Purpose

To review the Common Standards and the NACC Standards and Procedures for Certification and make recommendations to the NACC Board of Directors.

Major Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a consultation process for proposed changes.
• Recommends standards to the Board of Directors.
• Retains pertinent documentation in minutes regarding reasons for recommended changes.
• Develops and interprets glossary
• Provides consultation to the Certification Commission

Criteria for Certified Members

• Five years active Board Certified Chaplain or Supervisor.
• Three years service on NACC Commissions, committees, advisory panels, task forces, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge and thorough understanding of the NACC Standards and Certification Process.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.

Commission members

Sr. Jane M. Connolly, IHM — Chair
jconnolly(AT)marianhospital.org

Ms. Nancy Cook
nancy.cook(AT)chw.edu

Dr. John Gillman
john.gillman(AT)vitas.com

Dr. Jane W. Smith
jane.smith(AT)dmh.mo.gov

Sr. Helen Waugh
helen.waugh(AT)rsfh.com

Jane Mather, MA. BCC — Board Liaison
jane.mather(AT)providence.org

Rev. Mr. T. Patrick Bradley — Ethics Commission Liaison
tpbradley(AT)bresnan.net

Sr. Sheila Hammond, RSCJ — Certification Commission Liaison
sheila.hammond(AT)tenethealth.com