CHCA Committees
Activity Professionals 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
Piñon Management
12136 W. Bayaud Ave., Ste. 200
Lakewood, CO 80228
P: 303/987-3088
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:
Jayne Keller
Heritage Club of Greenwood Village
6450 S. Boston St.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-5336
P: 303/224-9455
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
2932 Fenton St.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
P: 303/238-3838
Staff: President/CEO
Bylaws
Serves to revise and update the Association bylaws as necessary.
Chairperson:
Mark Bedinger
Colvaria Hospitality
1667 St. Paul St.
Denver, CO 80206
P: 303/421-3600
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:
Heidi Pedersen
Chateau des Mons
3426 S. Marion
Englewood, CO 80110
P: 303/781-5865
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
Culinary Professionals 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:
Pete Stygar
Colavria Hospitality
1127 E. 16th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
P: 303/388-1426
Staff: Executive Administrative Assistant
Education & Conference Planning Committee
Develops educational programs, seminars and workshops, and works with the Convention Committee to develop the educational programs for convention.
Chairperson:
Tim Heronimus
Broomfield Skilled Nursing
& Rehab Center
12975 Sheridan Blvd.
Broomfield, CO 80020-1477
P: 303/785-5800
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
Marlyn Tande-Payment for Services
Loveland Good Samaritan Village
2101 S. Garfield Ave.
Loveland, CO 80537-7377
P: 970/669-3100
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
Life Care Center of Aurora
14101 E. Evans Avenue
Aurora, CO 80014-1451
P: 303/751-2000
Staff: Director of Clinical and Quality Services
Planning and Budget
Plans and manages Association finances in co-operation with the office staff.
Chairperson:
Jim Parker
Spectrum Retirement
660E W. 3rd St., #41
(970) 371-0201
Staff: President/CEO
Public Relations
Works to project a positive image of nursing homes to the public.
Chairperson:
Brian W. Troccoli
Community Relations Director
Julia Temple Center
3401 So. Lafayette Avenue
Englewood, CO 80113
P: (303) 523-5135
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:
Beth Irtz
Piñon Management
12136 W. Bayaud Ave., Ste. 200
Lakewood, CO 80228
P: 303/987-3088
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:
Jim Parker
Spectrum Retirement
660E W. 3rd St., #41
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 371-0201
Staff: Director of Finance and Reimbursement