Terms of Reference
Partnerships & Advocacy Committee

Developed June 2010
Revised December 2011

Purpose:

The purpose of the CHES Partnership and Advocacy Committee is to develop national policies and criteria for engaging partners to enhance our members’ ability to perform their job. The committee will seek to build relationships that advocate for our members in the areas of standards development and enhance their professional credibility within the healthcare environment and relevant authorities.

Meetings:

Meetings of this committee will be held by teleconference quarterly or at the discretion of the chair. A face-to-face meeting will be held at the annual National Conference if deemed appropriate. The team will select a member of the team to record minutes of each meeting. Minutes shall clearly identify action items with person responsible for follow-up, any decisions made, any established timelines, & recommendations to the National CHES Board of Directors. All minutes will be copied to National office.

Membership:

Due to the uniqueness of each province and the importance of obtaining a national perspective, the committee will be comprised of representatives of each province. If certain expertise is required ad-hoc membership of people with that expertise is encouraged. The term of Chair of the Partnership and Advocacy committee shall be two years. No chair shall serve more than two consecutive terms.

• Chair (from any Chapter)
• Executive Liaison (CHES National Past President)
• CHES Executive Director or designate
• Provincial Chapters members
• Sub-Committee Chair
• Associate member
• Ad-Hoc members

Responsibilities:

• To ensure that any strategic goals established by the national Board for this committee are carried out.
• Ensure that all appropriate geographic areas have input into the direction of the committee.
• Oversee the National Healthcare Standards Sub-committee • To review the appropriateness of Partner Associations
• To seek Partner Associations that will benefit our membership
• Speak out in support for changes in Codes and Standards as identified by CHES National board and/or Chapters
• Ensure that the Society’s voice is heard, either through representation or communication.
• The chair will provide reports to the National Board updating status of ongoing partnerships, projects and standards
• To maintain an update a work plan for the committee.
• Review the membership, work plan and terms of reference every 2 years.
• Any other duties as directed by the board