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All persons entering the health care system are entitled to receive qualified professional assistance in planning for necessary ongoing health related needs at the time they leave the system.
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Our Mission
The Illinois Continuity of Care Association exists to enhance the concept of continuity of care as both as essential part of the health care continuum and as integral to total patient care. We advocate for legislative and community-related health concerns and issues by identifying and communicating them to the members, collaborating with allied organizations, and supporting standards of professional competence which identify, structure, and promote a multi-disciplinary approach to continuity of care.
Educate
IL-COC serves as an information resource for consumers and care providers. Our resources include informational updates and a searchable directory of members statewide who provide continuity of care services. Our members represent over 50 senior service provider categories. These include Community Resources, Elder Law Attorneys, Move Management Companies, Senior Real Estate Specialists, Geriatric Care Managers, Home Health Agencies, Non-Medical Home Health, Hospice Experts, and all levels of Senior Housing: Independent, Assisted, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Facilities.
Advocate
Both independently, and in collaboration with allied organizations, IL-COC advocates at legislative & community levels throughout the state on behalf of providers and care recipients. We identify healthcare issues and initiatives. We communicate these to members via this website, regular email alerts, our monthly chapter meetings, after-hours events, and ongoing educational seminars.
Care
We work to ensure that older Illinois adults and individuals with disabilities who have ongoing health-related needs receive high-quality care and support after exiting the healthcare system. Key efforts include supporting standards of professional competence to promote a coordinated multi-disciplinary approach to continuity of care.
Topic: TBD Speaker: TBD Please RSVP to Celeste Basom at [email protected] South Chicago Chapter meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. If you know of anyone you think would benefit from our programs, please bring them as your guest to one of our meetings. We are happy to include any potential new members! South Chicago Meeting - Speaker; Leah Fahey, Dietiations at Home . SUBJECT: The Role of the Dietiations in Population Health !!! The issues of culture, health disparities, and ethnic diversity will be described within the context of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Dementia will also be discussed from the perspectives of people with different cultural backgrounds and resulting implications for research and care. Sponsored by Elderwerks Educational Services and Transitions Hospice, this educational conference is designed to provide knowledge and insight to professionals working in the health care field regarding dementia topics, such as how to use therapeutic services with patients and clients, understanding their legal needs, managing client fears about dementia and information about the new Dementia Plus program. 6 CEUs are available for Illinois Nurses, Social Workers, Counselors and Nursing Home Administrators for $75.00. To register, email [email protected] regarding the McHenry… Topic: Guardianship Speaker: Sean Martin, Office of the Public Guardian General Meeting Format 8:30 - 9:00am: Professional Networking 9:00 - 9:15am: Announcements/Business Meeting 9:15 - 10:00am: Speaker Presentation 10:00 - 10:15am: Acknowledgement of Member Events 10:15 - 10:45am: Tour of Hosting Site
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October 2019
SOUTH CHICAGO CHAPTER MEETING
South Chicago October Meeting “UPDATE “
Cultural Competency in Dementia Care
Sixth Annual McHenry Dementia Conference
NW Metro Monthly Meeting
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Joliet Area Community Hospice
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