Expertise:
Ms. Babcock's expertise is in overseeing performance improvement and control functions, nursing administration and infection prevention.
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare Including Skilled Nursing Facilities
Hobbies/Sports:
Practicing Pilates, Exercising, Spending Time with her Family, Caring for her Bassett Hound
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1967)
Affiliations Awards:
President, Long Term Care Chapter 113, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Delmarva (2006-2008); Treasurer, Long Term Care Chapter 113, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Delmarva (1998-2006); Secretary, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Delmarva (1997); American College of Health Care Administrators
Work History:
Administrator-in-Training, Villa Rosa Nursing Home (2006); Director of Nursing, Villa Rosa Nursing Home (2004-2006); Subacute Program Director, Infection Control Practitioner, Heartland Health Care Center, Aldelphi, MD (2003-2004); Performance Improvement Director, Infection Control Director, St. Thomas More Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hyattsville, MD (1997-2003); Quality Assurance Director, Greenbrier New Health Management Systems, Baltimore, MD (1996-1997); Director of Quality Improvement, Infection Control, Education and Staff Development, Gladys Spellman Specialty Hospital and Nursing Center, Cheverly, MD (1992-1996); Nursing Supervisor, Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing, Greenbelt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Greenbelt, MD (1987-1992); Resident Care Manager, Director of Nursing Services, Joseph L. Morse Geriatric Center, West Palm Beach, FL (1984-1986); Director of Nursing Services, Waterford, Juno Beach, FL (1983-1984); Health Services Coordinator, Director of Nursing Services, Crest View Lutheran Home, Columbia Heights, MN (1981-1983); Nursing Supervisor, Fridley Convalescent Home, Fridley, MN (1978-1981); Clinical Instructor, North Park College, Chicago, IL (1975-1976)
Charity:
Board Member, Church of the Redeemer, Bowie, MD; Board Member, Presbyterian Church, Bowie, MD
Number Of Years In Profession:
40
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support she receives from her parents.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she always wanted to become a nurse and help others.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Babcock was a contributor for the fifth edition of 'Being a Long Term Care Nursing Assistant', which was published by Prentice Hall in 2001. She was also the reviewer for the second edition of 'The Long Term Care Nursing Assistant', which was published by Simon and Schuster in 1998.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Mentoring and Supervising Staff, Managing Fiscal Operations and Physical Plant, Maintaining Regulatory Compliance, Overseeing Administrative Duties, Performance Improvement and Infection Prevention and Control Functions
Education Certifications:
Registered Nurse, State of Maryland; Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, State of Maryland (2007); Certification in Infection Control; Certification; Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (1995); Certified Director of Nursing Administration, National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care (1991); Certified Gerontological Nurse, American Nurses Credentialing Center (1989); Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller Basic Training, Chicago, IL
Awards/Honors:
Leadership Award for Long-Term Care Nursing, American College of Health Care Administrators