Overview

The CMAC Advisory Board (CAB) is a vital part of the CMAC certification program. The CAB consists of experienced industry leaders who wish to give back to the senior care market by taking an active role in the CMAC certification Program. CAB members are recognized for their expertise in the MDS process, care planning, quality improvement and reimbursement.


Participation to the CAB is by invitation only. The goal of CAB representation is to have board members that represent the unique disciplines found within the inter-disciplinary team, within the senior care market.


Role of Advisory Board

  • Approve the course curriculum, certification scheme, exam performance standards and make other essential certification decisions based upon its own determination or upon recommendation from others.

  • Assure the independence of the CMAC certification program from other conflicting interests.

  • Oversee the appeals process and professional misconduct guidelines

  • Monitor, revise as needed and approve CMAC certification policies and procedures

  • Attend regularly scheduled CAB meetings

Advisory Board Members

Board Chair - Ronald Orth, RN, NHA   Chief Clinical Officer, AIS

Member - Monica Pappas, PT   VP of Care Management, SavaSeniorCare Consulting LLC 

Member - Anne Pierce, RN LNC   President, Four Peaks Health Solutions

Member - Deb Sanderfield-Hoven, RRT   Vice President of Network Innovations, EmpRes Healthcare

Member - Landa Strickland, MSN, RN, LNHA   Director of Clinical Reimbursement, Life Care Centers


For detailed bios of Advisory Board Members, view the CAB Member Bios article.