About the Nursing Facility Culture Change Accountability Board
About the Board
The Nursing Facility Culture Change Accountability Board was created by enacted House Bill 09-1196. (C.R.S. §25-1-107.5, et al.) The function of the Board is to promote improved quality of life at nursing facilities through grants that support progressive culture change. House Bill 09-1196 (Signed Act)
Culture change is the common name given to the national movement for reforming older adult services. It is based on person-directed values and practices, where the voices of elders and those working with them are considered and respected.
Core person-directed values are choice, dignity, respect, self–determination, and purposeful living. This may be translated into changes in organization practices, physical environments, relationships at all levels, workforce models, and more, leading to better outcomes for older adults.
Board Members
There are 10 board members. The statute specifies the composition of the board.
| Designation | Name |
|---|---|
| State Long-Term Care Ombudsman or designee | Shelley Hitt, Chair |
| Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing or designee | Beverly Hirsekorn (d) |
| Executive Director- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment or designee | Jennifer McCants (d) |
| 3 members currently employed in long-term care nursing facilities (Governor appointed) | Carolyn Mickey, Vice Chair Dana Solomon Vanessa Carlson |
| 1 member who is or represents a consumer of long-Term care (Governor appointed) | Paul D. Phillips |
| 1 member representing the Disability Community who is either a resident of a nursing facility or a family member of a nursing facility resident (Governor appointed) | Gary Pauli |
| 1 member representing the business community (Governor appointed) | Candace Kramer |
| 1 member representing the Colorado Culture Change Coalition or its successor organization (Governor appointed) | Elizabeth B. Irtz |
Terms expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The members of the Board serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred while serving on the accountability board.
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