Founded in 1963, The Ohio Academy of Nursing Homes, Inc. is a statewide trade association representing the interests of the long-term care industry. Our membership represents a true cross-section of the skilled nursing facility profession, from small sole proprietorships to larger Ohio-based multi-facility companies, as well as those businesses that service our membership. The Academy brings the collective influences of the members together into a single voice on vital issues affecting our profession.

What's New: 9/5/08

Mandatory Sick Leave proposal to be pulled from ballot  —  A coalition pushing a ballot initiative that would have provided seven days of paid sick leave for certain Ohio workers said Thursday it will remove the issue from the fall ballot. Service Employees International Union (SEIU) District 1199 President Becky Williams said the Coalition for Healthy Families will ask to have the proposal taken off the ballot. Ms. Williams said the decision “was not easy nor made lightly,” but was reached after “it became clear that a shrill and vitriolic ballot campaign marred by misinformation and disinformation would be impossible to avoid.” SEIU has been a primary force in pushing the issue that would provide the annual benefit for Ohioans who work for companies with more than 25 employees. Earlier in the summer, Mr. Strickland looked to broker a deal between backers and key opponents in the business community, but couldn’t forge a compromise that would have required legislative action. He and Lt. Governor Lee Fisher subsequently said they would oppose the proposal that has been designated as Issue 4. (Source: Gongwer News Service, Inc. 9/4/08) Register now for discounted CEUs  —  Register now for the upcoming “Urinary Incontinence in Long-Term Care.” Don’t miss this discounted CEU class that has previously received great reviews. Some attendee comments from the May Cincinnati class included: “Excellent speaker!” “Good common sense stuff.” “I feel like I can go back to the facility and really make a difference in the lives of residents, by properly assessing their bladder problems and putting the residents on proper bladder programs.” “Urinary Incontinence in Long-Term Care” will cover a variety of incontinence issues and teach attendees how to save money. It will be held in Cleveland on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at the Doubletree Hotel – Cleveland South in Independence. This class has been approved for four BENHA CEUs. This discounted program is made possible through a partnership between OANH and Omnicare Pharmacy. Academy members may attend this program for only $35 and non-members may attend for $50. You can register online at http://www.oanh.org/educationalofferings.shtml. For questions, contact Dawn Kennedy. Catch some “ZZZZs” after the convention—but only if you have a room! — Do you know where you’re going to rest after enjoying all the activities at the 44th Annual Convention & Trade Show? This annual gathering of Academy members provides great educational opportunities and fun social events. The 2008 Annual Convention & Trade Show will be held Wednesday - Friday, Oct. 22 -24, 2008 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton. If you haven’t secured your sleeping room for the convention, the Hilton may be sold out on your requested dates. To reserve your room at the Hilton or for more information, contact the Hilton at 800-HILTONS, or 614/414-5000, Group Code: NRS. Please mention that you are with The Ohio Academy of Nursing Homes. If you are not able to reserve your requested dates at the Hilton, overflow rooms are available at the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus at Easton. The Courtyard is located near the Hilton and reservations can be made by calling the Marriott at 614/416-8000. For questions or more information, contact Dawn Kennedy at the Academy. Click Here to read The Academy Weekly in PDF format.

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