Who should attend the conference?
Anyone who works in home care or hospice will benefit from the Home Care and Hospice Conference and Expo. This includes nurses, supervisors, owners, and operators in nearly every specialty field who want to learn more about industry trends and current issues. Networking with peers at all levels is also a great way to learn and share information.
Finally, the Expo provides the industry’s largest marketplace for buyers and sellers, something you don’t want to miss if you’re looking for ways to deliver patient-centered care more safely and efficiently.
What does it cost to attend?
The cost to attend the conference is only $1,400. However, if you’re a member of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice, you pay just $950. The conference rate includes education sessions, general sessions and keynotes, the Expo, most meals and receptions. Pre-conferences are an additional cost.
Do you offer a group discount?
Yes. We offer group discounts for both members and non-members. If you’re a NAHC member, bring 8 people and 9th person is free. For non-members, bring 12 people and the 13th is free.
How can I reserve a guest room?
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice has negotiated special rates with Long Beach hotels. Those rooms are available through the registration process.
What’s the best airport to fly into?
There are three major airports that serve Long Beach: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John Wayne Airport in Orange County (SNA) are less than 30 minutes from downtown Long Beach, and Long Beach Airport (LGB) is just 7 minutes from downtown.
Are CEs available?
Yes, most classes are eligible for continuing education credits in nursing, accounting, social work, physical therapy, and administration. Eligible CEs will be listed with course descriptions online when they become available. You can download certificates for any classes you attend and are scanned in for.
Will recordings of the education sessions be available?
The audio portion of most sessions will be recorded and synched with the slide presentations, and then converted into online learning modules available through Home Care University. Access to recordings is free for one year for paid attendees but is also for sale to the general public.
What meals and receptions does registration include?
If you are registered for the full conference you can participate in the opening reception in the Expo on Sunday, as well as breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday, and the Closing Party on Tuesday evening. If you are registered with a one-day pass, you are eligible for the meals offered for the day of your pass.
Cancellations, substitutions, refunds?
All cancellation requests must be in writing and emailed to customer service or faxed to (301) 694-5124. Registration cancellations or requests for refund received in writing by Friday, August 25, 2017 will be entitled to a refund up to the total amount paid less a $50 administrative charge. Cancellations received between August 26, 2017, and September 22, 2017, will be subject to a 50 percent cancellation fee. No refunds will be made after September 22, 2017. Refunds will not be made for no-shows.
For more information regarding administrative policies or to submit a complaint you can email the NAHC office at meetings@nahc.org.
Substitution Policy: Attendees are able to substitute names at any time. Requests must be in writing and emailed to customer service or faxed to (301) 694-5124.
Housing Cancellation Policy: All cancellations MUST be received in writing to NAHC@experient-inc.com. Beginning August 26, 2017, there will be a $100.00 charge for any reservation cancelled. The last day to submit a cancellation to the Housing Center is September 15, 2017. Beginning October 1, 2017, all cancellations must be made with the hotel directly. IMPORTANT NOTES: The credit card submitted will be charged a deposit equal to one night’s room and tax on or after September 20, 2017. Should a guest cancel within 72 hours of scheduled arrival, the deposit will be non-refundable. Failure to check-in to the hotel on your scheduled date of arrival will result in the cancellation of all nights in your reservation and forfeiture of any deposits charged.
Where and when have previous conferences been held?
Oct. 2-6, 2010
Dallas, Texas
Oct. 1-5, 2011
Las Vegas, Nevada
Oct. 21-25, 2012
Orlando, Florida
Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2013
Gaylord National, Washington, D.C.
Oct. 19-22, 2014
Phoenix, Arizona
Oct. 28-30, 2015
Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, Tennessee
Oct. 22-25, 2016
Gaylord Palms, Orlando, Florida
Where are future conferences being held?
Oct. 7-9, 2018
Gaylord Grapevine, Dallas, Texas
Oct. 13-15, 2019
Seattle, Washington
Oct. 18-20, 2020
Tampa, Florida
Oct. 24-26, 2021
Gaylord National, Washington, D.C.