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

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

Mary Lou O’Gorman
mogorman(AT)stthomas.org

Dr. Mary T. O’Neill
marytoneill(AT)optonline.net

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

Alan E. Bowman, M.Div.,M.B.A., BCC — Board Liaison
alanbowman(AT)catholichealth.net

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

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