Illinois Health Care Association
1029 South Fourth Street
Springfield, Illinois 62703-2224
(800) 252-8988
(217) 528-6455
(217) 528-0452 Fax
info@ihca.com
Lead by an 11-member Board of Directors, the Illinois Health Care Association is a non-profit organization comprised of more than 500 licensed and certified long-term care facilities and programs throughout the state. Founded in 1950, IHCA is the largest long-term care association in Illinois.
Mission Statement
To lead in advocacy and education for our members.
Vision Statement
With one voice, we will:
• Secure a fully funded reimbursement system
• Create a common sense regulatory environment
• Provide valued services to our members
Philosophy and Code of Ethics
A basic human right is to have accessible quality health care.
Full members will provide care that will meet the physiological, psychological, environmental, and spiritual needs of the resident in licensed or certified facilities or programs.
Full members will provide qualified staff in sufficient numbers to perform competent services to meet the resident's needs.
Members will be fair and honest in all their transactions.
Members are encouraged to engage in research and education, which will be done with the assurance that the interest and dignity of the individual is preserved and the conduct of the program is of professional quality.
Members are encouraged to attend and participate in all appropriate Association meetings and activities.
Members will clearly delineate their policies and will receive and act upon complaints and suggestions, utilizing established procedures of the state and national associations and related community resources.
Members will be an integral part of the community's health program
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