Upcoming Events
2025 IHA Emergency Preparedness Exercise: November 5
Planning for a safe and effective response to a mass casualty incident (MCI) remains a cornerstone of hospital emergency preparedness. Whether caused by violence, transportation accidents, natural disasters or other emergent events, MCIs often occur with little warning and demand coordinated, organization-wide readiness, efficient resource coordination, and effective information sharing with internal and external partners.
IHA’s 2025 emergency preparedness exercise will give hospitals the chance to train for and assess facility-wide responses to a plausible MCI scenario, from initial notification through long-term recovery. This exercise will focus on the aftermath of a commercial aircraft emergency landing near a local hospital. By participating, your organization can assess your patient surge response and family reunification capabilities. The exercise will also provide opportunities to test emergency communication, business continuity and recovery plans.
As in previous years, the 2025 exercise is expected to include hospitals and partner agencies from throughout Illinois. The virtual format will allow IHA members to participate at the level that best fits their organization while connecting with and learning from their peers.
See our exercise flyer for more details.
New for 2025 - Reduced Registration Fees
We decreased participation fees to help all hospitals and health systems attend this important statewide exercise.
MAPS Culture of Safety Workshop: PSO Quality and Collaboration: Nov. 6
The 2025 MAPS Culture of Safety Workshop will focus on PSO quality and patient safety issues to strengthen MAPS members’ PSO protections and safety culture. The program will feature short learning sessions in the morning and afternoon. We’ll also announce and celebrate the Patient Safety Champion and Patient Safety Ambassador awardees. By attending, you’ll benefit from member engagement and collaboration, along with insights and strategies from national experts and member stories. All MAPS healthcare professionals can learn something from this workshop to take back to your organization.
Please see our workshop flyer for more details.
Advancing Occupational Safety: Post-Work Incident Investigations in Healthcare: November 12
When a work incident occurs, how you approach the investigation that follows can make the difference between a close call and a safer workplace. This webinar will take a focused look at post-work incident investigations in the healthcare setting, emphasizing how to identify hazards, uncover root causes and prevent recurrence. You’ll learn about post-incident reviews as a tool to advance safety and workforce engagement, instead of a routine compliance task. Using case studies and expert guidance, the session will help you translate regulatory expectations into actionable strategies that strengthen workplace safety and promote a culture of accountability.
Save the Dates
2026 IHA Small & Rural Hospitals Annual Meeting
June 18, 2026
Crowne Plaza Springfield
2026 IHA Leadership Summit
October 1-2, 2026
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center, Oak Brook