Learn. Connect. Grow.
At the Rhode Island Health Care Association (RIHCA), education is more than a calendar of programs. It is an opportunity to learn together, share experiences, build connections, and strengthen long-term care across Rhode Island.
Throughout the year, RIHCA brings together professionals from every area of long-term care for timely education, meaningful discussion, professional development, and opportunities to learn from one another.
Whether you are a nurse, administrator, CNA, social worker, activity professional, infection preventionist, admissions professional, department leader, or member of the interdisciplinary team—there is a place for you at RIHCA.
Education That Supports Your Team
Our educational programs are developed around the issues affecting long-term care today—and the needs we hear directly from our members.
Regulatory & Survey Readiness
Stay informed about federal and state requirements, survey trends, compliance expectations, and emerging regulatory issues.
Clinical Excellence
Explore infection prevention, behavioral health, dementia care, medication management, documentation, falls, wound care, and other clinical priorities.
Quality Improvement
Build stronger QAPI programs, improve resident outcomes, strengthen quality measures, and turn data into meaningful improvement.
Workforce & Leadership
Support recruitment, retention, staff engagement, leadership development, mentorship, and stronger teams.
Reimbursement & Operations
Navigate MDS, PDPM, CMS reporting, Five-Star, VBP, iQIES, reimbursement, and operational changes.
Resident-Centered Care
Strengthen social services, activities, admissions, care transitions, family engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
More Than Education
Connect With Your Peers
Some of the best learning happens when members come together.
RIHCA’s meetings and workgroups provide opportunities to ask questions, share challenges, exchange best practices, and learn from colleagues who understand long-term care.
Current member groups include:
LTC Nurses Group • Infection Prevention Group • ADARI/Activity Professionals • Quality Improvement • Social Work • General Membership and other member forums.
Events That Bring Our Community Together
RIHCA also provides opportunities to connect beyond the classroom through conferences, networking events, annual programs, recognition events, fundraisers, and other special gatherings.
These events strengthen relationships between facilities, health care professionals, Associate Business Members, community partners, and leaders throughout Rhode Island’s long-term care community.
Formats to Fit Every Schedule
We know that flexibility matters. RIHCA offers educational opportunities in multiple formats, including:
- Live In-Person Conferences & Seminars
- Virtual Webinars & Roundtables
- Workshops & Interactive Trainings for hands-on skill development
Learning That Works for You
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IN-PERSON EDUCATION
Seminars, workshops & conferences
VIRTUAL LEARNING
Webinars, roundtables & hybrid opportunities
CONTINUING EDUCATION
CEU-bearing professional development
PEER CONNECTION
Workgroups, discussions & best-practice sharing
What Education Does Your Team Need?
RIHCA education is shaped by our members. Tell us what challenges your team is facing, what topics you would like to learn more about, and what resources would help your staff succeed.
You tell us what you need. We’ll help build what’s next.
Stay Connected
New education programs, meetings, and events are added throughout the year in response to regulatory changes, emerging issues, and member feedback.
Education & Event Policy
RIHCA’s Education and Event Policy provides information regarding registration, cancellations, attendance, and other program guidelines.
Click Here for a copy of our 2026 Education and Event Policy.
