Louisiana Association for Healthcare Quality

Past Board Members

In 1978 the officers of the “Louisiana Association of Utilization Review Coordinators” were:

President – Anna Prescott	Treasurer – Jackie Hano
Secretary – Marjorie Krahe	Region IV Representative – Jeannine Holifield

In 1979 the officers were:

President – Anna Prescott	Treasurer – Jackie Hano
Vice President – Jeannine Holifield	Secretary – Marjorie Krahe

In 1980 the officers were:

President – Jeannine Holifield	Treasurer – Jackie Hano
Past President – Anna Prescott

Governance:  Bylaws as approved by the membership and consistent with guidelines of the national organization.

Logo:  LAHQ logo was designed by Elizabeth Suire.

LAQAP affiliated with NAQAP in 1982.  Louisiana was the second state to affiliate with the national organization.

In 1982-1983 the officers were:

President – Susan Hanson	Treasurer – Susan Litton
Vice President – Karen Farley	Region I – Jan Haffey
Past President – Anna Prescott	Region II – Liz Suire
Secretary – Mary Burns	Region III – Fran Couner
Parliamentarian – Jean Batiste	Region IV – Mary Long

The 1982 State Educational Conference was held in Lafayette, La., on September 9 and 10.  The theme was “Quality Assurance – Coming Out of the Basement”.

In 1983 – 1984 Anna Prescott became President Elect of NAQAP.

The 1983-1984 LAQAP Governing Board was as follows:

President – Susan Hanson	Parliamentarian – Jean Batiste
Vice President – Karen Farley	Region I -
Past President – Anna Prescott	Region II – Celina Hynie
Secretary – Marjorie Krahe	Region III – Juanita Dugar
Treasurer – Susan Litton	Region IV – Carole Adamczyk

   

The 1983 State Educational Conference was held on November 17 & 18 in Baton Rouge.  The theme was “Reimbursable Quality Care: How Will The Cards Fall.”

Anna Prescott became President of NAQAP for 1984-1985.  During her tem in office, she wrote the criteria for the Clair Glover Award, started communication for NAQAP Representation to the board of JCAH; began the National Quality Assurance Day, started the Study Guide for Certification, started the policy of having a Parliamentarian at NAQAP Board and Membership Meetings and hired a part time editor for the Journal of Health Care Quality.  As you can see, Anna brought about some historical changes, from which we are still benefiting.

The 1984-1985 LAQAP Governing Board was as follows:

President – Susan Hanson	Parliamentarian – Jean Batiste
President Elect – Karen Farley	Region I -
Past President – Anna Prescott	Region II – Celina Hynie
Secretary – Susan Litton	Region III – Juanita Dugar
Treasurer – Susan Litton	Region IV – Carole Adamcyk

       

In 1984 LAQAP co-hosted the NAQAP Region III Educational Seminar: “DRG Issues & Answers for Quality Assurance Professionals,” in New Orleans. 

The first individuals from Louisiana who successfully passed the certification exam were:  Sue Hanson, Anna Prescott, Joan Katieva, and Paula Manning.

LAQAP laid the groundwork for our first association newsletter as a means for networking with the membership.  The newsletter was and still is, the responsibility of the President Elect.

Our Federal Tax I.D. was received in 1984.

The 1985-1986 LAQAP Governing Board was as follows: 

President – Karen Farley	Parliamentarian – Juanita Dugar
President Elect - Paula Manning	Region I – Ronald Gautheir
Past President – Susan Hanson	Region II – Patricia Whatley
Secretary – Susan Litton	Region III – Nancy Nolan
Treasurer – Anna Prescott	Region IV – Carole Adamcyk

  

Anna Prescott served as Past-President of NAHQ from 1985-1986.

The 1985 Educational Conference was held on April 18 & 19, in Lafayette.  The Theme was “Knowledge: The Key To Success.”

In October 1985 LAQAP participated in the first state poster session at the national meeting in Las Vegas.  Our poster was a pictorial display of Louisiana.  Favors to spark interest in our state:  buttons, pins, maps, Tabasco sauce and travel brochures were handed out.  LAQAP received an award for the poster and ultimately, we hosted the national meeting in New Orleans in 1990.

The 1986-1987 LAQAP Governing Board was as follows:

President – Paula Manning             President Elect – Anna Prescott

Past President – Karen Farley        Secretary – Audrey Thibodeaux

Treasurer – Juanita Dugar              Parliamentarian – Marjorie Krahe

Region I – Joan Pully                      Region II – Patricia Whatley

Region III – Susan Litton               Region IV – Joanne Kughn

There is no information available regarding the 1986 and the 1987 State Education Conferences.

The 1987-1988 LAQAP Governing Board was as follows:

President – Anna Prescott                             President Elect – Patricia Whatley

Past President – Paula Manning    Secretary – Audrey Thibodeaux

Treasurer – Susan Clay                  Parliamentarian – Marjorie Krahe

Region I – Joan Pulley                    Region II – Jane Williams

Region III – Patricia Schilling       Region IV – David McGregor

Region V – Linda Cooley

The 1988 State Educational Conference was held May 5-6, in Baton Rouge.  The theme was “Survival 1988”.

The 1988-1990 LAQAP Governing Board was as follows:

President – Patricia Whatley          President Elect – Marjorie Krahe

Past President – Anna Prescott      Treasurer – Susan Clay

Parliamentarian -                           Secretary –

Region I – Tammy Miers                Region II – Jane Williams

Region III – Patricia Schilling       Region IV – David McGregor

Region V – Linda Cooley

The 1989 State Educational Conference was held in Baton Rouge.  The main speaker was Patricia Lefkowitz-Ziegler.

The 1990-1991 LAQAP Governing Board was as follows:

President – Marjorie Krahe            President Elect – Peggy Alvis

Past President – Patricia Whatley Secretary – Adry Thibodeaux

Treasurer – Cindy Cummings        Parliamentarian – David McGregor

Region I – Lori Hughes                   Region II – Kathy LaFleur

Region III – Pat Schilling               Region IV – Joann Kughn

Region V – Carol Paul/Susanne Edwards

There was no 1990 State Education Conference; and, the 1991 State Education Conference was combined with the National Association of Quality Assurance Professionals held at the Fairmont Hotel, New Orleans on September 15-19, 1991.  The theme was “In Tune with Quality.”  This Conference had the largest attendance to date and was held as the epitome of NAQAP Educational Conferences for years!

The 1991-1992 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Peggy Alvis                 President Elect – Pat Schilling

Past President – Marge Krahe       Secretary – Margaret Gettys

Treasurer – Cindy Cummings        Parliamentarian – Anna Prescott

Region I – Lori Hughes                   Region II – Kathy LaFleur

Region III – Patricia Austerfield/Patricia Schilling

Region IV – Joann Kughn               Region V – Darlene Deshotels

A mini seminar was held in Shreveport, LA on March 8, 1992 at Willis-Knighton South.  The speaker was Joann Kughn.

The 1991 State Educational Conference was held at the Sheraton New Orleans North Hotel on May 23 & 24.  No further information available.

The 1992-1993 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Pat Schilling                President Elect – Patricia Jackson

Past President – Peggy Alvis         Secretary – Mindy Landry

Treasurer – Joan McConnell          Parliamentarian – Anna Prescott

Region I – Lori Hughes                   Region II – Marjorie Krahe

Region III – Kathy LaFleur            Region IV –

Region V –

No information available for the 1992 and 1993 State Education Conference.

The 1993-1994 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Patricia Jackson           President Elect – Eileen Bezigian

Past President – Pat Schilling        Secretary – Mindy Landry

Treasurer – Joan McConnell          Parliamentarian – Anna Prescott

Region I – Lori Hughes                   Region II – Marjorie Krahe

Region III – Kathy LaFleur            Region IV –

Region V –

The 1994 Educational Conference was held on April 14 & 15 at the Sheraton Hotel in Bossier City.  The theme of the Conference was “Join the Quality Team On The Red River.”

The 1994-1995 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Eileen Bezigian           President Elect – Margaret Gettys

Past President – Patricia Jackson  Secretary – Mindy Landry

Treasurer – Joan McConnell          Parliamentarian – Anna Prescott

Region I – Lori Hughes                   Region II – Denise Graves

Region III – Pat Schilling               Region IV – Beverly Briant

Region V – Denise Deshotels

The 1995 Educational Conference was held on April 6 & 7 at the Superdome Holiday Inn in New Orleans.  The theme of the Conference was “Join Us For Education & All That Jazz.”

The name change for the Association was initiated to reflect the National change.  The name was changed to Louisiana Association for Healthcare Quality (LAHQ).

The 1995-1996 LAHQ Governing Board was as follows:

President – Margaret Gettys           President Elect – Lori Hughes

Past President – Eileen Bezigian   Secretary – Mindy Landry

Treasurer – Joan McConnell          Parliamentarian – Marge Krahe

Region I – Roxie Tabor                   Region II – Denise Graves

Region III – Sheree Daniel             Region IV – Peggy Arnoult

Region V – Darlene Deshotels        Region VI – Helen Cook

The 1996 State Educational Conference was held on April 11 & 12, at the Holidome Holiday Inn in Lafayette.  The theme of the Conference was “Caregiver’s Challenge: Delicate Balance – Managed Care/Quality Care.”  The newsletter took a new look and an editorial board was initiated to assist the President Elect.  A new membership form was also developed.  The association conducted a contest to name the newsletter.  The winning name “La Voie” was submitted by Lori Hughes.  Region I was divided and Region VI was established.  Region II was divided and Region VII was established.

Lori Hughes was appointed to the NAHQ Marketing and Membership Committee.

The 1996-1997 LAHQ Governing Board was as follows:

President – Lori Hughes                 President Elect – Helen Cook

Past President – Margaret Gettys  Secretary – Patricia Schilling

Treasurer – Anna Prescott             Parliamentarian – Frances Bryant

Region I – Roxie Tabor                   Region II – Kathryn delCambre

Region III – Patty Daniel                Region IV – Peggy Arnold

Region V – Stella Craig                  Region VI – Linda Wheelis

Region VII – Carol Borland

The 1997 State Education Conference was held at the Holiday Inn in Monroe, La on April 3 & 4, 1997.  The theme was “The Kaleidoscope of Healthcare Quality.”

Lori Hughes, President, applied for the NAHQ Excellence Award, a first time experience for our association.  It was also a learning experience.  We did not win, but it did bring out the need to maintain accurate records.

Criteria was written for the Distinguished Member Award and the Governing Board decided to name the award after the founder of our Association “Anna R. Prescott.”  Criteria was also written for the Publication Award.  The Governing Board named this award after another distinguished member, “Marjorie Krahe.”

The first recipient of the “Anna Prescott Distinguished Member Award” was Anna Prescott.  The first recipient of the Outstanding Publisher Award was Marjorie Krahe.

The Governing Board for 1997-1998 was as follows:

President – Helen Cook                  President Elect – Roxie Tabor

Past President – Lori Hughes         Secretary – Pat Schilling

Treasurer – Anna Prescott             Parliamentarian – Frances Bryant

Region I – Sharon Roeger               Region II – Kathryn delCambre

Region III – Harriet Bertucci         Region IV – Jeannett Higgins

Region V – Stella Craig                  Region VI – Linda Wheelis

Region VII –

The 1998 State Education Conference was held on April 30 and May 1, at the Holiday Inn in Baton Rouge.  The theme of the meeting was “Rx for HealthCare Quality-Red Hot Issues.”

1998 Anna Prescott Distinguished Member Award was awarded to Patricia Schilling, RN, CPHQ.

The 1998-1999 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Roxie Tabor                 President Elect – Harriet Bertucci

Past President – Helen Cook/Lori Hughes (due to registration)

Secretary – Patricia Schilling         Treasurer – Anna Prescott

Parliamentarian – Frances Bryant Region I – Lynda Matthews

Region II -                                       Region III – Allison Foard

Region IV – Jeannett Higgins         Region V – Stella Craig

Region VI -                                      Region VII –

Lori Hughes was named as the NAHQ Conference Team Member for the 1999 Education Conference.

The 1999 State Educational Conference was held on April 8 & 9 at the Holiday Inn Financial Plaza, Shreveport, LA.  The theme of the Conference was “The Challenges of Quality Healthcare in the New Millennium.”  On April 10, 1999, the Governing Board had a “retreat” at the Holiday Inn Financial Plaza in Shreveport.  The results were a new mission statement, purpose, and goals.  Action steps were assigned to board members.

1999 Anna Prescott Distinguished Member Award was awarded to Lori Hughes.

The 1999-2000 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Harriet Bertucci           President Elect – Pattie Jackson

Past President – Roxie Tabor         Secretary – Lori Hughes

Treasurer – Anna Prescott             Parliamentarian – Frances Bryant

Region I – Lynda Matthews            Region II –

Region III – Allison Ford               Region IV – Jeannette Higgins

Region V -                                       Region VI –

Region VII – Rose Eaves

The 2000-2001 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Patricia Jackson           President Elect – Patricia Schilling

Past President – Harriet Bertucci  Secretary – Mary Moore

Treasurer – Anna Prescott             Parliamentarian – Lori Hughes

Region I – Lynda Matthews            Region II – Jan Hiatt       

Region III – Allison Ford               Region IV – Sharon Cusanza

Region V – Wendall Smith             Region VI –

Region VII – Patricia Rose Eaves

The State Education Conference for the year 2000 was held on April 6 & 7 in New Orleans at the Pontchatrain Hotel.  The theme was “Quality: The Past To The Future.”

The LAHQ Guidelines were adopted as the rules and regulation of the Association in June 2000.  The bylaws were reviewed and amendments were approved by the Board of Directors in November.  The Board approved a name change from the Governing Board to the Board of Directors.  The changes were mailed to all members for their vote of approval/disapproval.  The changes were adopted.

The 2001 Educational Conference was held on April 5 & 6 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Baton Rouge.  The Chairperson for the conference was Danis Daigle.  The theme was “Geaux for Quality: Team Healthcare.”

Lori Hughes was appointed to the NAHQ Award Team.

The 2001-2002 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Patricia Jackson/Del Currier (Patricia Schilling resigned)

President Elect – Dell Currier/Sharon Cusanza

Past President – Patricia Jackson  Secretary – Claire Haum

Treasurer – Anna Prescott             Parliamentarian – Sheree Daniel

Region I – Lynda Matthews            Region II – Jan Hiatt

Region III – Danis Daigle               Region IV – Sharon Cusanza

Region V – Stella Craig                  Region VI –

Region VII – Patricia Rose Eaves

The 2002 Education Conference was held on April 11 & 12 at the Holiday Inn Financial Plaza.  Chairman was Roxie Tabor.  The theme of the conference was “Teeing Off With Quality.”

Lori Hughes served on the NAQH Award Team.

The 2002-2003 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Del Currier                  
President Elect – Sharon Cusanza/Ramona Guin (six month term each)

Past President – Patricia Jackson

Secretary – Claire Haun/Shirley Fry (both resigned prior to end of fiscal year)

Treasurer – Lori Hughes                Parliamentarian – Sheree Daniel

Region I – Ramona Guin/Vicki Johnson (Vicki assumed position in October)                                              

Region II – Hilda Wiltz                  Region III – Danis Daigle

Region IV – Sharon Cusanza          Region V – Cyril Ekeh

Region VI – Angela Trainer & Helen Cook (Co-officers)

Region VII – Jan Turner  

 The 2003 21^th Educational Conference was held at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Metairie.  The theme was “Healthcare Quality And All That Jazz.”

The 2003-2004 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Del Currier/Sharon Cusanza (According to bylaws)

Past President – Del Currier

President Elect – Sharon Cusanza (6 months, Ramona Guin resigned no election held)

Secretary – Loretta Heard                             Treasurer – Lori Hughes

Parliamentarian – Priscilla Gehrig              Region I – Vicki Johnson

Region II – Hilda Wiltz                  Region III – Danis Daigle

Region IV – Cindy Rider                Region V – Cyril Ekeh

Region VI -                                      Region VII –

In 2004 there were two one-day State Education conferences.  The State Meeting will be held on April 28^th at the Holiday Inn in Gonzalez.  The Education Meeting on April 29 was “Keeping the Quality Chain Connected.”  On October 8^th the fall education conference “Reveling In The Art of Quality” was held at the Holiday Inn in Bossier City.

Sharon Cusanza served on the NAHQ Poster Review Committee.

The 2004-2005 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Sharon Cusanza           President Elect – Loretta Heard

Past President – Del Currier          Secretary – Anna Prescott

Treasurer – Lori Hughes                Parliamentarian – Priscilla Gehrig

Region I – Vicki Johnson                Region II – Hilda Wiltz (resigned)

Region III – Danis Daigle               Region IV – Cindy Rider

Region V – Mae Williams                             Region VI -

Region VII –

Sharon Cusanza is served on the 2005 NAHQ Education Committee.

The 2005 State Education Conference was held at the Holiday Inn Holidome-Conference Center, Lafayette, Louisiana on April 29, 2005.  The theme of the meeting was “Spring Into Quality.”  Danis Daigle was awarded the Anna R. Prescott Distinguished Member Award.

The 2005-2006 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Loretta Heard               President Elect – Kathy Brooks

Past President – Sharon Cusanza   Secretary – Glenda Bonneval

Treasurer – Lori Hughes                Parliamentarian – Anna Prescott

Region I – Vicki Johnson                Region II –

Region III – Carolyn Bull               Region IV –  

Region V – Portia McDaniel           Region VI -

Region VII –

2006 Education Conference was held in the Convention Center in Alexandria on April 20 & 21, 2006. The theme of the conference was “Quality the Core of Excellence.”  Loretta Heard received the Anna R. Prescott Distinguished Member Award.  Kathryn Brooks received the Marge Krahe Publication Award.  LAHQ Received the 1^st NAHQ Education Award.  This was also the year that LAHQ started our First Annual NAHQ Education Review Course for certification given by Nancy Claflin, RN, PhD, CPHQ. The Lori Hughes Education Stipend Award was awarded to_______________. 

The 2006-2007 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Kathy Brooks               President Elect – Carla Dutile

Past President – Loretta Heard      Secretary –  

Treasurer – Anna Prescott             Parliamentarian – Lori Hughes

Region I – Vicki Johnson                Region II –Steven Savant

Region III – Karolyn Bull               Region IV –  

Region V – Portia McDaniel           Region VI -

Region VII –

The education conference was held in Gonzalez, LA on April 18 & 19^th 2007. The Theme was “Quality on the Geaux”.  On April 20^th the  Second Annual NAHQ Education Review Course for certification given by Nancy Claflin, RN, PhD, CPHQ

The 2007-2008 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Carla Dutile                President Elect – Portia McDaniel

Past President – Kathy Brooks      Secretary –  

Treasurer – Anna Prescott             Parliamentarian – Lori Hughes

Region I – Vicki Johnson                Region II – Steven Savant

Region III –Karolyn Bull                Region IV –  

Region V – Anita Jordan                 Region VI -

Region VII –

Education Conference was held at the Clarion Hotel in Shreveport, LA

on April 17 & 18^th.  The theme of the conference was “Exploring New Horizons in Quality Healthcare.”   Third Annual NAHQ Education Review Course for certification given by Nancy Claflin, RN, PhD, CPHQ

Andrea Fontenot received the first Education Stipend Award. Mark Milner Received the first Rookie of the Year Award. Danis Daigle received the Committee Chair Award.   Lori Hughes received the Distinguished Service Award.

The 2008-2009 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Portia McDaniel          President Elect – Steven Savant

Past President – Carla Dutile         Secretary – Andrea V. Fontenot  

Treasurer – Anna Prescott             Parliamentarian – Kevin Haymon

Region I – Mary Mitchell               Region II – Melynda Booth 

Region III – Jeannette Higgins       Region IV – Linda McNeill

Region V – Anita Jordan                 Region VI -

Region VII –

The 27th Education Conference “Quality Pathways” was held at the Hilton Hotel in Lafayette on April 30 & May 1 2009

 Fourth Annual NAHQ Education Review Course for certification given by Nancy Claflin, RN, PhD, CPHQ

Melynda Bothe was awarded the Outstanding Region Representative Award and Ashley Rush was awarded the Rookie of the Year Award.

The 2009-2010 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Steven Savant                             President Elect – Linda McNeill

Past President – Portia McDaniel   Secretary – Andrea Fontenot

Treasurer – Anna Prescott             Parliamentarian – Kevin Haymon

Region I – Stacy Humphrey            Region II – Melynda Booth

Region III – Karolyn Bull               Region IV –  

Region V – Anita Jordan                 Region VI -

Region VII –

The 28th educational Conference “Parading for Quality” Roll with The Krew of Q.  Fifth Annual NAHQ Education Review Course for certification given by Nancy Claflin, RN, PhD, CPHQ

Kathryn Brooks was award the Anna R. Prescott Distinguished Award. The Outstanding Region Representative Award recipient was Melynda Bothe, and the Rookie of the Year Award recipient was Ashley Rush.

The 2010-2011 Governing Board was as follows:

President – Linda McNeill            President Elect – Rebecca Hightower

Past President – Steven Savant    Secretary – Kelley Gilkey

Treasurer – Anna Prescott            Parliamentarian – Jamie Dembowski

Region I – Stacy Humphrey          Region II –Melynda Boothe

Region III – Carolyn Bull             Region IV – Ashley Rush

Region V –                                    Region VI -

Region VII –

 Sixth Annual NAHQ Education Review Course for certification given by Nancy Claflin, RN, PhD, CPHQ