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Convention Committee is the committee that plans each annual convention. This committee meets as needed beginning in June or July previous to the annual convention held in May. Members work with WHCA staff to develop the education tracks, entertainment and activities as well as gathering sponsorship commitments for the various events held at convention. The committee is currently co-chaired by Roger Moore, Administrator at Leon Sullivan Healthcare in Seattle and John Tipton of McKesson and staffed by Brenda Orffer.

Education Committee is the committee that works to establish educational goals for the association and meets quarterly. This committee provides feedback as to what educational needs exist so that we can offer quality events that meet the educational needs of our members. The committee is currently chaired by Michelle Roe, Administrator at Marysville Care Center and staffed by Vicki Anensen-McNealley and Brenda Orffer.

Quality Improvement Committee meets on an as-needed basis and focuses on ways that we can improve the quality of care in long-term care. The committee sometimes develops legislative ideas and tracks bills impacting the way care is administered. The committee also works on developing training and programs specifically for nurses in long-term care. The committee is currently chaired by Kelly Callahan, Administrator at Mission Healthcare at Bellevue and is staffed by Vicki Anensen-McNealley.

Group Purchasing Committee meets on an as-needed basis and focuses on developing the Group Purchasing Contract for the association. This committee is currently co-chaired by Randall Hyatt, WHCA President, of Hygate Properties and Rick Dillon, WHCA Vice President, of Avamere and staffed by Gary Weeks and Diana Hitchings.

Legal Action Committee meets on an as-needed basis and focuses on legal action strategies for the association as it represents long-term care. The committee is currently chaired by Bill Ulrich of Consolidated Billing Services, Inc. and is staffed by Gary Weeks and Lauri St. Ours.

WHCA-PAC meets on an as-needed basis and focuses on legislative and political activities for the association. The WHCA-PAC Board is made up of representatives from each chapter; however, guests
are welcome to attend meetings and be part of the discussion. Voting is limited to members of the WHCA-PAC Board. The WHCA-PAC is chaired by Jerry Tretwold, Administrator of Harmony House Health Care Center and is staffed by Juanita Taurman.

Skilled Nursing Reimbursement Committee meets at least quarterly and focuses on cost reimbursement for skilled nursing facilities in Washington. The committee works together to promote legislation and policy change for better funding in long-term care. The committee is currently chaired by Norm Hyatt of Hyatt Corporation and is staffed by Gary Weeks and Lauri St. Ours.

Assisted Living Reimbursement Committee meets at least quarterly and focuses on cost reimbursement for assisted living facilities in Washington. The committee works together to promote legislation and policy change for better funding in long-term care. The committee is currently chaired by Laurie Wince of Woodmark Retirement Corporation and is staffed by Lauri St. Ours.

Governmental Affairs Committee meets on an as-needed basis and work on projects relating to legislative action and outcomes affecting long term care. The committee is currently chaired by Rick Dillon, WHCA Vice President, of Avamere and is staffed by Gary Weeks.

Group Retro Committee meets monthly and establishes goals and objectives for WHCA’s Group Retrospective Rating Program as well as overseeing the program activities and budget. Members of the committee are subject to the committee’s bylaws with regard to voting privileges and work together to enhance workplace safety in long term care. The committee is currently chaired by Carmen Steiner, Administrator at Bessie Burton Sullivan, and is staffed by Diana Hitchings.

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