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The Arizona Association for Healthcare Quality (AzAHQ) is the State Chapter of the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ). Founded in 1975, the AzAHQ has a current membership of about 150 quality management professionals, functioning in healthcare leadership roles. The AzAHQ’s vision is to be recognized by the Arizona healthcare community as leaders in advancing healthcare Quality. Our mission is to serve as a resource to advance healthcare quality within Arizona, through leadership, education and communication. We value professional growth through education, leadership, customer service, teamwork, and integrity.

 

2011 President's Message

Welcome to the Arizona Association for Healthcare Quality (AzAHQ)!

Once again, I am pleased to be serving as president of the association.  Over the past few years, our association has grown into a strong organization both in membership and financially.  We have attempted to provide diverse educational conferences based upon membership feedback and are always open for suggestions. 

We have a dedicated team of elected quality professionals on the AzAHQ Board of Directors who have experience in all aspects of the healthcare industry.

Please welcome the 2011 AzAHQ Board of Directors: 
Jeanne Stueland - President
Susie Duffy – President Elect
Sandra Verheijde - Treasurer
Ellen Kane – Treasurer Elect
Allen Anna – Secretary
Sandy Tsang – Secretary Elect
Michelle Bagford – Education Team Lead
Sallie Weems – Education Team Lead Elect
Jennifer Wolfe Pearce – Communication Team Lead
Elizabeth Maish – Communication Team Lead Elect
Stephen Burroughs – Membership Team Lead
Carolyn Marquart – Membership Team Lead Elect
Andrew Kopolow – Member at Large
Holly Grems – AzAHQ Association Manager

The Board of Directors recently met and tentatively identified dates for upcoming educational conferences and general membership meetings.  These are:

  • 4/15/11 (full day conference & general membership meeting)
  • 6/10/11 (1/2 day conference)
  • 11/4/11 (full day conference & general membership meeting).

Please save the dates & mark your calendars!  We will keep you posted on the chosen topics and locations as soon as more information is available.

If you are not a member of AzAHQ, please consider joining.  It’s a great way to network, receive CEUs and keep current with the ever-changing healthcare industry.  If you are a member, thank you for supporting your state association!

Sincerely,

Jeanne Stueland RN, BSN, MPA, CPHQ
President – AzAHQ  2010 - 2011