Nursing Home Grant Program: Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee Members
In 2007, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) revised Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 132 so it could form a Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee (QAIC). The committee's purpose is to recommend funding. The committee recommends project funding to DHS and CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). The DHS secretary appoints committee members.
Committee members
Nikki Andrews, chairperson
Director, Bureau of Education Services and Technology
DHS - Division of Quality Assurance
Alexa Aranda
Administrator, Columbia Health Care Center
Amy Cass
Wisconsin Representatives of Activity Professionals (WRAP)
Jason Cram
Director, Bureau of Programs and Policy Overview
DHS - Division of Medicaid Services
John Grothjan
Aging and Disability Resource Center
Jenna Helminski Juve
State Long Term Care Ombudsman
Wisconsin Board on Aging & Long Term Care
Lori Koeppel
Executive director
Wisconsin Director of Nursing Council (DON)
Jessica Radtke
Director, Bureau of Nursing Home Resident Care
DHS - Division of Quality Assurance
Miriah Seyler
Administrator, Edenbrook Fond du Lac
Victoria Walley
Director, Resolve West Allis
DQA Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program team
Brianne Ritter
Administrative Support
Vicky Reimer
Budget Analysis and Contracts
Bridget O'Meara
Program Coordination
Are you interested in becoming a member of the QAIC?
Membership on the QAIC is an annual appointment. Applications for QAIC membership are reviewed and retained for the purpose of annual or as-needed member recruitment. To apply to be a member of the committee, complete the Quality Assurance Improvement Committee (QAIC) Membership Application form. For more information about the QAIC, please email dhsdqacmprp@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
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This content reflects the views and opinions of the advisory council. It may not reflect the official policy or position of DHS.