Manager Health
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Lee Persefield
Email: abqg43@r.postjobfree.com
Address: **** *. *** *****
City: Amarillo
State: TX
Zip: 79109
Country: USA
Phone: 806-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $65,000
Willing to Relocate
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Leland (Lee) Persefield, Jr.
2405 S. Van Buren Amarillo, Texas 79109
Home 806-***-**** Cell 806-***-****; abqg43@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Graduate 2007 of Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) "Building the Bench" Leadership Program, now a Certified Management Professional. Nominated for TPEA "Unsung Hero" Award in 2008. Supervisory experience in a variety of health-related fields with staff ranging in size from 10 to 102 employees Responsible for managing multiple tasks, developing and evaluating policy and procedures, developing work schedules, monitoring output, program evaluation, and conflict resolution. Experience with program assessment and creative problem solving. Extensive experience as a manager with recruiting, hiring, maintaining performance management and an ability to motivate employees. Participated with the City of Amarillo Emergency Preparedness Team. In-depth knowledge of regulatory standards and licensing as Assistant Regional Director for DADS Regulatory Services for Geriatrics. Knowledgeable of Federal and State laws, regulations and policies involving publicly funded health care programs. Experience with developing contracts with providers of health services for the 26 county area of the Texas Panhandle. Experience in public speaking presenting informances to government (local and state officials) and community leaders on the importance of public health care programs, particularly for the uninsured, women and children, such as CHIP/Medicaid, Title V Services and Diabetes and providing services to children with Special Health Needs. Experience in building and maintaining networks among providers, including hospitals, private and public clinics; and communities, including faith-based groups, including churches, schools, children's organizations and other community engaged groups. Computer literate, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
Employment History
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Arlington Texas 76014
Assistant Regional Director
October 2011 - January 2013
Assumed the leadership and management role of oversight of the Geriatric LTC Regulatory Program for Region 3 with 105 employees. Acted as the Regional Director during his absence. Responsible for providing leadership and direction to Program Managers in planning work schedules and maintaining workloads as required to meet Federal and State Performance Standards, Policies and Procedures. Reviewed reports to ensure quality improvement to meet Federal Performance Standards established by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Have thorough knowledge of Federal and State statutes and regulations. Participated as a member of the Regional Enforcement team in determining final actions to facilities including punitive actions, penalties and remedies. Responsible for working with Providers, Ombudsman and Complainants to resolve issues or concerns based on State Policy and Federal and State Protocol and Regulation as assigned by the Regional Director. Work with State office personnel in completing internal investigations. Responded to State Office in a timely manner regarding Legislative inquiries. Represented the agency at meetings, presentations, hearings, conferences and committees. Extensive experience with hiring, maintaining staff time, developing performance plans, evaluations and monitoring staff training.
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Amarillo Texas 79109
Program Manager
March 2006 - September 2011
Program Manager for the Amarillo office of Region I, Regulatory Services. Responsible for supervision of 8 staff. Responsible for planning work schedules and maintaining workloads as required to meet Performance Standards. Review reports to ensure quality improvement to meet Federal Performance Standards established by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. As Program Manager, responsible for ensuring the unit remains compliant with Survey Protocol. Participated as a member of the Regional Enforcement team in determining final actions to facilities including punitive actions, penalties and remedies. Responsible for working with Facility Administrators to ensure the Facility's Plan of Correction meets both federal and state compliance. Extensive experience with hiring, maintaining staff time, developing performance plans and evaluations, and monitoring staff training. Have ensured mentoring for new employees. Assisted the regional nurse liaison in developing annual joint provider and employee trainings. Have presented annually for the Region's Activity Directors Annual Meeting with an average attendance of 70 Activity Directors. Have participated on the City of Amarillo Emergency Preparedness Medical Unit and the Regional Administrative Council. State Employee Charitable Campaign Coordinator for 2010 Campaign. From June 2001 - February 2005 - SMQT qualified Social Worker Surveyor. Surveyor of long-term care facilities, including functioning as team leader. Provide on-sight visits and follow-up visits with facilities. Offer information to address deficient practice areas and other issues. Prepare reports on complaints and incidents. Follow protocol for surveys and complaints.
Craig Methodist Retirement Community
Amarillo TX 79106
Social Worker
October 2000 - May 2001
Interdisciplinary team member. Responsibilities included: evaluation of pre-admissions, MDS completion and care plan completion. Assisted in discharge planning of residents. Provided individual and group social work services. Services provided to residents of entire retirement community.
Coalition of Health Services
Amarillo TX 79101
Program Director
June 2000 - September 2000
Directed staff in providing information and assistance to families with children who are potentially eligible for Medicaid and children who are uninsured and may be eligible for Children's Health Insurance Program. Required thorough knowledge of Children's Health Programs and public/private services, awareness of potential providers throughout the Panhandle, ability to bring providers into the programs and to make potential clients aware of services available. Required knowledge of Medicaid programs and eligibility process. Completed monthly reporting to TDH for EPSDT (THSteps) and CHIP. Assisted in hiring, training, and evaluating staff. Assisted communities in having special THSteps Clinics at schools and churches.
Coalition of Health Services
Amarillo TX 79101
Executive Director
February 1996 - May 2000
Founding Executive Director of a not-for-profit organization with the board of directors consisting of the 21 hospital administrators in the Texas Panhandle Region. This organization was developed based on the need to provide community-based health services to children and women as primary targeted groups. Developed familiarity and close working relationship with providers in each rural hospital district. Researched outreach services and practices of member hospitals, identified needs and programs to meet those needs. Developed, implemented and evaluated delivery of services for local communities. Facilitated interagency coordination of services and community support for program objectives through special events in communities, and by participating in and providing in-service staff training and other programs to enhance client accessibility and utilization of services. Worked closely with school districts, local government officials, TDH, and other community leaders to raise awareness and increase participation in THSteps, CHIP, and other health services. Directed program assessments to monitor progress toward reaching goals and achieving objectives of programs. Provided direct supervision of the directors of each of the Coaltion's programs, of Coalition's regional services, financial operations, program evaluation, and human resources. Planned and administered annual budgets of up to $5 million. Responsible signature for contracts with the Texas Department of State Health Services. Developed and executed subcontracts with local providers, with dollar allocations based on data projecting the number of individual needs. In response to the Frew class action law suit to create outreach for THSteps, developed the "2Care for Kids" local program which the communities identified as the central point of contact for information on local children's health services. This program received additional funding from TDH for a media campaign which won an "Addy Award." Based on financial incentives the "Baby's Coming Shop" in conjunction with the March of Dimes was developed for pregnant women and newborns. The "Care Van" was developed and funded with the Texas Children's Health Foundation to provide immunizations and information about local community health services. During the football season the "Care Van" appeared in local communities and handed out information on health services provided by the Coalition of Health Services which was focused in the local providers. Small footballs were thrown out with the local football team logo and the Coalition's 1-800 number. The Coalition's provider members transformed the former TDH (DSHS) clinics (Title V funding) into community based clinics. Services expanded to provide medical homes for women and children. The Coalition also provided services for Children with Special Health Care Needs through Uniting Parents. Formulated and administered agency's policy and procedures manual and performance descriptions. Administered daily operations of the Coalition, based on knowledge of, and in compliance with, established principles of public health and federal and state laws affecting public health policy. Oversaw a staff of 42 employees.
Texas Department of Health
Lubbock Texas 79432
Outreach Manager
January 1995- January 1996
Responsible for administering and oversight of Children's Health program, including interviewing, hiring, supervising, distributing workload, and evaluating a 16 member VISTA outreach staff. Planned, directed, and coordinated goals and standards to meet federal and state requirements of the EPSDT (THSteps) program that resulted from the Frew class action law suit. Assisted in development of cares data at state level. Responsible for collecting and analyzing data from staff for required monthly reports to central office. Knowledgable of TDH policy and procedures, of Medicaid eligibility, and TDHS programs.
Texas Department of Health/ Texas Department of Human Services
Amarillo Texas 79109
Social Services Surveyor
March 1992 - December 1994
SMQT qualified Social Worker Surveyor. Surveyor of long-term care facilities, including functioning as team leader. To function as a member of an interdisciplinary team member. Responsible for monitoring compliance with federal and state standards. Provide on-sight visits and follow-up visits with facilities. Offer information to address deficient practice areas and other issues. Prepare reports on complaints and incidents. Follow protocol for surveys and complaints. Responsible for keeping current with all applicable regulations.
Memorial Hospital
Dumas Texas 79027
Director Social Services
September 1991 - February 1992
Administered and supervised discharge planning services for in-and out-patients of the hospital and nursing facility. Developed guidelines for hospital district's indigent service policies and procedures. Developed resource directory of agencies within the Dumas area for referrals. Liaison among hospital staff, physicians, and local agencies to ensure services were provided to clients. Interdisciplinary team member in nursing home, including screening for admissions, completing MDS(Minimum Data Set) assessments and assisting in the development of care plans for individual residents. Assisted in discharge planning of residents. Facility liaison with residents' council.
Amarillo Bi-City County Health Department
Amarillo Texas 79106
HIV Coordinator
June 1990 - August 1991
Provided pre-and post-testing counseling to individuals requesting HIV testing. Liaison with other agencies in providing referrals for individuals who needed services. Planned and directed HIV education presentations to groups. Planned, directed, and coordinated Amarillo Ministerial Association Conference on AIDS. Assisted in planning, directing, and coordination of Amarillo Area Annual HIV/AIDS Conference (continued as annual event for over 10 years).
Panhandle AIDS Support Organization
Amarillo Texas 79101
Planning Grant Coordinator
September 1989 - May 1990
Developed and wrote a five year plan for HIV/AIDS program for the Panhandle Region under terms of a planning grant with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Served as liaison with other social agencies to develop an HIV/AIDS Resource Directory.
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
Amarillo Texas 79106
Discharge planner/Program Director
September 1983 - March 1989
Summary of experience: 9/82 through 9/85: Discharge planner. Assisted in the development of a support group for families and friends of head injured individuals. Served as liaison with outside agencies for patient service referrals, including TDHS, TDH, home health agencies, rehabilitation programs, and long term care facilities. 9/85 to 9/89: Administered programs and supervised a staff of nine for the Texas State MIHIA(Maternal and Infant Health Improvement Act),CHPC (County Health Primary Care), and Integrated Eligibility Program. Planned and developed budget in excess of $2 million, administered fiscal aspects of program. Assisted in planning, coordinating, and developing a regional coalition. Planned and developed maternity clinics in the region with TDH. Coordinated with TDHS in the development of the first hospital-based Medicaid eligibility unit site in Texas. As recipient of one of the First Federal Homeless Medical Grants in Texas. Developed 3 medical clinics in the city of Amarillo. The grant afforded the opportunity for networking amongst other organizations providing services for the homeless population which resulted with the Homeless Coalition to evolve.
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