Annual Conference

2023 IHHC
Annual Conference

Shine Your Light!

The IHHC Annual Conference is jam-packed with exciting keynote speakers, educational sessions that will inform and inspire you, and exhibitors and business partners eager to work with you. This year, we want to shine a light on our unified progress and celebrate the small successes that lead to huge wins in the HomeCare and Hospice profession!

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 Oakton Community College. Target Audience: Registered Nurses, Licensed Social / Clinical Social Workers, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists / Audiologists, Respiratory Care Practitioners and Nursing Home Administrators involved in the delivery of home health and hospice care.

Planning Committee: Cindy Flayton, RN, MS / Cheryl Adams RN, BSN, MBA, COS-C, HCS-D / Brian Platt / Sara Ratcliffe, BFA, CMP / Elizabeth Vogt, MA / Sheila Guither MSN RN, CWOCN, COS-C / Shelly Taylor RN

This educational activity is being jointly provided by the Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council and Oakton Community College/Alliance for Lifelong Learning/Continuing Education for Health Professionals.

Discipline
Registered Nurses
Nursing Home Administrators
Social Workers
Physical Therapists
SLP
Occupational Therapists
Respiratory Care Therapists
Psychologists

4/05
4.0
4.0
4.0
5.0
4.0
5.0
5.0
4.0

4/06
4.75
5.0
4.75
6.0
5.0
6.0
6.0
5.0

4/07
2.25
2.5
2.25
3.0
2.5
3.0
3.0
2.5

Dates & Location

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 1:00 PM - Thursday, April 6, 2023 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.

COVID-19 Guidelines

IHHC intends to fully comply with all CDC and State of Illinois guidelines, so additional precautions may be required as we move forward. We will keep all attendees informed about any new developments.

Conference Agenda

Tuesday, April 4
1:00-5:00 PM:
Home Health Pre-Con:
Defining the Value of Home Health - Laura Wilson, SimiTree; VBP is Hear - Adapting Strategies to Optimize Success - Aaron Little & Angela Huff, FORVIS LLP and Lisa McClammy. MAC Legacy
Hospice Pre-Con:
Hospice Care Index -The results are coming in but what do they mean and how do they fit into agency operations? - Angela Huff, FORVIS LLP; Value Based Insurance Design Model (VBID) - Melinda Gaboury, Healthcare Provider Solutions; Hospice Medical Review and Pepper Reports - Melinda Gaboury, Healthcare Provider Solutions

Wednesday, April 5
8:00-8:30 AM: Welcome/Business Meeting
Sara Ratcliffe, IHHC; Susie Platt, Spoon River Home Health

8:30-9:45 AM: Opening Keynote
Bill Dombi, NAHC

10:00-11:00 AM: Nurse Practice Act Panel
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Awards Presentation
11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Lunch

12:45-2:00 PM: Breakout Sessions

Let Data Do the Driving, Christina Andrews, Axxess
Oxygen Safety and Respiratory Therapists, Sheila Guither, OSF Healthcare
Will OASIS-E Force Us to Finally Address Behavioral Health Issues? Katherine Vanderhorst, C & V Senior Care Specialists
The Wrap-Around Impact of Revenue Cycle Management on the Home Care Agency Mission, Phil Feldman, Sandata Technologies

2:15-3:30 PM: Breakout Sessions

Are You Ready For Your Next Home Health Agency Emergency Preparedness Survey? Bill Pretzer, Collaborative Healthcare Urgency Group (CHUG)
Annual Labor & Employment Update, Aimee Delaney & David Alfini, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Fundamentals to Retaining Staff and Fostering Growth Through Dementia Care, Amy Craven & Katherine Vanderhorst, C&V Senior Care
HOPE is on the Horizon: Understanding and Preparing for Changes to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program, Zaundra Ellis, Axxess

4:00-5:15 PM: Breakout Sessions

Care Transitions - Reducing Rehospitalizations, Cheryl Adams, At-Home Healthcare of Sparta Community Hospital
Cleaning out the Home Health Closet - Operational, Arnie Cisneros & Kim McCormick, Home Health Strategic Management
Difficult Conversations: Proactive Strategies for Minimizing Legal Risk During Conflicts with Clients and Family Members, David Alfini, Hinshaw Culbertson LLP
Hospice Medication Diversion - Laura Wilson & J'non Griffin, SimiTree

5:15-7:00 PM: Exhibitor Reception

Thursday, April 6
7:30-8:30 AM: Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:30-9:30 AM: Hot Topics - Jess Stover, SimiTree
9:30-10:00 AM: EVV Update - Pam Winsel, Healthcare & Family Services
10:00-10:30 AM: Break with Exhibitors
10:30-11:45 AM: Breakout Sessions

Is This My Revenue? Assessing Disconnects Between Revenue Reporting and Actual Performance, Aaron Little, FORVIS LLP; Nanette Minton, MAC Legacy
Simplifying OASIS-E Using the 15 Minute OASIS Walk, Mike Carr, Axxess
Health Equity in Care in the Home, Lindsey Artola, Sage Health Strategy
Patient Satisfaction, SimiTree

12:00-1:15 PM: Breakout Sessions

HH Nurse Residency Program
Marketing in Home Care - Jeni Kendall, Axxess
Therapists for Start of Care and Case Management, Colette Reeves & Sheila Guither, OSF Healthcare
Medicare Advantage Organizations and Hospice, Scott Manson, Marcum LLP

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors!

Exhibiting & Sponsoring