Sentences with phrase «oversee public care»

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«The public wants a certain amount of non-partisanship,» said Republican Sen. Roy McDonald of Saratoga outside the Senate chamber prior to a vote on a bill he had worked on to create a new Justice Center to oversee care of the vulnerable and disabled.

Operating on the leanest of budgets, Oakland Animal Services oversees the city's Animal Control Unit responsible for enforcing animal welfare and public safety laws, provides care for stray and surrendered animals, supports lost pet searches and reunions, and facilitates the placement of homeless animals via public adoptions and coordination with adoption partners near and far.

The Customer Care Manager oversees activities in the two most public - facing departments of the organization: Intake and Adoptions.

Health oversight agency means an agency or authority of the United States, a State, a territory, a political subdivision of a State or territory, or an Indian tribe, or a person or entity acting under a grant of authority from or contract with such public agency, including the employees or agents of such public agency or its contractors or persons or entities to whom it has granted authority, that is authorized by law to oversee the health care system (whether public or private) or government programs in which health information is necessary to determine eligibility or compliance, or to enforce civil rights laws for which health information is relevant.

A covered entity is not in violation of the requirements of this rule when a member of its workforce or a business associate of the covered entity discloses protected health information to: (i) A health oversight agency or public health authority authorized by law to investigate or otherwise oversee the relevant conduct or conditions of the covered entity; (ii) an appropriate health care accreditation organization; or (iii) an attorney, for the purpose of determining his or her legal options with respect to whistleblowing.

(A) A health oversight agency or public health authority authorized by law to investigate or otherwise oversee the relevant conduct or conditions of the covered entity or to an appropriate health care accreditation organization for the purpose of reporting the allegation of failure to meet professional standards or misconduct by the covered entity; or

The proposed rule would have defined «health oversight agency» as «an agency, person, or entity, including the employees or agents thereof, (1) That is: (i) A public agency; or (ii) A person or entity acting under grant of authority from or contract with a public agency; and (2) Which performs or oversees the performance of any audit; investigation; inspection; licensure or discipline; civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding or action; or other activity necessary for appropriate oversight of the health care system, of government benefit programs for which health information is relevant to beneficiary eligibility, or of government regulatory programs for which health information is necessary for determining compliance with program standards.»

Director of Nursing — Duties & Responsibilities Manage nursing departments for private and public institutions across a number of specialties Skilled in orthopedics, neurology, medical, surgical, and geriatrics Train, schedule, and supervise junior nursing staff ensuring compliance with applicable standards of care Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets ensuring cost effective operations Maintain working knowledge of current medical technology, procedures, and standards of care Utilize management expertise to enhance patient care while cutting extraneous expenses Oversee patient scheduling, admission, evaluation, and discharge Provide professional and courteous communication with patients and family Assist attending physicians with patient evaluation, monitoring, and implementation of medical care plans Monitor patient condition, chart progress, administer medications, and perform routine procedures Educate patients and family members in healthy lifestyles and disease management Offer guidance and support to junior nurses, lab technicians, and medical technologists Oversee confidential patient information, customer service, phones, and other administrative functions as needed Manage company inventory replenishing medical and office supplies as needed Demonstrate ability to remain calm and levelheaded in high pressure situations Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and dedication to high quality patient care