[ref. l45294721] Baker Act Coordinator

Overview:

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Coordinate the hospital’s Baker Act program to ensure strict compliance with all legal and operational aspects of the law.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Designs, develops and implements appropriate policies, procedures and forms in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Safeguards patient’s rights by reviewing admissions documents, charts and progress notes and ensuring staff follow regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Maintains communications with State’s Attorney, Public Defender, Courts, and all other designated individuals involved in the care and treatment of the patient.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with service providers, agencies hospitals and law enforcement.
• Provides required and ongoing training to all staff to insure compliance with regulatory requirements, i.e. BA Compliance, Chart Documentation, patient support, etc.
• Actively involved with Intake, Admissions, Nursing and Clinical Services in clinical record reviews.
• Ensures timely submission of all required court documents, attends court hearings and facilitates/communicates with all parties involved in the court process

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Three years’ experience as a BAC or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Baker Act required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Not Applicable

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