Illinois Association for Healthcare Quality

Formed in 1976, the Illinois Association for Healthcare Quality’s (IAHQ) primary purpose has been to provide healthcare professionals with a forum for education, networking, and opportunities for professional growth. IAHQ is a not-for-profit association formed as a State Chapter of the National Association for Healthcare Quality. Its Board of Directors is made up of elected and appointed volunteers from the membership.

President’s Message

Welcome to the Illinois Association for Healthcare Quality. Whether you are a current member, or just happened to stumble onto our site, we hope you take a few minutes to stop and look around.

As the old saying goes, “the only thing that stays the same is change”, and healthcare quality professionals are no strangers to change. That is why it is the core purpose of the Illinois Association to provide the quality professional with education and networking opportunities to help us all attain the goal of perfect care!

We have a dedicated team of elected quality professionals on the IAHQ’s board of directors that work in all aspects of the healthcare industry. They have first hand knowledge of healthcare issues and are willing to be a voice for you.

Let me take a few moments to introduce you to the recently elected Board of Directors for FY 2010-2011.

President-Kerry Wrigley
Past President-Kathy Self
Secretary-Marisa Santangelo
Treasurer-Carol Myer
Illinois Hospital Association liaison - Patricia Merryweather
Member at Large (Acute Care)-Julianna Sellett
Member at Large (Mental Health)-Anthony Heath
Member at Large (Managed Care)-Maureen Lydon
Member at Large (Critical Access)-Gayla Hislope
Member at Large (Home/Long Term Care)-Kevin Krout
Bylaws Chair-Marisa Santangelo
Membership/Nominating Chair-Mary Lewis
Education Chair-Susan Hamstra
Program Committee Chair-Cathy Short
Publications Chair-Open Position
Technology Chair-Kathleen O’Neill

I hope that if you aren’t all ready a member of IAHQ, you will consider joining our Association. And if you are a member, thank you for supporting your State Association. Please feel free to contact any of the IAHQ board members with suggestions or questions you may have regarding the association.

Sincerely,
Kerry Wrigley, RHIT, BS, CPHQ
IAHQ President 2010-2011