|
Annual Conference
Navigating the Future of Home Care & Hospice
At IHHC's Annual Conference, we’re charting The Next Frontier of Homecare and Hospice. This isn’t just a conference; it’s your launchpad to innovation, where industry experts and thought leaders explore cutting-edge trends and advancements. Join us as we set our course for success and navigate the evolving landscape of home care and hospice together!
|
|
|
What is the IHHC Annual Conference?
The IHHC Annual Conference and Exposition honors home care and hospice providers in Illinois and their commitment to this industry. It is also a time when we can share the latest information, strengthen our connections, and discover innovative ways to serve our patients and families!
Continuing Education
CE credits will be provided by Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council. Target Audience: Registered Nurses, Licensed Social/Clinical Social Workers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists/Audiologists involved in the delivery of home health and hospice care.
Planning Committee: Cheryl Adams RN, BSN, MBA, COS-C, HCS-D / Brian Platt / Sara Ratcliffe, BFA / Alexa Tintori / Sheila Guither MSN RN, CWOCN, COS-C / Shelly Taylor RN / Sarah Lozano BSN RN. This educational activity is being provided by the Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council. The Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council has been approved as a sponsor of continuing education by the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
|
Dates & Location
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 1:00 PM -
Thursday, April 3, 2025 1:00 PM CST Address NIU Naperville Conference Center 1120 E. Diehl Rd. Naperville, IL 60563 Lodging Information There are many options for hotels directly across the street from the Conference Center. Access a list here. 
|
Conference Agenda
|
Tuesday, April 1
1:00-5:00 PM: Leadership Master Class Wednesday, April 2 8:00-8:30 AM: Welcome/Business Meeting Sara Ratcliffe, IHHC; Sheila Guither, OSF Healthcare - Home Care 8:30-9:30 AM: Opening Keynote Dr. Steven Landers, National Alliance for Care at Home 9:45-10:45 AM: General Session - Workforce Brandi Kurtyka, MissionCare Collective 10:45 AM-11:15 AM: Awards Presentation 11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Lunch 12:45-2:00 PM: Breakout Sessions
2:15-3:30 PM: Breakout Sessions
4:00-5:15 PM: AI in Care at Home Justin Grammens, Recursive Awesome: Artificial Intelligence Strategic Consulting 5:15-7:00 PM: Exhibitor Reception |
Thursday, April 3
7:30-8:30 AM: Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 8:30-10:00 AM: Hot Topic - Information forthcoming! 10:00-10:30 AM: Break with Exhibitors 10:30-11:45 AM: Breakout Sessions
12:00-1:15 PM: Breakout Sessions
|
Policies
On-site Registration Policy: Registration on-site at the conference is discouraged. If you must register on-site, please note that there will be an additional $75 charge per registration.
Registration Cancellations: Cancellations must be made in writing by March 14, 2025, for a full refund, minus a $50 processing fee. After March 14, 2025, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded for cancellations received by 5:00 pm on March 25, 2025. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after March 25, 2025, or for no-shows. Substitutions are permitted, provided IHHC is notified in writing by March 25, 2025. Splitting registrations [multiple individuals attending on separate days] badge substitution/switching is not permitted. Those found in violation will be invoiced for the full conference rate.
Recording Waiver (Photography, Audio & Video): Portions of this IHHC meeting may be photographed or audio/video recorded for various purposes, including reporting, promotion, archival, or sale and distribution. By registering, individuals agree that the IHHC may photograph or record by audio/video their attendance and involvement in any portion of the meeting. Furthermore, individuals agree that the IHHC may use these photographs and/or recordings without additional approval or permission.
Registration Cancellations: Cancellations must be made in writing by March 14, 2025, for a full refund, minus a $50 processing fee. After March 14, 2025, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded for cancellations received by 5:00 pm on March 25, 2025. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after March 25, 2025, or for no-shows. Substitutions are permitted, provided IHHC is notified in writing by March 25, 2025. Splitting registrations [multiple individuals attending on separate days] badge substitution/switching is not permitted. Those found in violation will be invoiced for the full conference rate.
Recording Waiver (Photography, Audio & Video): Portions of this IHHC meeting may be photographed or audio/video recorded for various purposes, including reporting, promotion, archival, or sale and distribution. By registering, individuals agree that the IHHC may photograph or record by audio/video their attendance and involvement in any portion of the meeting. Furthermore, individuals agree that the IHHC may use these photographs and/or recordings without additional approval or permission.
Thank You to our Sponsors!
|