Eric Fitzpatrick
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Focused, industrious, creative contributor with 20+ years of experience who consistently delivers strong outcomes within complex healthcare and nonprofit environments. Effective in gaining the trust of individuals and maintaining long-term, mutually-beneficial relationships. Excels in implementing efficiencies that improve organizational goals and protect reputational and monetary assets.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
New Directions Youth and family services
01.2016 - 12.2021
- As coordinator of all facets of the Corporate Compliance Program for two foster care and preventive services providers to at-risk youth, closely collaborate with corporate officers and administrators to maintain the corporate compliance plan and develop and implement a compliance work plan
- Chair the Corporate Compliance Committee meetings, maintain records of activity, and report status of the work plan to the Board
- Conduct exclusion checks and internal audits, monitor and respond to the compliance hotline, and lead compliance investigations
- Facilitate the Agencywide Risk Management Committee, Case Record Review Committee, and Incident Review Committee.
Compliance Coordinator
Weinberg Campus
01.2008 - 01.2016
- As coordinator of all facets of the Corporate Compliance Program for this senior living community (which includes a skilled nursing facility, assisted living program, assisted living residence, community residences, Certified Home Health Agency, and outpatient services), provided effective oversight of programs and facilities to ensure adherence to critical regulatory requirements
- Closely collaborated with corporate officers and administrators to develop the corporate compliance program and to implement the annual compliance work plan
- Chaired the Corporate Compliance Committee meetings and maintained records of activity
- Conducted exclusion checks and internal audits, oversaw corrective action plans for regulatory surveys, monitored the compliance hotline, chaired the HIPAA Task Force, and lead compliance investigations.
Quality Analyst
Aspire of Western New York
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Culminated a 17-year, progressive tenure at Aspire (a nonprofit provider of services to people with developmental disabilities) as Quality Analyst, a position that had been created for the purpose of evaluating regulatory compliance of critical programs and services
- Led and participated in quality improvement projects that consistently met or exceeded regulations and improved the quality of care and treatment of all clients.
Habilitation Supervisor
Aspire of Western New York
01.1998 - 01.2001
- As Habilitation Supervisor, directed the daily operations of a large day program serving individuals with developmental disabilities
- Hired and integrated new employees and guided the creation of client service plans
- Conducted peer reviews and chart audits, ensuring full regulatory compliance
- Presented technical seminar to peers at the New York State Adult Day Service Providers Conference
- Participated in the development of a peer mentoring program for new employees.
Team Coordinator
Aspire of Western New York
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Team Coordinator responsibilities encompassed overseeing the daily operation of a group home for people with developmental disabilities
- Developed and supervised resident service plans
- Trained, motivated, evaluated, and supervised staff.
Service Coordinator
Aspire of Western New York
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Consistently achieved optimal results in role of Service Coordinator by maintaining and enhancing individualized services for assigned clients.
Residential Aide
Aspire of Western New York
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Began with the agency as Residential Aide, providing compassionate care to people with developmental disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
State University of New York, College at Buffalo
01.1990
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Jefferson Community College
01.1988
Skills
- Healthcare
- Nonprofit
- Policy Development
- Audit Management
- Staff Training & Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Management
- Coaching
- Incident Management & investigation
- Interviewing & Hiring
- Service Plan Development & Coordination
- Medicare
- Medicaid
Certificates Licenses
Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Health Care Compliance Association, 2010
Certification
Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
New Directions Youth and family services
01.2016 - 12.2021
Compliance Coordinator
Weinberg Campus
01.2008 - 01.2016
Quality Analyst
Aspire of Western New York
01.2001 - 01.2008
Habilitation Supervisor
Aspire of Western New York
01.1998 - 01.2001
Team Coordinator
Aspire of Western New York
01.1996 - 01.1998
Service Coordinator
Aspire of Western New York
01.1993 - 01.1996
Residential Aide
Aspire of Western New York
01.1991 - 01.1993
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
State University of New York, College at Buffalo
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Jefferson Community College
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