Communications

COMMUNICATION

 

PURPOSE

This committee is to function as the focus of membership communications by

reporting and promoting Chapter activities through pertinent publications in a costeffective

manner. The committee disseminates information to its members about

healthcare industry trends and issues. Its responsibilities include publication of the

Vikingland Viewpoint, identification and authorship of papers and publication of

articles in the newsletter. This committee is also responsible for the annual

publication of the membership directory.

 

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

A. Publish a minimum of two (2) issues of the Vikingland Viewpoint and

     monthly e-mail updates to members.

B. Solicit feedback from members for continually improving the quality of

    Vikingland Viewpoint.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Provide organizations the opportunity to advertise their products and

     services in the Vikingland Viewpoint.

B. Publish at least four (4) communications per year to all members.

C. Recruit authors or articles for the newsletter and to offer editorial

     assistance.

D. To coordinate the publication of information relating to Chapter and

     Committee activities, institutes, seminars, Davis Chapter Management,

     continuing professional education, accomplishments, awards, and

     Board/Officer elections.

E. To assign a photographer for Chapter programs, educational seminars and

    awards presented.

F. Report on significant events within the health care industry.

G. To publish the fiscal year highlights in the Vikingland Viewpoint.

H. The Vikingland Viewpoint should include the following basic sections, if

     feasible:

a. Chapter President’s report on current events and information

    regarding the performance of the Minnesota Chapter.

b. Listing of current Chapter officers, directors, and committee

    chairs.

c. Articles on technical issues and recent developments.

d. Advertising and editorial policy.

e. A listing of positions available in healthcare financial

    management or related positions in Minnesota and surrounding

    area

f. Announcement of new HFMA members, transfers, and other

   significant membership changes during the year (obtained from

   the Membership Committee).

g. A calendar of events

h. Pertinent HFMA national news

i. Announcement of members attaining Advanced Member status

   and those passing the CHFP and FHFMA exams

j. Collect and edit information for the membership directory

k. Distribute the membership directory

 

COMMITTEE CHAIR

Darla Anderson – VP Communications

Sibley Medical Center

601 W Chandler St.

Arlington, MN  55307

darla.anderson@sibleymedical.org