Welcome to IL-HPCO
IL-HPCO's mission is to promote hospice as optimum healthcare at
the end of life.
IL-HPCO educates the public and healthcare providers about the
value of hospice in regards to end-of-life care issues in the state
of Illinois.
Founded in 1980, the Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
is committed to improving end-of-life care and expanding access
to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of
life for people dying in Illinois and their loved ones.
IL-HPCO's membership represents both rural and urban hospices.
Hospice programs range from small, community-based programs serving
3-5 patients daily to large urban programs providing services for
more than 800 patients daily, in multiple locations.
IL-HPCO Annual Membership Meeting
In accordance with governing by-laws, the Illinois Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (IL-HPCO) will hold its annual meeting via teleconference on Thursday, June 25, 2009 commencing at 10:00 a.m. CST.
As a valued member, your attendance is strongly encouraged at this very important session. Our agenda will include:
- Announcement of annual election for board member results
- Presentation of annual committee reports
- Review of IL-HPCO’s financial position in light of membership participation level and the current economy
Below are links to important information to be discussed at the Annual Meeting. Please take a moment to print and review this information prior to the meeting. An agenda will be posted shortly.
Thank you for your continued support of our organization, and your dedication to quality end of life care in the hospice philosophy.
All members who will attend the June 25, 2009 Annual Meeting are requested to R.S.V.P. via the link below. Please click on the link where you will receive a screen to indicate your attendance. Conference Call-in numbers will be published upon R.S.V.P. receipt.
Hospice/Veterans Committee: 2009 Annual Hospice-Veterans Committee Report.pdf
Education Committee: 2009 Annual Education Committee Report.pdf
Legislative Committee: 2009 Annual Legislative Committee Report.pdf
Regulatory Committee: 2009 Annual Regulatory Committee Report.pdf
Nominating/Membership: 2009 Annual Nominating_Membership Committee Report.pdf
In accordance with the provisions of the IL-HPCO governing by-laws the Nominating/Membership Committee shall annually submit a slate of candidates for election to open positions on the IL-HPCO Board of Directors. There are two open board of directors positions for the 2009/2010 term. Two IL-HPCO members, who are currently board members, have been nominated for re-election. They are running unopposed and will be entered on the election ballot. Each member of the Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Organization is requested to submit a complete ballot indicating their vote in the current election. Voting is open now, and will end at 12:00pm Wednesday, June 23, 2009.
Following are brief summaries of the candidate’s backgrounds. Please review this information prior to casting your vote. For voting instructions, please go to the ‘Voting’ section below.
• Sue Ellen Billington, RN, BS, CHA
Sue Ellen has been active in IL-HPCO since 1995, and is just completing her first term on the IL-HPCO Board of Directors, serving as Secretary. She is currently employed with the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Illinois/Hospice Care of Illinois (previously Memorial Home Services Hospice), and is responsible for managing the day to day operation of the hospice program. She is a nursing educator and a certified Hospice Administrator. She received her education from Millikin University and Decatur and Macon County Hospital School of Nursing.
• Greta Nelsen, RN, MS
Greta is just completing her first term on the IL-HPCO Board of Directors where she has been an active member of the Nominating/Membership Committee. She has twenty seven years of experience in nursing, and is currently employed by Northwestern Memorial Home Hospice and serves as Program Administrator. She has received certifications for Nursing Leadership and Management, Nursing Administration, and Hospice Administration from the Kellogg Institute. Greta has experience in management roles in community hospital settings, university medical settings, and community/ outpatient settings.
To cast your vote in this election please click on the ‘VOTE’ button below. You will be taken to a ballot with instructions for voting.
The Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (IL-HPCO) is excited to join in the support of the National Hospice Foundation’s (NHF) signature program, Run to Remember. With memory and honor at the heart of its program, Run to Remember joins the growing world of athletic charity initiatives, raising public awareness of hospice and palliative care, as well as significant dollars for hospice programs. IL-HPCO’s participation provides an opportunity for increased recognition and funding of hospice care in the state of Illinois, while offering a training program for runners and walkers dedicating their efforts to the memory of a loved one. Pledge money raised by participants is shared between the National Hospice Foundation and the Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. You can join in this important cause today by visiting www.runtoremember.org and clicking on the registration button at the top of the page. Be sure to designate IL-HPCO so we are sure to receive our portion of your pledges. Registered participants will receive their own personal fundraising page. Those who wish to support the IL-HPCO teams can do so by also visiting www.runtoremember.org and entering a pledge.
CMS-1390-N on Display at the Federal Register
CMS-1390-N (Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment
Systems and Fiscal Year 2009 Rates: Final Fiscal Year 2009 Wage
Indices and Payment Rates) went on display at the Federal Register
on September 29, 2008. The Notice includes tables listing the final
wage indices, hospital reclassifications, payment rates, impacts,
and other related tables effective for fiscal year (FY) 2009. It
will be published on October 3. To view the Notice, go to the web
page.
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