GARY FORBES
Mansfield,TX
Summary
Regulatory Operations Professional with extensive experience at Texas Health Resources, specializing in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Demonstrated success in leading compliance audits, leveraging data analytics to improve safety protocols, and streamlining regulatory processes. Skilled in managing cross-functional teams and driving systemwide improvements that strengthen organizational readiness and regulatory performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Program Manager, Regulatory Operations, EC-LS-EM
Texas Health Resources
Arlington, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Directed strategic planning and execution of regulatory operations across a multi-hospital system, ensuring alignment with Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, OSHA, and other applicable standards
- Partnered with executive and departmental leadership to proactively identify and remediate compliance gaps, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and regulatory readiness
- Led cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of system policies, departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other compliance
documentation, ensuring consistency with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards - Facilitated enterprise-wide regulatory compliance education sessions, delivering targeted guidance on operational standards and best practices to enhance staff awareness, support departmental alignment, and drive continuous improvement
Fire Prevention Safety Officer
Nassau University Medical Center
East Meadow, NY
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Developed, implemented, and disseminated standardized safety and security response
protocols for equipment and personnel across the organization - Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and designed targeted mitigation strategies to
reduce organizational exposure and enhance regulatory compliance - Oversaw the preparation and review of investigative reports, ensuring timely identification of
root causes and implementation of effective corrective actions - Supported the development of operating and capital budgets by identifying compliance related resource needs and aligning funding priorities with organizational needs
Hospital Safety Officer
Nassau University Medical Center
East Meadow, NY
01.2005 - 06.2020
- Led organization-wide efforts to develop, communicate, and implement safety policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory standards
- Monitored compliance across operational areas to identify gaps, support corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement
- Coordinated cross-functional compliance and safety projects, ensuring initiatives were executed on time and aligned with strategic objectives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Adelphi University
Garden City, NYMaster of Engineering - Cybersecurity Analytics
George Washington University
Washington, DCSkills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Regulatory Compliance & Auditing
- Safety & Emergency Management Programs
- Accreditation & Survey Readiness
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Organizational Risk Mitigation
- Compliance Training & Staff Education
- Operational Process Improvement
Certification
- Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)
- Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)
- Hospital Accreditation Certified Professional – Physical Environment (HACP-PE)
Key Qualifications
- Accomplished and results-oriented Regulatory Operations Professional with extensive expertise in managing Environmental Health, Life Safety, and Emergency Management programs within complex healthcare environments.
- Skilled at leading cross-functional teams, driving compliance initiatives, and implementing data-driven solutions to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.
- Recognized for aligning organizational practices with NFPA, CMS, and The Joint Commission standards, delivering significant cost savings, and enhancing safety outcomes.
- A strategic leader with proven ability to manage high-stakes projects and influence executive decision-making.
Affiliations
- American Hospital Association (AHA)
- American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)
- International Board for Certification Services and Management (IBFCSM)
- Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ)
Professional Highlights
- Led the creation of system-wide policies ensuring continuous compliance with NFPA, CMS, and TJC standards.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for emergency management training across multiple stakeholders.
- Designed and executed SOPs to streamline the policy implementation process, ensuring consistency and compliance with organizational standards.
- Conducted Tracer Inter-Rater Reliability exercises to validate and enhance compliance for audits and inspections.
- Implemented a data-driven fire system tracking process, reducing activations by 40% and saving $100,000 annually by integrating on-site technician support.
Timeline
Program Manager, Regulatory Operations, EC-LS-EM
Texas Health Resources
05.2022 - Current
Fire Prevention Safety Officer
Nassau University Medical Center
06.2020 - 04.2022
Hospital Safety Officer
Nassau University Medical Center
01.2005 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management
Adelphi University
Master of Engineering - Cybersecurity Analytics
George Washington University
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