Welcome to IHCA-ICAL

What We Do . . .

The Idaho Health Care Association - Idaho Center for Assisted Living is a member driven association whose mission is to provide the unified voice of our members for the betterment of the profession and the residents they serve. This is done through an engaged membership that drives quality, standard of care, and delivery of services to residents. We arm our membership with innovation, knowledge, tools for economic success, and the public policy to support their work; building our influence in Idaho and nationwide.

FOR CONSUMERS

ImageCare Conversations help you and your loved ones take control of the future and enjoy greater peace of mind. Because everyone’s situation is different, no two Care Conversations will be the same. This site helps you start a conversation, explore options, and find solutions that are right for you. Click on the Care Conversations logo to learn more.

AARP Idaho has answers to your questions!

  • How much does it cost in Idaho?
  • How to avoid mistakes?
  • Is insurance right for me?
  • What are my choices?

Answers to these questions and many more can be found by viewing THE PRICE GUIDE TO LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE AND SERVICES IN IDAHO

What's New

Dual Eligibles Demonstration Project - Provider Letter from Blue Cross

Blue Cross is attempting to identify all providers who are interested in providing care within the Managed care for Dual Eligibles Demonstration Project. They have sent this form to all providers licensed by H&W that provide care to dual eligibles. If you did not receive this form, please download a copy here. After completing the form, return it to Blue Cross.

According to Lauri Rowell from Blue Cross:

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Attention Assisted Living Administrators - Changes to Continuing Education Requirements

IHCA-ICAL received a letter from the Idaho Board of Residential Care Facility Administrators on October 18, 2012 stating the following:

"The Idaho Board of Residential Care Facility Administrators met on October 11, 2012 and discussed continuing education programs. Concerns were voiced about credit being given for tradeshows. This does not meet the requirements in Rule 401.02 that states the course must be relevant to residential care facility administration.

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IHCA-ICAL 2013 Schedule of Events

NEW! The IHCA-ICAL 2013 Training Calendar is now available. More information about trainings and registration options will be available on the Schedule of Events page closer to the actual event dates. If you have any questions, please contact the IHCA-ICAL office at 208-343-9735.

Take Action

IHCA-ICAL Grassroots Action Center

What is voterVOICE?
voterVOICE  is an online tool IHCA-ICAL uses to implement a smart, proactive approach to governmental affairs. IHCA-ICAL uses voterVOICE to keep supporters and association members up to date on political issues, pro-actively drive supporters to participate in the political process, and accurately monitor grassroots activities. This new tool allows IHCA-ICAL staff to communicate to you important items on our legislative agenda that require your ATTENTION and ACTION! It is also an easy approach to connect constituents with their legislators.

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Upcoming Workshop

47th Annual Convention

July 15-18, 2013

Boise State University
Student Union Building
1700 University Drive
Boise, ID

Preliminary Agenda Coming Soon!

If you have any questions, call IHCA-ICAL at 343-9735

Spring Workshop CEU Certificates
Certificates of Attendance will NOT be mailed to attendees/facilities/organizations.  Attendees can print their own CEU certificates beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

Platinum Partners

Heartland LTC Pharmacy
John Cabello
3320 N. Milwaukee
Boise, ID 83704
208-323-0067
208-323-5954
Peggy Savage
3250 E. 17th St.
Ammon, ID 83406
208-552-7677
208-528-5135
Superior Care Pharmacy (Omnicare)
Lisa Worthington
320 Corporate Dr., Ste. 320
Meridian, ID 83642
208-895-8399
208-895-0016
Field Sync Mobile Solutions
Kari Kuglin, Product Architect
943 W. Overland Rd.
Meridian, ID 83642
208-384-1204
208-384-1201
Healthcare Services Group
Eric Miller
809 W. Howe St.
Boise, ID 83706
208-874-2337
888-724-8653

AHCA Quality Award

AHCA Quality Award

As the health care market becomes ever more consumer-driven, long-term care residents and their families, as well as payers and regulators, are looking for quantifiable indicators of quality. The AHCA Quality Award was created in 1996 to respond to this need and to better reflect the growing trends in quality management and performance measurement.

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Silverchair Learning
Image IHCA-ICAL has chosen Silverchair Learning Systems External link icon as its preferred online training provider, bringing our members effective training solutions that will help improve operations and reduce costs.

This partnership gives members access to a highly effective and affordable turn-key learning program that delivers, tracks, and reports on educational programs for their entire organization. Silverchair’s training program provides a complete curriculum of in-service and regulatory courses required by CMS and OSHA, as well as important resident care topics that specifically address the needs of senior care providers and their employees. The program can also be customized to include material specific to an organization.

PDF document link icon Silverchair Core Courses       PDF document link icon Silverchair Specialty Courses