Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Advocates for Quality Long-Term Care in Vermont
Established in 1955, we serve as the leading advocate for Vermont's long-term care providers, representing nursing facilities, residential care homes, and assisted living residences. Our mission focuses on promoting quality care through collaborative partnerships with communities, families, and state leaders. We prioritize workforce development, policy advocacy, and educational initiatives to ensure sustainable, person-centered care.With decades of experience, we provide resources for operational excellence, reimbursement strategies, and regulatory compliance. Our commitment to innovation drives programs addressing emerging needs like dementia care and rehabilitation services while maintaining financial viability for providers.
Services
Legislative Advocacy
Workforce Development
Educational Programs
Member Resources
Quality Improvement
Reimbursement Support
Policy Development
Training Workshops
Care Coordination
Community Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We have over 65 years of experience advocating for Vermont's long-term care providers
- Our team specializes in legislative advocacy and policy development for healthcare facilities
- We offer workforce training programs to address staffing challenges in senior care
- Our educational resources cover regulatory compliance and quality improvement strategies
- We maintain partnerships with over 100 member organizations across Vermont
Services
Legislative Advocacy
We actively represent long-term care providers before Vermont's state legislature. Our team monitors policy developments, drafts position papers, and meets with lawmakers to shape regulations that support quality care delivery. This service ensures providers have a strong voice in shaping healthcare policies that directly impact their operations and residents.
Workforce Development
Our workforce initiatives address staffing shortages through targeted programs. We coordinate training workshops, develop recruitment strategies, and facilitate partnerships between facilities and educational institutions. These efforts help members maintain qualified staff while improving job satisfaction and retention in Vermont's senior care sector.
Educational Programs
We deliver monthly webinars and workshops on critical long-term care topics. Our curriculum covers regulatory compliance, leadership development, and specialized care techniques. Participants gain practical knowledge to enhance facility operations and improve resident outcomes through evidence-based practices and industry expert instruction.
Member Resources
Our members receive exclusive access to operational tools, reimbursement guides, and compliance checklists. We provide customized support for navigating state and federal regulations, financial management, and quality improvement frameworks. These resources help facilities maintain standards while optimizing their service delivery capabilities.
Quality Improvement
We implement quality assessment programs and improvement frameworks for member facilities. Our initiatives include benchmarking performance metrics, sharing best practices, and preparing for national quality awards. These efforts drive continuous improvement in resident care while helping providers meet evolving industry standards.
People
Helen Labun
Executive Director
Helen Labun brings extensive healthcare leadership experience to her role as Executive Director. She oversees strategic operations, policy development, and member relations while representing Vermont's long-term care providers before state agencies and legislative bodies.
Sherry Callahan
Director of Education & Events
Sherry Callahan manages educational programming and professional development initiatives. With expertise in long-term care training, she coordinates monthly webinars and workshops covering regulatory compliance, leadership development, and specialized care techniques for industry professionals.
Sheila Burnham
Director of Operations
Sheila Burnham oversees day-to-day operations and member services. She provides operational guidance, manages reimbursement programs, and serves as primary contact for member organizations seeking administrative support and industry resources.
Questions
What types of facilities does VHCA represent?
We represent nursing facilities, residential care homes, and assisted living residences across Vermont, including both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
How can I find long-term care facilities in Vermont?
Visit our 'Find Care in Vermont' directory to search for accredited nursing homes, assisted living communities, and residential care facilities by location or care type.
What workforce development programs do you offer?
We provide training workshops, recruitment strategies, and partnership programs to address staffing challenges in Vermont's long-term care sector.
How do I access educational resources for long-term care professionals?
VHCA members can access our Virtual Education Series featuring monthly webinars on regulatory compliance, leadership development, and specialized care techniques.
What policy issues does VHCA advocate for?
We focus on reimbursement policies, regulatory reforms, and workforce sustainability initiatives that impact Vermont's long-term care providers and residents.
How can my facility join VHCA?
Visit our 'Join VHCA' page to complete a membership application and gain access to advocacy support, educational programs, and industry resources.