About this role
PURPOSE STATEMENT
Coordinate the hospital's Baker Act program to ensure strict compliance with all legal and operational aspects of the law.
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
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
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