Kathy Ahearn

Kathy Ahearn

RN, BSN, PHN
ALECC, Inc.
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Biography

Kathy Ahearn has a dual bachelor’s degrees in nursing and social work. She is currently CEO and founder of ALECC, Inc., with over 30 years of experience in Hospice, Home Health, Homecare, Palliative Care, and the Home Infusion Industry. Kathy provides consulting, mentoring and education with a strong emphasis in the Hospice Industry. Kathy is the go-to resource that State Associations and agencies tap into when they need guidance and a resource with regulations. Kathy simplifies regulations and processes that provide a greater understanding and implementation that ultimately allow for best practices and optimal outcomes for all involved.

Kathy’s experience includes:
  • Operation Assessments and Implementation of Best Practices
  • Mock survey, Survey Preparation and 2567 Plan of Corrections
  • Training, Mentoring and Education of Agency Leadership and all Agency Staff
  • Strategic Planning
  • Chart Audits and Reviews (Survey, OIG, ADR)
  • ADR Assistance and Support
  • Due Diligence Clinical Reviews
  • Licensure and completion of all State and Federal Forms.
  • Market Analysis/Competitive Analysis/Marketing Plans
  • Tool Development to Support Agency Best Practices/Regulations

Kathy has always been a trailblazer in healthcare. She developed ALECC, Inc. with the intention to provide education and support to agencies and state associations at a level that was an “in the trenches” approach. ALECC, Inc. provides a learning management system (LMS) that allows agencies to tap into personalized education and training specific to their agency needs.

Kathy’s passion is healthcare, finding solutions, teaching, and mentoring. Kathy is known Nationally due to teaching and speaking at various State Conferences. She has branched into YouTube to create a channel to support colleagues and clinicians. She began healthcare work due to a disabled parent and later a child living with a chronic disease. She has experienced healthcare both professionally and personally, and continues to dedicate her life to it.


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What People are Saying About Kathy: 

"Great webinar for new team members! Even our seasoned team members were like - oh my - we need to double check on some of these. Very good presentation. Kathy is ALWAYS a pleasure to listen to and watch! Her knowledge is great and she delivers this eloquently. No matter what the question - she responds very professionally and always states to follow up with her if the question needs further clarification. This is greatly appreciated.”
- Pam, Seasons Hospice


"Very knowledgeable presenter! Loved her advocacy on using social work to conduct the psychosocial assessment, as that is their expertise."
- Eva, Hospice & Palliative Care Association of New York State (HPCANYS)


"Will highly recommend both the speaker and series. Excellent speaker. Very knowledgeable."
- Tamara, Hope Springs Hospice


"Finally, true, clear, and concise information on Governing Body member expectations. I am thrilled now to share this with the organization and onboard new members. I can’t thank you enough, Kathy."
- Carmen, Valiant Hospice & Palliative Care


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