BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OFFICERS
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Richard M. Wetherell
CHAIRPERSON
VICE PRESIDENT, QUALITY, TELEFLEX MEDICAL, INC.
Chris E. Clasen, BS, RRT, RCP
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VICE CHAIR
DIRECTOR OF THE VENTILATOR UNIT AT BLUE RIDGE
HEALTH CARE CENTER
Denise Fletcher, Esq
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SECRETARY
ATTORNEY AT BROWN & FORTUNATO
Rick Ferris, RPh
PATH TO ACCREDITATION
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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, DRUG CRAFTERS
MEMBERS
Our companies share a common mission, as well as philosophies about the survey
process and a mutual interest in assessing the ability of organizations to deliver
high-quality services. Other shared commitments include:
Dedication to ISO 9001 quality compliance
John Barrett
Providing on-site surveys that are conducted by professionals with
industry-specific experience
SENIOR CONSULTANT, QUALITY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Gregory Bentley
PRINCIPAL, THE BENTLEY WASHINGTON LAW FIRM
Delivering accreditation programs designed to ensure adherence to national
and state regulations and requirements
Regina Schaaf Dickens, EdD, LCSW
RSD CONSULTING
Creating standards for accreditation that are relevant to the services provided
Floyd Boyer, BS, RRT, RCP
Offering a consultative, educational approach to the accreditation process
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NC RESPIRATORY BOARD
Richard Bulich, PharmD
Assessing adherence to state licensure requirements through regular,
on-site surveys
INDEPENDENT PHARMACY CONSULTANT
Barbara Stover Gingerich, RN,MS, FACHE
PRESIDENT, ADVANTAGE CONSULTANTS, INC.
Leonard S. Holman, Jr, RPh, CHC
SEASONED HEALTH CARE ANCILLARY SERVICES EXECUTIVE
AND CONSULTANT
Our organizations are uniquely positioned to provide access to the highest quality
accreditation services. For more information about this new partnership, visit us
at achc.org.
Denise Lippy
VP, SYSTEMS OPERATIONS, PROTON THERAPY CENTER
Susan Niewenhous, PhD, RN, CHCE, COS-C
PRESIDENT, NIEW SOLUTIONS, INC.
Marshelle Thobaben, RN, MS, PHN, APNP, FNP
PROFESSOR, HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
Tom Tucker
VP, SALES AND MARKETING, ATTENTUS MEDICAL SALES, INC.
Edward Zazenski
DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE, TELEFLEX MEDICAL, INC.
Matthew Whittington
BRIGADIER GENERAL, USAR (RETIRED)
Marilyn Wideman, DNP, RN-BC
ASSOCIATE VP OF COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE PRACTICE AT
RUSH UNIVERSITY
OUR MISSION
Accreditation Commission for Health
Care (ACHC) is dedicated to delivering
the best possible experience and to
partnering with organizations and
healthcare professionals that seek
accreditation and related services.
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