The Section for Long Term Care Regulations welcomes Shay Patterson as the manager for the Licensure and Certification Unit. Shay has been with the Section for several years, starting in Region 6 as a Facility Surveyor and most recently as part of the Regulation and Compliance Unit. Shay is replacing Tracy Niekamp who accepted a position with the Department of Mental Health. Please contact Shay with any licensure or certification questions; she will be happy to assist you.