Nancy Price Kautzman

• Directed home health care operations aligning with organizational policies and regulations to include home health skilled nursing, private duty and hospice.
• Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation for home health programs at the medical center.
• Implemented training programs for staff to enhance clinical skills and patient engagement.
• Evaluated patient feedback to refine care strategies and improve service offerings.
• Actively participated in community outreach initiatives aimed at raising awareness about available resources for individuals receiving home health care services.
• Participated in meetings with family members or guardians to discuss patient progress or changes in condition.
• Developed policies and procedures for providing home health care services in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensured that all documentation related to home health care services was accurate and up-to-date.
• Provided guidance to home health aides in developing patient care plans with physicians and nurses.
• Coordinated patient visits with other healthcare providers, such as physical therapists, social workers, and occupational therapists.
• Directed and supervised home health care staff, including hiring and training new personnel.
• Advised patients on how to manage medications correctly according to physician instructions.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive support services for patients.
• Conducted patient assessments to identify needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Served as a liaison between patients' families and caregivers and healthcare professionals involved in their care.
• Monitored the quality of services provided by home health aides and ensured compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provided emotional support to help alleviate stress associated with illness or disability.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
• Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
• Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
• Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
• Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
• Managed interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and service delivery.
• Developed strategic initiatives to improve home health service efficiency and quality.

Developed policies and monitored

Compliance.

Interviewed candidates and hired and

Terminated as necessary.

Attended scheduled department head

to both coordinate care and help solve

hospital issues/needs

Personally provided care to our

patients.

Met with members of the community

to help solve their health care needs.

Attended local meetings/groups to

explain our services.’