Type Of Business:
Healthcare Consulting Firm
Expertise:
Ms. West's expertise is in healthcare consulting.
Major Product/SVS:
Regulatory Compliance and Quality Improvement
Favorite Business Publication:
Provider; Infection Control Today; American Journal of Nursing
Hobbies/Sports:
Writing Regulatory Newsletters, Researching, Gardening, Spending Time with her Family
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Community Health and Psychology, SUNY Old Westbury
Affiliations Awards:
New York State Nurses Association; New York State Department of Labor; American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators; American College of Health Care Administrators
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of her career were being nationally published twice and receiving the Pearls of Wisdom Award in 2003.
Charity:
Grace Methodist Church; Homeless Shelter
Number Of Years In Profession:
40
Number Of Years In Current Position:
15
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her knowledge and passion for her profession.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her interest in long-term care.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. West contributed numerous articles to the New York Chapter of the American College of Health Care Administrators and has also participated in regulatory seminars for Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Omnicare, Inc. and Abbott Laboratories.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Conducting Regulatory Education Seminars, Ensuring that Federal Health Code and Infection Control Regulations are Met
Education Certifications:
Registered Nurse; Certified Infection Control Specialist
Awards/Honors:
Pearls of Wisdom Award (2003); Academic Excellence Award