Join Managing Director, Sarah Couture, and Director, Carrie Cavanaugh, as they present “Introduction to Research Compliance for Skilled Nursing Facilities,” alongside Joseph Zielinski, CarDon & Associates, Inc., at the HCCA 30th Annual Compliance Institute on April 29, 2026.
The Presentation Will:
- Introduce and provide an overview of clinical research in skilled nursing facilities including unique aspects of clinical research in this setting
- Discuss common risk areas and related solutions, as well as other potential pitfalls related to clinical research in a skilled nursing facility
- Discover how to implement a research compliance program for your skilled nursing facility, including specific tools to assist in implementation
WHEN: April 29, 2026 at 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
WHERE: Loews Meeting Complex at Universal Orlando, Room: Coral Sea
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Sarah Couture
Managing Director
SunHawk Consulting
Sarah Couture is a collaborative, strategic compliance leader with decades of experience. Her deep expertise spans compliance program effectiveness reviews, risk assessments, enterprise risk management, program development for organizations of all sizes, audits, investigations, and service as a Board Expert or Independent Review Organization for entities under government integrity agreements.
Carrie Cavanaugh
Director
SunHawk Consulting
Carrie Cavanaugh, CHC, is a Director with SunHawk Consulting and is an accomplished healthcare compliance executive with over 25 years of experience leading enterprise-wide compliance, privacy, and risk mitigation programs across complex, multi state health systems. She brings deep subject matter expertise in post-acute care environments, including Rehab, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Hospice, Home Health, Durable Medical Equipment, Home Medical Equipment, and Home Infusion.
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