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Health Quality Assurance

Location:
Apollo, PA
Posted:
March 01, 2013

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Janet Weatherly

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Address: **** *** ***** ****

City: Apollo

State: PA

Zip: 15613

Country: USA

Phone: 575-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $75,000

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Janet R. Weatherly

1313 Old State Road

Apollo, PA 15613

575-***-****

abqmyj@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Master of Public Health - Health Promotion and Education, University of South Carolina (1995)

Certified Health Education Specialist #4586, National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (1995)

Bachelor of Arts - English, University of South Carolina (1992)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Adjunct Online Instructor, Kaplan University, Masters in Public Health Program (May 2010 to December,2011)

Taught multiple online public health courses for the Master`s in Public Health program.

* Courses taught for the MPH program include Health Behavior, Public Health Program Development, Epidemiology, and Occupational and Environmental Health

Served as a Course Lead for 2 public health courses, Health Behavior & Public Health Program Development.

Responsible for course development and revision for public health courses.

Health Promotion Manager, Spectrum Healthcare Resources/Holloman Air Force Base (May, 2006 to July, 2009)

Planned, directed, and executed all aspects of the installation Health Promotion Program (HPP) and Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) activities and services in concert with Air Force Health Promotion Operations (HPO), Major Command (MAJCOM), and Department of Defense (DoD) strategic goals and objectives.

Conducted daily command/control of Health Promotion Program execution and Health and Wellness Center operations to include supervision of staff, strategic planning, quality assurance, and budget control.

Served as the Health Promotion Program Manager to the Director of Base Medical Service, Wing leadership, Air Force community, and its agencies.

Conducted annual strategic planning to develop HPP goals and objectives to align with MAJCOM and AF HPO strategic plan and address the specific needs of the installation. Developed ongoing action plans and reviewed the action plan at least annually to evaluate program effectiveness.

Established and maintained effective and productive working relationships with base Medical Group, Dental office, Youth and Teen Center, Mental Health office, Airman and Family Readiness Center, Public Affairs office, and AF Base Population.

Created and organized all documents and policies necessary for HSI/AAAHC Air Force bi-annual inspection; contributed to the Medical Group`s inspection rating of `excellent.`

Accessed available population database support and collaborated with population health planners (e.g. Health Care Integrator) to effectively assess population needs to target/prioritize installation HPP for individuals and groups.

Developed and coordinated annual budgets for both AF appropriated fund (APF) and medical (DHP) funding to support an effective and high-quality HP program.

Planned, coordinated, implemented, and evaluated all HAWC primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention health education programs and services in accordance with Air Force instructions and installation HPP action plan.

Co-created the Diabetes Management Seminar for Holloman AFB active duty, dependent, and retiree population.

Provided health education expertise, consultancy, and advocacy to support a comprehensive Air Force Fitness Program.

Collaborated with installation health professionals and organizational leaders to identify and employ resources as appropriate to execute HPP.

Maintained data quality management (e.g. coding, MEPRS) in program execution.

Communicated, coordinated, and marketed health promotion programs among local leadership and target customers/beneficiaries.

Developed and coordinated local health promotion program policy to guide program execution.

Taught individuals and groups on a variety of health-related topics employing age-specific and behavioral learning theory (e.g. adult learning theory, motivational interviewing). Administered health assessments, developed client goals, and provided individual counseling.

Delivered HP briefings, educational sessions, and seminars/workshops as required/requested.

Provided expertise to deliver and evaluate training programs for professional staff and colleagues on HP-related topics.

Participated as a member of the installation Integrated Delivery System (IDS) team and Population Health Working Group (PHWG); acted as a liaison between the two groups. Also served as the Chairperson of the IDS team, reporting directly to the Wing Commander.

Participated in teleconferences, updates, working groups, review panels, symposiums, etc. related to health promotion programming, management, and operations.

Visiting Assistant Professor; Health Promotion Program, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation,

Spadoni College of Education, Coastal Carolina University (January, 2004 to May, 2006)

Taught and managed five courses within the Health Promotion major: Personal and Community Health, Philosophy and Principles of Health Promotion and Education, Issues in Family Life and Sexuality, Epidemiology and Quantitative Research Methods, Senior Seminar-CHES Review.

* Topics covered include: the six dimensions of health; stress management/psychological health; nutrition/weight management; tobacco, alcohol, and drug use/abuse prevention; interpersonal relationships; sexually transmitted diseases/HIV prevention and control; contraception education; pregnancy/childbirth/parenting education; male/female reproductive anatomy and physiology; health education program planning, implementation, and evaluation; conducting needs assessments; health promotion and education theory; teaching methods; health program marketing.

Determined the direction of the courses through the development of measurable objectives.

Created assignments, classroom activities, and lectures based on the attainment of course objectives.

Used multiple teaching methods such as PowerPoint presentations, student group work, demonstration, storytelling, use of media (Internet and video/DVD) in an effort to address all learning styles.

Planned student projects, assignments, and exams for each course.

Served as a faculty advisor for 51 undergraduate students, ranging in age from 18 to 24, majoring in Health Promotion.

Assisted students with planning their anticipated program of study, setting goals and priorities, discussing effective time management, and strategies for dealing with stress.

Acted as a resource person for advisees regarding potential graduate studies and employment in the health field.

South Carolina Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (SCBCCEDP)/Best Chance Network (BCN) Regional Service Coordinator, American Cancer Society (1995 to 2001)

Acted as a liaison between medical providers and SCBCCEDP staff.

Coordinated and facilitated the provision of contracted services for 65 provider offices in twelve South Carolina counties.

Designed and implemented breast and cervical cancer professional education activities.

Supervised and assisted medical providers with the development of office systems and recruitment activities.

Developed, marketed, and administered breast and cervical cancer screening days at various medical provider offices.

Created marketing materials for provider offices by designing brochures outlining program guidelines.

Identified and recruited new providers and initiated contracts in underserved areas.

Allocated financial resources to medical providers through budget development and financial management of a $250,000 fiscal year budget.

Conducted trainings for medical providers periodically to review SCBCCEDP policies/procedures.

Evaluated orientations, trainings, and professional education activities conducted for medical providers.

Reviewed provider grant applications; monitored and evaluated grant-funded activities.

Conducted periodic clinical record audits at contracted provider offices to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.

Planned, implemented, and evaluated annual regional meetings for medical providers contracted with the SCBCCEDP.

Identified high-risk populations-women ages 40 and older-for breast and cervical cancer screening and educational programs.

Marketed the program to qualified women in communities through the use of outreach workers, print media on local transportation, and television public service announcements.

Publicized the program by placing print materials in beauty shops; trained hairstylists to recruit eligible women.

Advocated for continue funding of breast and cervical cancer screening services by meeting with policymakers in Washington, DC.

GRANT WORK

Health Promotion Community Initiative, USAF Medical Operations, $21,000. Principal Investigator for the 2009 Health Promotion Community Initiative awarded to Holloman Air Force Base. Conducted a needs assessment, then designed, implemented, and evaluated a comprehensive Teen Wellness Camp for the Holloman AFB community.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Graduate Teaching Assistant; Department of Health Education and Recreation, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2001 to 2003)

Courses taught:

HED 311 - Human Growth and Development (instructor)

HED 405 - Sex Education; presentation on diversity and sexuality education (guest lecturer)

HED 410 - Human Sexuality; presentations on sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, and female anatomy/physiology (guest lecturer)

HED 441 - Women`s Health; presentation on sexually transmitted diseases (guest lecturer)

HED 491 - Health Teaching/Learning: School and Community (co-instructor)

Adjunct Faculty; Health Promotion Program, Spadoni College of Education, Coastal Carolina University (1997 to 2001)

Courses taught:

HLED 125 - Introduction to Health Promotion and Education

HLED 221 - Personal and Community Health

HLED 401 - Issues in Family Life and Sexuality

HLED 485 - Internship in Health Careers

PUBLICATIONS

Hammig, B., Weatherly, J. (2003). Gender and geographic differences in intentional and unintentional injury mortality among children in Illinois, 1988-1998. Injury Control & Safety Promotion, 10(4), 247-250.

PRESENTATIONS

Hammig, B., & Weatherly, J.: Gender and Geographic Differences in Intentional and Unintentional Injury Mortality among Children in Illinois, 1988-1998. Presented at the 131st Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. San Francisco, CA, November 17, 2003.

Welshimer, K. & Weatherly, J.: Understanding Health Behaviors: Motivating Your Patients. Presented at the Conference on Detection and Treatment of Breast and Cervical Cancer. Sponsored by SIUC School of Medicine and SIUE School of Nursing. Carbondale, IL, September 3, 2002.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Evaluation Team; Department of Health Education and Recreation, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2002)

Developed and implemented an evaluation of a youth substance abuse prevention coalition: Marion Partnership for Youth.

Employed a transactional approach for the evaluation design that included observation, dialogical reports, and an evaluation instrument, designed by the Center for Prevention Research and Development at the University of Illinois, adapted to fit our measurement needs.

Collected and analyzed the data and formally presented it to professors, classmates, and the Executive Director of the Center for Rural Health and Social Services at Southern Illinois University.

Co-authored an unpublished manuscript that included an executive summary, introduction, review of literature, purpose, research questions, evaluation research design, data analysis, results and discussion of results, recommendations, and references.

Public Health Practicum; Planned Parenthood of Central South Carolina (1995)

Developed and implemented an evaluation of educational services at Planned Parenthood of Central South Carolina.

Designed and distributed a knowledge and behavior assessment, designed and distributed an exit assessment of client satisfaction, conducted one on one interviews with patients, conducted one on one interviews with clinic staff, conducted clinic observations, reviewed clinic protocols, and reviewed all educational materials being distributed by PPFA.

Created an unpublished manuscript outlining the results of the evaluation, Planned Parenthood`s mission statement in terms of sexuality education, the purpose of clinic evaluation, the methods used to conduct the evaluation, results and discussion of the evaluation, the recommendations for improvement based on the data found during the evaluation, and a concluding statement about my personal experience at Planned Parenthood.

Formally presented the practicum for USC School of Public Health faculty and students and the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood of Central South Carolina.

Focus Group Leader; -Great to Wait- programs, Horry and Marion County School Districts, South Carolina (1995)

Evaluated the abstinence-based teenage pregnancy prevention project implemented in Horry and Marion county schools.

Collected qualitative data to identify participant satisfaction with the Great to Wait program through focus group interviews.

Analyzed the data using grounded theory techniques.

Co-authored an unpublished manuscript that included an executive summary, study purpose, methodology, results and recommendations, limitations, and references.

UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Guest Speaker - Residential Life, Coastal Carolina University, Thursday, February 09, 2006. -Pillow Talk--A panel discussion about a variety of sexuality-related topics.

Guest Speaker - Women`s Track and Field Team, Coastal Carolina University. Sunday, September 11, 2005. Presentation on relationships, intoxication and sexual contact, contraception, sexually transmitted infections.

Guest Speaker - Residential Life, Coastal Carolina University, Wednesday, March 02, 2005. -Pillow Talk--A panel discussion about a variety of sexuality-related topics.

Guest Speaker - Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Coastal Carolina University. Wednesday, November 17, 2004. Presentation on sexually transmitted infections and contraception.

Guest Lecturer - Freshman Success Seminar, Coastal Carolina University. Tuesday, October 05, 2004. Presentation on sexually transmitted infections and contraception.

Peer Sexuality Educator - Open Door Health and Wellness Center, University of South Carolina (1994 to 1995). Conducted presentations on various sexuality-related topics such as sexually transmitted infections, safer sex, sexual victimization, and partner communication to student organizations on campus.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Integrated Delivery System (IDS) Chairperson, Holloman Air Force Base (2007 to 2009)

MPH Planning Committee, Department of Health Education, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2002 to 2003)

Treasurer, Eta Sigma Gamma, Alpha Alpha Chapter [SIUC] (2002 to 2003)

Faculty Search Committee, Health Promotion Program, College of Education, Coastal Carolina University (1997, 1998, 2001)

Membership Committee, South Carolina Public Health Association (1998)

Scholarship Committee, South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (1998 to 2001)

Member-at-Large, South Carolina Alliance for the Advancement of Health Education (1998 to 1999)

Awards Committee, South Carolina Alliance for the Advancement of Health Education (1997 to 1998)

AWARDS AND HONORS

Vivian Drenckhahn Scholarship Award, Society for Public Health Education (2003)

-Scholarship provided to a deserving graduate or undergraduate full-time student in health education.

Donald N. Boydston Graduate Scholarship Award, Department of Health Education and Recreation, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2003)

-Award given to the outstanding graduate student of the year as voted by the health education faculty.



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