Psychiatrist with healthcare information systems consulting expertise, skilled in bridging the gap between clinicians and information technologyExperienced in developing strategies for change managementRecognized for strong communication and team building skills across disciplines Excellent teacher and mentorPublished in academic medical informatics journals

Psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for adults of all agesSpecializing in complex trauma

Completed feasibility study of electronic medical record (EMR) implementation including clinical informational needs analysis, multi-disciplinary workflow survey, and seven-point proposal of change management strategies for migration from paper-based to electronic charting at Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital and Clinics, a teaching institution comprised of a 22-bed inpatient unit, partial hospitalization program, and comprehensive child and adult outpatient servicesReengaged to direct implementation of EMR pilot project involving design of progress note templates and online medication management module in adult outpatient clinic

Supervision and teaching of psychiatry residents in psychotherapy and pharmacotherapyStaff psychiatrist at the University of California Center on Deafness

Recipient, 2002 Julius R. Krevans Award for Clinical Excellence; 2004 Teaching Excellence Award for Cherished Housestaff; 2005 Creative Resident Award

Directed all stages of implementation, from pre-go-live planning to post-go-live technical support, of SoftMed Systems SQL-based medical records coding and abstracting product for national client base of large (400+ bed) healthcare facilitiesCompleted medical records departmental workflow studies Designed customized screens for medical records coders, utilization reviewers, and infection control nursesDesigned online clinical pathways modules for use by quality reviewersDeveloped, tested, and installed batch export and real-time Health Level 7 protocol interfaces between the hospital coding/abstracting and billing systems Led development and maintenance of 150-report Crystal Reports library for SoftMed client base, including state-mandated reports such as California's OSHPD reportDeveloped in-house and client-oriented technical training documentationProvided telephone technical support of SoftMed products to all levels of users