Quick Facts
- Event: 2026 HCAM Annual Convention & Expo
- Dates: September 14–16, 2026
- Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Main venues: DeVos Place and Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
- Registration options: In-person, live virtual, on-demand access, and Awards Luncheon-only options are available.
- Hotel deadline: Book by August 24, 2026 to receive the HCAM group rate, while rooms remain available.
- Continuing education: CE approvals will be published closer to the event. Live in-person and live virtual attendance have been submitted for up to 14 total participant hours. On-demand attendance has been submitted for up to 32 total participant hours.
- CE attendance reminder: Attendance is monitored. In-person attendees must be scanned in and out of sessions using the barcode on their name badge to receive credit.
- Mobile app: Download the Attendee Mobile app and search for 2026 HCAM Annual Convention to access event information.
- Certificates: HCAM will process attendance data after the event. Certificates will be available once attendance data has been compiled.
- Need help? Contact Allison Taipalus for registration assistance, substitutions, cancellation questions, or help determining member-rate eligibility.
| Hotel | Rate | Book By | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel (Headquarters Hotel) |
$185++ |
August 24 |
$5/day self parking |
JW Marriott Grand Rapids |
$224++ |
August 24 |
$45/day self parking |
Room availability and the discounted group rate are not guaranteed. A limited number of rooms are available, so attendees are encouraged to book early.
Book lodging: Use the lodging button/link to access the hotel reservation system. Please note that this link will take you outside of the Convention registration site and into the hotel reservation system.
Parking for Commuters
Parking at the city parking ramp underneath DeVos Place for commuting guests is $2 per half hour with a daily max of $25. Other parking ramps may be less expensive, an interactive map is available HERE with full details - some lots are as low as $5 per day if you're willing to walk. Parking at the Amway is max $45 per day for self-parking and max $49 per day for valet.
CE Approvals will be published closer to the event.
NHA:
The Health Care Association of Michigan is a Certified Sponsor of continuing education with the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB).
- Live In-Person: This program has been submitted, but not yet approved for Continuing Education for 14 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval #.
- Live Virtual: This program has been submitted, but not yet approved for Continuing Education for 14 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval #.
- On-Demand: This program has been submitted, but not yet approved for Continuing Education for 32 total participant hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval #.
AFC & CALD:
- Live In-Person: This continuing education activity is appropriate for adult foster care providers and certified assisted living directors for a recommended maximum of 14 clock hours of professional development for live courses.
- Live Virtual: This continuing education activity is appropriate for adult foster care providers and certified assisted living directors for a recommended maximum of 14 clock hours of professional development for live courses.
- On-Demand: This continuing education activity is appropriate for adult foster care providers and certified assisted living directors for a recommended maximum of 32 clock hours of professional development.
RN:
Nurse participants may also earn up to 32 nurse education contact hours. Health Care Association of Michigan is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Target Audience
This conference is designed for executive-level leadership including facility/community owners, corporate-level consultants (CEO, CFO, COO, etc.), regional directors, administrators, executive directors, directors of nursing, nurse managers, directors of finance and other long-term care and/or assisted living management personnel (including homes for the aged, adult foster care and other independent and supportive living settings).
CE Reporting: HCAM will need 30 days after the event conclusion to compile and process all attendance data. Once the data is compiled, certificates will be available to access. Certificate questions should be directed to Allison Taipalus. Session attendance for administrators will be reported to NAB using their NAB Registry ID.
Requirements of Participation:
- Attendance is being strictly monitored. Attendees must participate in the entire session in order to earn credit.
- To receive contact hours for in-person participation, you must attend the entire session and be scanned in and out of the session via the bar code on your name badge. Missed scans will result in no credit.
- To receive contact hours for live virtual participation, you must attend the entire session.
- To receive contact hours for on-demand participation in sessions, you must attend the entire session and complete the post-test with a passing score of 85% within 10 days following the conference.
- Participating in two sessions simultaneously in the virtual platform will result in disqualification from earning any and all CE for the entire event.
- The maximum number of credits that may be earned in one 24-hour period is limited to eight (8) credit hours. This includes both live and on-demand sessions.
- The conference evaluation must be completed in order to earn your certificate of completion.
- Attendees caught cheating or violating our attendance policies will not receive credit for the remainder of the conference.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT:
The following commercial interest organizations have provided sponsorship of this conference and in no way have taken part in, influenced or biased the content of the continuing education activities:
- Aurora LTC Pharmacy
- CareLinc Medical Supply
- Guardian Pharmacy
- HPSI
- Neurocrine Biosciences
- OneCare LTC
The following non-commercial interest organizations have provided sponsorship of this conference and in no way have taken part in, influenced or biased the content of the continuing education activities:
- BluSky Restoration Contractors
- Elara Caring
- Kitch Senior Living Practice Group
- Rivetus Rehab
- Sure Cure Labs
- The Supportive Care
Primary Nurse Planner:
- Carole Stacy, MSN, MA, RN – HCAM Nurse Consultant
Carole Stacy has disclosed that she has no relevant biasing relationship of a financial, professional, personal or commercial interest.
Nurse Planners:
- Shari Carson, RN, BSN, LNHA, CDP, CDON, CIC – Regional Clinical Coordinator for Ciena Healthcare
Shari Carson has disclosed that she has no relevant biasing relationship of a financial, professional, personal or commercial interest. - Marie Patrick, RN, BSN, LNHA –
Marie Patrick has disclosed that she has no relevant biasing relationship of a financial, professional, personal or commercial interest. - Bonnie Vanderkarr, RN, BSN – Corporate Clinical Educator for Ciena Healthcare
Bonnie Vanderkarr has disclosed that she has no relevant biasing relationship of a financial, professional, personal or commercial interest.
Activity Planners:
- Vickie Burlew, RN, ADNS, LNHA – Health Care Consultant and Educator for Rolf Consulting and Lebenbom & Rothman PC
Vickie Burlew has disclosed that she has no relevant biasing relationship of a financial, professional, personal or commercial interest.
The HCAM NEC is committed to ensuring all educational activities include only evidence-based content and that all activities are presented in a balanced manner and bias-free. If you feel that the educational activity was presented in a manner that violated these principles, please contact a member of the NEC immediately. Should you have a question regarding relationships with commercial interests, please contact the HCAM office or an HCAM staff member during the program.


