Kandace Buckland
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
I am an accomplished executive with demonstrated ability to deliver mission-critical health care services and leadership in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. I have 47 years of health care experience; 15 years at the Executive level; 27 years in public health and 11 years in Federally Qualified Health Centers. I have participated on many Boards of Directors on the National, State, and Local levels.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist
Salud Family Health, Inc.
Fort Lupton, CO
03.2022 - Current
- Train the new Chief Operations Officer in compliance requirements specifically for HRSA Health Center Compliance, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), and other State and Federal regulatory requirements.
- Leads the preparations and site visit for Sauld's national accreditation with AAAHC by working with the Executive team and other leaders to ensure all compliance requirements are met.
- Leads the preparations and site visit for Salud's HRSA Health Center Compliance On-Site Visit by working with the Executive team and other leaders to ensure all compliance requirements are met.
- Develops and implements a system to develop, store, archive, and retrieve all policies, plans, and procedures.
- Identifies, secures, and implements a contract software system to be used by Salud to ensure the development, tracking, storage, archival, and reporting for all contracts and MOU's.
Chief Operations Officer
Salud Family Health, Inc.
Fort Lupton, CO
08.2016 - 03.2022
- Serves as a member of the Executive Team to develop and implement strategic objectives in support of the organization's Mission and Core Values.
- Direct supervision over Clinical Operations, Facilities, Security and Emergency Management, Information and Technology, Safety, Accreditation, Infection Prevention and Control, Risk Management, Compliance, Patient Centered Medical Home Certification, Contract Center, Medical Records, Outreach and Enrollment, HIPAA, and various other programs and services as assigned.
- Serves as Chief Compliance Officer and responsible for the implementation and enforcement of all compliance policies/procedure to ensure all regulatory requirements are met.
- Works in conjunction with Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy Directors to provide cost effective, quality health care that meets productivity standards.
- Plan, develops, organizes, implements, directs, and evaluates the organization's operational function and performance.
- Translates the strategic and tactical business plans into Operations strategic and operational plans.
- Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning of new programs, strategies, and regulatory action on the impact to operations that facilitate and support the delivery of cost-effective, high quality patient care.
- Assures that Operations processes and procedures are effective in the areas of budgeting, billing and internal control.
- Ensures the HRSA Scope of Project is accurate and updated as needed.
Chief Operations Officer
Peak Vista Community Health Centers
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2012 - 08.2016
- Serves as a member of the Executive Team to develop and implement strategic objectives in support of the organization's Mission and Core Values.
- Direct supervision over Clinical Operations, Facilities, Security and Emergency Management, Information and Technology, Safety, Accreditation, Infection Prevention and Control, Risk Management, Compliance, Patient Centered Medical Home Certification, Contract Center, Medical Records, Outreach and Enrollment, HIPAA, and various other programs and services as assigned.
- Serves as Chief Compliance Officer and responsible for the implementation and enforcement of all compliance policies/procedure to ensure all regulatory requirements are met.
- Works in conjunction with Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy Directors to provide cost effective, quality health care that meets productivity standards.
- Plan, develops, organizes, implements, directs, and evaluates the organization's operational function and performance.
- Translates the strategic and tactical business plans into Operations strategic and operational plans.
- Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning of new programs, strategies, and regulatory action on the impact to operations that facilitate and support the delivery of cost-effective, high quality patient care.
- Assures that Operations processes and procedures are effective in the areas of budgeting, billing and internal control.
- Ensures the HRSA Scope of Project is accurate and updated as needed.
Executive Director
El Paso County Public Health
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2008 - 06.2012
- Administer and enforce the public health laws of the State of Colorado; the orders, rules, regulation, standards of the State Board of Health, Air Quality Control Commission, Water Quality Control Commission and the orders, rules, and regulations of the El Paso County Board of Health.
- Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, evaluate, and provide administrative oversight for the Health Department personnel, annual operating budget and office locations.
- Study health needs of El Paso County, advise the Board of Health and other officials regarding matters pertaining to public health; responsible for vital statistics as County Registrar, and liaison with numerous other public health officials, private physicians, and organizations to achieve public health goals.
- Responsible for the acceptance, disbursement, and accounting of federal, state, county, and other grant funds.
- Direct and review all public information efforts for the department including media materials, press releases, and presentation. Department lead spokesperson.
- Responded to public health emergencies and threats.
Deputy Public Health Director
El Paso County Public Health
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Provided strategic direction to the Department, Senior Staff, and Leadership Team to perform program planning and development of new initiates to achieve overall public health goals. Services as Public Health Director in the Director's absence.
- Formulated and interpreted policies; determined program plans and objectives; established goals; formulated and implemented contracts and interagency agreements and other funding guidelines; reviewed program operations; and interpreted trends, needs, and impact of activities.
- Represented the Department at numerous functions, meetings, and boards. Provided critical interface for programs and coordinated/resolved problems related to collaborative projects and commitment of Department resources.
- Responded to public health emergencies and threats.
Division Director
El Paso County Department of Health
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2000 - 01.2005
- Developed, implemented, and supervised a variety of public health programs to meet the needs of the community and Department. Programs included maternal and child health, public health laboratory, sexually transmitted disease, WIC, Immunization, International Travel Clinic, and Family Planning.
- Established and maintained policies, procedures, goals, and evaluation criteria for each program area. Monitored and evaluated program for effectiveness, quality of service and cost justification.
- Established the Division's operating budget, ensuring compliance with various regulations and grants.
- Served as a member of the Senior Management for the Department and assumed joint responsibility for overall direction and planning of health services. Advised the Public Health Director concerning health trends and community needs.
- Collaborated with numerous public health agencies at the federal, state, and local level and with community service groups. Represented the Department on national, state, and local boards and committees.
Office of Community Health Services Administrator
South Dakota Department of Health
Pierre, SD
11.1994 - 05.2000
- Responsible for statewide public health service delivery including maternal and child health programs, communicable disease, WIC, Disaster Response, and Client/Community Coordination. Responsible for 128 state FTE's and 89 office locations, including Native American reservations.
- Collaborated with other state agencies and the Governor's Office to develop and implement services such as case management for pregnant women, nurse home visitation program, family planning, disaster services, and home health care.
- Contracted with 100 school districts for school nurse services.
- Assisted with the development of public health policy with the Department's Executive Management Team.
- Provided direction, leadership, support to Regional Managers. Trained managers on county budget requirements, timeframes, and communication techniques.
Various Positions
South Dakota Department of Health
Pierre, SD
07.1985 - 11.1994
- Held various positions with the Department include; Health Services Assistant Administrator for Maternal Child Health; Community Health Nurse/Team Lead; Community Health Nursing Supervisor.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
University of Colorado At Boulder
Denver, CO12-2005
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Presentation College
Aberdeen, SD05-1995
Associate of Science - Nursing
Presentation College
Aberdeen, SD05-1976
Skills
- Leadership/communication
- Financial management
- Human resources
- Budget administration
- Business development
- Strategic objective execution
- Change implementation
- Contract negotiations
- Cost reductions
- Customer relations
- Community outreach
- Process improvement
- Analytical skills
- Fast learner
Accomplishments
- 6035 Lifestyle Health Hero Recognition
- Excellence in Healthcare Leadership Women's Edition, M.D. News Magazines - Colorado
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Colorado
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accreditation and Regulatory Specialist
Salud Family Health, Inc.
03.2022 - Current
Chief Operations Officer
Salud Family Health, Inc.
08.2016 - 03.2022
Chief Operations Officer
Peak Vista Community Health Centers
06.2012 - 08.2016
Executive Director
El Paso County Public Health
07.2008 - 06.2012
Deputy Public Health Director
El Paso County Public Health
01.2005 - 12.2008
Division Director
El Paso County Department of Health
06.2000 - 01.2005
Office of Community Health Services Administrator
South Dakota Department of Health
11.1994 - 05.2000
Various Positions
South Dakota Department of Health
07.1985 - 11.1994
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
University of Colorado At Boulder
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Presentation College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Presentation College