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Oregon Health Care Association is
a private not-for-profit trade association representing more
than 620 nursing homes, assisted living, residential care,
senior housing facilities, in-home care agencies and long term
care corporate offices, along with close to 200 nationwide
business partner members. Members include, not-for-profit,
proprietary, privately owned, multi-facility and professional
partners. OHCA is the largest long-term care trade association
in Oregon representing a diverse, well-rounded membership base,
including more not-for-profit members and proprietary members
than any other association in the state.
OHCA provides many services and resources to members, some of
which include:
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Technical Assistance – OHCA
has 2 attorneys on staff to help answer questions on
regulations and provide ongoing resources/information on hot
topic issues. OHCA also provides a wealth of information
through regular communications and publications to help keep
members informed on the latest hot topic issues affecting
the profession
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Advocacy – OHCA has lobbyists
on staff who work with legislators and political leaders on
behalf of senior care issues in Oregon
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Professional Development –
OHCA is committed to professional development and promises
the most beneficial, timely and topical education available
in Oregon. All education has been approved for Continuing
Education Units (CEUs)
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Networking - OHCA plans events and meetings to allow
members to learn and share ideas with their peers
President's Message:
Oregon Health Care Association's
mission: promoting high quality long term care services,
effective advocacy, and professional development opportunities,
is designed to enhance health care, housing, and supportive
social services provided by our members. Our goal is to help our
members succeed by assisting them to meet the care needs of long
term care consumers and their families.
It is estimated that by the 2020, America's population of those
aged 85 and older will double to over 7 million people. By the
year 2050, this number is projected to grow to between 19 and 27
million people. Planning for long term care is essential to
meeting this growing need.
OHCA member facilities provide services to over 40,000
Oregonians each day. In addition, our members provide employment
opportunities for approximately 30,000 Oregonians. Many
facilities provide specialized services and programs including:
Alzheimer's or dementia-related conditions, programs for
pediatric patients, and victims of serious head injuries or
trauma. Our members seek to maximize their residents choice,
dignity and independence.
The information and facility directory on the following pages is
designed to provide useful information for consumers to assist
in planning for and arranging long term care services for
themselves and their families. Please let us know what OHCA can
do to provide additional assistance. |
