Activity Professionals Council
Chairman: Amy Clotiaux
(meets every month on the 3rd Tuesday at 2:30 pm. Meeting locations vary - please call CoHCA offices for location.)
CoHCA staff person: David Skipper, Vice President of Public Relations & Emergency Management
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.
Advisory
Chairman: Jay Moskowitz, Vivage Quality Health Partners
(meets every month on the 3rd Tuesday at 3:00 pm. The meeting location is the 1st Floor of the Capitol Center - 225 E. 16th Avenue, Denver).
CoHCA staff person: Arlene Miles, President & CEO
Composed of past president and chaired by the Immediate Past President, this committee works to advise the Board of Directors and the President and CEO on Association business.
Bylaws
Chairman: Bob Jones, Frontline Management
CoHCA staff person: Arlene Miles, President & CEO
Services to revise and update the Association bylaws as necessary.
Colorado Center for Assisted Living (CCAL)
Chairman: Susan Reimer, Pearl Senior Living Management
(meets every month on the 4th Thursday at 9:30 am. Meeting locations vary - please call CoHCA offices for location.)
CoHCA staff person: Ann Kokish, Associate Director of LTC Services
Works to monitor proposed legislation and regulations for assisted living facilities. Assists the Education Committee in developing educational sessions geared toward assisted living providers.
Council of Associate Members
Chairman: Dave Paison, Schryver Medical
(meets every month on the 3rd Thursday at 8:30 am. Meeting location is CoHCA offices.)
CoHCA staff person: Bonita Jones, Vice President of Operations
This committee works to communicate concerns & ideas from associate members. They frequently work with the Education Committee in order to develop the Spring Conference and Fall Convention.
Education & Conference Planning Committee
Chairman: Chris Abraas, Hildebrand Care Center
(meets every month on the 2nd Tuesday at 11:00 am. Meeting location is CoHCA offices.)
CoHCA staff person: Bonita Jones, Vice President of Operations
Develops educational programs, seminars and workshops, & works with the Convention Committee to develop the educational programs for convention. Frequently works with the Council of Associate Members to develop the Spring Conference & Fall Convention.
Governmental Policy Council
Chairman: Mark Bedinger, Colavria Hospitality
Co-Chairman: Lonnie Hilzer, Continuum Health Management
(meets every month on the 3rd Thursday at 10:00 am at CoHCA office).
CoHCA staff person: Arlene Miles, President & CEO, Natalie Komp, Director of Governmental Affairs
This committee works to monitor all proposed legilation & regulations (state & federal) affecting long-term care; organizes lobbying efforts as needed. Monitors any proposed changes in Medicaid reimbursement & works with the Legilative Committee to organize lobbying efforts when necessary.
Non-Proprietary Committee
Chairman: Janet Burns, Sunny Vista Living Center
CoHCA staff person: Arlene Miles, President & CEO
Comprised of representatives from non-profit nursing homes, the committee addresses the needs of the non-profit homes & makes recommendations to the Board.
Nurse Executive Council
Chairman: Sarah Sunleaf, St. Andrew's Village
(meets every month on the 2nd Friday at 8:00 am. Meeting location vary - please call CoHCA offices for location.)
CoHCA staff person: Paula Mattison, Director of Clinical & Quality Services
Long-term care nurse executives network with & educate nurse managers on current clinical management & survey standards, while keeping abreast of pertinent regulatory & legislative issues.
Nutritional Professionals Council
Chairman: Diane Good, Rowan Communtiy
(meets every other month on the 2nd Friday at 10:00 am. Meeting locations vary - please call CoHCA offices.)
CoHCA staff person: Donna Hepworth, Director of Graphic Design
This group works to empower dietary & culinary professionals in Colorado through education, information & networking, & to ensure high quality dietary & culinary programs to long-term care residents.
Planning & Budget Committee
Chairman: John Brammeier, Vivage Quality Health Partners
CoHCA staff person: Arlene Miles, President & CEO, Brent Hill, Director of Finance
Plans & manages Association finances in co-operation with the office staff.
Public Relations Committee
Chairman: Nancy Schwalm, Vivage Quality Health Partners
(meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 10:00 am at CoHCA offices)
CoHCA staff person: David Skipper, Vice President of Public Relations & Emergency Management
Works to project a positive image of nursing homes & assisted living facilities to the public.
Quality Initiatives & Leadership Council
Chairman: Vivian Booker
Co-Chairman: Beth Williams, Orchard Park Health Care Center
(meets every month on the 2nd Tuesday at 1:30 pm. Meets at CoHCA office.)
CoHCA staff person: Paula Mattison, Director of Clinical & Quality Services
New mission statement in process.
Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee
Chairman: Dana Olson, Laurel Manor
Chairman: Jeremy Basham, Julia Temple
(meets every month on the 2nd Wednesday at 10:00 am. Meets at CoHCA office.)
CoHCA staff person: David Skipper, Vice President of Public Relations & Emergency Management, Brent Hill, Director of Finance
The safety component of the committee will review worker's compensation issues and facilitate discussion and education on best practices for safety management. The preparedness component of the committee works to empower members, facilitate discussion and provide education on a range of topics including emergency preparedness, OSHA, and Fire and Life safety.
Social Services Conference Group
Chairman: Susan Hanson, Rowan Community
(meets every month on the 1st Wednesday at 2:30 pm. Meeting locations vary - please call CoHCA offices.)
CoHCA staff person: Paula Mattison, Director of Clinical & Quality Services
This group works to empower Social Servies staff in Colorado through education, information & networking, & to provide high quality psychosocial support to long-term care residents & their families.
