Important Meeting Information
Begin by deciding what day you will be arriving. Most people will fly in Saturday, October 10, 2009 (or on Friday if they want to spend Saturday sightseeing in Los Angeles), and most will fly home Wednesday afternoon, October 14, 2009, after the closing General Session.
Hotels
Those
who wish to reserve discounted hotel rooms
for 2009 NAHC Annual Meeting should simply
go on
line or call the
numbers listed below: Attendees may also
download and complete the Housing
Form.
- Online Housing Reservations
- This website can be used to make discounted hotel reservations or to change existing reservations.
- Call: NAHC dedicated toll-free number: 877-505-0682
- Call: International: 801-505-4620
- Fax: 801-355-0250
- Email: thc@housingregistration.com
- Mail: 175 S. West Temple, Suite 140 Salt Lake City,
Utah 84101
SuperShuttle
NAHC is working with SuperShuttle to
offer all NAHC attendees a discount on their transportation
to their hotel. Please
visit SuperShuttle Online and
make your reservation. The group discount code (AVHK8)
is pre-filled for you under the ‘Book a Ride” box
on the left of the screen. SuperShuttle is an on demand
airport shuttle that provides service 24 hours a day
to/from LAX and during all operational hours at Burbank
Airport. The largest transportation company in Southern
California, with a fleet of over 300 vans in the
LA and Orange County area to service our guests. Super
Shuttle does not operate on a scheduled basis; they are
there when you need them...no matter what time the desired
pick up or flight time!
The discount offer includes
is good for:
$2 off the first passenger rate/per direction-Burbank Airport
(normal rate: $24)
$2 off shared ride/per direction-LAX (normal rate: $16)
$1 off shared ride/per direction-SNA/John Wayne-Orange County
(normal rate: $10)
Airlines
Make your airline reservations. Most major carriers fly into Los Angeles International Airport. Below is contact information for major airlines. However some attendees should check fares, they might benefit by flying into Bob Hope Burbank Airport to the north of the city and taking a Super Shuttle to the downtown area.
Long Beach Airport to the South of the City Center is
particularly advantageous to those flying from the East
Coast because it is the home of Jet Blue Airlines. Enter in the code NAHC09 when making a reservation and save!
The
savings is often far more than enough to offset the cost
and the minor inconvenice of taking a shuttle to the
downtown convention center area.Some members have found
it advantageous to use internet based travel services such
as www.travelosity.com, www.expedia.com or www.orbitz.com
Meeting FAQ's
1. Question: What
is the theme for the NAHC 28th Annual Meeting & Exposition
in Los Angeles?
Answer: Bringing the Stars into Alignment: Hollywood Salutes
Home Care and Hospice.
2. Question: When and where is
the NAHC 28th Annual Meeting & Exposition going to take place?
Answer: In Los Angeles October
10-14, 2009, at the Los Angeles Convention Center located
at 1201 South Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles.
3. Question: What
hotels have been reserved for the meeting?
Answer: Hotels
for this meeting include the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Sheraton
Los Angeles Downtown Hotel, Wilshire Grand, and Holiday Inn Los Angeles
City Center.
4. Question: How do I make my hotel arrangements?
Answer: Make discounted
hotel reservations online through The
Housing Connection. This
website can be used to make discounted hotel reservations
or to change existing reservations. In addition, reservations
can be made by phone at (877) 505-0682 or by email at
thc@housingregistration.com. Attendees can fax The Housing
Connection at (801) 355-0250 or mail them at 175 S. West
Temple, Suite 140, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. All reservations
require a one night deposit (plus sales tax) payable by
credit card. Attendees may also download the discounted
housing form. Please include a valid email address to receive a reservation
confirmation.
5. Question: Why should
I register early?
Answer: Special savings. The earlier a person registers, the more
they SAVE! Members always receive a discount as compared
to non-members. Non-members who register on-site will
pay the highest rates. Special savings are also available
for those that register multiple attendees.
6.
Question: Why book at NAHC’s Hotels?
Answer: Each year, NAHC
works hard to keep your overall conference costs as low
as possible. NAHC uses its group purchasing power to negotiate
with the official Annual Meeting hotels in Los Angeles.
NAHC’s contracts protect
members by including protective clauses to prevent them
being shut out from a hotel, as well as discounted hotel room rates.
7. Question: How
do I get from the airport to the hotel?
Answer: The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is located
18 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Among the modes of
transportation available at LAX are airport bus service,
door-to-door shuttle van service, local bus lines, light
rail, rental cars, and taxicabs. A free, frequent shuttle
bus also connects LAX with METRO’s
Green Line Light Rail. Another option is the LAX FlyAway
bus service that provides frequent nonstop transportation between LAX
and Union Station in downtown Los Angeles.
8.
Question: How do I register for the NAHC 28th Annual
Meeting & Exposition?
Answer: You may register
online,
or you may complete the registration
form and mail it
to NAHC, 228 7th Street, SE, Washington, D.C. 20003; or
fax it to: (202) 547-3660.
9.
Question: Who are the general session speakers presenting
at the meeting?
Answer: We
work all year to find just the right combination of
general session speakers to compliment our Annual Meeting.
Although not finalized, some of our invited guests are: Brian Theiss,
Founder, Theiss Institute of Health & Wellness,
and Billy Yamaguchi, Hair Stylist to the Stars.
10. Question: How
many educational programs will be offered?
Answer: Over
the four-day conference, more than 120 educational sessions will be
offered. Attendees will have 15 choices in each of eight
separate time blocks, the first of which begins at 11:30
a.m. Sunday, October 11, 2009, and the last of which begins
at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2009. Each of these
sessions will be 90 minutes long. A total of 180 hours of the highest
quality educational programming will be offered. When the CEO Leadership
School and general sessions are added to the list, the total is some 210
hours of educational programming.
11.
Question: How many continuing education credits (CEs)
will be offered?
Answer: NAHC
is offering 15 contact hours for nursing CE’s, and 11 contact
hours for accoutant CPE’s.
12.
Question: What subject areas will be covered in these
educational sessions?
Answer: Subjects
covered relate to the major topic areas and include
chronic disease management; clinical services; therapy
and the interdisciplinary team; hospice issues and new regulations; palliative
care in home care; marketing and business development; private pay issues;
quality outcomes and best practices; telehealth and technology from electronic
medical record to clinical use with cardiac patients
in the home; business and financial management; leadership, issues; human
resources & recruitment,
retention and training issues; timely legal & regulatory issues impacting
home health and hospice.
13.
Question: Which employees or professionals should
attend this meeting?
Answer: There
will be specific educational and networking opportunities for various
levels of staff. These include CEO/Executive Director, CFO/Director of
Finance, Clinical Director/Director of Nursing, Compliance/Legal Officer,
HR Director, PR and Communications Director, Director of Operations, IT
Director, Hospice Director, Medical Director, Director of Private Pay,
and Marketing/Business Development Director, as well as individual RNs,
Therapists, and Home Care Aides.
14. Question:
What are the hours of the NAHC Home Care & Hospice
Exposition?
Answer: The
Exposition Hall will be open Sunday, October 11, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.;
Monday, October 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, October
13, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Continental breakfast will be served from
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday. Lunch will be served
in the Exposition Hall from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. both Monday
and Tuesday.
15.
Question: What can I expect at the NAHC Home Care & Hospice
Exposition?
Answer: The
NAHC Home Care & Hospice Exposition is the largest collection of
goods, services, and technology supporting the hospice
and home care industry in the world. Many people attend
the conference primarily to visit the Exposition Hall.
It offers the opportunity to see the latest cutting-edge
products on the market at some 600 booths that include
everything from computer software, to uniforms and medical
supplies.
16. Question:
Is there any free time built into the program?
Answer: Saturday,
October 10, 2009 has been set aside for attendees to enjoy
the greater Los Angeles area or to take day trips to nearby
destinations.
17.
Question: Are there any fun things to do in the greater
Los Angeles area?
Answer: Yes. Check out the "Fun Things to do
in LA" section
to find out more information, visit the Los Angeles Convention & Visitor’s
Bureau at www.discoverlosangeles.com or sign up to golf
in the The Bruce Fleisher Celebrity
Pro-Am Invitational Golf Tournament: The Caring Classic – The
2009 at the Trump National Golf Club.
18. Question: Should we bring
the family?
Answer: Yes. There is an endless list of fun things to do for
young people. Many people will do some sightseeing and/or
stargazing in Hollywood before or after the NAHC 28th
Annual Meeting & Exposition.
For more information www.discoverlosangeles.com
19. Question: Does
Los Angeles have any great shopping malls?
Answer: Absolutely! They
include: The Beverly Center in Beverly Hills; Westfield
Century City in Los Angeles; Glendale Galleria in Glendale,
and Los Cerritos Center in Cerritos. More information
about all of the fabulous shopping
opportunities in the
area can be found in this guide.
20.
Question: Does Los Angeles have any great restaurants?
Answer: You
bet! The restaurants in the Los Angeles area are some
of the best in the country. The Ivy, Spago, Nic’s and the Martini
Lounge, The Farm of Bevery Hills, Boca at the Conga Room,
Yard House, the Frying Fish, and Angelini Osteria are
just a few of the restaurants you’ll
find in our Dining Guide.
21.
Question: What networking or social events are planned
for the NAHC 28th Annual Meeting & Exposition?
Answer: There will be a grand opening reception of the NAHC Exposition
Hall Sunday from 5 to 7:30 p.m.; the ChildHelp Benefit
Concert Monday from 7 to 11 p.m. the Caring Awards Benefit
Dinner & Gala
Tuesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m.; and the NAHC After Party
at the Conga Room Tuesday from 9 p.m. to Midnight
22.
Question: What is the dress code for the NAHC 28th
Annual Meeting & Exposition?
Answer: Dress is business casual, which means wear whatever makes
you comfortable.
23.
Questions: What kind of weather can I expect in Los
Angeles in early October?
Answer: Fabulous. The weather should be perfect with highs near
80s and lows in the 60s. If you plan to take a cruise,
or spend some time on the water, you may want to bring
a sweater or jacket along.
24.
Question: Why does the NAHC 28th Annual Meeting & Exposition
take place each year?
Answer: First, it provides the opportunity for networking within
the home care and hospice community. Second, attendees
learn the latest up-to-the minute news that is and will
be affecting the industry. Third, members receive advice
and strategic recommendations about recent trends. Fourth,
attendees can earn most of the CEs they need to keep
their nursing or accountancy license up to date. Fifth, they come to learn
about the latest state-of-the art software, and other products and services
at the Exposition Hall. Sixth, to enjoy the entertainment. The NAHC meeting
seeks to strike a balance between education, business advice, and fun. Finally,
attendees come to be inspired and remember why they chose the difficult
work of home care and hospice by hearing general session and CEO Leadership
School speakers, who never fail to inspire attendees, and are generally
considered the highlight of the convention. |
