Accomplished healthcare executive with a proven track record, enhancing operational efficiency, patient access through strategic planning, advancing clinical and technical prowess.
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Oversaw all aspects of administrative, business, clinical, and pharmacy operations supported by staff members.
Utilizing the Housing First approach of a unique residential/medical complex. The private project funded through the County of Dallas, grant-funding and private investors in excess of $45 million dollars.
Established project-oriented goals, trained officers in Trauma Informed Care, and established metrics and best practices between Dallas public safety professionals, county hospital systems, and behavioral health providers.
· Reducing high recidivism rates for incarcerated by 30% and reduced the costs of inappropriate care of the mentally ill population at Dallas County jail 15%.
· Achieved a 10% decline in the psych ED volume in ZIP codes served by local Police Departments.
· Diverted 31% of calls from local jails and hospital emergency departments to community resources,long-term housing options, and local services.
Introduced performance measures (STARS & HEDIS, WHP, DM) for primary care and behavioral health organizations and medical groups providing direct access to patients in vulnerable and compromised situations.
Implemented clinical protocols through an in-house clinic education program in connection with community health workers for hypertensive (diagnosed) patients.
Oversaw pediatric and women's health clinic staff members and supervised general population health education, diabetes education, internship program, maternal outreach, and emergency response teams.
· Planned, implemented, executed, and evaluated key chronic disease and injury prevention programs,including shaping communications via social media and the public information department.
· Co-authored and secured a $10M grant award for a 5-year diabetes program, the annual continuum of grants to improve family, woman, and children's health services
· Instituted an outcome management process driving continuous improvement for healthy communities, diabetes education, smoking cessation, maternal and children's health programs.