Paula Bausman, MJ, RDN

Experience

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  State of Illinois

  Aug 2000 - Aug 2013

  Health Facility Surveyor

  - Conduct Licensure, Medicare and Medicaid Certification Surveys at long term care facilities- Determine compliance with state and federal regulations in all aspects of clinical care, nutrition and food service, infection control, and physical environment.- Analyze trends in quality of care areas, such as, resident falls, antipsychotic medication use, pressure ulcers, weight loss, behavior management, bowel and bladder programs, and restraints.- Thoroughly investigate incident and nursing home hotline complaints regarding resident injury, abuse and neglect. Show less

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  HealthStream

  Aug 2013 - now

  Customer Success Manager

  Train Long-Term Care staff on implementing abaqis, a Survey Readiness and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) software solution. Lead groups in identifying Root Cause Analysis using fishbone diagrams and other methods. Provide guidance in identifying quality concerns caused by system problems and assist in developing Performance Improvement Projects. Disseminate information on Regulations and legislation affecting Long-term Care.