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VMW Purpose of the Health Care Services Committee |
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The Health Care Committee shall oversee the input of medical information dispersed by the organization. The Committee will assist any Veterans Service Officer with medical issues.
Responsibilities of Committee:
- Liaison between VMW and VSOs concerning medical issues
- Assign a committee member to moderate the VMW’s online medical discussions
- Prepare and log a weekly or monthly online newsletter concerning health issues
- Prepare position papers for VMW for press releases concerning health issues
- Act as Medical liaison between the VA and VMW
- Attend any pertinent medical conference in DC to further VMW’s presence on Capitol Hill
Responsibilities of Committee Members:
- Committee Chair: notify participants of meeting time, prepare agenda, monitor progress of committee projects/ assignments, and lead meetings
- All members will participate in all meetings
Qualifications of Committee Members:
- Have a background in the medical and or psychiatric professions
- Ability to work as a team
- Ability and willingness to give support to other committee and board members
- Maintain currency in all pertinent certifications
- Ability to travel on behalf of the committee or VMW
Amount of Time Required:
Average 4 hours per month (one meeting per month, plus preparation time for assignments)
Length of Commitment:
Two year term or as agreed to by the Board
Responsible To:
Board of Directors and Committee Chair
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