Nancy Peers joined the Salmon Holdings team in 2008 in the capacity of facilities management and special projects administrator. As a consultant for a large multisite healthcare system in the tri-state region, she lends assistance with regulatory knowledge of NYS Department of Health requirements and The Joint Commission accreditation process, particularly in the areas of Environment of Care and Emergency Management. She has assisted with the development of performance measures, risk assessment, and management plans for department directors along with tracking logs for utilities management, facility construction, life safety measures, and capital improvements,. Nancy has also assumed the role of emergency preparedness coordinator, implementing all disaster planning throughout the healthcare system by combining efforts and developing components of the emergency operations plan including successful completion of training and certification of the Incident Command System (ICS).
With more than 25 years’ experience in the healthcare industry, Nancy has been historically responsible for corporate implementation of local, state, and federal regulations. In addition to a strong background in the healthcare field, she offers significant experience in strategic planning, including market trends, data and demographic analysis, marketing, public relations, and communications, along with program development and implementation for nursing homes, hospitals, and supportive hous-ing for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Nancy has developed a vast network of healthcare and business connections throughout New York and continues her advocacy work to assist individuals with traumatic brain injury as well as seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease.
• FEMA Certified in ICS-100, 200, 300, and 700
• Notary public
• Previously licensed real estate salesperson
• Former member of the Rochester Women’s Network and participant on the Board of Directors marketing committee
• Member of the Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) and National Brain Injury Association of America
• Former member of the Case Management Society of America and past treasurer of the Hudson Valley chapter
• Past President of the Board of the Hickok Center for Brain Injury.
Director of Business
• Development of a national clinical and reference laboratory in association with a healthcare system: expansion of the toxicology division by cultivating new accounts, increasing sales revenue, and obtaining government contracts.
Director of Operations
• Provided fiscal oversight and annual budgets by establishing a matrix system based on occupancy resulting in a 30% reduction of expenses for a 302-unit apartment community offering independent and enriched living for seniors.
President of the Board and Executive Director
• Established regional networks to develop referral streams while building census and revenue for a not-for-profit, community-based program for individuals with brain injuries.
Director of Planning and Development
• Supported statewide health-care system encompassing 1.2 million SF and 2,400 skilled nursing facility beds with over 3,900 employees.
Assisted the Sr. VP, VP and Director of Facilities
• Coordinated construction in conjunction with the implementation of life safety measures (ILSM), development of policies and procedures, and facilitation of planning meetings including The Joint Commission task force, subcommittees, and the Environment of Care committee.
• Coordinated the tracking of service and maintenance agreements while abstracting contracts to prevent duplication of services
• Supported and organized the environmental rounds with the managers of the Environment of Care in conjunction with the Safety Officer and Senior Project Specialist for Quality.
• Secured state and federal regulatory approvals for the development of a 280-bed brain trauma center.
• Extensive health-care background maintaining current industry trends and regulations.
• Grant writing, research, development, submission, award, and implementation
• Consultant on facility architectural design, program schematics, and layout with specialty in traumatic brain injury and rehabilitation centers.
• Acquisition of facilities and development of expansion opportunities.
• Alliance with federal, state, and local providers, advocates, agencies, and regulatory authorities establishing a large network database.
• Developed solid client relationships by the coordination of community linkages with in-state and out-of-state health-care organizations, hospitals, nursing homes, senior living facilities, and other providers
• Program development of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation centers and traumatic brain injury programs throughout New York within nursing homes and hospitals.
• Research and development of special projects, data collection, and needs analysis.
• Medical and legal research, record data collection, and coordination with counsel in civil and criminal cases.
• Strong marketing, public relations, and communications skills.
• Corporate fundraising, marketing, and media presentations.