Vision
The CAHF Nurses Council promotes the profession of nursing in the long-term care setting and in the health care continuum; represents the nursing profession before governmental agencies and the public; enhances educational programs for all levels of nursing; and seeks to encourage, motivate and retain nursing professionals in the health care setting.
Disclaimer: While the Nurse Council exists by virtue of CAHF’s by-laws, local Councils are separately organized and operated and may be separately incorporated and operate in conjunction with their associated Chapters. As such, CAHF assumes no responsibility for any act or omission of these entities or their members.
Council Goals
- To promote professionalism in the practice of long-term care nursing.
- To represent the nursing profession to the Department of Health Services, the California State Legislature, consumer groups and the general public.
- To develop educational programs for all levels of nursing in the long-term care facility.
- To present meaningful and useful professional education programs at CAHF statewide quarterly and annual meetings and chapter meetings.
- To recruit the challenge-oriented nurse to the long-term care setting.
- To promote recognition of the commitment and contributions made by nurses in long-term care.
Benefits of Membership
Membership in the Council has many benefits. As a Council member, you will have access to CAHF Member Only information at this website. You will also be eligible to receive benefits from the products and services division of the association. Click the link below for a detailed description of the individual products and services available as a Nurses Council member of CAHF.
Products and Services
Additionally, Council members are eligible to:
- Participate in all CAHF and Council continuing education offerings including those specifically for long-term care nurses.
- Attend three statewide quarterly conferences which include high-quality, timely education programs and at which the Council conducts its business meetings.
- Participate in CAHF's annual convention and trade show -- the largest long-term care trade show in the United States -- sharing social events and networking with other long-term care professionals.
- Provide input into legislative and administrative decisions that impact the long-term care community.