Michael Chavez Email & Phone Number

Victoria, Texas, United States

Cuero, Texas

Healthcare Executive with over 15 years of experience leading, growing and founding healthcare ventures. Track record of success in skilled nursing management, improving healthcare operations, regulatory compliance and admissions/marketing. Focused on the commitment to quality of care and improved outcomes for my clients.

Yorktown, Texas

Cuero, Texas

Victoria, Texas

K&L Consulting Services, Inc. is a diverse consulting organization that was founded in 2003. Its purpose is to serve as an independent third party company owned by Regency. The organization employs staff on behalf of client, the nursing facilities, to assist as a service provider in such areas as: nursing (quality assurance and MDS/assessments), medical records, social services, dietary, risk management, business office and education. The company is headquartered in Victoria and has satellite regional offices in Weslaco, Houston, San Antonio, Corpus and Austin. Currently, the consulting firm employs 47 traveling consultants and 35 local staff members.The organization operates in seven regions in which the teams are split between. Each region consists of five consultants: QA Nurse Consultant, MDS/Assessment Consultant, Medical Records Consultant, Business Office Consultant and a Social Services Consultant. Every region shares consultants from Dietary and Risk Management.From the offices of headquarters, local teams provide the following services: accounts receivable, cost reporting, provider enrollment, information (computer) technology and forms/P&P (policies and procedures).

Victoria, Texas

Provided Life Safety Code Consulting to 32 skilled nursing facilities and provided recommendations to endorse compliance with Federal participation requirements for nursing facilities in the Medicare/Medicaid program. Served as an advisor, trainer, educator and auditor as well as assist and support the facility Administrators.Accomplishments- Developed and implemented and occupational injury prevention program which significantly reduced injuries and company expenditure relating to employee injury claims- Was responsible for the management of the Employee Health and Safety Program, serving as the Plan Administrator- Developed and managed the organizations Emergency Management Plan- Awarded Outstanding Consultant Award- 2014

Victoria, Texas

-Responsible for the operations of 3 skilled nursing facilities within the Corpus Christi area-Assure budgetary and state regulatory compliance-Monitor monthly financial performance-Assist with the development of business plans, budgets and expenses-Report daily to the President/CEO and Board of Directors

Victoria, Texas

Provide safety leadership, ensure facility compliance with corporate safety standards, implement safety directives, improve safety performance, and ensure facility safety policies and procedures are aligned with state and federal regulations. Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices. Support the facility Administrators to facilitate a work environment that cultivates a safe and healthy culture. Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to employees on safety initiatives and necessary changes. Coordinate employee safety programs to determine their adequacy including review of short and long term strategic safety planning and development. Perform safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance. Investigate facility accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to determine causes, install preventive measures, and manage return-to-work activities. Partner with Senior Management to plan and execute safety and health initiatives; develop and implement safety strategies, critical training programs, etc.Accomplishments:- Awarded Department Of The Year (Risk Management) 2008- Outstanding Consultant Award- 2009 and 2011

Cuero, Texas

Oversees all sales and business development functions, including new product rollouts, key account management and customer relationship development.Accomplishments:• Professional Agent, 2001-2002• Round Table Qualifier, 2002• All Star Qualifier, 2002• Winners Challenge Qualifier, 2002

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Sales and distribution of food service products in New Mexico and Texas. Conducted sales meetings, made presentations and developed special promotions for clients. Accountable for territory’s bottom-line results, productivity and efficiency.Accomplishments:• Nobel/Sysco District Salesman of the Year Recipient, 1996-1997• Nobel/Sysco Chairman’s Club Member, 1997-1998• Nobel/Sysco Torchbearer Club Member, 1997-1998

Long Term Care Administration Certificate, Healthcare Administration

Bachelor'S Degree, Bachelor'S Of Science In Business

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Member of the college baseball team