Kathryn Beck

Experience

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  Law Firm of Kusnirik & Fornaro

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2001

  Legal Assistant
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  Law Office of Wesley Chang

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Legal Assistant
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  Law Firm of Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Legal Assistant
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  Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

  Jul 2006 - Apr 2013

  Collaborates with all Medical Center's departments to ensure that patient quality and safety are provided in the most effective manner. Continually assesses performance through monitoring of AIIM projects, performance insights and unit specific dashboards. Works collaboratively with Risk Management on RCA's that involves the nursing division.Actively participates on FMEA's to represent the Division of Nursing.Direct oversight of the monthly Nursing Quality Leadership committee.Prepares regular and relevant reports of the department's performance to committees and leadership.Uses statistical tools to identify variations in evidence-based practice and sub-standard performance and recommend opportunities for improvement. Educates nursing staff members about hospital and unit-specific patient outcome measures.Designs quality activities, facilitate teamwork and implement project plans to elevate the organization Health Quality measurements. Provides reports of quality activities and outcomes to committees. Monitors Quality Improvement Program compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. Facilitates collaborative quality improvement, safety, service, health promotion, and disease prevention activities with patient care providers.Develops and updates quality policies bi-annually. Facilitates assigned quality committees, advisory, and work groups to achieve their objectives and scope of work. Creates and supports an environment that fosters teamwork and promotes learning. Show less

  • Quality Manager

    Jan 2011 - Apr 2013

  • Staff Nurse

    Jul 2006 - Jan 2011
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  University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

  May 2013 - Apr 2019

  • Director of Accreditation

    Jun 2015 - Apr 2019

  • Performance Improvement Coordinator

    May 2013 - Jun 2015
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  Garrett Regional Medical Center

  Aug 2019 - now

  • RN VI - Infusion Nurse, WVU Cancer Institute

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Director of Risk Management, Patient Safety, Regulatory & Corporate Compliance

    Aug 2019 - Feb 2025