Jodi Lewis
Naples,FL
Summary
Experienced professional with a proven track record in organizational excellence, time management, and problem-solving. Skilled in overseeing continuous quality management initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing complaint processing. Bringing over 15 years of leadership experience to the table, adept at fostering collaborative and efficient teams to drive successful goal achievement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF QUALITY, RISK MANAGEMENT AND INFECTION CONTROL
LANDMARK HOSPITALS
09.2024 - Current
- I direct, oversee, plan, and evaluate a comprehensive program to improve clinical outcomes, enhance value, and minimize patient harm. My responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the quality program, including quality measurement, external reporting, quality improvement, and high reliability. I oversee the infection control program and the patient safety program, including incident reporting, root cause analyses, sentinel event reporting, failure mode analyses, systems design, failure modes and effects analysis, and proactive staff training and education. Direct all meetings for Infection Prevention and Control, Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement, Environment of Care, Emergency Management, Utilization Review, Medical Executive Committee, and Governing Board. Responsible for timely reporting of the National Healthcare Safety Network, and CMS LTCH QRP Quality Reporting.
- Produced 20 reports per week to analyze job performance against team goals.
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency by evaluating existing processes and introducing innovative solutions.
- Motivated employees through effective communication, recognition programs, and tailored incentive structures that aligned with corporate objectives.
- Served as a mentor to emerging leaders, sharing knowledge and expertise while fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.
- Monitored staff performance by actively engaging in and observing day-to-day activities.
- Visited sites periodically to view service levels and adherence to global service standards.
CHIEF CLINICAL AND QUALITY OFFICER
LANDMARK HOSPITAL OF COLUMBIA
09.2023 - 09.2024
- As the Chief Clinical Officer for a 38 bed Long Term Acute Care facility I was responsible for coordinating patient care and operations of all areas of the hospital, and I participated in all aspects of planning for the organization. I worked as the expert and responsible Administrator for the direction, administration and supervision of all clinical services as well as coordination and evaluation of all clinical services activities that support the hospital mission and common hospital goals. As CCO, I assisted the CEO in formulating other hospital objectives and plans as an equal member of the hospital executive staff. Additional responsibilities include clinical staff scheduling and employee health. An active member of the Medical Executive Committee, Governing Board of Managers Committee, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement committee, Infection Prevention and Control Committee and Environment of Care Committee. Oversaw adherence to all Federal, State, and Regulatory agency guidelines as required, performed extensive chart audits to ensure compliance in all clinical areas. I was the Director of the PICC Line placement team.
DIRECTOR, QUALITY, RISK, AND INFECTION CONTROL
LANDMARK HOSPITAL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT INFECTION PREVENTIONIST
HIGHLAND RIDGE HOSPITAL
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Responsible for Risk Management for 83 bed acute psychiatric hospital consisting of Acute Adult, Acute Adolescent, Residential Care, and Chemical Dependency units. Responsible for investigation of all hospital incidents and education of staff. Established measures to reduce aggression and restraint/seclusion incidents in the facility. Work to reduce the risk of property damage, elopement, and contraband incidents. Responsible for all interaction with regulatory bodies and facility surveys. Investigated all incidents and reported to appropriate committees. Established community collaboration for effective care of mentally ill Patients that are at risk. Audit all inpatient charts to identify hospital acquired infections versus community acquired infections with notification to appropriate regulatory agencies. Established Antibiotic Stewardship program in 2019. Maintain waived testing program within the facility.
- Strengthened the company's risk culture by promoting transparency and accountability across all departments.
CONSULTANT – INFECTION CONTROL, QUALITY REPORTING
LANDMARK HOSPITAL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Ensured timely reporting of the National Healthcare Safety Network, and CMS LTCH QRP Quality Reporting. Remotely processed all Infection Control data for presentation in Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship committee meetings. Trained onboarding Directors of Quality Management in all aspects of regulatory reporting, infection control, and performance improvement. Assured education on committee structure and schedule.
DIRECTOR, QUALITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT,
LANDMARK HOSPITAL OF SALT LAKE CITY
04.2013 - 04.2019
- Responsible for developing and implementing patient safety initiatives and assuring the success of the continuous quality improvement. Developed a proactive risk management program, and oversaw an effective infection prevention and control employee health program. During my tenure hospital infections were reduced by 49%. Assured compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards and ensured they were continually upheld.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
DIRECTOR, RESPIRATORY THERAPY AND ANCILLARY SERVICES
LANDMARK HOSPITAL OF SALT LAKE CITY
04.2013 - 04.2019
- Established Respiratory Therapy Department. Formulated policies, procedures, and training for all Staff members. Responsible for hiring, education, staffing and in-servicing on established and new respiratory therapy concepts. Established Radiology Department. Worked closely with state assigned Physicist to insure proper design of the department and function of CT scanner, and portable X-Ray unit. Oversaw staffing and education of outsourced Radiology Technicians. Established in-house moderate complexity Laboratory. Trained all testing personnel, and purchased necessary supplies. Insured compliance with all CMS reporting agencies such as CLIA, COLA, and CAP. Supervised all Respiratory Therapists, Radiology Technicians, and Monitor Technicians. I covered for the CCO when the position was vacant, which included all oversite of the Nursing department.
Education
Respiratory Therapy Practitioner -
California College For Health Sciences
National City, CA01.1992
Skills
- Client relationships
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
- Meetings and presentations
- Relationship building
- Customer satisfaction
- Performance reporting
- Team leadership
- Process improvements
- KPI tracking
- Performance improvement
- Performance evaluation and monitoring
Timeline
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF QUALITY, RISK MANAGEMENT AND INFECTION CONTROL
LANDMARK HOSPITALS
09.2024 - Current
CHIEF CLINICAL AND QUALITY OFFICER
LANDMARK HOSPITAL OF COLUMBIA
09.2023 - 09.2024
DIRECTOR, QUALITY, RISK, AND INFECTION CONTROL
LANDMARK HOSPITAL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
02.2021 - 09.2023
DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT INFECTION PREVENTIONIST
HIGHLAND RIDGE HOSPITAL
06.2019 - 02.2021
CONSULTANT – INFECTION CONTROL, QUALITY REPORTING
LANDMARK HOSPITAL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
01.2018 - 05.2019
DIRECTOR, QUALITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT,
LANDMARK HOSPITAL OF SALT LAKE CITY
04.2013 - 04.2019
DIRECTOR, RESPIRATORY THERAPY AND ANCILLARY SERVICES
LANDMARK HOSPITAL OF SALT LAKE CITY
04.2013 - 04.2019
Respiratory Therapy Practitioner -
California College For Health Sciences
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