmacy Services on Tuesday, Sept. 19. All IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members are encouraged to attend the meeting where the new 2023-2024 IHCA, ICAL and ICHC boards and district officers will be announced. Additionally, the annual meeting gives members insight into the association’s activities throughout the year and an update on the future of long-term care and home health.
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC committees and advisory councils play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. If you are interested in serving on one of these groups in 2024, please complete and submit a nomination form to express your interest by the end of today, Aug. 30. Committee members selected will be notified in November 2023. Approved committee members will begin their term in January 2024.
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IHCA's Professional Consulting service provides IHCA members with expert facility-level Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) consultation services from a qualified specialist designed to improve quality and efficiency. Check out this article to learn four different ways IHCA's expert consultant can help your team maximize revenue.
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IHCA's variety of member benefits includes the opportunity to join Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP), a network of 200 independent long-term care and post-acute care providers joined together for the purpose of improving the quality and efficiency of patient care and financially rewarding providers for doing so through value-based contracts with MCOs. Network partners have the opportunity to pursue better contract terms due to IHCQP’s connections with national insurance plans, national experts and legal counsel.
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC committees and advisory councils play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. If you are interested in serving on one of these groups in 2024, please complete and submit a nomination form to express your interest by next Wednesday, Aug. 30. Committee members selected will be notified in November 2023. Approved committee members will begin their term January 2024.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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Was there something in this week's issue that would be helpful to one of your staff members or teammates? Make sure they are receiving the IHCA Member Bulletin emails by following four simple steps.
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In the first half of the year, the long-term care profession has successfully navigated many challenges – including historic workforce shortages and rising inflation – as well as seized opportunities – such as securing increased Medicaid funding and tort reform. As we navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the last half of the year, please take a moment to view this video message from IHCA President and CEO Brent Willett for an update on critical topics that require our collective attention, including the proposed federal staffing mandate, Congressional delegate tours, quality initiatives, regulatory challenges and more.
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC committees and advisory councils play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. If you are interested in serving on one of these groups in 2024, please complete and submit a nomination form to express your interest by Aug. 30. Committee members selected will be notified in November 2023. Approved committee members will begin their term January 2024.
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust HPSI Purchasing Services for quality products and services at a low price. IHCA members have exclusive access to special member-only discounts on products and services purchased through HPSI Purchasing Services as part of IHCA Providers Solutions’ Group Purchasing Program.
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HealthCap is an AHCA/NCAL-endorsed insurer solely dedicated to senior care communities. HealthCap is a community of senior care professionals, risk managers, defense experts, insurance professionals and senior care providers working together to reduce risk and protect the people who provide the care.
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC committees and advisory councils play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. If you are interested in serving on one of these groups in 2024, please complete and submit a nomination form to express your interest by Aug. 30. Committee members selected will be notified in November 2023. Approved committee members will begin their term January 2024.
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BCG Research, an ECSI partner and division of Brighton Consulting Group, is an Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor currently assisting over 170 Iowa long-term care providers in achieving the technical and data requirements for successful operations.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC committees and advisory councils play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. If you are interested in serving on one of these groups in 2024, please complete and submit a nomination form to express your interest by Aug. 30. Committee members selected will be notified in November 2023. Approved committee members will begin their term January 2024.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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IHCA members can stay up to date on the latest reimbursement news through a variety of services and resources, including reimbursement interpretations and guidance from expert staff, access to key personnel with Iowa’s managed care organizations (MCOs) through IHCA’s monthly member calls, a collection of reimbursement resource documents and wage information to assist in competing for and retaining qualified staff. Additionally, IHCA offers reimbursement education, including the upcoming Nursing Facility Reimbursement Conference on Aug. 23.
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC committees and advisory councils play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. If you are interested in serving on one of these groups in 2024, please complete and submit a nomination form to express your interest by Aug. 30. Committee members selected will be notified in November 2023. Approved committee members will begin their term January 2024.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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Specifically designed for registered nurses (RNs) working in long-term care, AHCA/NCAL's Gero Nurse Prep course provides comprehensive online training that leads to board certification in gerontological nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for RNs.
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Please take a moment to view a video message from IHCA President and CEO Brent Willett for an update on the association’s strategy to improve operating conditions for skilled nursing facility (SNF) providers across Iowa in 2023. The video covers the state of the sector, closure trends, future-focused solutions and IHCA resources.
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IHCA, ICAL and ICHC committees and advisory councils play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. If you are interested in serving on one of these groups in 2024, please complete and submit a nomination form to express your interest by Aug. 30. Committee members selected will be notified in November 2023. Approved committee members will begin their term January 2024.
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Utilize IHCA Provider Solutions endorsed product partner, Touché, to assist with your admission process and help secure revenue, regardless of payor source. Touché is a digital platform developed by long-term care providers for long-term care providers
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part of your IHCA/ICAL membership.
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Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) or Iowa Center for Home Care (ICHC) board of directors must complete a nomination form by tomorrow, July 7.
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In partnership with PHI, ahcancalED offers an online training titled PHI Coaching Supervision. This training teaches the essentials of PHI Coaching Supervision, including the difference between task-centered and relationship-centered thinking, traditional supervision versus coaching supervision, coaching skills related to active listening, self-awareness and self-management, paraphrasing, delivering feedback and other forms of verbal and non-verbal communication.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) or Iowa Center for Home Care (ICHC) board of directors. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than July 7, 2023.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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IHCA is saddened to share that long-time IHCA member Sue Ayers passed away on June 12, 2023. Before retiring part-time in 2020, Sue served as administrator of 9th St. Chautauqua and was also a member of IHCA’s Nursing Facility Quality Improvement Advisory Council.
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) or Iowa Center for Home Care (ICHC) board of directors. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than July 7, 2023.
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Based on feedback from our members, IHCA has migrated to a new on-demand learning platform to make it easier to access and complete on-demand learning opportunities. The new platform is now available for you to use. You will no longer be able access to the old on-demand learning platform and CEUs earned on that platform after tomorrow, June 15. Please finish any courses you have in progress the old platform and save your CEUs and certificates for your records by end of day, June 15.
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) or Iowa Center for Home Care (ICHC) board of directors. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than July 7, 2023.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) or Iowa Center for Home Care (ICHC) board of directors. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than July 7, 2023.
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Applications for the IHCA Foundation’s 2023 scholarship programs are due today, Wednesday, May 31. The IHCA Foundation is offering 51 scholarships this year to help individuals interested in pursuing or advancing their career in long-term care. Scholarship opportunities are available for current long-term care employees seeking to advance their health care or leadership skills, as well as high school seniors, veterans or individuals residing in rural Iowa counties who are pursuing an education in health care.
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) or Iowa Center for Home Care (ICHC) board of directors. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than July 7, 2023.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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Based on feedback from our members, IHCA has migrated to a new on-demand learning platform. The new platform is now available and will make it easier for you to access on-demand learning opportunities. To ensure your access to the new on-demand learning platform, please follow the instructions in this article if you have not already done so. The current on-demand learning platform and CEUs will be available until June 15. Please finish the course you are currently in by June 15 and print your CEUs for your records.
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Applications for the IHCA Foundation’s 2023 scholarship programs are due next Wednesday, May 31. The IHCA Foundation is offering 51 scholarships this year to help individuals interested in pursuing or advancing their career in long-term care. Scholarship opportunities are available for current long-term care employees seeking to advance their health care or leadership skills, as well as high school seniors, veterans or individuals residing in rural Iowa counties who are pursuing an education in health care with the goal of working in long-term care.
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) or Iowa Center for Home Care (ICHC) board of directors. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than July 7, 2023.
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust HPSI Purchasing Services for quality products and services at a low price.
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The 2023 IHCA Foundation Member Employee Scholarship, made possible by the Iowa Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (IPALTC), IHCA Districts and Iowa Council of Nurse Leaders (ICNL), is for employees of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC member organizations looking to advance their health care education. This year 13 scholarships, at $1,500 each, are available for employees interested in pursuing nursing, health care administration or physical or occupational therapy programs. Scholarships are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Applications are now open and due by May 31, 2023.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) began on May 14 and will run through May 20, 2023. Staff, residents, families and members of the local community are encouraged to come together to participate in activities that celebrate the essential role that skilled nursing care centers play in providing high quality 24-hour nursing care to millions of America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities.
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HealthCap is an AHCA/NCAL-endorsed insurer solely dedicated to senior care communities. HealthCap is a community of senior care professionals, risk managers, defense experts, insurance professionals and senior care providers working together to reduce risk and protect the people who provide the care.
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“Season of Reflection” is this year’s theme for National Assisted Living Week (NALW), which will take place on Sept. 10-16. The annual, national observance provides a unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers and local communities to celebrate the individuals who live and work in assisted living and learn more about this sector of long-term care.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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BCG Research, an ECSI partner and division of Brighton Consulting Group, is an Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor currently assisting over 170 Iowa long-term care providers in achieving the technical and data requirements for successful operations.
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The Care Initiatives Director of Nursing (DON) Leadership Scholarship, made possible by Care Initiatives, is for DONs, assistant directors of nursing (ADONs) or registered nurses (RNs) interested in pursuing an ADON or DON position with an IHCA, ICAL and ICHC member organization. Six scholarships will be offered to provide for up to $1,500 toward tuition or registration fees to attend eligible leadership programs offered by an Iowa community college or eligible education provider. Applications are now open. Scholarship applications are due by May 31, 2023.
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IHCA’s 2023 Convention and Trade Show on Sept. 18-20 will be here soon and associate members should act now to reserve their trade show booths and sponsorships. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet face-to-face with your current and potential clients by checking out IHCA's booth and sponsorship opportunities. Less than 50% of trade show booths are still available – so act now.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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The Linda Juckette Family Veteran and Rural Scholarship, made possible by the Linda Juckette Family Fund, is for anyone who is a veteran or active-duty military personnel OR resides in a rural Iowa county and is interested in pursuing a health care education with the goal of joining the long-term care profession. Five scholarships will be offered to provide for up to $2,000 toward tuition for rural Iowa residents and military veterans interested in pursuing nursing or health care administration degree programs or long-term care certification programs. Scholarship applications are due by May 31, 2023.
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Based on feedback from our members, IHCA is in the process of migrating to a new on-demand learning platform for its website this week. The new platform will be available for use starting on Monday, April 24 and will make it easier for you to access on-demand learning opportunities. To ensure your access to the new on-demand learning platform, please save or print this article for future reference.
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The 2023 MolinaCares High School Scholarship, made possible by the MolinaCares Charitable Foundation, is for Iowa high school seniors who are in their senior year during the 2022-2023 academic year and interested in pursuing a career in long-term care. This $2,000 scholarship covers tuition fees to pursue a certified nursing assistant (CNA), licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), associate of science in nursing (ASN) or bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program for the 2023-2024 academic year. Applications are now open. Scholarship applications are due by May 31, 2023.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part of your IHCA/ICAL membership.
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In partnership with PHI, ahcancalED offers an online training titled PHI Coaching Supervision. This five-module course is designed for all assisted living, skilled nursing and intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) staff with supervisory responsibilities. IHCA and ICAL members receive a discount on course registration.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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Utilize IHCA Provider Solutions endorsed product partner, Touché, to assist with your admission process and help secure revenue, regardless of payor source. Touché is a digital platform developed by long-term care providers for long-term care providers.
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Home Instead Senior Care – Polk County has become the first Iowa Accredited Home Care Agency, announced by Iowa Center for Home Care (ICHC), a division of the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), on March 24, 2023. By achieving accreditation, Home Instead Senior Care completed ICHC’s Home Care Accreditation Program to demonstrate that it meets operational and quality standards for excellence that set accredited agencies apart from others in the industry.
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Kimber Larson is joining the IHCA team on Monday, March 27, as the association's Director of Quality Solutions. In this new role, Kimber will operate as part of IHCA’s new Provider Solutions service line and provide consultation to the Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) network related to quality outcome improvement.
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IHCA has recognized HPSI as a Premier Partner for over 25 years. HPSI takes great pride in providing IHCA members with the opportunities for significant savings in key areas of spending through a combination of aggressive supplier pricing programs and consistent local support. 2023 begins a new chapter in the HPSI and IHCA program relationship with new group purchasing organization (GPO) benefits, offered to IHCA members as part of IHCA’s new Provider Solutions service line.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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Utilize ECSI’s group purchasing partner, Touché, to assist with your admission process and help secure revenue, regardless of payor source. Touché is a digital platform developed by long-term care providers for long-term care providers.
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IHCA is hiring a Nurse Consultant to support the Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) network in designing and executing quality improvement projects with particular attention paid to specific contracted rehospitalization and infection control goals. This position will work remotely, with travel required.
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The 2023 National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) planning guide and products are now available. NSNCW will run Sunday, May 14 through Saturday, May 20, 2023. Skilled nursing care staff, residents, families and members of the local community are encouraged to participate in activities that cultivate and spread kindness in honor of the annual observance.
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust HPSI Purchasing Services for quality products and services at a low price.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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IHCA is hiring a Nurse Consultant to collaborate with the Iowa Health Care Quality Partners (IHCQP) network to execute quality improvement projects.
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Please take a moment to view this video message from IHCA President and CEO Brent Willett on an update on the association’s strategy to improve operating conditions for skilled nursing facility (SNF) providers across Iowa in 2023. The video contains updates on the passage of the medical malpractice reform bill, the strategy to increase Medicaid funding and the importance of evaluating private pay rates.
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HealthCap is an AHCA/NCAL-endorsed insurer solely dedicated to senior care communities. HealthCap is a community of senior care professionals, risk managers, defense experts, insurance professionals and senior care providers working together to reduce risk and protect the people who provide the care.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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IHCA offers a quarterly newsletter created specifically for medical directors as part of the Iowa Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (IPALTC). To effectively reach member medical directors, up-to-date contact information is needed in IHCA’s Member Portal. Please have your facility’s medical director review, update or add their contact information to the portal. IHCA has provided instructions on how to update this contact information.
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Make sure you are taking advantage of all the benefits your IHCA membership has to offer by reviewing IHCA’s new member benefits guide. This comprehensive guide provides information on how to access an array of resources available to you as an IHCA member.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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IHCA is excited to announce a new company that was recently endorsed by Extended Care Services of Iowa (ECSI), IHCA's group purchasing program. The Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory offers high-quality laboratory services, such as gas and diesel generator test packages.
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Please take a moment to view a video update on the association’s strategy to improve operating conditions for skilled nursing facility (SNF) providers across Iowa in 2023. In the video update, IHCA President and CEO Brent Willett goes into detail on the state of the SNF sector, IHCA’s Sector Sustainability Solution for SNFs and what SNF members can do to make an impact.
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BCG Research, an ECSI partner and division of Brighton Consulting Group, is an Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor currently assisting over 170 Iowa long-term care providers in achieving the technical and data requirements for successful operations.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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VGM Education/CE Solutions, an IHCA Premier Partner, works with long-term care facilities to meet compliance requirements while streamlining staff education offerings through its online learning platform.
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Specifically designed for registered nurses (RNs) working in long-term care, AHCA/NCAL's Gero Nurse Prep course provides comprehensive online training that leads to board certification in gerontological nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for RNs.
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part of your IHCA/ICAL membership.
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In partnership with PHI, ahcancalED offers an online training titled PHI Coaching Supervision. This five-module course is designed for all assisted living, skilled nursing and intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) staff with supervisory responsibilities. IHCA and ICAL members receive a discount on course registration.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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IHCA's 2023 Sponsorship, Trade Show and Advertising Guide is now available on the IHCA website. The guide is full of great ways to market your organization's products and services to decision-makers in the long-term care profession. These opportunities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so don’t miss out! To reserve your 2023 marketing and sponsorship opportunities, complete the online marketing and sponsorship reservation form today!
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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As we reflect on the past year, we want to express our gratitude for the sacrifices you have made for your residents, patients, tenants and their families. Please take a moment to share our thanks with your staff, by sharing with them this video message from IHCA President and CEO Brent Willett.
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IHCA recently created how-to videos to provide a step-by-step virtual training to help assist with navigation of the IHCA Member Portal. As a member of IHCA, ICAL or ICHC, you have access to our online Member Portal where you can create a personal profile to get member benefits, view your CEUs, register for IHCA/ICAL/ICHC-hosted educational events, update your contact information and more.
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In compliance with the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1993, please be advised that, per section 6033(e) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code), the Iowa Health Care Association/Iowa Center for Assisted Living reasonably estimates that 15.5% of the 2022 dues and 14.5% of the 2023 dues will be spent on lobbying and other expenditures subject to section 162(e)(1) of the Code and therefore is not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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Over 9,300 nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care homes, skilled care facilities, independent living communities, retirement communities and other senior care providers trust HPSI Purchasing Services for quality products and services at a low price.
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HealthCap is an AHCA/NCAL-endorsed insurer solely dedicated to senior care communities. HealthCap is a community of senior care professionals, risk managers, defense experts, insurance professionals and senior care providers working together to reduce risk and protect the people who provide the care.
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BCG Research, an ECSI partner and division of Brighton Consulting Group, is an Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor currently assisting over 170 Iowa long-term care providers in achieving the technical and data requirements for successful operations.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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Feeding the Bottom Line is a five-part mini-series from "Be Mpowered," a Martin Bros. Distributing Co. podcast. This series provides knowledge and insight for dining directors and senior living facility leaders about ways to put cost control measures into place to feed the bottom line. The newest episode, "Feeding the Bottom Line 5 - Systems Analysis: Meal Counts and More," highlights the importance, financial impact and tips related to different major dietary components, including meal counts, snacks, supplements and more.
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AHCA/NCAL Connected Communities, which are online discussion groups used by IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members, will undergo a planned system outage on Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. During the outage you will not be able to log in directly to AHCA/NCAL Connect to access your communities, however, you can still engage with your community members by using the discussion emails to initiate or respond to ongoing community discussions.
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Utilize ECSI’s group purchasing partner, Touché, to assist with your admission process and help secure revenue, regardless of payor source. Touché is a digital platform developed by long-term care providers for long-term care providers.
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IHCA member David Chensvold of Healthcare of Iowa was elected as an at-large representative on the NCAL Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term last week at AHCA/NCAL's Annual Convention and Expo. IHCA member Stacy Hejda of Healthcare of Iowa retired from the NCAL Board of Directors this year. Additionally, Ted LeNeave of Accura Healthcare will continue to serve on the AHCA Board of Governors as the regional multi-facility representative for the 2022-2023 term.
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Congratulations to the IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members who have been appointed to serve on an IHCA committee, advisory council or work group for the 2023 term. IHCA's committees, advisory councils and work groups play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession.
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part of your IHCA/ICAL membership.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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IHCA and its divisions, ICAL and ICHC, announced their 2022-2023 board officers and directors elected during IHCA's 2022 Convention in Des Moines last week. These leaders formulate the long-range goals and objectives of these associations, which represent nursing homes, assisted living programs and home health care providers across Iowa.
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Hurricane Ian left a path of damage and destruction along many areas of Florida, impacting the lives of thousands of caregivers working in nursing centers and assisted living facilities. To support the caregivers who put the safety of their residents first, the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) has established a Hurricane Relief Fund. The fund will benefit employees of FHCA member centers who were affected by Hurricane Ian, and all donations received will go directly to those in need.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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The Annual Business Meeting of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC, sponsored by BOK Financial, Encore Rehabilitation and Trio Pharmacy Services, will be held in conjunction with the 2022 IHCA Convention and Trade Show on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 1:30 p.m. in the Des Moines Embassy Club. All IHCA, ICAL and ICHC members are encouraged to attend and participate in the meeting where the new 2022-2023 boards and district officers will be announced.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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Online electronic balloting for the annual election of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC board officers, the directors-at-large positions, conference chairs and district officers will close on Sept. 20, 2022. If you are the administrator or the organization’s approved voting representative, you should have received an email ballot to vote on Aug. 18. The new 2022-2023 IHCA, ICAL and ICHC board and district officers will be announced at the Annual Business Meeting of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC, sponsored by BOK Financial, Encore Rehabilitation and Trio Pharmacy Services, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 1:30 p.m. in the Des Moines Embassy Club.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible. Lee Agency is proud to be an IHCA Premier Partner and appreciates the opportunity to work with IHCA members.
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On Sept. 2, 2022, Governor Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa's boards and commissions. Included in these appointments was IHCA's Vice President of Digital Education and Credentialing Julie Adair. Julie has been appointed to the STEM Advisory Council.
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Online electronic balloting for the annual election of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC board officers, the directors-at-large positions, conference chairs and district officers is now open and will close Sept. 20, 2022. If you are the administrator or the organization’s approved voting representative, you should have received an email ballot to vote on Aug. 18. The new 2022-2023 IHCA, ICAL and ICHC board and district officers will be announced at the Annual Business Meeting of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC, sponsored by BOK Financial, Encore Rehabilitation and Trio Pharmacy Services, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 1:30 p.m. in the Des Moines Embassy Club.
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Join ICAL in celebrating National Assisted Living Week (NALW) on Sept. 11-17 by offering a variety of events and activities to celebrate the individuals you serve and reward the hard work of your staff. ICAL has provided a list of ideas on how you can celebrate NALW within your organization.
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Online electronic balloting for the annual election of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC board officers, the directors-at-large positions, conference chairs and district officers is now open and will close Sept. 20, 2022. If you are the administrator or the organization’s approved voting representative, you should have received an email ballot to vote on Aug. 18. The new 2022-2023 IHCA, ICAL and ICHC board and district officers will be announced at the Annual Business Meeting of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC, sponsored by BOK Financial, Encore Rehabilitation and Trio Pharmacy Services, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 1:30 p.m. in the Des Moines Embassy Club.
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IHCA's committees and advisory councils play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. Beginning in 2023, IHCA committees will be revamped to meet those needs. If you are interested in serving on an IHCA committee, advisory council or work group in 2023, please complete and submit a nomination form to express your interest by Aug. 30.
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Online electronic balloting for the annual election of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC board officers, the directors-at-large positions, conference chairs and district officers is now open. If you are the administrator or the organization’s approved voting representative, you should have received an email to vote on Aug. 18. The new 2022-2023 IHCA, ICAL and ICHC board and district officers will be announced at the Annual Business Meeting of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC, sponsored by BOK Financial, Encore Rehabilitation and Trio Pharmacy Services, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 1:30 p.m. in the Des Moines Embassy Club.
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Online electronic balloting for the annual election of IHCA, ICAL and ICHC board officers (chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer), the directors-at-large positions, conference chairs and district officers will begin this Thursday, Aug. 18. If you are the administrator or the organization’s approved voting representative, you will receive an email to vote on Aug. 18. The email will include a link to your electronic ballot. If you do not receive a ballot, your organization chose to proxy vote for all its locations. Online voting will close on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.
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ICAL is excited to announce Jill Woods as its new Director of Assisted Living and Community Supports. Jill's background in assisted living operations, regulatory compliance, programming and Home- and Community-Based Services waivers will make her a great resource to ICAL members.
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IHCA's committees and advisory councils play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. Beginning in 2023, IHCA committees will be revamped to meet those needs. If you are interested in serving on an IHCA committee, advisory council or work group in 2023, please complete and submit a nomination form to express your interest by Aug. 30.
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HealthCap is an AHCA/NCAL-endorsed insurer solely dedicated to senior care communities. HealthCap is a community of senior care professionals, risk managers, defense experts, insurance professionals and senior care providers working together to reduce risk and protect the people who provide the care.
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IHCA's committees and advisory councils play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. Beginning in 2023, IHCA committees will be revamped to meet those needs. If you are interested in serving on an IHCA committee, advisory council or work group in 2023, please complete and submit a nomination form to express your interest by Aug. 30.
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BCG Research, an ECSI partner and division of Brighton Consulting Group, is an Iowa-approved CoreQ vendor currently assisting over 170 Iowa long-term care providers in achieving the technical and data requirements for successful operations.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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IHCA's committees and advisory councils play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. Beginning in 2023, IHCA committees will be revamped to meet those needs. If you are interested in serving on an IHCA committee, advisory council or work group in 2023, please complete and submit a nomination form to express your interest by Aug. 30.
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Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible.
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IHCA's committees and advisory councils play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. Beginning in 2023, IHCA committees will be revamped to meet those needs. If you are interested in serving on an IHCA committee, advisory council or work group in 2023, please complete and submit a nomination form to express your interest by Aug. 30.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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IHCA's committees and advisory councils play an important part in providing the association with member input to guide our association in meeting the current and future needs of the profession. Beginning in 2023, IHCA committees will be revamped to meet those needs. If you are interested in serving on one of the re-structured committees, advisory councils or work groups in 2023, please complete and submit a nomination form to express your interest by Aug. 30.
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Two IHCA staff members advocated for the needs of the long-term care profession this week in the press. IHCA President and CEO Brent Willett discussed workforce challenges and the current status of long-term care on last Friday's broadcast of Iowa Press. IHCA Vice President of Quality Improvement and Regulatory Affairs Brenda Irlbeck was featured as a panelist today for the Cedar Rapids Gazette's Aging in Iowa virtual series.
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Nominations are being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the IHCA, ICAL or ICHC board of directors or as an officer in the Southeast (SE), Northeast (NE), Southwest (SW) or Northwest (NW) District. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for any of these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than this Friday, July 15, 2022.
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Utilize ECSI’s group purchasing partner, Touché, to assist with your admission process and help secure revenue, regardless of payor source. Touché is a digital platform developed by long-term care providers for long-term care providers.
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AHCA/NCAL has partnered with Cleary Energy to provide significant utility savings for members. As an IHCA/ICAL member, these AHCA/NCAL benefits are also available as part of your IHCA/ICAL membership.
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the IHCA, ICAL or ICHC board of directors or as an officer in the Southeast (SE), Northeast (NE), Southwest (SW) or Northwest (NW) District. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for any of these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than July 15, 2022.
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities. Lee Agency's experience and expertise have allowed them to partner with hundreds of senior living communities throughout the Midwest. With multiple registered nurses and a claims and risk manager on staff, they provide clients with educational resources that adhere to CMS guidelines and requirements.
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the IHCA, ICAL or ICHC board of directors or as an officer in the Southeast (SE), Northeast (NE), Southwest (SW) or Northwest (NW) District. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for any of these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than July 15, 2022.
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the IHCA, ICAL or ICHC board of directors or as an officer in the Southeast (SE), Northeast (NE), Southwest (SW) or Northwest (NW) District. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for any of these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than July 15, 2022.
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the IHCA, ICAL or ICHC board of directors or as an officer in the Southeast (SE), Northeast (NE), Southwest (SW) or Northwest (NW) District. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for any of these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than July 15, 2022.
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AssuredPartners is one of the largest insurance brokers in the nation with offices in 38 states. This large spread provides AssuredPartners with hands-on experience across the nation. Their carriers recognize and reward AssuredPartners' expertise, loss reduction and mitigation services by providing highly competitive pricing, terms and conditions to their clientele.
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the IHCA, ICAL or ICHC board of directors or as an officer in the Southeast (SE), Northeast (NE), Southwest (SW) or Northwest (NW) District. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for any of these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than July 15, 2022.
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Nominations are now being accepted for members in good standing interested in serving on the IHCA, ICAL or ICHC board of directors or as an officer in the Southeast (SE), Northeast (NE), Southwest (SW) or Northwest (NW) District. Members interested in running or nominating a candidate for any of these positions must complete a nomination form by no later than July 15, 2022.
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For nearly 30 years, ECSI member Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to senior living communities. Lee Agency has developed strategic relationships with insurance carriers and other professional services, all of whom specialize in senior living, to ensure clients receive the best coverage and claim handling possible
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