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Are you familiar with the common healthcare acronyms? I have been in
healthcare since 1984. I am very familiar with the acronyms used in our business.
I know nursing basics from being a Corpsman in the Navy Reserve for 17 years
I was a Special Procedures technologist and practiced nursing scope of practiced in
the early 90s
I assisted the nurse manager with the PICC line team and GI lab in one hospital
Business Knowledge
Do you know what to look for in a contract?
Yes, I have dealt with contracts for many years in radiology. I have put together
deals for radiology equipment and service contracts as well as room construction
and contracts for radiology students to work in our department.
Management
Do you have knowledge of contingency planning?
I have serviced as Hospital Safety officer and on the emergency council at two
hospitals. I have been involved with an organization by the name of STRAC (South
Texas Regional Advisory Council) who controls all disaster planning for South Texas
and controls movement of all EMS in this area.
Are you familiar with team building techniques?
I am very familiar with team building techniques from both the military and on the
civilian side.
Knowledge of implementation planningI have used these skills when buying new equipment and being in charge of building
out a place for that equipment to reside. I have also been responsible for the
renovation of both a radiology department and individual room which needed
updating and repair before new radiology equipment could be installed.
Knowledge of contingency planningI have serviced as Hospital Safety officer at one hospital and on the emergency
council at two hospitals. I have been involved with an organization by the name of
STRAC (South Texas Regional Advisory Council) who controls all disaster planning for
South Texas and controls movement of all EMS in this area. I also served on the
committee who helped to plan for Y2K.
Knowledge of organizational systems theory and structuring control, chain
of command, interrelationships of organizational unitsI have been around and used chain of command both in the military and in the
civilian world. I have worked on various committees where I have used my skills to
build interrelationships between both departments and other hospitals.
Knowledge of management functionsI have managed for well over 17 years now and am familiar with management
functions.
Knowledge of leadership theory and situational applications-
I have studied leadership theory in the military in leadership school and at Siena
Heights as well as using those theories in everyday work environment.
Knowledge of team building techniquesI have used team building techniques both in theory and in real life situations both
in and out of the military.
Knowledge of mediation, negotiation and dispute resolving techniquesI have worked with my HR department at three different hospitals in solving
employee issues and resolving disputes with other departments concerning
problems between my employees and other departments employees.
This area deals with the development and analysis of the organizational structure
and with delineating responsibility, authority and accountability at all levels of the
organization. Functions include the development and implementation of policies and
procedures for the governance process.
What are the responsibilities of the board of directors? The board of
directors are appointed or in some cases, voted into power to act on behalf of the
shareholders. The board runs the day to day affairs of the business and finance. The
board of directors' main job is to ensure the company's prosperity. The board of
directors also must deal with challenges and issues relating to corporate
governance, corporate social responsibility and corporate ethics.
What is the structure of the medical staff? The medical staff is a voluntary
position, and the chief medical staff position is rotated throughout the credentialed
physicians of each hospital. There is usually different departments such as surgery,
ED, radiology, and orthopedics. These physicians practice within the hospital and
send their patients to that hospital.
Are you familiar with the various laws affecting healthcare? I am familiar
with the ACA and HIPAA, HITECH. I am also familiar with laws which affect CAHs
such as the Swingbed program.
Do you have knowledge of third party payment regulations? I am familiar
with third party payments made by private, not for profit foundations
Knowledge of human resources laws and regulations: I am very
knowledgeable of HR laws and regulations. I am one of the editors for the newest
edition of the AHRAs CRA exam text book which covers HR. The book goes to print
in June 2016.
Knowledge of confidentiality principles and laws: I have sat on committees
concerning HIPAA and have been the records administrator for imaging records at 3
different hospitals.
Knowledge of corporate compliance laws and regulations: I have sat on the
ethics committee board at 2 hospitals.
Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid/Third Party payment regulations: I have
performed reconciliation of payment for imaging exams at 3 different hospitals.
Knowledge of inspection and accrediting standards, regulations, and
organizations: I led 3 imaging/radiology departments through passing JACHO and
CMS inspections. I have also been radiation safety officer at two of those hospitals
and started a radiology department from scratch applying for our accrediting and
inspection from various governmental agencies. I have also spearheaded two
departments towards ACR accreditation.
Knowledge of patient rights laws and regulations: I am very familiar with
patient rights and laws affecting their stay in healthcare facilities.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Human ResourcesThis area deals with assessing the need for and the supply of professional staff and
other personnel. Functions include recruitment, selection, training, compensation
and evaluation of such personnel and how to examine ways of evaluating
productivity and monitory accountability for results.
Knowledge of performance management systems: I am highly proficient in the
area of performance management systems
Knowledge of recruitment techniques: I am highly proficient in recruitment
techniques.
Knowledge of selection techniques: I am highly proficient in the selection
techniques used to find candidates for open job positions.
Knowledge of revenue generation- I have studied revenue generation,
but have not had to use it.
Are you familiar with the role and function of information technology in
operations? I am familiar
Knowledge of the role and function of information technology in
operations- I know my little part in radiology, but not the overall aspect of the
entire hospital.
Knowledge of technology trends and clinical applications- I know my little
world, but not the other departments.
Knowledge of technology security requirements (e.g., re: HIPAA, local
governmental and organizational policies)- I am very well versed with HIPAA
and use it on a daily basis. I am also familiar with my organizational policies. I am
not, however familiar with all the local government regulations.
Knowledge of health information (e.g., data equipment, inter-operability
standards, decision support)- I am not familiar with this area.
Knowledge of information systems continuity (e.g., disaster planning,
recovery, backup, sabotage, natural disasters)- I am familiar with disaster
planning and recovery. But this is not my field.
Knowledge of information systems planning and implementation (e.g.,
service architecture, technology lifecycles, obsolescence)- I am well versed
with my PACS and RIS, but not so much with technology lifecycles and
obsolescence.
1. Knowledge of the role and function of information technology in
operations- (s)- Consult with my IT director on the basics, have a working
knowledge by 15 Aug 2016.
2. Knowledge of technology trends and clinical applications-(s)- Consult with
my IT director and have a working basic knowledge by 15 June 2016.
3. Knowledge of technology security requirements -(s)- Consult with my IT
director and CIO to have the basics by 15 Sept and useful knowledge by 15 Oct
2016.
4. Knowledge of health information- (s)- Consult with my IT director and
complete basic knowledge by 15 June 2016.
5. Knowledge of information systems continuity-(s)- Consult with my IT
director and have a working knowledge by 15 July 2016.
6. Knowledge of information systems planning and implementation -(s)Consult with my IT director while we are preparing to reopen the hospital and have
a working knowledge by 15 Aug 2016.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Quality and Performance Improvement-
Knowledge of medical staff peer review (s)- I will work with my nurse
training officer to gain experience. I will have the basics down by Sept 30 and start
using this skill by 30 Dec 16.
Knowledge of clinical methodologies -(s)- I will work with my CNO/CFO/
Nurse training officer during the hospital reopening to gain experience. I will have
the basics down by Oct 30 and start using this skill by 30 Dec 16.