Table 1.

Types of Agencies and Their Purpose Represented in the Coalition

Type of agency	Agency represented	Purpose
Quality improvement agency	Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care	Improve the effectiveness, efficiency, economy, and quality of services delivered to Medicare beneficiaries.
	Arkansas Innovative Performance Program
Provider agency	Arkansas Health Care Association	Represent 93% of long-term care providers in the state with legislature. Provides educational programs for health care professionals and staff in long-term care facilities.
	Arkansas Health Care Foundation
	Arkansas Assisted Living Association
State agency	Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care	Provide licensure and surveys of long-term care facilities in the state. Approves certified nursing assistant programs also.
	Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsmen	Advocate for the rights of long-term care residents, train volunteer ombudsmen, and provide educational programs.
	Arkansas Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Agency	Receive complaints from consumers on care in long-term care facilities and other groups.
	Health Care Policy Advocate from the Governor’s office	Provide information to group about state issues regarding funding and changes in policy.
Nursing home/Assisted living owner	Privately owned nursing home and assisted living facilities	Implement culture change in homes and provide perspective on challenges related to survey of homes.
	ConvaCare, Southern Administrative Services, Southridge Village
Consumer organization	Alzheimer’s Association	Provide information and support to persons with dementia and their caregivers.
	Alzheimer’s Arkansas	Provide information and support to persons with dementia and their caregivers.
	Arkansas Advocates for Nursing Home Residents	Advocate for the quality of care and life for Arkansas residents in long-term care facilities.
	Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce	Serve as the primary business advocate on all issues affecting Arkansas employers.
Professional organization	Arkansas Medical Directors Association	Represent medical directors, attending physicians, and others practicing in the long-term care continuum.
	Arkansas Association for Long Term Care Nursing	Advance excellence in the specialty of long-term care nursing.
	Arkansas Gerontology Association	Improve the options, choices, and opportunities of mature Arkansans by convening public and private groups and individuals to share information and increase the knowledge and skills of members.
	Arkansas Association of Directors of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care	Advocates for Directors of Nursing Administration and Registered Nurses in Long Term Care
	Academy of Consultant Pharmacists	Empower pharmacists to enhance quality of care for all older persons through the appropriate use of medication and the promotion of healthy aging.
	Arkansas Chapter National Gerontological Nursing Association	Represent nurses providing care of older adults across diverse care settings.
	National Association of Health Care Assistants	Assure the highest quality of care is provided to the nation’s elders living in nursing homes.
Resident	Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center	Represent the perspective of a nursing home resident.
Advanced practice nurse	Works in private nursing home and has free clinic also	Represent issues facing Advanced Practice Nurses in the workplace.
Politicians	U.S. Congressman/Senator local representatives	Represent the congressional offices and provide updates on any national health issues.
	Arkansas House of Representatives Health Policy Committee	Inform coalition on current issues effecting older adults and long-term care.
Academic institution	University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Donald W. Reynolds, Institute on Aging • Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, College of Nursing • College of Medicine, Department of Geriatrics	Represent the three areas at the university who have strong interest in care of older adults and quality in long-term care.