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