MISSION: To provide effective and meaningful risk management, clinical
record requests/releases, law enforcement/security, audio-visual support,
communication/public relations activities and storage/retrieval of
informationto benefit our clients.
VISION: To work with
treatment and support staff, advocacy agencies and judicial and law
enforcement officials to create an environment that is responsive to the
needs of our clients and their families.
FUNCTIONS: Provides consultation to the CEO,
Medical Staff and other treatment and support staff. Directs ongoing risk management
activities at CSH. Ensures procedures are established
for the timely reporting of serious incidents. Responds timely to all requests for
records. Provides direction to the
CSH Police Department. Provides oversight to the
CSH Public Relations Office and the bi-monthly publication of The Bulletin. Provides direction to the Incident
Analysis Team. Provides direction and ensures
audio-visual needs of the hospital are met. Ensures the legal appropriateness
and the ongoing legal status tracking of all CSH clients. Manages the CSH policy review system
to ensure CSH Policies and Procedures are current. Operates the Document Storage
Center.
Provides consultation to the CEO,
Medical Staff and other treatment and support staff.