Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers
As frontline providers and leaders, physicians and advanced practice providers bring important insights to quality improvement. IHA supports policies that enable medical teams to operate effectively.
Guidance on Implementing the E-Prescription Mandate in P.A. 103-0425
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation published a guidance document on implementing the e-prescription mandate found in Public Act 103-0425.
Legislation Enacted to Maintain Out-of-State Healthcare Temporary Licenses - Action Needed by May 11
On Apr. 27, Gov. Pritzker signed into law P.A. 103-0001, the Health Care Workforce Reinforcement Act, an IHA-negotiated piece of legislation critical to maintaining needed healthcare providers.
IHA memo on Discharge Medications - Discharge Planning Best Practices
This memo serves as a reminder for hospital leaders to review their discharge planning policy and procedures to ensure patients and family are included and able to secure medications promptly.
General Assembly Passes Omnibus Reproductive Health Legislation During Lame Duck
Legislation adopted seeks to protect healthcare providers and patients seeking reproductive and gender affirming care in Illinois.
Upcoming Mandatory Implicit Bias Training for Healthcare Providers
Enacted legislation requires certain healthcare providers to complete implicit bias training as part of their license renewal. An IHA memo provides updates the law's requirements.
Providing a Safe Haven - Staff Response to a Simulated Infant Relinquishment in the ED
Safe Haven Laws exist in each state across the country. Authors from Rush University Medical Center explore a hospital’s responsibilities under these laws as well as a simulated infant surrender.
IHA Comments on Rural Maternal and Infant Healthcare
IHA addresses improving access, quality and outcomes for mothers and infants in rural communities, identifying barriers including financial resources, staffing requirements and workforce shortages.
New Training Requirements Enacted for Phlebotomists
Legislation requires certain initial and ongoing training for phlebotomists in hospital settings to ensure they’re trained in the most current blood drawing methods for patients with disabilities.
IHA Summary: APRN Written Collaborative Agreements and Full Practice Authority
IHA's summary provides information on APRN Written Collaborative Agreements and Full Practice Authority under new rules effective June 14.
IHA MEMBERSHIP GROUPS
Medical Executive Forum
Designed for IHA-member Chief Medical Officers, the forum fosters robust discussion on addressing the critical issues and concerns of physicians in today’s challenging healthcare environment, including the physician’s role across the care continuum, physician-hospital engagement, quality of care, community engagement, and physician leadership and education. Contact us for more information.
Chief Nursing Officer Forum
Comprised of IHA-member Chief Nursing Officers and Executives, the Forum meets periodically to share insights that help inform, formulate and advance IHA’s quality and safety work and advocacy agenda, as well as informing and advancing their own organization’s quality, safety and advocacy efforts. The Forum also offers opportunities for learning and networking. Contact us for more information.