The Lead 10.3.2024 - LeadingAge Illinois

Telehealth flexibilities established during the COVID pandemic have become important tools for patients and providers serving older adults across the long-term care continuum. These flexibilities will expire on December 31, 2024, unless U.S. Congress acts to extend them. Write to your members of Congress today and urge swift action to extend these important telehealth flexibilities before they expire.

Kindest Regards,

Angela

Member Announcements:

Member shoutout
Shoutout to LeadingAge Illinois member Elizabeth McLaren, SVP of Revenue Cycle, Reimbursement, and HCBS at Covenant Living Communities and Services, for sharing her expertise at the RETHINK Conference in Chicago! Elizabeth participated in the panel, “Surviving the Squeeze: Driving Margin in Medicare Advantage and Value-Based Care,” where she broke down the critical importance of understanding payer margins in today’s healthcare environment.

💡 Key takeaways from Elizabeth’s insights:

Know your margins: Detailed financial analysis by payer is crucial for profitability.
Leverage data tools: Use advanced analytics to track and optimize payer-specific trends.
Regular reviews: Keep an eye on shifting margins to stay financially healthy.
Strategic contracts: Use margin insights to negotiate stronger contracts with payers.
Risk management: Assess and manage risks based on payer contracts for better decision-making.

Elizabeth’s expertise emphasizes the power of data-driven strategies to enhance both financial performance and quality of care. Let’s continue to rethink and reshape healthcare for a sustainable future!

Take a glimpse of the CJE SeniorLife community

LeadingAge Illinois member CJE SeniorLife recently held their annual fundraiser, “Celebrating the Fabric of Our Community.” CJE is a non-profit eldercare provider and service organization in the Chicagoland area, offering a wide range of innovative services. Each year, they serve over 20,000 older adults and their families through residential living, life enrichment programs, supportive services, healthcare, and education. CJE’s mission is to enhance the quality of life and promote independence for older adults.

Watch this short video for a heartwarming glimpse into the sense of community shared by CJE’s residents, from their own perspective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsTwruRAcuQ

Elizabeth McLaren Featured in Skilled Nursing News Article on Centralized Recruitment and Retention Strategies

LeadingAge Illinois is proud to highlight Board Member Elizabeth McLaren, SVP of Revenue Cycle, Reimbursement, and HCBS at Covenant Living Communities and Services, who was recently featured in an article by Skilled Nursing News. The article, titled “No Magic Bullet: Retention Efforts, Centralized Recruiting Helping Nursing Home Operators,” explores how centralized recruitment models are gaining momentum in long-term care communities and nursing homes.

In the article, Elizabeth discusses the benefits Covenant Living has seen from their centralized recruitment model, while emphasizing that retention remains a challenge in certain regions. She explains that while recruitment efforts have helped sustain staffing, employee well-being and investment in benefits have been key to Covenant’s overall success in maintaining a strong workforce.

To read the full article, visit: No Magic Bullet’ But Retention Efforts, Centralized Recruiting Helping Nursing Home Operators.

All LeadingAge Illinois Provider MEMBERS!

Have you logged into your membership portal? If you have not set up a password to login to our member portal yet, click the link below to set up your login:

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Please reach out to info@leadingageil.org if you need assistance accessing your account.

PSR Collection
We are seeking your updated Program Service Revenue (PSR) and tax year to accurately calculate your 2025 membership dues invoice(s). We’re asking for your most current PSR by Tuesday October 1, 2024. Invoices are expected to be released in November.

One of the features of the integrated system is that members will be able to make updates to their PSR through the portal using the links below.

Main Contacts and Invoice Contacts have editor privileges and are designated Editors to update PSR on the member record. To input your most current Program Service Revenue (PSR) figure and the tax year, click this link: Member Portal

Once on the record, click on Custom Field (on the left-side navigation) to update your PSR figure and tax year. Look for the field Program Service Revenue for 2025 Dues to enter your most current PSR figure and the field, Program Service Year for 2025 to enter the year.

If you do not have Editor status as the Billing Contact (you will not see the PSR area on the site), or, if you’re having difficulty accessing the PSR site, as an alternative method of submission – –

Please download the 2025 PSR Request form: 2025 PSR Request form

National LeadingAge Annual Meeting

October 28-31, 2024 | Nashville, TN

The 2024 LeadingAge Annual Meeting is just around the corner! Join over 5,000 aging services professionals for four days filled with valuable insights, innovative ideas, and endless networking opportunities. Together, we’ll shape the future of aging services. Learn more and register here

LeadingAge Illinois State Night
Sunday, October 27, 2024
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
OMNI Nashville Hotel
250 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville

This event is complimentary for LeadingAge Illinois provider members. Business members are required to register as an event sponsor to attend. Kindly RSVP here.

For attendee sponsorship details, click here.

Attention Business Members!

Business members, we invite you to become a sponsor of the LeadingAge Illinois State Night, happening alongside the LeadingAge National Conference in Nashville on Sunday, October 27.

Why Sponsor?

Direct Access to Key Providers: Network and collaborate with Illinois-based provider members.
Increase Your Brand Visibility: Gain exposure through both online and on-site marketing, creating valuable connections.
Exclusive Opportunity: As a Partner Sponsor, you’ll be the sole representative from your industry, ensuring you stand out to potential clients.

LeadingAge Illinois State Night is complimentary for Provider Members, but only business members who sponsor the event may attend.

For sponsorship reservations or inquiries, please contact Dawn Bausch at dbausch@leadingageil.org or 630-965-4491.

TOP STORIES:

October is Resident’s Rights Month

Resident Rights Month is celebrated in October of each year. This year’s theme is “The Power of My Voice.” The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program encourage you and your staff to discuss how you can embrace this theme and emphasize self-empowerment looking to find ways to recognize the power of residents being vocal about their interests, personal growth, and the right to live full and enriching lives.

IDPH Disaster Recovery in Rural Jurisdictions Training

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Office of Preparedness and Response (OPR), in conjunction with Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium, invites you to register for MGT 415: Disaster Recovery in Rural Jurisdictions.

Course Description:
MGT 415 is a DHS/FEMA certified, tuition-free, 8-hour planning and management-level course designed for public officials, community leaders, and private-sector representatives in rural communities who play key roles in the disaster recovery process.

The course assists rural communities with effective and efficient implementation of recovery efforts, thus ensuring the best possible long-term social and economic recovery of their communities from disaster.

Registration:
Registration is required through the RDPC website
Course Length: 8 hours
Venue: 1 Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702
Date: November 20, 2024
Time: 8am- 5pm CT

Workshop for All-Hazards Preparedness Training

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Office of Preparedness and Response (OPR), in conjunction with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service announced the Senior Officials Workshop for All-Hazards Preparedness Training. This workshop provides an interactive forum to better understand roles and responsibilities of community leaders as related to all-hazard disaster preparedness, share proven strategies and best practices, and enhance coordination among community partners.

The Senior Officials Workshop for All-Hazards Preparedness Training is planned for December 17 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 1 Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702. You can register for this training here.

How to Order COVID-19 Test Kits in Nursing Homes & Assisted Living
One of the most frequently asked questions (especially when COVID-19 cases are rising) is where to order test kits from. Nursing homes and assisted living providers continue to be eligible for weekly allocations of COVID-19 test kits from the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). To be added to the distribution or to increase your weekly allocation, send a request via email to tdx@hhs.gov with the following information:

A copy of the current CLIA waiver
Name and address of the nursing home or assisted living requesting the tests.
Designation (nursing home or assisted living)
Name, email, and phone number of the contact person
Number of employees
Number of tests per week required by the requesting organization

As a reminder, there is a lag time when ordering tests. Providers should anticipate 10-14 business days before test kits arrive.

LeadingAge Guidance to Providing CDC Real World Insights & Help Shape Policy
LeadingAge’s policy and advocacy team developed an article for all health care settings with guidance on commenting to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and the Healthcare Infection Control Advisory Committee (HICPAC) as they discuss future guidance. The methods to provide feedback to CDC and HICPAC include:

Oral public comment: HICPAC meets up to eight times per year and meetings are open to the public. Each meeting includes time for public comment, when any member of the public can register to speak for an allotted amount of time.
Written public comment: If HICPAC votes during a meeting to approve new or revised guidelines, these guidelines are posted to the Federal Register to allow the public opportunity to provide written comment on the guidelines.
Email anytime: Can’t wait for a meeting? Email HICPAC anytime to provide feedback on issues in healthcare infection control. Simply email HICPAC@cdc.gov. Describe your concern, tell why it matters to you, and offer HICPAC a solution. It’s that simple!

Upcoming LTC HAI Webinars
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) team announced several upcoming webinar opportunities for infection prevention in long-term care settings. You can register for the series or individual webinars by clicking the links below. The webinars are held from 1 – 2 p.m. CT on the dates indicated.

To register for the entire series click here.

October 4 – Preparing for Viral Respiratory Season
October 18 – Risk Assessment
November 1 – Risk Assessment Part 2
November 15 – Training/Audit/Feedback
November 22 – Enhanced Barrier Precautions
December 6 – Interesting Cases in the Field

Attendance is limited, if you cannot register or get into the webinar, please contact Michael Moore at IDPH. The webinars will be recorded, and links can be sent out.

Upcoming Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities Training
There are several upcoming free training opportunities for long-term care providers. The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) was awarded a three-year cooperative agreement from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in collaboration with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to create a COE-NF.

October 9 at 1-2 p.m. CT Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) – Suicide Prevention Training.
October 15 at 1-2 p.m. CT Assessment and Initial Management of Suicidal Ideation Across Long Term Care Settings
October 16 at 1:30- 3 p.m. CT CARES Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Office Hours
October 17 at 1-2 p.m. CT An Introduction to Co-occurring Disorders
October 18 at 12-12:30 p.m. CT Managing Substance Use Disorders (SUD) in Nursing Facilities Office Hours
October 22 at 1-1:30 p.m. CT An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care
October 25 at 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CT Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
October 29 at 1 – 1:30 p.m. CT An Easy Pill to Swallow: Nonpharmacological Interventions for Long-Term Care Residents

Did you know the COE-NF can also provide individual tailored training just to your nursing home based on what your needs are? You can submit an inquiry form to learn about options available.

Impending Deadlines

October 17:

Home Health CAHPS Submission Deadline. The next data submission deadline is Thursday, October 17, 2024 for Quarter 2 of calendar year 2024 (CY24,Q2). For each sample month a home health agency has no eligible patients, agencies must send an email to their CAHPS vendor documenting that they had no eligible patients or submit a blank monthly patient information file. As a reminder, home health agencies should sign into their CAHPS account to make sure their CAHPS vendor is properly submitting data in a timely manner.

ASSISTED LIVING:

Assisted Living Boot Camp Held in Naperville
On September 25, the LeadingAge Illinois Assisted Living Boot Camp was held at Northern Illinois University-Naperville. Over 100 assisted living providers attending the session, which included presentations from Lamar Davis from Bravura Facility Management, Polsinelli, and Erin Rife from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Staff from the IDPH new reporting portal also joined virtually to answer questions on the new system and process.

HCBS:

Hospice final HOPE Tool Materials Released
On September 16, CMS released the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) final materials. Materials include the HOPE Guidance Manual v1.00, the Items sets (HOPE Admission v1.00, HOPE Update Visit (HUV) v1.00, HOPE Discharge v1.00 and HOPE ALL Item v1.00), and the HIS to HOPE v1.00 Change Table. All of these documents can be accessed from the Downloads section on the CMS HQRP here. LeadingAge will evaluate the materials and write up an article for members in the coming days. LeadingAge is also having sessions on HOPE at Annual Meeting, find out more here.

Nursing and Rehabilitation:

Nursing Facility CNA Incentive Payments by Payor for July 1, 2024
Click here for the most recent reporting.

Preventing and Controlling Acute Respiratory Illness Outbreaks in Skilled Nursing Facilities

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announces publication of updated guidance for Preventing and Controlling Acute Respiratory Illness Outbreaks in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Other Facilities Providing Skilled Care.

This guidance replaces disease specific guidance issued previously for COVID and influenza. CDC guidance for control of COVID and other viral respiratory diseases in healthcare settings has not changed. This new guidance draws from CDC recommendations and integrates the existing guidance for COVID, flu, RSV, and other viral respiratory.

New features of this guidance include:

Defining acute respiratory illness (ARI)
Simplified outbreak definition for ARI which replaces outbreak definitions for each individual viral respiratory etiology
Updated chart with reporting requirements for public health, healthcare regulations (OHCR), and NHSN
Clarification of testing strategies for COVID and flu, as well as when and how testing for other viral respiratory etiologies should be considered
Simplified, pragmatic recommendations for transmission-based precautions

Guidance for non-skilled community congregate settings (including assisted living) will be issued separately. Preparing for Viral Respiratory Season will be presented on the LTC Webinar on October 10th, 1-2 p.m. CT.

CMS Releases Draft MDS 1.20.1

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the draft MDS 1.20.1 on the day the version 1.19.1 was effective (October 1). The draft MDS 1.20.1 will be implemented on October 1, 2025. There are several important changes on the draft MDS.

Section A:

The matrix indicated that A1250 “Has a lack of transportation kept you from medical appointments, meetings, work, or from getting things needed for daily living?” However, reviewing the entire MDS, this question was moved to the new Section R described below.
On the Part A PPS Discharge item set, A2000 – Discharge Date was removed.
Again on the Part A PPS Discharge the skip pattern was changed to A2400 = 0 now skips to B0100 as B0100 was added. B0100 asks about the resident’s “Persistent vegetative state/no discernible consciousness”.

Section I:

Added I7900 “None of the above active diagnosis in the last 7 days” to the quarterly, discharge, and PPS item sets.

Section O:

On comprehensive, quarterly, and PPS assessments it appears CMS is removing Part B therapy services being captured on the MDS. The skip pattern on O0400 A, B, and C indicate these items are only completed if A0310H=1 (Is this a SNF PPS Discharge = 1 or Yes).
AddedO0390 – Therapy Services “Indicate therapies administered for at least 15 minutes a day on one or more days in the last 7 days. Check all that apply” Including options A – Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Services; B – Occupational Therapy; C- Physical Therapy; D – Respiratory Therapy; E – Psychological Therapy; Z – None of the above.
O0400A, B, and C (Speech Therapy, Occupational, and Physical Therapy) were revised to O0425A, B, and C with the removal of therapy start and stop dates to be coded.
O0400D2 “Respiratory Therapy – Record the number of days this therapy was administered for at least 15 minutes a day in the last 7 days” was kept. However, a note was added that O0400D2 is only completed if O0390D is checked.
Added O0430 if A0310H=1 “Record the number of calendar days the resident received speech, occupational, and physical therapy for at least 15 minutes since the start date of the most recent Medicare Part A stay (A2400B).
Removed O0420 – Distinct calendar days of therapy.

Addition of New MDS Section R “Health Related Social Needs”

Section R will be included on comprehensive, quarterly, and PPS assessments. For comprehensive and quarterly assessments,
Section R will only be completed on PPS assessments if A0310B = 01 (PPS 5-day)
Section R will only be completed on comprehensive and quarterly assessments if A2300 (Assessment Reference Date or ARD) minus A1900 (Admission date) is less than 366 days or within the first year of nursing home care.
Section R addresses the resident’s typical living situation, addresses potential food insecurities, loss of utilities, and the question currently at A1250 regarding transportation.
R0310 asks the resident their typical living situation “What is your living situation today?” with coding answers I have a steady place to live; I have a place to live today, but I am worried about losing my place in the future; I do not have a steady place to live; Resident declines to respond; and Resident unable to respond.
R0320A asks “Within the past 12 months, you worried that your food would run out before you got money to buy more” and R0320B “Within the past 12 months, the food you bought just didn’t last and you didn’t have enough money to get more.” Responses to both questions include Often true; Sometimes true; Never true; Resident declines to respond; and Resident unable to respond.
R0330 asks the resident “In the past 12 months, has the electric, gas, oil, or water company threatened to shut off services in your home? Responses include Yes, No, Already shut off, Resident declines to respond, and Resident unable to respond.

R0340 was previously A1250 – “Has a lack of transportation kept you from medical appointments, meetings, work, or from getting things needed for daily living?” With responses of Yes, No, Resident declines to respond, and Resident unable to respond.

IDPH Revises Guidance for Acute Respiratory Illness Outbreaks in Nursing Homes

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) revised the guidance for on September 24, 2024. According to the IDPH announcement, the revised guidance draws from CDC recommendations and integrates the existing guidance for COVID-19, influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and other viral respiratory illnesses. These updates include:

Defining acute respiratory illness as an illness characterized by any two of the following signs and symptoms that are new or worsening from the resident’s normal state.

Fever (greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 37.8 degrees Celsius, or more than two degrees above a resident’s established baseline.
Cough (productive or nonproductive)
Runny nose or nasal congestion
Sore throat
Muscle aches
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, which may manifest as increased fatigue
Low oxygen saturation in the blood (normal levels are between 95-100%, but may vary for people with certain medical conditions.

Simplified outbreak definition for ARI which replaces outbreak definitions for each individual viral respiratory etiology. The simplified outbreak definition is appropriate for ARI or Viral Respiratory Diseases including SARS-CoV-2, Influenza, RSV, Parainfluenza, Human Metapneumovirus, Respiratory Adenovirus, Rhino/Enterovirus, or other viral respiratory diseases meeting the outbreak definition). Outbreaks can be closed after 14 days without additional cases, respiratory outbreaks can be finalized and considered over. If additional cases are identified after 14 days, a new outbreak should be reported. Outbreaks should not be reported if there are only three cases and multiple etiologies are included. However, providers should act on a single case of ARI or positive test.

Three or more residents and/or staff in a nursing home with
- ARI and/or
- Positive point-of-care test (as available) and/or
- Laboratory confirmed viral infection within 72 hours of each other.
And at least one of the cases is a resident.

Updated chart with reporting requirements for public health, healthcare regulations (OHCR), and NHSN.

All providers must report outbreaks within one business day through the RedCap Outbreak Reporting Tool or in the format preferred to the Local Health Department (LHD).
All providers licensed by IDPH must notify the OHCR of outbreaks via a Long-Term Care Incident Report, the OHCR Portal, or via email.
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) certified providers must report to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Long-Term Care Facility (LTCF) Component

Clarification of testing strategies for COVID-19 and flu, as well as when and how testing for other viral respiratory etiologies should be considered. COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses have similar and overlapping symptoms. When an outbreak is suspected, testing to determine the etiology of the disease is essential to determine the appropriate precautions needed to control the outbreak. Nursing homes should have access to appropriate point-of-care testing and/or lab-based testing to meet the needs for both residents and staff.

Specimens for acute respiratory outbreaks should be collected immediately after the onset to identify the etiology of the illness and outbreak.
If COVID-19 is identified, nursing homes should determine a testing approach, based on contact tracing or broad-based testing per CDC guidance.
A negative test result does not rule out viral infection. Empiric precautions for transmission-based precautions should be implemented when symptoms are first identified and continued, even if testing fails to identify an etiologic agent.
Any resident with symptoms should be tested for both COVID-19 and Influenza. This can be accomplished with a Point-of-Care (POC) COVID/Flu A&B rapid antigen test or a lab-based PCR panel. Nursing homes must determine the method with the greatest feasibility and expediency.
Consider sending a multiplex broad respiratory PCR panel if both are negative on POC testing.
If COVID-19 and flu are negative by PCR, a subset of isolates should be sent for a multiplex broad respiratory PCR panel. Specimens can be sent to any laboratory that performs this testing, or with prior department approval can be sent to IDPH, where testing will be done free of charge.

Simplified, pragmatic recommendations for transmission-based precautions. Empiric precautions should be implemented when symptoms are first identified and continued until recommendations are met on the precautions chart in the guidance.

A Preparing for Viral Respiratory Season webinar will be presented on October 10^th from 1-2 p.m. You can register for this webinar here.

NHSN HCP Flu Vaccination Documentation Updated

The following National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Health Care Provider (HCP) Influenza Vaccination documentation has been updated. As a reminder, all HCP working at least one day in a nursing home between October 1 – March 31 annually must have their Influenza vaccination status reported to NHSN by May 15.

HCP Vaccination Module: Influenza Vaccination Summary Protocol – September 2024.
Annual Flu Summary Comprehensive Training – September 2024.
Adding the Healthcare Personnel Safety Component to a Long-Term Care Facility – August 2024.
How to See, Create, & Modify Dates – HCP Flu Vaccination – August 2024
Annual Influenza Vaccination Summary Reporting FAQs – September 2024
Weekly Influenza Vaccination Data Reporting FAQs

Updated QIO Facility Assessment Tool Now Available
If you’re still struggling with enhancing your facility assessment as outlined in the revised regulation, The Quality Improvement Organizations have updated their previous Facility Assessment Tool to include the new and enhanced requirements. This tool is an optional template for nursing homes to use and is not required for compliance, nor does it ensure compliance with the facility assessment requirements.

IDPH Infection Control Training Opportunities

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced a Regional Workshop on Antibiotic Stewardship which will assist long-term care health care professionals implement and improve your antibiotic stewardship program. Part one will be held on October 16 focusing on Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship: From Policy to Practice and part two on November 20, focusing on Tracking Antibiotic Use and Health Outcomes. Both sessions will be held in-person in Springfield, or you can register for virtual access if necessary. Registration for this and many other free educational opportunities can be found here.

IDPH is also hosting several in-person Infection Preventionist Trainings in partnership with the Hektoen Institute of Medicine. You can register for a session by clicking on the training below. There is a small fee to register for the in-person Infection Preventionist Trainings.

HOUSING:

Contact Congress on Affordable Senior Housing Funding
Contact U.S. Congress and urge them to increase and adequately fund HUD affordable senior housing programs in fiscal year 2025. See the action alert here.

OTHER:

Ask the Expert

A number of member questions come in daily to the association. In this article we will feature unique or recent questions of interest to members.

Q. Do all hospitalizations in assisted living have to be reported?

A. If it is a change in a resident’s condition that is due to health or medical decline, then is not a reportable incident or accident. If the resident has additional diagnoses outside of chronic condition, then it would need to be reported. Example: CHF Exacerbation by itself – No. The Resident also found to have a UTI – Yes.

Have a question? Email yours now.

Become a 2024 LeadingAge Illinois PAC Partner

Your continued support of the LeadingAge Illinois PAC is paramount to our success. With your help, we can amplify our voice, advance our 2024 public policy priorities, and shape the future of older adult care and services in Illinois. Collectively, we can make a difference and propel our priorities through the legislative process and fight off burdensome proposals that threaten the field of older adult care and services.

We must continue to leverage our PAC to educate legislators, to reduce burdens, and implement solutions that impact YOU.

Each contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference. Like our voices, our contributions collectively make a significant difference in providing the ability to influence public policy related to aging services.

Last year, the PAC was instrumental in helping move forward our public policy priorities to unanimous passage in the Illinois General Assembly.

Become a PAC Partner and help us advance our public policy priorities and defeat harmful and burdensome legislation that would have a negative impact on member communities.

There are a number of ways to engage in the LeadingAge Illinois PAC.

Monthly Contribution (most popular). You can contribute smaller amounts each month, spreading your total contribution over the year. Select “make this a monthly donation” when processing your payment.
Make a one-time contribution – Visit our webpage online to make a one-time contribution.
Chair’s Circle. Along with maintaining a sound presence for the LeadingAge Illinois PAC, an annual contribution of $500 qualifies you for our Chair’s Circle!! Chair Circle members receive special recognition at LeadingAge Illinois events as well as making our PAC the strongest ever. You can make your chair’s circle contribution all at once or monthly by checking the box that says “make this a monthly donation.” Contribute online now.

*Nonprofit 501c(3) organizations cannot by law fund the PAC with a corporate check. Donations must come from individual contributions. We recommend sharing this communication with your staff to encourage personal contributions.
**Contributions to PAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for tax purposes.
***A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is available on the Board’s official website or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois.

Get Connected! Join the Emerging Leaders Group
Join us for the next Emerging Leaders Lunch & Learn on Thursday, October 17 from 12:00-1:00 pm for an insightful presentation on DEI Strategies where we will explore how two different life plan communities approach diversity and inclusion work. We will dive into their strategies, challenges, and successes, offering a comparative look at how different communities shape their diversity work. We encourage all emerging leaders to come prepared to share their own experiences and perspectives; these insights will help enrich the discussion and provide a broader understanding of how diversity efforts can be tailored to your community.

As a reminder, there will be no Lunch & Learn sessions scheduled in November and December due to the holidays. We will begin our next Lunch & Learn calendar year in early 2025! If you’d like to join the Emerging Leaders group, please contact LeadingAge Illinois.

If you missed a session, don’t worry, you can access all past Emerging Leaders Lunch & Learn session recordings from the Lunch & Learn Archives page

The Emerging Leaders group is brought to you by LeadingAge Illinois in collaboration with Brit Vipham, Director of Project Management, The Admiral at the Lake, and Sara Hawkins, Director of Resident Membership, ClarkLindsey.