Committees

- 2010 VHCA Committee Request Form

Convention and Trade Show Committee

Plans the agenda, content, location and combination of services to be provided at each convention and trade show.

Chairperson:
Mr. Ken Barefoot
Business Development Representative, Rehab Management, Inc.
Vice Chair:
Mr. Louis Rubin
President, Radiation Physics, Inc.
VHCA Staff:
Doran Hutchinson

Education Committee

Assesses the training and educational needs of the membership. Plans and executes programs to meet those needs.

Chairperson:
Ms. Cassandra Dority
Administrator, Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center
Vice Chair:
Ms. Tara L. Davis
Executive Director, Beaufont Towers Retirement Community
VHCA Staff:
Beverley Soble

Health Planning Committee

Reviews health planning related regulations of the Department of Health and offers recommendations concerning the state Medical Facilities Plan and COPN regulations.

Chairperson:
Mr. Douglas Suddreth
Vice President of Development, Autumn Corporation
Vice Chair:
Mr. Bruce H. Hedrick
Senior Vice President of Development, Smith Packett Med-Com, LLC
VHCA Staff:
Mary Lynne Bailey

Nurse Scholarship Committee

Solicits and interviews scholarship candidates and selects recipients.

Chairperson:
Ms. Winnie A. Boger
Administrator, The Woodview
Vice Chair:
Mr. Paul E. Clements
Administrator, Warren Memorial Hospital – Lynn Care
VHCA Staff:
Beverley Soble

Payment for Services Committee

Monitors payment, regulation and financial matters and makes recommendations on issues for the Association to pursue.

Chairperson:
Mr. Alfred Shrieves
Chief Financial Office, Virginia Health Services, Inc.
Vice Chairs:
Ms. Jennifer Greenwell
Chief Financial Officer, Riverside Lifelong Health & Aging Related Services

Ms. Carol R. Kroboth
Vice President of Reimbursement, Medical Facilities of America, Inc.

Mr. Sam Marsh
Chief Financial Officer, Autumn Corporation
VHCA Staff:
Hobart Harvey

Quality of Care Committee

Addresses issues and trends related to quality measurement and monitoring activities both Nationally and in Virginia. Suggests appropriate educational programs and other Association efforts to enhance quality of care efforts for Virginia long term care providers.

Chairperson:
Ms. Judith Brown
JFB Consulting, LLC
Vice Chair:
Ms. Tamera Q. Kelley
Quality Health Consultant, Chiles Healthcare Consulting, LLC
VHCA Staff:
Beverley Soble

Regulatory Committee

Monitors state agency activity and reviews proposed changes to regulations. Recommends regulatory changes as appropriate.

Chairperson:
Ms. Wendy M. Walter
Administrator, Fairmont Crossing Health & Rehab Center
Vice Chair:
Ms. Betty DeOrnellas
Administrator, MeadowView Terrace
VHCA Staff:
Beverley Soble

Virginia Center for Assisted Living Committee

Addresses issues and trends relevant to assisted living facilities in Virginia. Monitors legislation impacting assisted living facilities and suggests appropriate educational programs.

Chairperson:
Ms. Susan D. Green
Administrator, Heatherwood Retirement Community
Vice Chair:
Ms. Susan Woodie
Vice President of Assisted Living, Richfield Retirement Community
VHCA Staff:
Beverley Soble
Elderly Woman Dining

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