Hello IHCA/INCAL members 😎 Be sure to submit your 2027 @ahcancal National Quality Award Program Intent to Apply by 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 12. 🥇🥈🥉 🌟By submitting an ITA, you can enjoy reduced application fees, receive exclusive tips to streamline the process and unlock access to valuable additional resources. 🌟 Learn more and submit your ITA today! ahcancal.org/qualityaward

Don’t miss out on two great IHCA/INCAL in-person workshops happening soon! ➡️LIFE SAFETY CODE/EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP: Oct. 20-21 ➡️NURSING LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP: Oct. 27-28 📍Where: Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel in Carmel 🎓12 CEUs Register today by scanning the QR codes or visiting our online calendar: ihca.org/education-events/ca…

🩺Join us Oct. 27-28 for IHCA/INCAL’s 2026 Nursing Leadership Workshop for directors of nursing and nursing leadership staff (ADONs, clinical directors, MDS, charge nurses, new administrators, administrators-in-training) in an SNF setting who have been in their position for two years or less. This is a great opportunity to learn more about: 👉QAPI 👉Antibiotic stewardship 👉Falls and injuries prevention 👉Preparing for a survey and achieving success And MUCH MORE! ⏰Don’t miss out! Register today: bit.ly/ihcanurseleadership

With IHCA/INCAL’s Dream Flights, eight Hoosier veterans boarded a restored 1940s Boeing-Stearman biplane — the same aircraft used to train pilots during WWII — for an adventure of a lifetime. 🛩️ Thank you to our member communities for joining us and honoring the military veterans in your care: @ASCSeniorCare Ben Hur Health and Rehab @TrilogyLiving Springs at Mooresville @cardon_assoc Altenheim Family-First Senior Living TLC Management Homeview Health and Rehabilitation @IndVetsHome Keepsake Village Columbus Saint Anne Communities 🎬 Watch our 2026 @DreamFlightsOrg video to meet the wonderful flyers who filled Indiana’s skies and our hearts with joy: youtu.be/-7sbncXXRh4

💻IHCA/INCAL members are invited to a webinar at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 30, with Krieg DeVault attorney Julie Rosenwinkel who will be providing insight into managing investigations, subpoenas and regulatory risk in LTC. ⚖️Learn more about: · The AG’s investigation process · The role of the Indiana Medicaid Fraud Control Unit · The types of complaints, incidents and regulatory concerns that commonly trigger AG investigations To register and join, visit: bit.ly/4hs04oU

👩‍🍳Will YOU be the 2026 IHCA/INCAL Culinary Caregiver Champion? 👨‍🍳 We are looking for three community chefs to face off in a live, action-packed cooking battle. 🔥🔥🔥 The twist? You must incorporate secret mystery ingredients into your entree, and a panel of guest judges will score the taste, presentation and execution, while the audience votes on the best dessert. 🗳️ Join us in showcasing the culinary artistry of our community chefs! LEARN MORE and APPLY: bit.ly/4xHZTfk

📢 Attention nursing home administrators, maintenance directors, physical plant operations and environmental services staff! Register today for IHCA/INCAL’s Oct. 20-21 Life Safety Code/Emergency Preparedness Workshop in Carmel, Indiana. At the in-person workshop, Kenneth Daily will share key insights on: 🦺 Life safety code and emergency preparedness requirements for nursing homes 📂 Policies, standards and documentation for the life safety code survey success 🎓 Earn 12 CEUs 👉 Learn more and register: bit.ly/4AeEnBg

☀️IHCA/INCAL is excited to celebrate National Assisted Living Week! Join us in honoring the incredible residents and staff who make assisted living communities across Indiana feel like home.🏡 Thanks to our dedicated providers, so many lights continue to shine brightly every single day. 💛Let’s celebrate the stories, wisdom and spirit of our seniors and the caregivers who support them! #NALW

👇 Happening Today! 👇

✅ Sept. 14 webinar: The 2.4% Illusion & What the FY2027 CMS Final Rule Really Means for SNFs ✅ This webinar translates the FY2027 Final Rule into practical decisions leaders need to make now! Learn more about reducing risk, strengthening documentation and aligning clinical quality with reimbursement across payer sources. 🎙️Presenter: Sarah Becker (RN RAC-CTA, RAC-CT, QCP, DNS-CT) 🗓️When: 11 a.m. (EST) on Monday, Sept. 14 🖱️Register: bit.ly/4xVmWo2

👇 Happening Today! 👇

👉 Sept. 10 Regulatory Roundup: Leadership 101 📅 Join us this Thursday, Sept. 10, at noon EST for our next members-only Regulatory Roundup featuring a sneak peek into our Leadership 101 series with Dennis McIntee. 🩺 Leadership 101 is designed specifically for new managers in health care. It’s practical, interactive and focused on real-world challenges new leaders face. ⚙️💡 Join here: ihca.org/regulatory-roundup

From a poolside dolphin experience to meeting a tortoise and penguins, Nancy spent a special day at the @IndianapolisZoo as part of Trilogy Health Services' "Live a Dream" initiative, which is on a mission to grant 1,000 dreams this year alone. 🐬🐢 🐧 Indiana's long-term care providers know life’s most meaningful moments don't stop as we age, and they are passionate about creating memories with those in their care. Thank you to the team at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville for dreaming big for your residents! 👉 Read more about Nancy's unforgettable day: bit.ly/4ylPHtH

🎓 Thank you to these future leaders from the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health for joining IHCA/INCAL at our 2026 Convention & Expo!🎪 We enjoyed welcoming them to our Caregiver Extravaganza and showcasing the wide variety of rewarding, impactful career paths in long-term care. It’s always inspiring to connect with students who want to make a difference in the lives of others. We appreciate being a part of their professional journeys and are excited for their bright futures in long-term care! 💫

🚗 IHCA/INCAL hit the road this summer for a very special mission! We traveled across Indiana to surprise our 2026 Senior Living Awardees as they were hard at work. 👏Join us in congratulating these healthcare heroes: 💙Lisa Jelly-May – Senior Suites at The Leland (Richmond) 💙 Megan Falkner – Manderley Health Care Center (Osgood) 💙Fred Mardis – Sellersburg Healthcare Center (Sellersburg) From sleeping at their facility during a snowstorm to serving meals with a purpose and helping others look their best, Lisa, Megan and Fred define what it means to go above and beyond. Take a look! 👇 🎬youtu.be/gZaTCxLs1gE

🏆 2026 PUBLIC SERVANT OF THE YEAR 🏆 We are excited to announce State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) as the IHCA/INCAL 2026 Public Servant of the Year! 🌟 He was presented with this well-deserved honor at our annual Convention & Expo. 📸Check out the event photo below featuring Sen. Crider and IHCA/INCAL leadership on stage. As the Senate sponsor of HEA 1277, he championed a critical new state law during the 2026 legislative session to reform Indiana’s PathWays for Aging Medicaid Program. His leadership directly protects elderly and vulnerable Hoosiers who rely on skilled nursing care, assisted living, and home- and community-based services. "Senator Crider is a hardworking legislator who is passionate about helping others," said IHCA/INCAL President Paul Peaper. "Thanks to his dedication, more Hoosier seniors and those with disabilities will receive the critical medical care they need and deserve. We look forward to continuing our work with Senator Crider to strengthen state policies impacting our industry, residents and practitioners." Please join us in celebrating and congratulating Sen. Crider for his outstanding advocacy! 👏

📸 What a dynamic and uplifting time at the 2026 IHCA/INCAL Social Services/Activities Bootcamp! A huge thank you to Catherine R. "Cat" Selman for presenting such a highly interactive and engaging educational program. As you can see from the photo, the energy was through the roof! 🚀 Cat explored the essential elements of truly person-centered care, leaving our social services and activities team members inspired, connected, and equipped with practical new tools. We are so excited for all our attendees to implement what they learned and put these valuable skills to great use for their residents. For everyone who joined us, we look forward to celebrating your continued growth and success! 🌟

Avoid FOMO and be sure to join the 2026 IHCA/INCAL Convention & Expo! Our Caregiver Extravaganza begins Tuesday, Aug 18. Connect with peers and industry leaders, learn new caregiving strategies, discover the latest healthcare products and HAVE FUN. Don’t suffer from FOMO! Secure your spot now to join Indiana’s leading long-term care event: ihca.org/2026convention

👉 Join IHCA/INCAL at noon this Thursday, Aug. 13, for our Regulatory Roundup on Top SNF and AL tags. 📢REMINDER: The monthly Regulatory Roundup will now be an IHCA/INCAL members-only meeting. While the webpage remains the same, it will require members to log in to access the connection link and the handouts. Members will utilize their myIHCA login credentials. Join here: ihca.org/regulatory-roundup/