A. Duties/Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to: i. Meet regulatory requirements and compliance standards for securing and/or maintaining the licensure of the SNF. ii. Provide functional supervision and ensure, through delegated authority, that the SNF and Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) continuously meet all regulatory requirements and are properly and adequately prepared for certification and licensure surveys. iii. Participate in the decision-making structure of the facility and represent the SNF with his/her administrative team. iv. Monitor the SNF budget allocations to ensure proper spending control. v. Participate in all required committees per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and any other laws or bylaws that may apply to the Home. vi. Support the use of technology and information systems to improve the efficiency of the SNF. vii. Participate in policy and procedure reviews for the SNF and provide recommendations. Provider shall also develop and teach in-service programs as needed and will participate in Mock Survey/Survey Preparation/Pre-Licensing/Pre-Certifications for the Home. viii. Develop and implement Plans of Corrections and ensure standard monitors are established. ix. Discuss findings and recommendations with the licensed nursing personnel, and with the attending physician or the assigned social worker at the Home as available. x. Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that safe, efficient, high-quality service is provided. Provider shall act as liaison with the Regional Office to ensure accurate reporting takes place and company standards are met. xi. Review and act upon the reports of authorized inspecting agencies. xii. Conduct performance appraisals for all department managers and ensure goals are developed, documented, and reviewed for the Home and each department. Provider shall organize the functions of the facility through appropriate departmentalization and delegation. xiii. Comply with all federal and state laws regarding resident privacy protection and confidentiality. Provider shall comply with the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Home’s compliance plan, as well as state and federal requirements for privacy protection. Provider shall follow the Home’s procedure(s) in compliance with HIPAA for protection of the resident’s privacy. Failure to comply with confidentiality and privacy protection requirements will result in immediate termination of this Agreement. xiv. Oversee daily operations of entire SNF and ICF units, including the ambulatory care clinic and dental clinic. xv. Responsible for the delivery of medical and dental services. xvi. Responsible for investigation reports, Plan of Corrections (POCs), and weekly reports in preparation for video teleconferencing with Headquarters. xvii. Prepare the facility for annual certification surveys. xviii. Work on special projects as assigned.
