Phenom Test

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Coordinate the hospital's Baker Act program to ensure strict compliance with all legal and operational aspects of the law. Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Designs, develops and implements appropriate policies, procedures and forms in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Safeguards patient's rights by reviewing admissions documents, charts and progress notes and ensuring staff follow regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Maintains communications with State's Attorney, Public Defender, Courts, and all other designated individuals involved in the care and treatment of the patient.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with service providers, agencies hospitals and law enforcement.
• Provides required and ongoing training to all staff to insure compliance with regulatory requirements, i.e. BA Compliance, Chart Documentation, patient support, etc.
• Actively involved with Intake, Admissions, Nursing and Clinical Services in clinical record reviews.
• Ensures timely submission of all required court documents, attends court hearings and facilitates/communicates with all parties involved in the court process Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Three years' experience as a BAC or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Baker Act required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Not Applicable We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.