MCHS Annual Conference

2010 Annual Conference scheduled for September 20-22 at the Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach. Watch for additional information coming soon!

2009 Conference Overview & Highlights

The Missouri Council for In-Home Services (MCHS) annually hosts a three day conference, which is meant to serve as an educational resource for member agencies, non-member agencies, and affiliated companies. The 2009 Annual Conference highlights included:

Keynote and Leadership Luncheon Speaker Larry Johnson - Larry Johnson delivers fresh insights and practical 'how to's' for leading change, retaining customers, and developing effective work relationships.
General Session Speaker Margaret Donnelly - Donnelly is the director of the Department of Health & Senior Services and provided attendees with an overview of the direction of the in-home industry and implementation of any industry changes.
Annual Banquet - The 2009 banquet included the annual silent auction and awards presentation. In addition, live music was provided by Art Bentley from 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Workshops - Highlights of the 2009 workshops included an update and overview of the new HCBS webtool, Unionization of the CDS Program, the Home Care Insurance Program, and many other workshops.

Conference Participants

The conference is designed to benefit several different groups associated with the in-home industry. Those who would benefit include administrators, private pay providers, front line supervisors, Medicaid & Medicare providers, nursing supervisors, state and local contract providers and agency aides.

The conference is generally divided into specialized workshop tracts to target certain individuals within an agency's staff. Program tracks include:

Finance/Billing
Operations/Administration
Human Resources
Nursing/Clinical
Quality Improvement

Conference Exhibitors

The Conference includes the opportunity for companies affiliated with the industry to exhibit to showcase their products and services. Throughout the conference, exhibitors will have the opportunity to meet with several groups of individuals associated with the in-home industry. Special time is set aside throughout the conference to allow attendees to visit with exhibitors. In addition, exhibitors are recognized at a special vendor recognition luncheon.

For any questions, please contact the Council office at (573) 634-5272 or via e-mail. Information for the 2010 Annual Conference will be available in April 2010.

Conference Awards

During a special awards banquet, the Council recognizes in-home employees that have gone above and beyond within the industry. All member agencies are encouraged to submit nominations. Award categories include:

Above and Beyond Caregiver Award
Paraprofessional Caregiver Award
Professional Caregiver Award
Administrative Staff Support Award
Leadership Award
Public Servant Award

For an overview of the criteria for each award category please click here. Watch for additional information coming soon on submitting nominations for the 2010 Annual Conference.