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1 Pennsylvania Homecare Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATE FOR North Central Regional Representation Profile Loreen Comstock

2 LOREEN GAY COMSTOCK, MSN, RN, GCNS-BC EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION Bloomsburg University Master of Science in Nursing (Community Health) Bloomsburg State College Baccalaureate of Science Nursing The Geisinger Medical Center School of Nursing Gerontological Nurse American Nurses Credentialing Center Clinical Specialist in Gerontological Nursing American Nurses Credentialing Center WORK EXPERIENCE Present Administrator Clinical Services Columbia Montour Home Health and Hospice [full-time] Administrator Nurse-Family Partnership Program [part-time] Previous Nurse Supervisor Nurse-Family Partnership Peer Site Reviewer Community Health Accreditation Program, CHAP Self-Employed Nursing Consultant Lifespan Nursing Consultants, Inc. Clinical Nurse Specialist The Williamsport Hospital and Medical Center Instructor The Geisinger Medical Center School of Nursing Assistant Director of Nursing The Bloomsburg Hospital CCU Staff Nurse The Bloomsburg Hospital CCU Staff Nurse The Williamsport Hospital PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) Board of Review 4/2009 to present Nurse-Family Partnership National Service Office Administrator Advisory Group 2011 to present Pennsylvania Home Care Association (PHA) PHA Board of Directors, 1/2003 to 12/2008; 1/2011 to present Finance Committee Member, 2003 to present Chair of Pennsylvania Foundation for Homecare and Hospice, 12/2011 to present American Nurses Association 1986 to present Pennsylvania State Nurses Association PSNA Board of Directors, State Level, 2001 to 2002 District 27 President, 1990 to 1992 District 27 Board of Directors, 1992 to 2002; 2005 to 2007 PSNA Approver Unit, 1994 to 1995; 2000 to 2002 PSNA Book Reviewer, 1998 to 2002 Columbia County Human Services Coalition Board of Directors 2001 to present Treasurer, 2003 to 2009; President, 1/2011 to present Bloomsburg University Department of Nursing Advisory Council 2010 to present Sigma Theta Tau, Theta Zeta Chapter 1986 to present Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society 1980 to present American Heart Association Board of Directors 1999 to 2006 American Heart Dinner Dance Co-Chair, 2001 and 2002 American Red Cross Board of Directors Montour County 2004 to 6/2009 Treasurer and Chairperson of Finance Committee, 2005 to 6/2009 St. John s Evangelical Lutheran Church Council 10/2006 to present Vice President, 1/2008 to 12/2009; President, 1/2010 to 12/2011; Vice President, 1/2012 to 12/2012 Several Other Community Boards PUBLICATIONS Numerous GRANT WRITING 1994 $200,000 Babies First $1.5 million Nurse-Family Partnership 2006-present ongoing funding Nurse-Family Partnership Several Other Small Grants $1,000 $3,000 HONORS Who s Who in American Nursing 1990 Outstanding Nurse Recognition Award, Central Susquehanna PNA District # Sigma Theta Tau Research Utilization Award 1991 Outstanding Woman of the Year for Columbia and Montour Counties 2003 Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA) Best Practice Award in the category of Community Outreach and Advocacy /19/13

3 Pennsylvania Homecare Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATE FOR Southwest Regional Representation Profile Ransom Towsley

4 Ransom Towsley: Director at Large Nominee Ransom Towsley is the Senior Director of Community Services for Presbyterian SeniorCare, the largest provider of senior housing and services in Southwestern PA. In 2010 Presbyterian SeniorCare recruited Mr. Towsley to expand its portfolio of senior housing and facility based care into the home and community based services market. In this capacity Ransom acquired a homecare agency and in a short time doubled the agency s revenue and expanded its scope of service offerings. Mr Towsley is now evaluating entering the Medicare home health marketplace and strategies for integrating homecare and home health into the Presbyterian SeniorCare network. Mr. Towsley has over 20 years experience in health care as President and CEO of The Community at Holy Family Manor during which time he developed and implemented a strategic plan to revitalize a campus-based portfolio of health and human services, including homecare, operated by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. As Regional Vice President for Chamberlin Edmonds, an Atlanta based hospital revenue recovery company, Mr. Towsley opened the Pittsburgh office and integrated services into the UPMC Health System. As Executive Director of Community LIFE, one of Pennsylvania s early Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Mr. Towsley developed and operated one of the most successful PACE programs in the country, and also worked closely with the PA Department of Public Welfare in the development of operational and regulatory processes for expansion of LIFE/PACE in Pennsylvania. Mr. Towsley is a past board member of the National PACE Association (NPA) and the Pennsylvania Adult Day Services Association (PADSA) and is a current member of the LeadingAge national task force on adult day services, the LeadingAge PA public policy committee and the SouthWestern PA Partnership on Aging (SWPPA) public policy committee. Mr. Towsley was recently appointed by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to the panel of reviewers for the current round of Health Care Innovations Awards ( HCIA-Round 2) submissions and has been a speaker at national, state and regional conferences. Mr. Towsley received a master of health administration and a master of business administration from the University of Pittsburgh and is a licensed nursing home administrator.

5 Pennsylvania Homecare Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATES FOR Director-at-Large Profiles (Vote for 3) Stanley Rynkiewicz Kathleen Fitzgerald Pat McGee Dawn Menya

6 STANLEY A. RYNKIEWICZ III, RN, MSN, WCC, DWC, CCS Administrator Deer Meadows Home Health and Support Services, LLC 8301 Roosevelt Boulevard Philadelphia, PA EXPERIENCE / PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Stanley was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Holy Family University in He proudly served his country as a Captain in the United States Air Force from and got involved in home care while stationed in Tampa, Florida. In 2008 Stanley finished his MSN at the University of Phoenix as well as becoming Wound Care Certified (WCC). In March 2009 Stanley was appointed to the Leading Age PA (PANPHA s) SE PA Board of Directors and became chair of the Home and Community Based Services Committee. Since July 2009 Stanley has been with BHP Services as the Administrator of BHP Service s home health care business line, Deer Meadows Home Health and Support Services, LLC (DMHHSS). Stanley was the main person in starting this new agency from its inception to its Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) Accreditation. He is Treasurer of Leading Age PA SE Chapter, and a member of the Pennsylvania Homecare Association s (PHA) Public Policy and Home Political Action Committees, Leading Age s (formerly AAHSA) Home Health and Hospice Task Force, the National Association for Home Care and Hospice s (NAHC) Finance Committee, Voluntary Home Care Association of America and Private Duty Homecare Associations Advisory Boards and the Wound Care Advisor E Magazine s Editorial Advisory Board. He is also a Chronic Care Specialist (CCS) and is the Corporate Compliance Officer for BHP Services. MEMBERSHIPS/ ACCREDITATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS Leading Age PA, CHAP, Leading Age, PDHA, PHA, NAWCO, HCCA, NAHC, WCC, DWC, CCS EDUCATION AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION Holy Family College, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1996;University of Phoenix, Online Campus, Masters of Science in Nursing, 2008; Awarded Outstanding Community Outreach for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes Related Wounds award sponsored by the National Alliance of Wound Care in 2008; and University of Phoenix, Online Campus, Doctorate in Health Administration, Present MAJOR ISSUES RELATED TO HOME CARE/HOSPICE Maintaining the highest of nursing standards and quality of care for patients that optimize quality and patient satisfaction while reducing cost. Combat Fraud, Waste and Abuse Improve payment accuracy and address variation in utilization Inconsistencies in governmental laws regulating Home Support and Community Based Services PHA s ROLE IN ADDRESS THESE ISSUES Function as a comprehensive educational resource for payers, consumers and legislators to promote a clear understanding of the industry in terms of cost effectiveness and quality of care. Analyze and interpret regulatory initiatives and assist providers to understand the ramifications of these initiatives on the provision of care Support legislation and work with legislators regarding need for consistency laws regulating home care. Continue to represent all types of homecare agencies and being responsive to their needs Work closely with providers and State/Federal legislators promoting clear communication

7 KATHLEEN FITZGERALD 221 E. Fiedler Road Ambler, Pennsylvania (215) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Abington Health, Willow Grove, PA (April Present) Director of Home Health Services Responsible for the operations and management of Abington Health home health services, Lansdale Hospital pediatric and dental clinics, and adult day services. North Penn Visiting Nurse Association, Lansdale, PA ( ) Executive Director ( ) Responsible for overall management of VNA. Programs include: Home Care, Hospice, Adult Day services, Meals on Wheels, Community Health Education &Community based primary care dental and pediatric clinics. Director of Patient Services Supervision of agency clinical personnel and programs. Project Coordinator Assisted Executive Director with diverse array of projects, including implementation of new programs and systems within the VNA. Visiting Health Services of Passaic Valley, Totowa, New Jersey Assistant to the Director for Special Projects Supervision and coordination of agency 24-hour on-call program. Department manager for agency s home health aide program. Health Data Analyst - Medicare Reimbursement Specialist Clinical Coordinator Clinical supervision of staff personnel Hackensack Medical Center - Home Health Agency, Hackensack, New Jersey Field Supervisor Clinical supervision to ensure quality patient care. Clinical resource functions for patient care issues. Senior Public Health Nurse Coordination of community-based nursing clinics. EDUCATION B.S.N. Salve Regina University, Newport, Rhode Island, M.B.A. -Allentown College LICENSURE Pennsylvania MEMBERSHIP Gwynedd Mercy College Francis McGuire School of Nursing Advisory Board Greater North Penn Collaborative for Health and Human Services Board of Directors Pa Home Care Association- Finance Committee

8 PATRICIA A. MCGEE 105 Sunset Drive, Montoursville, PA 17754, OBJECTIVE- To obtain a position utilizing my clinical and leadership experience. QUALIFICATIONS Accomplished Nursing Leader and Administrator with extensive experience in the Home Health and Hospice environment. Experience with daily operations, business development, education, strategic planning, budget development and compliance. Decisive leader motivated by results and challenges. Proven track record in outcome-based environments. EXPERIENCE Susquehanna Health Behavioral Health Williamsport, PA present Administrative Director Responsbile for overall operations for inpatient and outpatient services Susquehanna Health Home Care & Hospice Williamsport, PA 2008-present Adminsitrative Director Responsible for all adminsitrative and general operations for parent and branch office, which includes Home Care, Inpatient and Outpatient Hospice, Nurse-Family Partnership Program, Maternal/Child Health, Telehealth and Infusion Services. Palliative Care Program development and operations. Business Development. Budget Development. Strategic Planning Susquehanna Health Home Care & Hospice Williamsport, PA Director Of Operations Responsible for daily operations of home care; Business Development; Budget Development; Strategic Planning; Supervising Clinical Nurse Susquehanna Health Home Care & Hospice Williamsport, PA Director of Support Services Overall management of Education, Performance Improvement, and Telehealth. Responsible for the Home Health Department and Medical Records Daily operations for each area including clinical field visits, teaching, and business development. Susquehanna Health Home Care & Hospice Williamsport, PA Clinical Hospice Nurse (on-call) and Manager of Patient Service Delivery Clinical field visits during on-call hours for Hospice patients and families. Clinical manager overseeing supervisors and daily clinical operations. Responsible for clinical operations for professional and paraprofessional staff, including therapy staff, nurses, home health aides, and clerical support staff. SUN Home Health Services Northumberland, PA Director of Hospice/Regional Director Directly responsible for all daily hospice operations, including compliance. clinical oversight, business development and finance. Regional Director position expanded the territory to five branch offices and included home care operations along with hospice services. Managed all daily operations, compliance, and business development. Additional Work History: Behavioral Health and Long-Term Care prior to dates noted above. EDUCATION Advanced Leadership Certification-2013; Leadersip Lycoming Program- 2012; Chronic Care Professional Certification-2011; ANCC Nurse Executive -Board Certified- 2009; University of Phoenix ; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) University of Phoenix ; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)- Mount Aloysius College- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Pennsylvania Home Care Association Board of Directors Susquehanna Home Care & Hospice Member, Education Committee, Legislative Committee Chair, Chronic Care Taskforce Hospital Association of Pennsylvania Member, Compliance Council Member, Core Team Member, Finance & Operations Committee Member, Home Care Network Chair, Management Team Member, Behaviroral Health Network Facilitator, Professional Advisory Committee Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Omicron Delta Chapter Behavioral Health Susquehanna Health Facilitator, Treatment Team Member, Transition of Care Committee Member, Cycle of Service Co-Chair, Hospice & Palliative Care Council Member, Department of Psychology CHF Taskforce Member, Community Behavioral Health Senior Services Council Committee Member, Nursing Leadership Committee Albright LIFE Services Member, Nurse Executive Council Member, Advisory Board and Ethics Member, Research Council Committee Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania, license number RN250738L

9 Dawn L. Menya 57 Highcroft Drive, Morgantown, PA Experience ADDUS HEALTHCARE Harrisburg, PA Director January 2012 to Present Oversee daily operations of 3 offices Increase revenue by 98% through sales and marketing efforts Adhere to all State and County Licensing Requirements Regained contracts through reestablished relationships Identified new contract opportunities for new referral sources SUPPORTIVE CONCEPTS FOR FAMILIES, INC. Reading, PA Director of Program Services September 2010 to January 2012 Supervise all aspects of Mental Health and Intellectual Developmental Disabled (IDD) Programs Implement, adhere to and maintain budgets for individuals supported Train all Program Management Staff Maintain relationships with all funding entities across the state of Pennsylvania IDD Manager August 2007 to September 2010 Supervise, train and evaluate Program Coordinators and Supervisory staff Oversee IDD Community Living Arrangements in Berks/Lehigh County Adhere to state licensing regulations Work closely with county funding entities Support individuals with multiple diagnosis: Mental Health, IDD and Dementia Senior Program Coordinator November 2006 to August 2007 Assist with training new staff in regulations, medications and consumer needs Establish relationships with new referrals and assist with their transition Maintain a caseload and supervise staff for eight state regulated community living arrangements for individuals with mental retardation and mental health diagnosis. Program Coordinator November 2003 to November 2006 Maintain a caseload and supervise nine state regulated community living arrangements for individuals with intellectual developmental disabled and mental health diagnosis. Establish relationship with families and funding entities Complete Investigation for HCSIS incidents Conduct Medication Administration Trainings COMMUNITY SERVICES GROUP Lebanon, PA Program Director August 2002 to March 2003 Oversee all aspects within the program office i.e.; personnel issues, consumer concerns and county needs. Devise, implement and adhere to budgetary constraints Supervise the billing to all funding entities Hire, train and supervise all management staff SUPPORTIVE CONCEPTS FOR FAMILIES, INC Reading, PA Wavier Coordinator February 2000 to February 2002 Work with individuals with mental health or mental retardation diagnosis Assist clients with finding housing and employment Adhere to JCAHO regulations Assist with billing to funding entities Aging Coordinator October 1998 to February 2000 Support the aging population of Berks County Develop and implement educational trainings for staff personnel Work with the Area Office of Aging with in home nursing care Increased aging clients serviced from 25 to 250 over the course of 1 ½ years Education KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY September 1989 to July 1993 Kutztown, PA BS in General Studies - with a focus on Psychology