Experienced California Nursing Home Expert Witness

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Margarita Khachatryan is a highly experienced Executive Director with over a decade of leadership in skilled nursing facilities, specializing in operational management, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. Currently overseeing a 254-bed non-profit facility ranked #1 by Newsweek in multiple years, Margarita has demonstrated excellence in navigating complex healthcare environments and improving facility performance. Her expertise includes managing critical issues such as emergency preparedness, staffing, and clinical outcomes, which she successfully applied during the Covid-19 pandemic to maintain high standards of care. Margarita's extensive experience also includes serving as the "Most Knowledgeable" representative in litigation matters, where she has effectively completed multiple depositions. She is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator and a preceptor, having trained numerous professionals now licensed in the field. Margarita is recognized within the industry for her contributions, including receiving the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Awards and holding a leadership position on the Political Action Committee of the California Association of Healthcare Facilities. Fluent in Armenian, Russian, and conversational Spanish, she brings a valuable multilingual perspective to her role as an expert witness in long-term care and elder care administration.  Nursing Home Administrator License #7467  Preceptor License #5128  RCFE (Residential Care Facility for Elderly) Certification in progress  California Association of Healthcare Facilities (CAHF) – Board Member of Political Action Committee (2023-present)  Featured in Emmy Award winning documentary, “Closed Doors, Open Hearts” about the Covid-19 pandemic in nursing homes  Speak fluent Armenian, Russian and conversational Spanish  Boys Scouts of America – Chair of Troop Committee for Troop 127  Distinguished Service Award – California Association of Health Care Facilities 2022  Humanitarian of the Year - Textile Association of Los Angeles - 2008