MHHA Services
Advocacy
MHHA represents members on issues of state and national importance through a team of lobbyists and experts in legislation, regulation, senior housing, and data analysis. The work of the Public Affairs team is guided by the core values of MHHA, with an emphasis on the ability of older adults to live as they choose; a solid workforce to support older adult services; ethical conduct; prudent stewardship of resources, accountability and investment in our communities; innovation and collaboration. To advance MHHA's public affairs activities, MHHA collaborates with Care Providers of Minnesota and with that association has formed the Long-Term Care Imperative. MHHA members play a vital role in advocacy through a powerful grassroots network.
Staff contacts:
Legislative issues - Kari Thurlow
Nursing home regulations - Darrell Shreve
Senior housing - Mary Youle
Communications
MHHA strives to keep members informed through personal contact and telephone calls, electronic newsletters, e-mail updates, printed publications and a wide range of opportunities for members to be involved in the association's decision-making processes. The dynamic MHHA web site is a means of rapidly disseminating - and gathering - information to and from members. A weekly newsletter for all members, Monday Mailing, contains news about legislation, member activities, association activities and emerging trends. HWS Outlook, a monthly publication for MHHA housing members, emphasizes the rapidly changing field of senior housing and housing-with-services.
Staff contacts:
MHHA newsletters - Bill Floyd
MHHA web site - Jenny Mims
Data Collection and Analysis
MHHA is a trusted source of information about the wide range of older adult services. Environmental scans, operational benchmarks and trend data are collected on an ongoing basis. Landmark work completed in 2006 provides an expansive look at the future and the potential demand for care centers as well as home- and community-based services. Members as well as policymakers benefit from MHHA-driven research.
Staff contact: Jeff Bostic
Education and Networking
It's not just about keeping up with current regulations and trends, it's about creating a new future of aging services! MHHA offers an extensive array of educational programs and networking opportunities designed for professionals who are meeting the challenges of the future and improving service and value to consumers. Two signature events, the MHHA Institute for Older Adult Services and the MHHA Annual Meeting and Leadership Forum, plus a host of learning opportunities through the year, set the standard for personal growth in an ever-changing field. In addition, MHHA conveys certificates to participants in advanced professional development courses for housing-with-services personnel. Members receive substantial discounts for MHHA's educational programs.
Staff contacts:
Program content - Heidi Simpson
Institute & Exposition, Annual Meeting - Jenny Prosser
Registration questions - Beth Gabrysiak
General Counsel
MHHA provides legal and regulatory information to members on a wide variety of issues.
Staff contact: Dave Feinwachs
Group Purchasing
Alliance Purchasing's purpose is to negotiate beneficial contracts with vendors and make those benefits available to members. Through high-volume purchasing, members benefit from the economies of scale - the best prices and the best values. Alliance Purchasing does business with suppliers who care about the senior services provider community and support members' work through value-added services, such as continuing education and advocacy efforts. Group purchasing also simplifies purchasing by streamlining paperwork and offering regular reports on purchases - and savings.
Staff contact: Patti O'Brien
Nurse Consulting
An experienced nurse consultant is available on a fee-for-service basis to help members fine-tune their operations, prepare for surveys, implement plans of correction, introduce quality controls, restructure delivery of care and strategic planning.
Staff contact: Liz Sether
Products and Resources
MHHA produces manuals, brochures and pamphlets designed to educate, meet regulatory requirements or assist members in staff development, marketing and consumer relations. MHHA's Older Americans Month/Homes for the Aging Week celebratory products are national best-sellers. Apparel, gift items and decorative products are available with the current year's theme. The online MHHA Store is your entry point to these quality products.
Staff contact: Jenny Mims
Place orders: Alecia Crumpler
Travel - Go Next (formerly Global Holidays)
Go Next has provided unique travel experiences to various destinations around the world for more than 30 years. Their programs are available exclusively through associations, professional organizations and other distinct groups. The offerings change annually. Family members and friends of MHHA members also may participate in the tours. To see this year's tours, go to www.gholidays.com/mha.
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