CHCA Committees




Activity Professional's Council
This group works to empower activity professionals in Colorado through education, information and networking, and to provide high quality activities support to long term care residents.


Chairperson:
Amy Goeglein
Kindred Health Care
401 Malley Drive
Northglenn, CO 80233
P: 303/452-4700
Staff: Vice President of Assisted Living and Public Relations


Administrator Council
Addresses management issues and monitors trends and developments affecting the daily operation of a long term care facility.

Chairperson:
Maxine Roby
Rowan Community
4601 E. Asbury Circle
Denver, CO 80222
P: 303/757-1228
Staff: Vice President of Operations


Advisory
Composed of past presidents and chaired by the immediate past president, this committee works to advise the Board of Directors and the Executive Director on Association business.

Chairperson:
Jay Moskowitz
Quality Life Management
3885 Upham Street, Ste. 55.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
P: 303/238-3838
Staff: President/CEO


Bylaws
Serves to revise and update the Association bylaws as necessary.

Chairperson:
Bob Jones
Quality Life Management
3885 Upham Street, Ste. 55.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
P: 303/238-3838
Staff: President/CEO


Colorado Center for Assisted Living
Works to monitor proposed legislation and regulations for assisted living facilities. Assists Education Committee in developing educational sessions geared toward assisted living providers.

Chairperson:
Jayne Keller
Staff: Vice President of Assisted Living and Public Relations


Council of Associate Members
This committee works to communicate concerns and ideas from associate members.

Chairperson:
Sandy Adkins
Denver Syrup, Inc
353 W. 56th Avenue
Denver, CO 80216
P: (303)295-3737
Staff: Vice President of Operations


Education & Conference Planning Committee
Develops educational programs, seminars and workshops, and works with the Convention Committee to develop the educational programs for convention.

Chairperson:
Shari Ward
CFMC
23 Inverness Way East, Ste. 100
12975 Sheridan Blvd.
Englewood, CO 80012
P: 303/669-9581
Staff: Vice President of Operations


Governmental Policy Council
Works to monitor all proposed legislation and regulations (state & federal) affecting long-term care; organizes lobbying efforts as needed. Monitors any proposed changes in Medicaid Reimbursement and works with the Legislative Committee to organize lobbying efforts when necessary.

Chairpersons:
Jeff Jerebker-Legislative
Piñon Management
12136 W. Bayaud Ave., Ste. 200
Lakewood, CO 80228
P: 303/987-3088
Staff: President/CEO


Lonnie Hilzer
Continuum Health Managers, LLC
P.O. Box 336250
Greeley, CO 80634
P: 970/395-0404


Non-Proprietary
Comprised of representatives from non-profit nursing homes, the Committee addresses the needs of the non-profit homes and makes recommendations to the Board.

Chairperson:
Dana Olson
Laurel Manor Care Center
929 S. Chelton Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
P: 719/473-7780
Staff: President/CEO


Nurse Executive Council
Long term care Nurse Executives network with and educate nurse managers on current clinical management and survey standards, while keeping abreast of pertinent regulatory and legislative issues.

Chairperson:
Sarah Sunleaf
St. Andrews Village
2670 Abilene St
Aurora, CO 800141
P: 303/695-3244
Staff: Director of Clinical and Quality Services


Nutritional Professional’s Council
This group works to empower dietary and culinary professionals in Colorado through education, information and networking, and to ensure high quality dietary and culinary programs to long term care residents.

Chairperson:
Karin Akerfelds
Kindred Health Care
401 Malley Drive
Northglenn, CO 80233
P: 303/254-6827
Staff: Executive Administrative Assistant



Planning and Budget
Plans and manages Association finances in co-operation with the office staff.

Chairperson:
John Brammeier
Piñon Management
12136 W. Bayaud Ave., Ste. 200
Lakewood, CO 80228
P: 303/987-3088
Staff: President/CEO


Public Relations
Works to project a positive image of nursing homes to the public.

Chairperson:
Audra O’Kane
VistaCare Hospice
4350 Wadsworth, Ste. 250
3401 So. Lafayette Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
P: 303/639-9243
Staff: Vice President of Assisted Living and Public Relations


Quality Initiatives & Standards
Works to develop and review standards of practice and quality initiative measurements for the purposes of enhancing quality of care in nursing homes. Works with health department on regulations and initiatives governing quality of care and quality of life.

Chairperson:
Vivian Booker
Mount Saint Francis Nursing Center
7550 Assisi Heights
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
P: 719/598-1336
Staff: Director of Clinical and Quality Services


Social Services Conference Group
This group works to empower Social Services Staff in Colorado through education, information and networking, and to provide high quality psychosocial support to long-term care residents and their families.

Chairperson:
Susan Hanson
Rowan Community
4601 E. Asbury Circle
Denver, CO 80222-4722
P: 303/757-1228
Staff: Director of Clinical and Quality Services


Worker’s Compensation Safety Committee
This group comprises members of the CHCA Worker’s Compensation program and meets on a monthly basis to review worker’s compensation issues and facilitate discussion and education on best practices in safety management.

Chairperson:
Dana Olson
Laurel Manor
920 S. Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
P: 719/473-7780
Staff: Director of Finance and Reimbursement





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