EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Chairpersons:
Chris Allman
Janelle Mickelson

The Education Committee’s primary goal is to organize and conduct day-long educational meetings and a three-day Annual Meeting and Conference. The educational programs are planned in response to the expressed needs and interests of the membership, and to provide current information on relevant risk management issues.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Chairperson:
Carole Empey

The Membership Committee’s primary goal is to maintain and expand the membership by promoting the Society’s purpose throughout Michigan. The Committee distributes membership applications, receives and reviews completed applications, recommends applicants for membership to the Board of Directors and coordinates the management of information for the Membership Directory.

Membership Services Representative:
Ed Lynch

GOVERNMENT issues committee

Chairpersons:
Jason Sebolt
Barbara Tofil

The Governmental Issues Committee’s primary goal is to educate the membership about legislative issues with risk management implications and to represent the Society and Healthcare Risk Management in legislative and judicial areas where appropriate.

COMMUNICATION committee

Chairpersons:
Carrie Miedema
Sherri Thrasher

The Communication Committee is charged with enhancing public and professional awareness of healthcare risk management in the State of Michigan. The committee maintains the web site, through its relationship with a Web master contractor, and publishes the newsletter.

AWARDS committee

Chairperson:
Richard Boothman

The Awards Committee is charged with the annual responsibility of selecting the recipient of the R. Paul Venzke Award. Named for Paul Venzke, MSHRM’s first President, the award recognizes a risk manager who has demonstrated a high level of ability and commitment to the furtherance of the risk management profession. In addition, the Committee provides for all necessary plaques, certificates and awards for speakers to express gratitude on behalf of the Society and its members at all meetings.

COUNCIL OF PAST PRESIDENTS

Chairperson:
Kim McCoy

This Council is responsible for maintaining the Historical Brochure, which is used as a tool for recruiting prospective members, as well as the overall promotion of the Society’s strength and visibility. This group of Past Presidents represents stability and experience for additional assignments as requested by the Board of Directors.

Patient Safety Committee

The Patient Safety Committee is MSHRM’s newest committee, formed to provide members with resources to research and develop patient safety practices. This committee, in collaboration with the Communications Committee, provides an avenue for members to ask safety questions and query practices of the membership.