Spring is almost here. Spring signifies the end of a usually cold and dreary winter and the start of a fun and busy time of year with Spring Break, outdoor activities, first quarter reports, ACHE Congress and of course, March Madness! Much like our Indiana spring weather, healthcare can be a bit unpredictable. As administrators, we can guess what’s going to happen next, but we can never really know for sure until it happens. That’s why it’s best to stay as prepared as possible (hat, mittens, umbrella AND sunblock stashed in the back of my car). IHEN also allows you to be prepared through networking, collaboration and sharing of best practices, current trends and proven solutions.

This year, we look forward to bringing you more educational events at a significantly decreased cost to our members and guests. We hope you will join us at our upcoming educational and networking events on April 16 ^th in Northwest Indiana (Gary) and May 2 ^nd at IU Health North in Carmel. We have some fascinating topics related to preparedness in store for you.

ACHE’s Congress on Healthcare Leadership provides even more networking and educational opportunities throughout the week of March 26 ^th. I encourage you to attend if you can. IHEN will be receiving ACHE’s Award of Chapter Merit and Award for Sustained Performance at the Congress luncheon this year. Thank you to our volunteer Board and committees who worked hard to earn us this recognition.

I wish you a great spring season. Make sure you prepare your car (and your organizations) with all the supplies and tools to withstand any kind of unpredictable climate!