UCF Lake Nona Hospital: Jan 2021 - PresentHCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital: Aug 2018 - Jan 2021Responsible for oversight and implementation of facility based HIM Service Center (HSC) operational planning, legal service agreements, workflow processes, and internal controls. Actively review policies and procedures regarding confidentiality, integrity and availability of protected health information.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Health Information Management: Oversee the management of health information, ensuring its accuracy, accessibility, and security. Develop and implement efficient record-keeping and data management processes to support patient care and regulatory requirements.Regulatory Compliance: Stay current with healthcare regulations and industry standards, ensuring that the organization complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and leading any necessary compliance efforts.Training and Education: Develop and deliver educational programs to promote awareness and understanding of healthcare data management, privacy, and ethics among staff and stakeholders.Facility Privacy Officer: Serve as the primary advocate for patient privacy, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other relevant regulations. Conduct audits, investigations, and privacy assessments to maintain the highest standards of patient data protection.Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of professionals, fostering their growth and ensuring the seamless operation of health information management, privacy, and ethics and compliance functions.Policy Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to create and update policies, procedures, and protocols, aligning them with evolving healthcare regulations and ethical considerations.