Baker Act Coordinator

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

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

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

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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