Stephen James Sugrue, RN, CEN, Esq.

*** ***** ****** ****** ********, New York 10562 845-***-**** ● addka1@r.postjobfree.com COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT EXPERIENCE

Greater Hudson Valley Health System, Orange & Sullivan Counties, NY Vice President of Compliance, Audit & HIPAA Privacy; Chief Compliance Officer and Counsel; Vice President of Support Services and Real Estate 2007 – 2020 As Chief Compliance Officer for multi-campus hospital system and physician groups, managed Compliance, Audit, and HIPAA issues directly and via Department and Committees. Provided advice, counsel, and training to hospital staff, physicians, administration and Boards of Directors. Authored and maintained related policies, procedures, work plans, and reports, and other materials. Developed and maintained an expert level program that exceeded all standards of OIG, OMIG, OCR and industry best practices, and included Captain Integrity branding. Functioned as in-house Compliance Counsel and HIPAA Privacy Officer. Negotiated an exit to an OIG CIA in 2009 to allow GHVHS to eventually in 2018

& 2019, become one of the only hospitals in the world to receive the World’s Most Ethical Companies designation. Also, in 2018 received the first Pipex Process Excellence Compliance award, in furtherance of Baldridge status. In Real Estate role, served as project executive for $150m of hospital expansion projects. St. Vincent’s Midtown Hospital, New York, NY

Associate General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer, 2005 - 2007 Engaged in day-to-day hospital legal issues involving: ethics, medical staff, by-laws, leases, CON preparation, physician P.C. formation, labor matters, and claims and incidents involving the hospital and its employees. Re-bid and managed all components of insurance portfolio. Developed and managed Compliance Program and served as Compliance Counsel and HIPAA Privacy Officer. Negotiated, drafted and approved all hospital contracts. Implemented and supervised law school internship program. LEGAL EXPERIENCE

New York State Attorney General, Claims Bureau-Medical Malpractice Division, New York, NY Medical Care Representative / Attorney (contract position), 2005 In defense of medical malpractice claims against State-run hospitals, analyzed medical records to identify strengths, weaknesses, issues and defenses. Consulted at trials on expert witness’ direct and cross- examinations.

Herten, Burstein, Sheridan, Cevasco, Bottinelli, Litt, Toskos & Harz, L.L.C., Hackensack, NJ Associate / Legal Nurse Consultant, 2004 - 2005

Mass tort pharmaceutical products liability litigation: drafted motions and cross-examination outlines, coordinated discovery and analyzed medical records. Implemented and conducted firm-wide training on medical case work-ups. Prepared local counsel and experts for depositions. Supervised a trial team of 5 contract attorneys and 7 paralegals. Designated as local litigation counsel as well as supervisory counsel for cases in CA, OK, LA & IL.

Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, L.L.P., White Plains, NY Associate / Legal Nurse Consultant, 2002 - 2004 (and per-diem expert witness until 2017) Analyzed medical records, drafted motions and memoranda, conducted legal and medical research, selected medical experts, and coordinated with claims and risk managers. Responsible for substantial individual caseload in complex medical malpractice defense division. MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

Empress Ambulance Service, Westchester, NY

Director of Operations, Paramedic Supervisor, Paramedic, EMT 1989 - 2001 Extensively provided direct patient care as street EMT, Paramedic, Supervisor, and eventually Directed of Operations for 250-employee, 60,000 annual call volume Advanced Life Support EMS system in Westchester County.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital, Yonkers, NY

Critical Care Registered Nurse, 1994 - 1997

Provided care to an acutely ill team of patients in the cardiac care unit. (Currently Board Certified in Emergency Nursing.)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Westchester EMS Academy, Valhalla, NY

Assistant Clinical Skills Instructor, 1989 - 1998 (adjunct) Taught clinical component of EMT and Paramedic programs and proctored New York State clinical skills examinations.

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY Clinical Skills Instructor, 1990 - 1991 (adjunct)

Taught New York State Certified First Responder course to NYC Police Academy. CERTIFICATIONS, PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS and AWARDS (Current and Past) New York State AEMT-Paramedic Certification New York State Licensed Registered Nurse Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certification National Executive Emergency Medical Dispatcher Advanced Cardiac Life Support Critical Trauma Care Certification Prehospital Trauma Life Support New York City MAC Certification Hudson Valley Regional MAC Certification Board Certified Emergency Nurse Certification Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate American Heart Association CPR Instructor American Red Cross Disaster Services Certification American Red Cross Mass Care Certification American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina participant American College of Healthcare Executives Westchester Life Saving Awards 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994 & 1997 Nuclear, Radiological, Chemical, Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness Trainer Certification Westchester EMS Council Board of Directors 1996-1997 American Nurses Association Emergency Nurses Association American Bar Association Pace Law Health Law Society Vice President 2002-2003 Healthcare Compliance Association New York County Lawyers Association Westchester County Bar Association New York State Bar Association Healthcare Compliance Association New York State Licensed Real Estate Broker

EDUCATION

Pace University School of Law, White Plains, NY

J.D. 2003

Honors: Health Law & Policy Certificate

Empire State College, Hartsdale, NY

B.S., Healthcare and Legal Studies 2000

Long Island University, Brookville, NY

Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate 1998

The Cochran School of Nursing, Yonkers, NY

A.A.S., Nursing-NYS RN License 1994

Westchester EMS Academy, Valhalla, NY

NYS Paramedic 1991, EMT & CFR 1989

BAR ADMISSIONS

New York

U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York VOLUNTEER WORK

Firefighter, Briarcliff Manor Fire Department

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