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20751AHA.qxp2/28/20063:30 PMPage 6-6-P R O G R A M AT A G L A N C E - H C E A 2 0 0 6ANNUAL CONFERENCEWednesday June 21Friday June 239:00a - 12:00p -- Pre-Conference8:30a - 9:45a -- General Session with LeAnn Blue"Empowerment of Women" Track 1: Clinical Excellence - JCAHO Track 2: Board Governance speaker Jeff Moseley10:00a - 11:15a -- General Session with AHA"Future of Healthcare/AHA updates"1:30p - 3:00p -- Opening Session with Shirley Garrett "It's a Juggle Out There"11:30a - 1:00p -- Business Lunch3:00p - 5:00p -- Exhibit floor openingSee demonstrations and gather information from companies withservices and products that support you, while enjoying a variety ofrefreshments.5:00p - 6:00p -- New Member ReceptionNew members are urged to attend this friendly and informal gathering of colleagues and HCEA leadership, while enjoying lightrefreshments meet the Society's Board and staff who are pleasedto talk with you now and assist you in the future. This is a greatopportunity to make new friends and acquaintances.6:00p - 8:00p -- Kick Off ReceptionGet ready to kick up your heels at this fun-filled fiesta! This eventwill offer you an opportunity to have fun and refreshments whileyou network with your peers’ and it will set the pace for a conference that is both informative and educational.Thursday June 228:00a - 9:15a -- General Session with John Wagner "Humor Helps us Strive on Change"In today's fast paced, serious, and ever-changing world, it is challenging to just survive. Humor helps us thrive! This SeriouslyFunny session will help you be creative, overcome the fear of failure, find balance, lighten up, positively influence people and experience more joy as you strive for success. You will laugh as youlearn how to improve your communication, relationships, attitudesand actions. You will be entertained, enlightened, and empowered!1:30p - 4:30p -- Women's Wellness FairA fact-filled, informative afternoon dealing with women's healthissues including breast cancer, stress, healthy living, diet, andexercise7:00p - 10:00p -- Member Appreciation DinnerThis evening will be one of the highlights of the conference as wepresent the Award of Distinction to this year’s winner and hearabout the wonderful work that CASA (Communty Action StopsAbuse) performs in the community.Saturday June 249:30a - 11:30aRemarks from President and silent auction results announced.Closing Session with Elaine Lundburg - "Laugh for the Health of It!"This presentation will be educational and motivational. It will helpanyone concerned with wellness and stress management learn toeffectively incorporate positive humor into his or her personal andprofessional lives.9:30a - 10:45a -- Concurrent Sessions HR/Succession Planning - Becky Frederick,American Hospital Association IS/Strengthening administrative skills - Carter Campbell Specialty Hospitals/physician relationships - Eric Zimmerman,For a complete listing ofHCEA 2006 conferencesessions, go to HCEAonlineand visit the“Conference Page”McDermott Will & Emery LLP11:00a - 12:15p -- Concurrent Sessions repeated12:00p - 2:30p -- Lunch with exhibitorsHCEA O n e N o r t h F r a n k l i n C h i c a g o , I L 6 0 6 0 6 ( 3 1 2 ) 4 2 2 - 3 8 5 1 w w w. h c e a o n l i n e . o r g

20751AHA.qxp2/28/20063:30 PMPage 7HCEA NEWS-7-STAY CURRENT ON ALL HCEA NEWS!BylawsThe Advisory Council has been hard at work revisingthe HCEA Bylaws. The Bylaws have been streamlined and updated to reflect the growth HCEA isexperiencing. The updated Bylaws can be found onthe HCEA website, HCEAonline.org.Education SurveyThe HCEA Advisory Council wants to take the extratime to build HCEA educational planning around theneeds of our members. In an effort to do this jobright, we'd like to gather data from each of memberas we create new educational programs. Your input isvery valuable to us and we appreciate your dedication to improving HCEA educational programs.Please participate in the short HCEA EducationalSurvey sent to you electronically soon.Don’t forget to support HCEA bypurchasing from the HCEA officalsupplier of HCAP Week products, JimColeman, Ltd. When you purchasethese products from Jim Coleman, Ltd.,a portion of the proceeds support thework of HCEA. These purchases makea real difference in helping HCEAdevelop stronger member benefitsfor you. Visit their website athttp://jimcolemanltd.com/ap/Health Care AdministrativeProfessionals WeekApril 23 - 29We know Administrative Professionals are everywhere, and Administrative Professionals do a lot.Administrative Professionals keep cool, stay sharpand put in some serious hours in their professionalcareers.Show that you notice. Health Care AdministrativeProfessionals Week celebrated annually the last weekin April, is a time to celebrate and recognize HealthCare Administrative Professionals around the nation.Below are some fun ideas and helpful suggestionsfor celebrating this special week: Decorate your desks with balloons, banners,posters and pictures Give flowers with "thank you" notes Purchase HCAP week shirts and wear as a groupone day Send an email to top management recognizing allmembers of the team Have a potluck/cook out/special luncheon forAdminstrative Professionals Present recognition/appreciation certificates Give little gifts each morning on team members'desks Take lots of pictures Vote on team members that are: Most enthusiastic;Most willing to help other team members; andhas "Best" attitude. Winners can receive certificatesor a special gift Send a write up about HCAP Week to your facility’snewsletter or website Celebrate with a pizza day, ice cream social, desertday Have a trivia day - email HCAP related questions toother departments - winners receive a gifthttp://jimcolemanltd.com/ap/ Kick off the week with a breakfast for all HCAPteam members - include senior managementHCEA O n e N o r t h F r a n k l i n C h i c a g o , I L 6 0 6 0 6 ( 3 1 2 ) 4 2 2 - 3 8 5 1 w w w. h c e a o n l i n e . o r g

20751AHA.qxp2/28/20063:30 PMPage 8-8-HELPING COMMUNITIES BY EXTENDING ASSISTANCEHCEA has chosen Community ActionStops Abuse (CASA) for their community outreach during the 2006Conference in St. Pete Beach, FL.Founded in 1977, CASA's mission isto advocate for social change by providing community education, outreachsupport, crisis intervention, and safeenvironments for survivors ofdomestic violence and their children.HCEA encourages its members toexplore CASA's wish list and mail orbring items to the conference.Monetary donations are also gratefullyaccepted. All donors will receive athank you letter that serves as a taxreceipt. Mailed donations shouldarrive at the Don Cesar between June16 and June 21. Labels, which mustbe used to mail donations, are available on the HCEA conference page.An area will be set aside near registration to collect items brought to conference. Please do not wrap items, asthey will be sorted upon arrival at theDon Cesar.More information on CASA can befound on their website ishttp://www.casastpete.org/index.htm.CASA is an established and reputablecharity and HCEA is proud to partnerwith them. A representative fromCASA's will join HCEA members atthe Member Appreciation Dinner during conference. Below is a portion ofCASA's wish list. The complete wishlist is on the HCEAonline “conferencepage.” If you have any questionsregarding the HCEA's HelpingCommunities by Extending Assistanceprogram or making a donations,please contact the HCEA office at(312) 422-3851 or hcea@aha.org.The following items are listed in orderof importance to CASA participants.Transportation related items are highpriority because they are vital to a survivor trying to get to work, take children to school and daycare, shop andaccess resources from agencies inthe community:Transportation-Related Gifts: Gas cards Bus passes Automotive store gift certificates Tire/battery gift certificatesPersonal Items: New Items (All sizes, children toadult): Underwear for women andchildren Robes and pajamas Socks and panty hose Gift certificates for shoes andsneakers Disposable diapers and wipes Sanitary napkins and tampons Hair dryers Hair care products and makeup(please include products forwomen of color) Lotion Stamps Note cards Alarm clocks Gift certificates for shoes andsneakers Sweaters and jackets Umbrellas and rainwear Purses and tote bagsHCEA LEADERSHIP - IS IT FOR YOU?The telephone call came among manyothers I received that day, but this onewas very special. It was from anHCEA Advisory Council member whoinquired whether I would be interestedin serving as a member of the 2005/2006 Council. On the one hand I was,of course, flattered to even be considered. On the other hand, I was cautious at best and, as I remember it,quite inquisitive regarding what wouldbe expected of me and what, if any,talents I could contribute to thisesteemed group of health care professionals. Scary thoughts to say theleast. After much consideration andassurance I would not be alone andwould be well oriented, I decided toput my "feet to the fire." I was toquickly learn there was never to be a"fire" and this group of amazingwomen would not allow anyone to falter.My association with HCEA beganwhen I attended my very first annualconference in 2003 in St. Pete'sBeach. I had only been in health carethree and one-half short years and asanyone who has attended a conference without knowing a soul canattest, you never know what to expect.Will there be other novice members inattendance or existing "cliques" thatare well known to each other havingattended together in the past?Fortunately, HCEA ensures new conference attendees are never left aloneand are partnered with an experienced member. My "buddy" wasinstrumental in bringing me into thefold not only by introducing me to fellow members, all of whom wereextremely gracious, but especially bybeing her warm, funny and invitingself, a trait I would soon learn is areflection of this group as a whole.By the end of the conference, I trulyfelt like a part of the HCEA "family"and it was a simple choice to specifymy wish to participate as a member ofthe Planning Committee for the 2004Annual Conference. As I quicklylearned while sitting around the conference table with the other PlanningCommittee members at AHA headquarters in Chicago in the fall of2003, all committee members, bothseasoned and novice, were welcomedto contribute any new and innovativeideas as well as their own personalexperiences. It was quite rewarding tosee the "fruits" of the committee'slabor culminate with the 2004 AnnualConference held in Reno, Nevada.And it’s gotten even better from thatpoint.Continued on bottomof page 10HCEA O n e N o r t h F r a n k l i n C h i c a g o , I L 6 0 6 0 6 ( 3 1 2 ) 4 2 2 - 3 8 5 1 w w w. h c e a o n l i n e . o r g

Salary 27,501 44,167 66,591 82,501 47,501 42,501Number tiveAssistant 48,001 50,223SeniorAdministrativeAssistant13 52,501ExecutiveOfficeManager9 57,501Other30 57,584Director8 60,001Note: Some respondents reported more than one job title. Each jobtitle was calculated individually.“Other” responses and their associated average salaries are givenin the chart.Average salary of respondents reporting various job titles.36 37,501 41,786 45,383A complete listing of all "Other" job titles areavailable in the full version of the 2005HCE A Com pens ation S urv ey.Example of "Other" Job TitlesAdministrative SecretaryAssistantAssistant to President/CEOCorporate Board SecretaryExecutive Assistant/Board CoordinatorSecretary of the Board3:30 PMJob Title2/28/20062005 HCEA Compensation Survey ResultsHCEA is proud to present an UP-TO-DATE Salary Survey. Available to members for only 25 and nonmembers for 50, this assessment tool is priceless when it is time for salary and responsibility reviews. This full-color 50 page survey is full of informative graphs,charts and compensation comparisons. Below is a sample graph from the survey. To order the Salary Survey, please contact HCEA at(312) 422-3851 or hcea@aha.org. A Salary Survey order form is also available on HCEAonline and can be faxed to (312) 422-4575.NEW PRODUCT FOR HCEA -2005 Salary Survey20751AHA.qxpPage 9-9-HCEA O n e N o r t h F r a n k l i n C h i c a g o , I L 6 0 6 0 6 ( 3 1 2 ) 4 2 2 - 3 8 5 1 w w w. h c e a o n l i n e . o r g

20751AHA.qxp2/28/20063:30 PMPage 10-10-HCEA CALENDARHere are just a few dates to keep in mind for the next few months. To order a calendar with the complete listing of Health Observances and Recognition Days, call (800) AHA-2626 or visit the AHA online store atwww.ahaonlinestore.com.MarchMayNutrition MonthSave your Vision MonthChild Life Month5-11 Dental Assistants Recognition Week13-19 Brain Awareness Week19-25 Poison Prevention Week30 Doctor's DayBetter Sleep MonthTrauma Awareness MonthMental Health MonthBreathe Easy Month7-13 Hospital and Healthcare Week14-20 Medical Transcriptionist Week15-21 Birth Center Week1 Melanoma Monday4 Oncology Nursing Day6 No-Diet Day17 Employee Health and Fitness Day31 Senior Health and Fitness DayAprilHumor MonthDonate Life MonthCancer Control Month2-8 Healthcare Access Personnel Week3-9 Public Health Week9-16 Health Information and Privacy and Security Week22-29 Health Care Administrative Professionals Week5 Health Day14 Moment of Laughter day26 Noise Awareness Day29 Deadline for HCEA Award of DistinctionHCEA LEADERSHIP - IS IT FOR YOU?So, the next time your telephone rings, itmight be the day you will need to askyourself whether serving in a leadershipcapacity with HCEA is right for you.There is really only one answer - youhave nothing to lose and everything togain. You see, HCEA is a wonderful loving family that will always be by yourside providing encouragement and thewherewithal so you can reach your fullpotential not only as an HCEA member,but as a health care professional.cont.OtherHCEA dates to keepin mind:Silent Auction bidding begins online -- March 10Award of Distinction Appliction Deadline -- April 29Submission deadline for next Notations -- May 5HCEA 2006 Annual Conference -- June 21-24Y. Mindy Levine, Council MemberHCEA O n e N o r t h F r a n k l i n C h i c a g o , I L 6 0 6 0 6 ( 3 1 2 ) 4 2 2 - 3 8 5 1 w w w. h c e a o n l i n e . o r g

20751AHA.qxp2/28/20063:30 PMPage 11-11-HCEA MEMBER SPOTLIGHTSGayla AugustineChristus Saint Frances CabriniHospital Alexandria , LAThe Importance of HCEA to MeI love being associated with HCEA!Words cannot express the importancethat HCEA means to me. I attendedmy first conference last year (2005) inChicago and was overwhelmed by theprofessionalism, organization andfriendliness from everyone. I havebeen to many professional meetingsand conferences in my career, butthis one had everything I had beenlooking for. It was such a comfort tobe able to talk with peers, listen totheir helpful suggestions and shareideas I found successful. The speakers and the presentations were topnotch and very motivational.I have enjoyed a long career in mysecretarial role. Starting as a young3rd grader, I remember dreaming ofbecoming a secretary and would playfor hours at my little desk pushingpapers around and pretending to typeand answer phones. In high school Itook all the business classes and incollege, University of Colorado, Iswitched to Sociology. It sure didn'thave much to do with clerical work,but it has helped me better understand people and behaviors.I was a Firm Administrator for a CPAfirm for sixteen years before I startedworking seven years ago as theAssistant to the President at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital inAlexandria, Louisiana. At one time, Ihad been an Area Manager for a multilocation retail business as well as having my own direct sales business.However, I find that the healthcareindustry is growing in such diverseareas with new technologicaladvances that the excitement andchallenges really keeps me on mytoes.I am very proud to be a part of anindustry that works so hard for somany people. At CHRISTUS Health,our mission is "to extend the healingministry of Jesus Christ" and we strivecontinuously to do our best. HCEAhas given me a wonderful opportunityto continue growing professionally andpersonally.Thank you HCEA.Gayla AugustineDonna J. KrausHancock RegionalHospitalGreenfield, INWhen Robert C.Keen, Ph.D., FACHE,assumed the duties of President andCEO of Hancock Regional Hospital in1994, he wanted to hire an excellentexecutive assistant. He neverdreamed that he would find "the bestof the best." "There are executiveassistants," says Keen, “and thenthere is Donna. She is one of the bestand her value to the organizationcannot be measured. She is a highlycompetent and organized professional," says Keen.The CEO of a smaller community hospital is expected to get involved inalmost everything that goes on in thecommunity. As Keen says, "WithoutDonna's ability to control my calendar,foresee my future, and make sure thatI have everything I need even before Iknow I need it, I would not get asmuch done." She is highly respectednot only in the hospital, but in thecommunity. In fact, says Keen, "OtherCEO's in the community have oftencommented about how fortunate I amto have someone like Donna in theexecutive assistant role."In addition to carrying out her executive assistant duties, Donna getsinvolved in many administrative functions of the hospital that are outside ofnormal duties of an executive assistant. She is highly sought after toserve on hospital committees and hasbeen involved to a great extent in thecommunity, to include serving on theBoard of Directors of LeadershipHancock County. She has taken itupon herself to help other professionaladministrative assistants and secretaries in the hospital grow, includingcoordinating a training program for theadministrative assistants and secretaries on an annual basis. She is currently planning a large event toinclude administrative assistants fromall companies and organizations in thecommunity for 2006.One of Donna's functions is to workclosely with the Board of Tru

Keep an eye out for all of the new improvements to www.hceaonline.org. Affiliated Societies . please contact Alyse Kittner by emailing akittner@aha.org or calling (312) 422-3702 Please contact any of the Silent . Dr. John Rimmer, also from Jupiter Medical Center will speak from the surgeon's point of view. Attendees will also have the .