Patrick R. Adams, RN, BSN
Sanford,ME
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a strong track record of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. Expertise in directing cross-functional projects that achieve significant process improvements and operational efficiencies. Proven ability to cultivate collaborative environments through exceptional leadership and communication skills, consistently delivering impactful results. Committed to driving success by leveraging industry knowledge and innovative problem-solving approaches.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Corporate Compliance and Privacy
York Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Reporting directly to the CEO and Board of Trustees, designed, developed, implemented and maintained a comprehensive and effective compliance and privacy program from the ground up.
- Established a Board approved organizational Code of Conduct
- Redesigned hospital policy workflow
- Redesigned new employee orientation
- Implemented annual compliance and privacy training for all levels of the organization including the BOT
- Designed new Board member orientation
- Chair of both the Hospital and Board level Compliance Committees
- Co-chair of grievance committee, ad hoc patient advocate
- Lead executive during all regulatory inspections
- In conjunction with the Chief Nursing Officer, initiated a Joint Commission Accreditation readiness plan
- In conjunction with the CNO, redesigned the hospital’s QAPI program and information flow
- Rejuvenated the hospital’s environmental surveillance program reporting structure including the redesign of the hospital’s safety committee
Senior Specialist, Clinical Compliance
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2022
- Lateral promotion to lead the development of a dedicated clinical compliance program and comprehensive tracer program.
- Coordinate Hospital regulatory compliance activities with an emphasis on proactive organizational risk assessment related to Joint Commission standards / National Patient Safety Goals, CMS Conditions of Participation, MA Department of Public Health requirements and other regulatory standards related to hospital operations, quality and patient safety.
Per diem / On-call RN
Kindred At Home
01.2005 - 01.2022
- Provide skilled home care to a variety of patient types in the home setting.
Associate Director, Corporate Compliance
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Consultation to and oversight of the hospital billing compliance program, research compliance program development and oversight, Joint Commission preparedness.
- Regulatory preparedness and response for ESRD and inpatient psychiatric programs.
- Coordinator for Department of Public Health licensure of new / renovated hospital space including satellite locations.
Compliance Specialist
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Participated in the development of a comprehensive hospital billing compliance program.
- Developed Hospital Technical Evaluation and Management criteria.
- Key coordinator and trainer for the PACE (Revenue Cycle Improvement) project.
Manager, Consulting Group
HP3 Healthcare Concepts
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Implemented DRG improvement processes at several hospitals nationwide.
- Performed compliance / coding risk assessments in hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals and home health organizations across the nation.
- Designed documentation improvement processes / products for post-acute care settings including SNF, IRF, LTCH, HHA.
Compliance Auditor
Partners HealthCare Services - Internal Audit Services
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Performed compliance related audits at several Partners HealthCare entities: hospital inpatient and outpatient, LTCH, IRF, Inpatient Psychiatry, Partial Hospitalization
- Provided initial HIPAA training to Internal Audit management and staff
- Participated in Partners level HIPAA oversight committee
Medicare Medical Review – RN Reviewer / Provider educator
Associated Hospital Service
01.1998 - 01.2000
Per diem RN
Southcoast VNA
01.1998 - 01.2000
Program Director – Sub Acute Services
Mediplex of Weymouth
01.1997 - 01.1998
Branch / Center Director – Fall River and Quincy Operations
Pathways Healthcare Services
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Home Health Agency
Assistant Director of Nursing
Mediplex of New Bedford
01.1994 - 01.1996
Per diem RN
Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Massachusetts
01.1994 - 01.1996
Nurse Manager
Mediplex of Milford
01.1993 - 01.1994
Staff RN, Charge RN
Greenery Rehabilitation Center
01.1991 - 01.1993
Education
BSN – Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UMass Dartmouth (formerly SMU)
N. Dartmouth, MA01.1991
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Operations management
- Project management
- Team management
- Creativity and innovation
- Employee development
- Change management
- Staff development
- Issues resolution
- Contract and vendor management
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Partnerships and alliances
Certification
- State of Maine RN # R 051236
- CRRN – Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse 1995-2001
- CPHQ – Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality issued by the NAHQ 2010-2014
- CPR – American Heart Association
Timeline
Director, Corporate Compliance and Privacy
York Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Senior Specialist, Clinical Compliance
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2022
Per diem / On-call RN
Kindred At Home
01.2005 - 01.2022
Associate Director, Corporate Compliance
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2008
Compliance Specialist
Massachusetts General Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004
Manager, Consulting Group
HP3 Healthcare Concepts
01.2001 - 01.2002
Compliance Auditor
Partners HealthCare Services - Internal Audit Services
01.2000 - 01.2001
Medicare Medical Review – RN Reviewer / Provider educator
Associated Hospital Service
01.1998 - 01.2000
Per diem RN
Southcoast VNA
01.1998 - 01.2000
Program Director – Sub Acute Services
Mediplex of Weymouth
01.1997 - 01.1998
Branch / Center Director – Fall River and Quincy Operations
Pathways Healthcare Services
01.1996 - 01.1998
Assistant Director of Nursing
Mediplex of New Bedford
01.1994 - 01.1996
Per diem RN
Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Massachusetts
01.1994 - 01.1996
Nurse Manager
Mediplex of Milford
01.1993 - 01.1994
Staff RN, Charge RN
Greenery Rehabilitation Center
01.1991 - 01.1993
BSN – Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UMass Dartmouth (formerly SMU)
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