Location: Virtual

Healthcare leaders and clinicians are invited to participate in an educational webinar on the updated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) Plan, formerly known as the Catastrophic Incident Response Plan. This plan has been comprehensively revised using lessons learned and operational considerations identified during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of strengthening coordinated decision-making during extreme or sustained incidents that significantly impact healthcare delivery and public safety systems.

Click here to view the updated CSC Plan.

The webinar will provide an overview of the updated framework, highlight key changes from the previous plan, and discuss practical implications for healthcare and emergency response organizations.

Two sessions will be offered to ensure content is relevant and actionable:

• One session on March 3 tailored for healthcare executives and senior leaders

• One session on March 11 tailored for clinicians and frontline providers

A limited comment period is also open in parallel to these educational sessions to allow stakeholders to provide feedback on the updated plan. Participants who wish to submit comments may do so here by February 20, 2026.

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Location: Virtual

With patient safety critical to quality of care, IHA’s Midwest Alliance for Patient Safety (MAPS) Patient Safety Organization (PSO) has designed an essential workshop addressing key patient safety issues. This year’s program focuses on developing root cause analysis investigation processes and assisting in progress on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Patient Safety Structural Measure. This learning opportunity is open to all IHA members and Midwest healthcare providers for a fee. The workshop is complimentary for MAPS members. Join us for an impactful day of virtual learning and collaboration!

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Location: Virtual

Healthcare leaders and clinicians are invited to participate in an educational webinar on the updated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) Plan, formerly known as the Catastrophic Incident Response Plan. This plan has been comprehensively revised using lessons learned and operational considerations identified during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of strengthening coordinated decision-making during extreme or sustained incidents that significantly impact healthcare delivery and public safety systems.

Click here to view the updated CSC Plan.

The webinar will provide an overview of the updated framework, highlight key changes from the previous plan, and discuss practical implications for healthcare and emergency response organizations.

Two sessions will be offered to ensure content is relevant and actionable:

• One session on March 3 tailored for healthcare executives and senior leaders

• One session on March 11 tailored for clinicians and frontline providers

A limited comment period is also open in parallel to these educational sessions to allow stakeholders to provide feedback on the updated plan. Participants who wish to submit comments may do so here by February 20, 2026.

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Location: Virtual

A dynamic 3-part virtual leadership series offered through the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations

Healthcare requires leaders who can inspire, communicate effectively, and guide teams through constant change. The Leadership Expedition is designed specifically for hospital and health system teams looking to strengthen leadership capacity at every level of their organization.

This engaging three-part virtual series equips participants with practical tools, clear strategies, and actionable insights to build stronger teams, improve communication, and lead confidently—especially in times of chaos and uncertainty.

Sessions include:

• Leadership at Every Level | January 20, 12-1 pm CST

• Magnetic Communication | February 17, 12-1 pm CST

• Leading Through Chaos | March 17, 12-1 pm CST

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Location: Washington, D.C.

Please join hospital and health system colleagues from across the state as we make our voices heard on Capitol Hill during IHA’s annual Federal Advocacy Day. The event is planned in coordination with the American Hospital Association (AHA) Annual Membership Meeting April 19-21 in Washington, D.C. at the Marriott Marquis Hotel.

IHA will host the following events for IHA members:

• Monday, April 20, 6 p.m. ET — Happy Hour and Private Dinner at Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab (750 15th Street NW)

• Tuesday, April 21, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET — Meetings on Capitol Hill

Please click here to complete the registration form for IHA’s events. Registration is only available online and there is no charge for IHA’s activities.

Registration for the AHA annual meeting is separate and may be completed here. Early Bird Registration ends on Feb. 23.

Together, the AHA Annual Meeting and IHA Federal Advocacy Day activities provide a national forum for hospital and healthcare system leaders to join their colleagues from across the state and nation to engage in policy and political discussions on the future of healthcare, and to meet with members of the Illinois Congressional delegation to discuss key issues affecting your organizations.

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