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Maritza Straub

Maritza Straub

Lakewood,CO

Summary

Experienced Clinical Auditor with expertise in conducting quality reviews to ensure compliance with established standards. Skilled in identifying areas for improvement to enhance patient care and overall organizational performance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

2
2
Languages

Work History

Clinical Quality Mentor

Vivage Beecan
11.2013 - Current
  • Leads and oversees clinical operations in 41 communities plus special projects, ensuring quality care, regulatory compliance, and pinpointing potential deficiencies across multiple disciplines
  • Leads multidisciplinary team meetings to review clinical performance data and develop action plans
  • Manages federal surveys, conducts mock surveys, and provides deficiency statements to guide communities toward survey readiness
  • Devises IDR/IIDR responses to citations and investigates compliance complaints
  • Liaises cross-functionally to communicate findings, recommend improvements, and create policies enhancing operational efficiency
  • Implements quality improvement initiatives, resulting in measurable improvements in patient outcomes
  • Conducts training sessions for healthcare staff on best practices for quality care delivery.

Co-Founder

MarKail & Associates LTD
01.2014 - Current
  • Co-developed LTC SOM mobile app, offering streamlined access to Federal Long-Term Care Regulations
  • Maintain app currency with regulatory updates from Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS)
  • Drive app enhancements through periodic updates.

Long-Term Care State Surveyor

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
01.2011 - 11.2013
  • Conducted comprehensive inspections of long-term care facilities for compliance with state regulations by evaluating quality of care, resident rights, and safety practices in nursing homes
  • Assessed resident care components during on-site surveys utilizing ASPEN software, including certification, recertification, complaint, and revisit surveys
  • Conducted comprehensive investigations to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Analyzed facility documentation and interviewed staff to determine quality of care
  • Provided detailed, legally defensible reports and recommendations to improve overall resident care and safety.

Recreational Therapist

Life Care Center of Littleton
Littleton, CO
08.2008 - 12.2010
  • Improved patient engagement by incorporating a variety of recreational activities tailored to individual needs and interests.
  • Implemented adaptive equipment when necessary, enabling patients with physical limitations to participate fully in therapeutic activities.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of program effectiveness, refining approaches as needed to maximize therapeutic outcomes and ensure individualized programming.
  • Introduced adaptive activity programming for patients with disabilities promoting increased activity engagement and overall wellbeing.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices through continuing education courses, providing cutting-edge care for patients.
  • Coordinated volunteer efforts within the facility, enhancing available resources for recreational therapy programs.
  • Organized community outings for patients, increasing their participation in social events and enhancing their sense of inclusion.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans for patients, resulting in increased overall satisfaction and progress towards goals.
  • Participated in case conferences with other healthcare professionals to discuss updates on patient progress and develop collaborative strategies.
  • Documented patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly, ensuring continued success in meeting therapeutic goals.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients, improving their quality of life.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Joyce University
Draper, UT
04.2024

Bachelor of Science in Recreation -

Kent State University
Kent, OH
12.2008

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Quality Assessment Performance Improvement
  • Geriatric Care
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Long-Term Care
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organization
  • Policy and procedure implementation
  • MS Office
  • Analytical Thinking

Certification

  • SMQT Certified
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offFlexible work hoursWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programs

Quote

The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama

Software

Microsoft

ASPEN

Timeline

Co-Founder

MarKail & Associates LTD
01.2014 - Current

Clinical Quality Mentor

Vivage Beecan
11.2013 - Current

Long-Term Care State Surveyor

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
01.2011 - 11.2013

Recreational Therapist

Life Care Center of Littleton
08.2008 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Joyce University

Bachelor of Science in Recreation -

Kent State University

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