Debbie S.
Director of Health Information Management and Privacy Officer @Saint Francis Healthcare System
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Health Information Management and Privacy Officer @Saint Francis Healthcare System
Cape Girardeau, MO, US
EDUCATION
University of Illinois Chicago
Masters of Science in Biomedical and Health Informatics, Health Informatics
Regis University
Bachelors of Science in Health Information Management, Health Information Management
ABOUT DEBBIE S.
As the Director of Health Information Management and Privacy Officer at Saint Francis Healthcare System, I oversee the management, Privacy of health data for a large and diverse patient population. I have more than seven years of experience in this role, and more than 30 years of experience in the hospital and health care industry.My core competencies include electronic health records (EHR) implementation and optimization, health information management (HIM) best practices and standards, health care privacy and security policies and procedures, and HIPAA audits and investigations. I hold a Masters of Science in Biomedical and Health Informatics from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and I am a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certified by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).My mission is to ensure the quality, accuracy, accessibility, and protection of health information, and to support the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered care. I collaborate with physicians, nurses, administrators, legal, and IT staff to facilitate the timely and appropriate access and exchange of health data, while safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of patients and staff. I also lead and train a team of HIM and privacy professionals, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
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