Management Safety

CHARLES R. WILLIAMSON, CHRM, CHSP

**** ***** ***** . ******* *****, Florida 33073

954-***-**** . ********@*********.***

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Performance, and results-driven management professional with extensive

experience in the design, development and implementation of organizational

programs and initiatives. Leads risk management and safety programs in

alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Drives program

operations, including Emergency Management, ensuring service delivery and

regulatory compliance. Conducts safety and security assessments, as well as

incident investigations. Employs organizational, planning, interpersonal

and communication skills in developing processes and procedures. Builds,

trains and leads high functioning teams in delivering safe, secure

environments, operational excellence and exceptional program results.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Leadership . Program Management . Organizational Restructuring . Program

Planning / Implementation

Operations Management . Communication . Investigations . Security / Safety

Assessments

Team Building / Management . Regulatory Compliance . Training . Reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL, Boca Raton, Florida . 1995-2011

Director of Protective Services / Safety / Transportation

Ensured institutional safety and security through facility risk evaluations

to create effective safety policies and procedures. Performed safety

assessments, as well as fraud and abuse audits. Ensured regulatory

compliance in alignment with J.C.A.H.O., OSHA, HRS, AHCA, OIG, DOH, NFPA,

FDA and EPA standards. Oversaw the activities of 12 Protective Service and

Safety personnel, 2 secretaries and 4 transportation van drivers. Held

accountability for the Emergency Management Program, hazardous materials

and recycling initiatives.

Major Achievements:

. Met Palm Beach County qualifications and guidelines, and ensured

compliance of disaster control operations across the enterprise by

restructuring the Emergency Management Program.

. Managed all disaster drills in collaboration with the city, county and

state.

. Instituted an Infant Abduction Plan, Workplace Violence Program, Bomb

Threat and Hostage Plan Safety Program at all medical facilities, and

authored articles published in a variety of articles in Security

periodicals on each of these subjects, as well as presented related

lectures across the nation.

. Redesigned the existing security system by upgrading all CCTV

equipment and access control functions in all facilities.

. Created a security and access control system for the new 100K sq. ft.

Cancer Center, and participated in the design of a proposed 400 bed

hospital facility.

. Established safety and loss prevention programs in alignment with

corporate requirements throughout the organization.

. Built and trained Haz-Mat teams in chemical spill response and

hazardous materials identification, and partnered in County and

Community Bioterrorism Response Teams training.

. Produced and implemented a Bio-terrorism Plan to interface with HICS

plan requirements in compliance with JCAHO standards, and trained

staff members' interaction with local emergency services and

community.

continued...

CHARLES R. WILLIAMSON, CHRM, CHSP . Page 2 . taz33486@bellsouth,net

BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL (continued)

. Served as incident commander during emergency situations.

. Saved ~$185,000 annually by playing a key role in the development of,

and acted as the coordinator for the waste management program.

. Secured Federal and County grants in the amounts of $75K and $50K.

. Introduced a computerized visitor ID control system.

. Invited as a guest speaker for personal loss prevention and safety

issues on "Burning Issues," a local weekly national radio talk show.

. Honored with the 1999 National Safety Council Safe City Award for

outstanding leadership in promoting public health through innovative

and comprehensive safety programs.

. Led BRRH through 5 Joint Commission surveys with no recommendations in

the Environment of Care standards.

ADDITIONAL BRRH POSITIONS

Director of Risk Management / Corporate Compliance Officer

. Directed the day-to-day activities of the risk management and

protective services department, as well as safety operations of a 400-

bed facility that included a labor delivery and Pediatric unit and a

campus consisting of 5 other buildings and 13 satellite sites.

. Spearheaded the compliance program's daily operations.

. Decreased monthly legal fees by 50% as risk manager by robustly

reviewing and settling numerous long term claims and collaborating

closely with corporate legal counsel to limit expenses on the new

claims with early intervention.

. Redeveloped the organization's compliance program to meet OIG

standards and requirements, revising policies and procedures to comply

with the plan's 7 required elements while in the Compliance role.

. Monitored a $1.5M budget across all departments.

. Organized Institute Board educational program staff training, and

conducted external function seminars and lectures for community and

private audiences.

. Produced risk management reports for the Executive Staff, the Hospital

Board and compliance agencies, and addressed Corporate

Compliance/HIPAA issues as needed.

. Owned responsibility for Emergency Management, General and

Professional Liability claims in the role of the Safety Officer.

. Acted as the JCAHO Environment of Care Plans and Risk Management

Coordinator.

. Participated in Process Improvement initiatives.

. Ensured regulatory agency compliance, and maintained proper

documentation and reporting procedures.

. Investigated standards fraud and abuse in alignment with corporate

compliance standards, and developed all required annual reports.

. Represented the hospital in legal cases, including litigation and

mediation hearings and trial cases.

. Developed pre-suit documentation and scheduled all depositions,

statements and consultations with corporate attorneys.

. Performed risk related incident investigations.

CHARLES R. WILLIAMSON, CHRM, CHSP . Page 3 . taz33486@bellsouth,net

PREVIOUS POSITIONS

IMPERIAL POINT MEDICAL CENTER, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Director of Security / Safety and Transportation

. Oversaw the day-to-day security and transportation operations of this

204-bed facility, including the Psychiatric Unit and a 4-story medical

building.

. Managed a $300K+ budget.

. Directed safe transportation activities for internal and external

patient movement throughout the facility.

. Led the Environment of Care Program and Safety Program.

SUNRISE POLICE DEPARTMENT, Sunrise, Florida

Police Officer / Detective

. Served as a road patrol officer for ~ 2 years.

. Promoted to Detective in Vice, Intelligence, Narcotics, as well as the

Organized Crime Unit.

. Elected to the Broward County Sheriff's Office organized crime task

force.

. Conducted Investigations that included narcotics, gambling, fraud and

organized crime throughout South Florida.

. Collaborated with FDLE, DEA, ATF and other law enforcement agencies.

. Honored with several commendations, including the Broward County

Judge's Service Award for community involvement.

. Executed in-depth background investigations for intelligence purposes.

. Earned recognition as the Officer of the Month on 2 separate

occasions.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctorate in Healthcare Law (Candidate) - Certification

Nova Southeastern University School of Law, Davie, Florida

Masters in Criminal Law

St. John's University, New Orleans, Louisiana

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Health Law Program - Nova Southeastern University

Emergency Management Response and Recovery

NIMS (National Incident Command System) IS 100, 200, 700 and 800 -

Certified

International Association of Hospital Safety and Security Program

Instructor

Licensed Health Care Risk Manager - Certified

continued...

CHARLES R. WILLIAMSON, CHRM, CHSP . Page 4 . taz33486@bellsouth,net

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (continued)

Healthcare Safety Professional - Certified

South Florida Taskforce for Bio-Terrorism

United States Air Force- Vietnam Veteran\

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certified Instructor - CPI (Crisis

Prevention Institute)

AFFILIATIONS

International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security

Florida Society for Healthcare Security and Safety Professionals of the

Florida Hospital Association

American Society of Industrial Security

International Narcotic Officers Association

American Society for Risk Managers

Florida Society for Health Care Risk Management

American Academy of Medical Administrators and the American College of

Contingency Planners

Board of Certified Healthcare Safety Management

Florida Governor's Task Force for Narcotic Overdose Prevention & Education

(N.O.P.E.)

Florida Society for Corporate Compliance Administrators

Formerly on the Florida Atlantic College Institutional Review Board

International Association of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified

Instructors (IANCICI)

National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI)

Palm Beach County (HERC) Hospital Emergency Response Coalition

Contact this candidate