Gavin Graf Email & Phone Number

Montgomery, Alabama Area

Reports to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Chief Nursing Director and provides overall project support for electronic health record (EHR) activities to advance clinical care.Directly responsible for the implementation and continued operation of the agency's EHR system and related health care technologies.Directs the EHR implementation process, including build, testing, training, and go live of the system in conjunction with the EHR vendor.Works collaboratively with the vendor on overall program objectives, primarily supporting organization priorities, including supporting the overall implementation timeline and key performance indicators (KPIs). Collaborates with organization administration and other federally funded programs to develop and implement grant related strategies and operations.Key activities include supporting the required reporting for the Family Planning Program and the CDC, interfacing with third party data repositories, external health information exchanges, and internal governance and decision-making within the EHR team at ADPH, including developing internal team processes and coordination.Additional skills and activities:• Forecasts implementation target dates• Provides field training• Refines training plan/ process and generate additional training tools as needed• Facilitates and conducts trainings on site• Maintains close communication with internal programs during the implementation process, updating essential partners on project plan, status, issues and actions• Extensive experience with HL7 and SQLContributes to the overall development of the ADPH, taking on responsibility or additional duties that may fall outside the general duties listed above.

Montgomery, Alabama Area

Cancer Prevention Branch Director, Program Director of the FITWAY Colon Cancer Prevention Program and Advisor of the Alabama Comprehensive Cancer Control Program• Responsible for developing and acquiring multiple grants with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)• Responsible for the planning and execution of all proposed activities related to grant success including action planning, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, baseline establishment, and stakeholder engagement to facilitate accomplishment of grantee tasks• Analyzes evaluation reports, quality improvement recommendations, focus group results, and other data sources, and makes necessary changes to scheduling or timelines to ensure grantee task accomplishment• Utilizes project management skills to develop and execute action plans and logic models, limiting issues, monitoring contractor performance, and provide project scope updates to CDC• Makes recommendations to leadership at partner healthcare systems to communicate critical decisions made by CDC regarding performance or project scope changes• Reviews contract execution to identify problems and ensure that CDC is provided timely notification of funding or execution related issues • Engages non-government stakeholders in formulating effective policy dialogue at local levels• Educates peers on policy, systems and environmental change related to public health• Applies a working knowledge of CDC financial policies to track program expenditures and ensure grant funds are fully exhausted• Responsible for supervising and directing daily work of 6 salaried employees, including performance appraisals, reprimands, and approving leave/overtime

Montgomery, Alabama Area

•Assisted, developed, and acquired multiple grants valued at over $7 million in accordance with requirements set forth by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)•Serve as a State spokesperson for the Alabama Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition actively promoting cancer prevention techniques, best practices, and informing Alabamians on the importance and benefits of the Affordable Care Act•Propose and enact policy, system, and environmental (PSE) changes to reduce cancer incidence and mortality• Administer Alabama Comprehensive Cancer Control Program budget ensuring funding is spent adhering to all federal statutes, laws, regulations, and the Department of Health and Human Services policies and procedures•Generate procurement, professional service, equipment/supplies contracts and sub grants in compliance with the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act•Review, approve and monitor acceptable submitted RFPs, contracts and sub grantee proposals to ensure deliverables are accurate and received in a timely manner•Collaborate with lead individuals from many state and federal programs such as the FITWAY Colorectal Cancer Prevention Program, the American Cancer Society, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, the Vaccines for Children program, and the Alabama immPRINT immunization program•Developed extensive knowledge of CDC’s Chronic Disease Management Information System (OMB 0920-0841), including creating grant period progress reports, carryover requests, federal financial reporting (FFR), and contracts and grants evaluation•Possess extensive epidemiological research skills that include calculating morbidity and mortality rates and incidence rates of certain cancers•Research and propose screening and intervention strategies as well as associated costs for use in grant proposals

Austin, Texas Area

• Researched and interpreted technical specifications to ensure compliance with federal regulations• Created project timelines and coordinated work schedules to meet deadlines• Managed 30+ employees from diverse cultural and technical backgrounds• Prepared weekly and monthly financial and other reports for review by senior management• Estimated, purchased, and maintained inventory• Networked with other professionals involved with federal contracts

Columbus, Georgia Area

• Assumed leadership role in absence of pharmacist• Trained and managed four pharmacy technicians and aides• Coordinated workflow and increased productivity always meeting deadlines earlier than scheduled • Implemented a time-saving electronic filing system of prescriptions and physician orders • Corresponded medical information with hospitals, pharmacies, insurance companies, and other health-care businesses• Ensured accuracy of orders• Resolved conflicts among employees• Represented the division and served as member of the Safety Committee• Executed orders of controlled substances in accordance with DEA• Monitored and maintained a sterile lab environment in accordance with DEA• Received and interpreted verbal and written orders from physicians• Established and maintained excellent relationships with physicians, insurance representatives, co-workers, and patients• Maintained high level of customer satisfaction always exceeding management’s performance level