CommitteesMuch of OPRA's work is conducted through its committees which provide an opportunity for members to serve the association in a leadership position.
Click on the committee title below for a brief description or email address. Get involved in one of OPRA's committee by subscribing to OPRA's List Serve. You can also request additional information by using our Online Committee Interest Form to express your interest in that committee's activities.
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POLICY COMMITTEE
Chairperson: THAN JOHNSON
Champaign Residential Services
The OPRA Policy Committee serves as the clearinghouse for most issues affecting any aspect of MRDD services, and makes recommendations for action to the OPRA Board of Directors. Every effort is made to allow sufficient time to discuss issues in detail, in order to understand the impact on individuals and providers and to consider what position OPRA should take on the issue. Ad Hoc workgroups are established from time to time to examine issues more fully. The Policy Committee meets once a month and includes representatives from all the OPRA districts.
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PROGRAM DIRECTORS COMMITTEE
Chairperson: TERRY BRANDON
Mercer Residential Services, Inc.
Program Directors Subcommittee serves as a standing committee of the Policy Committee to examine issues which have a direct impact on the programs and services provided to individuals. Rule changes related to MUI reporting or delegated nursing might be discussed in detail in order to evaluate the impact. This committee was previously focussed exclusively on ICF-MR issues. While the emphasis on ICF-MR services remains, the committee has been broadened to include program issues across all service environments, including supported living, Residential facility and individual options waiver services.
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ICF/MR COMMITTEE
Chairperson: GARY TOTH
Grand Manner, Inc.
The OPRA ICFMR Committee examines issues which have a direct impact on the programs and services provided to individuals. The committee is used to disseminate information and provide updates and elicit feedback on important issues related to ICFMR facilities
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HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Chairperson: PATTY SCHLOSSER
Josina Lott
The OPRA HR Committee is comprised of HR Professionals or anyone who is responsible for hiring employees for their Agency. This group of professionals meets 6 times a year at the OPRA offices to discuss best practices in HR from the recruiting and hiring process to keeping abreast of upcoming new regulations that affects employment law and or training requirements.
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OPRA IT WORKGROUP
Chairman: CAROL PARCELL
JOSINA LOTT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
The OPRA IT Workgroup was started in September, 2005. Initially, the group’s main purpose was to provide member agencies with relevant and up-to-date information on what they needed in order to successfully transition to the new Waiver Reimbursement environment. In addition, the OPRA IT Workgroup will be used to provide updates and elicit feedback on issues related to technology. Most important, the workgroup main focus is to provide a forum for individuals to share their experiences and to learn from each other.
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MEMBER SERVICES COMMITTEE
Chairman: TOM WEAVER
CHOICES IN COMMUNITY LIVING
The Ohio Provider Resource Association Member Services Committee conduct research and create unique partnership to give OPRA members a variety of pre-screened product and services that ensure quality and competitive or preferred pricing. This ongoing field work allows your business access to the highest quality products and services offered to you from OPRA Member Services Committee.
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