The Health Committee is a standing advisory committee created by the Leisure World Board of Directors. It shall consist of residents of the Community, representatives of Leisure World organizations, and management. Members are recommended by the president of each Mutual and appointed by the Chair of the Leisure World Board of Directors. The Committee shall: monitor the service provided by the Leisure World Medical Center and its administrative practices, and recommend to the Leisure World Board of Directors and management any changes or additions found to be necessary or desirable. The Committee shall: review applications, letters of recommendation and credentials of physicians applying for medical privileges at the Leisure World Medical Center, and make appropriate recommendations to the General Manager, Leisure World of Maryland Corporation. The Committee shall: develop and update, where necessary, on a regular basis, a long-range care plan for the Leisure World Community and submit to management and the Leisure World Board of Directors. The Committee shall: review professional staff contract specifications and make appropriate recommendations to the General Manager, Leisure World of Maryland Corporation. The Committee shall: maintain continuing contacts with officials of Montgomery County on health matters affecting residents of the Leisure World Community; inform the Leisure World Board of Directors of new governmental and health care provider rules, regulations, policies, programs and services pertinent to the Leisure World Community's well-being. The Committee shall: develop educational and informational programs of special interest and preventive measures for residents of Leisure World; and advise the Community of the importance of advance directives and powers of attorney. The Committee shall: review the Community's Strategic Plan and submit semi-annual reports to the Chairman, outlining the committee's status regarding the Strategic Plan; summarizing the committee's accomplishments during the report period; and recommending areas of improvement and goals for the future. The Committee shall: review the community's Strategic Plan and submit semi-annual reports to the Chair, outlining the committee's status regarding the community's Strategic Plan; summarizing the committee's accomplishments during the report period; and recommending areas of improvement and goals for the future. |