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Vancouver, Washington, Us

Provides leadership to ensure the optimal design and alignment of all risk management functions in support of the mission, values and vision for a system of 5 acute care hospitals and 5 critical access hospitals throughout Alaska, Washington and Oregon. Serves as a key executive leader and strategic advisor on risk management and caregiver health and safety concerns. Evaluates strategic, clinical and operational initiatives to determine potential risk exposures and opportunities. Provides insight and solutions with respect to design, structure and processes. Influences the development and enactment of a risk management vision that delivers strategic thought and partnership to operational and clinical leadership. Develops and implements system-wide risk management strategy and initiatives that impact clinical operations across the continuum of care.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Provided strategic leadership for Corporate Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management programs including general compliance, nursing audits, billing and research compliance, information privacy and security, enterprise risk management and internal audit. Led development of effective internal controls to promote adherence to applicable Federal and State law and prevent fraud, waste and abuse. Developed and implemented a comprehensive and branding strategy for compliance and privacy to support of a strong culture of compliance and privacy.• Fostered a culture of ethical and compliant behavior throughout the enterprise. Used widely recognized public compliance resources as benchmarks/baseline assessment tools for the governing board and senior leadership to meet regulatory requirements.• Developed and coordinated multifaceted compliance education and training programs for 7,000 employees, providers, medical staff and vendors to ensure knowledge of, and compliance with, Federal and State standards. • Reported the progress of the Compliance Program to the organization’s governing body, Chief Executive Officer and Compliance Committee on a routine basis. Created a metric for the dashboard and scorecard reporting for privacy and enterprise risk management. • Developed and implemented a system to investigate and respond to all allegations of non-compliance including internal enforcement of appropriate disciplinary action in the event of a policy/law violation.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Led the Risk Management, Litigation and Risk Financing programs. Provided strategic legal advice on a wide variety of matters including health care regulatory matters, population health, licensing and accreditation standards, clinical care issues, compliance and business ethics, policy and procedures, peer review, ACA, HIPAA, Stark, AKS, FCA, EMTALA, informed consent, medical staff and peer review, employment and insurance. Conducted investigations including interviewing witnesses, reviewing documents, creating a litigation strategy, hiring and managing outside counsel, trial counsel, and recommending resolution. Implemented an electronic litigation management system through QASYS.• Managed defense strategies for potential and actual claims and lawsuits with results recognized by insurance industries in the United States, London and the Caribbean. • Reported to the governing body, General Counsel and CEO on litigation progress and assisted in establishing methods to improve the organizations efficiency and quality of services.• Identified trends and high-risk issues and developed systematic improvements to prevent and reduce future risks.• Managed all risk financing mechanisms, including self-insurance and procurement of insurance, to minimize the organizations losses.

Responsible for the Risk Management, Patient Safety and Risk Financing functions. Developed strategies and operational plans built upon existing programs; implemented innovative and collaborative approaches to process redesign, patient safety and operations. • Managed the risk financing program inclusive of a Vermont captive and self-insured fund, the annual risk tolerance, forecasting strategy and renewal negotiation for 27 lines of coverage. • Analyzed existing and new clinical/non-clinical operations to identify risks and optimize process design and outcomes mitigating organizational risks using proactive strategies and tactics.• Provided oversight for the Claims Management Program for multiple lines of coverage including professional and general liability, workers’ compensation, property and casualty, and automobile liability.• Established a comprehensive communication and branding strategy for patient safety campaign encouraging patients and parents to be involved in the safety of the medical care provided throughout the organization. Campaign received national recognition with a Silver award at the 14th Annual National Health Information Awards. This award program recognizes the nation’s best consumer health information programs and materials.

Arlington, Texas, Us

Arlington, Texas, Us

Juris Doctor, Law

Law

Bachelor Of Science, Nursing