LARRY SLATKY, CNHA, FACHCA, NUHEALTH’S EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, ELECTED TREASURER OF THE ACADEMY OF LONG TERM CARE LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS
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June 4, 2010
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LARRY SLATKY, CNHA, FACHCA, NUHEALTH’S EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, ELECTED TREASURER OF THE ACADEMY OF LONG TERM CARE LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS
East Meadow, NY…Larry Slatky, CNHA, FACHCA, NuHealth’s executive vice president of operations, was elected treasurer of the Academy of Long Term Care Leadership and Development, American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA).
The committee members of the Academy of Long Term Care Leadership and Development were recognized at the ACHCA’S annual convocation and exposition in Philadelphia, PA, on Monday, May 17, 2010.
As a health care administrator, Slatky specializes in nursing home and hospital operations, labor management, construction projects and funding. For nearly forty years he has operated and at times owned nursing homes in the states of New York and New Jersey.
In addition, Slatky has received two national ACHCA awards for his service: the Chair’s Award and the Ross Laboratories Award for Distinguished Service to ACHCA. He has also been honored with the New York Chapter President’s Award. Slatky is a Certified Master Fellow of ACHCA, the highest professional designation in the organization.
Slatky is also active and holds key posts in other health related organizations including the New York State Health Facilities Association, the American College of Healthcare Executives, the American Academy of Medical Administrators and the New York Association for Homes and Services of the Aging. In addition, he has held leadership posts with community groups such as the MS Society, 1 in 9 The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition and the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island.
Founded in 1962, the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) is the only professional association devoted solely to meeting the professional needs of today’s long-term care administrators.
“I am honored and privileged to serve as treasurer of the Academy which strives to be the premier resource for advancing leadership excellence in health and aging services administration. I look forward to working with the rest of the executive committee to guide our field into the future and play a major role in informing today’s leaders and shaping those of tomorrow,” said Slatky.
ABOUT NUHEALTH
NuHealth is a Long Island health care organization delivering essential medical care and disease and lifestyle management to everyone at every stage of life. Also known as Nassau Health Care Corporation, NuHealth is a public benefit corporation managing the operations of Nassau Medical Center, A. Holly Patterson Extended Care and a network of Family Health Centers that bring primary and specialty care out into the community. By emphasizing wellness, cultural sensitivity and collaborative efforts with the North Shore-LIJ Health System, NuHealth is working to make good care more affordable and easier to access.
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