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. We are just launching our new website and would welcome
your feedback on what you like, don’t like, or would
like to see more of. Simply click on the “Contact
Us” link
at the top right on your screen.
Let me take a few moments to introduce you to the recently
elected Board of Directors for FY 2009.
President-Kathy Self
President-elect-Kerry Wrigley
Past President-Troy Delay
Secretary-Marisa Santangelo
Treasurer-Carol Myer
Member at Large (Acute Care)-Julianna Sellett
Member at Large (Mental Health)-Maureen Lydon
Member at Large (Managed Care)-Neida Fuqua
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-Kerry
Wrigley
Publications Chair-Open Position
Technology Chair-Open Position
(Interested in either of the Open Positions? Please contact
Kathy Self @ Kathleen.S.Self@osfhealthcare.org)
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. Our
Board is working hard to provide you with more opportunities
for education and professional growth. Never before has there
been such emphasis on the role of the Quality Professional
in Healthcare. Let’s work together to improve the care
of those we serve in Illinois!
Sincerely,
Kathy Self
IAHQ President 2007-2009
