Vicki V. Alkire, CPHQ, LHCRM, MG, CMC, is the President and owner of Viable Alternatives, Inc., a care management organization which also offers guardianship services. She graduated from Alderson-Broaddus College in West Virginia with a degree in psychology and sociology with an emphasis in social work. After moving to Sarasota in 1983, Vicki was the Director of Patient Services at South Bay Hospital in Sun City Center, Florida. There she was responsible for several functions including discharge planning, the patient advocate program, quality improvement, and risk management. Vicki still maintains certification as a certified professional in health care quality and licensure as health care risk manager. In 1999 Vicki obtained certification as a Registered Master Guardian by the National Guardianship Foundation. She is one of 25 individuals nationwide holding this advanced designation. An advocate of education, Vicki obtained certification as a Certified Care Manager in long-term care management. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Guardianship Association.

Team Members

Kathleen joined Viable Alternatives, Inc., as Executive Administrative Assistant in 2003. She brings with her an extensive knowledge of medical transcription, court reporting, and corporate banking.

Virginia has been with the company for over 10 years, handles many special projects, and provides care manager assistance.

Doris, Bookkeeper, has over 40 years of full charge bookkeeping and accounting experience and has been with us since 1996.

Dorsay assists in preparation of various reports, documents, and correspondence.

Professional Affiliations:

Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar (Affiliate Member)
Florida State Guardianship Association (FSGA)
FSGA Gulf Coast Local Chapter
National Guardianship Association (NGA)
National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM)
Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association (FGCMA)
West Coast Unit of FGCMA
Sarasota County Aging Network (SCAN)
Florida Bio-Ethics Network
Florida Health Care Social Workers Association (Associate Member)

Viable Alternatives, Inc.
3900 Clark Road, Suite F-1 ~ Sarasota, Florida 34233
(941) 921-1962 ~ Email: vicki.alkire@verizon.net

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