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Revera Health Systems Announces Appointment of Carole Scillia to AHCA/NCAL National Quality Board of Overseers

Meriden, CT. Revera Health Systems is pleased to announce that Carole Scillia, Vice President of Corporate Compliance/Risk Management, has been elected to serve as a member of the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Board of Overseers. The AHCA Board of Governors established the Board of Overseers to oversee, direct the activities, and ensure the vitality of the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program.
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living offers the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards each year to skilled nursing centers that demonstrate a long-term commitment to quality, self-assessment and progress. The rigorous application process starts at the beginning of each year, and hand-picked examiners review each submission over the summer, with winners receiving their awards at the AHCA/NCAL National Convention.

As a member of the Board of Overseers, Ms. Scillia is now responsible for establishing the award criteria and appropriate policies and procedures to administer, promote, and preserve the credibility of the National Quality Award Program. In addition, Ms. Scillia is responsible for evaluating all aspects of the program, including the adequacy of the criteria and the processes for determining award recipients, she will assess how well the program is achieving its missions and she will be help to produce an annual report for the AHCA/NCAL Board of Governors to assess the Program’s accomplishments, activities, funding, and key process and performance metrics. The annual report shall include recommendations regarding improvements.

“I am honored to have been elected to serve as a member of the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Board of Overseers,” remarked Ms. Scillia. “I am delighted that my previous contributions as a senior examiner for the AHCA have allowed me to reach the ‘next level’ of success with the organization and I look forward to helping to shape the future successes of the awards program.”

“Revera Health Systems is proud of the appointment of Carole Scillia to the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Board of Overseers,” remarked Tom DePoy, Senior Vice President. “The honor is a testament to Ms. Scillia’s dedication and passion to her work with the AHCA.”
Ms. Scillia’s term will last for three years and has already commenced.

About Revera Health Systems
Based in Meriden, CT, Revera Heath Systems owns and operates thirty skilled nursing centers across the United States. The company focuses on short-stay rehabilitation, as well as respite care, long-term care and hospice care. Several of Revera’s centers operate STAR (Specialized Therapy and Rehabilitation) programs and the company is committed to excellent customer service and quality of care.

About AHCA
As the nation’s largest association of long term and post-acute care providers, AHCA advocates for quality care and services for frail, elderly, and disabled Americans. AHCA members provide essential care to approximately one million individuals in 11,000 not-for-profit and proprietary member facilities. The vision of the AHCA is to be committed to a quality-driven, innovative, and efficient healthcare system that meets the needs and preferences of every American in its care.