IAHSA’s new Member-Driven Networks give members the opportunity to share experiences, knowledge, and ideas with one another in a relaxed, open environment. Network groups include Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), Residential Care Facility (RCF), Assisted Living, Nursing, and Human Resources. Participating in IAHSA’s free Networks gives you access to powerful information through gatherings and the Online Information Centers. Members can participate in Networks in person, over the phone, or through live online webinars. Network leaders are experienced aging services providers, and are excited to share what they have learned, as well as learn from other passionate providers.
CCRC
The CCRC Network is lead by Pat Heiden, and will give you the opportunity to share information and provide education on timely issues pertinent to CCRCs. Topics of discussion may include best practices implementation, leading edge innovations, policies and procedures, rules and regulations and much more.
Assisted Living
The Assisted Living Network is led by Diane Rollins, and gives members opportunities to exchange information, stay up-to-date with changes in the field, and offer input with regard to pending state regulatory issues. In addition to online exchanges, the Assisted Living network holds in-person networking meetings and educational programs organized on topics such as best practices, the certification and monitoring process, legislative and regulatory changes, or other topics requested by members.
The Assisted Living Network is led by Diane Rollins, and gives members opportunities to exchange information, stay up-to-date with changes in the field, and offer input with regard to pending state regulatory issues. In addition to online exchanges, the Assisted Living network holds in-person networking meetings and educational programs organized on topics such as best practices, the certification and monitoring process, legislative and regulatory changes, or other topics requested by members.
Nursing
The Nursing Network is lead by Vernita Hobson and Jane Herrera, and will serve as a support and education network. Some topics of discussion may be survey results for each region, new interpretation of regulations or areas of concern, evidenced-based practice, sharing ideas for policies and procedures or new care practices. This network will be member driven in order to better meet the needs of all participating. The nursing network can be an excellent support group for its members since there are many responsibilities and areas of concerns working in long-term care. We hope to be able to benefit from the knowledge and experience of our members.
The Nursing Network is lead by Vernita Hobson and Jane Herrera, and will serve as a support and education network. Some topics of discussion may be survey results for each region, new interpretation of regulations or areas of concern, evidenced-based practice, sharing ideas for policies and procedures or new care practices. This network will be member driven in order to better meet the needs of all participating. The nursing network can be an excellent support group for its members since there are many responsibilities and areas of concerns working in long-term care. We hope to be able to benefit from the knowledge and experience of our members.
Human Resources
The Human Resources Network is lead by John Griffin and will give members the opportunity to share and learn from the experiences of colleagues. The network will provide increased resource assistance by and between members. In addition the network will provide practical HR information to apply immediately back in the workplace.
The Human Resources Network is lead by John Griffin and will give members the opportunity to share and learn from the experiences of colleagues. The network will provide increased resource assistance by and between members. In addition the network will provide practical HR information to apply immediately back in the workplace.
The Dining Services Network is lead by Deb Dawson and Robin Gaines will serve as a support and education network. Some topics of discussion may be survey trends, new interpretation of regulations or areas of concern, sharing ideas for policies and procedures or dietary practices. This network will be member driven in order to better meet the needs of all participating. The Dining Services Network can be an excellent support group for its members since there are many responsibilities and areas of concerns working in long-term care. We hope to be able to benefit from the knowledge and experience of our members.
The Facility Management / Environmental Network is lead by Mel Smith, and will give you the opportunity to share information and provide timely updates on issues pertinent to facility management and environment. Topics of discussion may include best practices implementation, leading edge innovations, survey trends, rules and regulations and much more.
The Activities / Social Services Network is lead by Lori Miller and Annie Collins will give members the opportunity to share and learn from the experiences of colleagues. The network will provide increased resource assistance by and between members.
Administrator Network
The Administrator Network is for the licensed NH Administrators, assistant administrators or others involved in the day to day operations of the Nursing Home.
The Administrator Network is for the licensed NH Administrators, assistant administrators or others involved in the day to day operations of the Nursing Home.
The Financial Network is for anyone from your community that has to deal with or manage financial issues. This could be your CFO, Business Office Manager, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, CEOs, Administrators, etc.
The Marketing/Fund Develoment Network is for anyone from your community involved in marketing and fund development. This may include the CEO, Administrator, Marketing Director, Endowment Director, etc.
If you would like to be included into one of these above Networks please contact Kathy Strang at 515-440-4630 or you can email her at kstrang@ageiowa.org.