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Plaza Health Network Centers Mednax Data Administrator:

Receive National Recognition for Why Choosing FIU’s Health Informatics

Quality and Performance Degree Was the Right Choice

Plaza Health Network’s seven rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers have each The significant gains I myself to a wide variety of
been recognized by Providigm, a national health care quality assessment system, for made in my career were individuals who have been
the outstanding level of care provided to patients. thanks in part to the impactful on my career
Four Plaza Health Network centers -Arch Plaza, Ponce Plaza, South Pointe Plaza knowledge, skills and con- and personal growth.
and Sinai Plaza - have received Advanced Quality Assurance & Performance (QAPI) nections I gained through With a schedule of 14-
Accreditation. Only 54 centers throughout Florida – and seven in South Florida- the FIU Master of Science months online structure,
received this advanced level of accreditation. in Health Informatics and the MSHI&A program is
Three Plaza Health Network centers - Aventura Plaza, Jackson Plaza and Analytics (MSHI&A) pro- accessible to any profes-
University Plaza- have also been awarded the 2017 Providigm Basic QAPI gram. When starting the sional. The faculty and
Accreditation. Only 13 centers in Florida – and four in South Florida – were recog- program, I had some past staff were readily accessi-
nized with this level of accreditation. healthcare experience, but ble to me and my cohort
In addition, six out of seven Plaza Health Network centers - Arch Plaza, Jackson I lacked fundamental BY MATTHEW SPILLER, and made sure we were
Plaza, Ponce Plaza, Aventura Plaza, South Pointe Plaza and University Plaza - were understanding of the FIU MSHI&MS given the tools to succeed.
the recipients of the Providigm National Embracing Quality Award, an achievement Healthcare Informatics ALUMNUS ‘15 The Career Manage -
attained by only 265 skilled nursing facilities across the United States and Ontario, field. The MSHI&A pro- ment Services (CMS) pro-
Canada for their outstanding commitment to quality. Winners are chosen based on gram allowed me to learn vided by FIU’s College of
attaining a deficiency-free annual survey, having a low risk-adjusted rate of readmis- the design and management of Health Business helped individuals like myself
sion to hospitals and/or achieving exceptionally favorable customer service ratings. Information Systems and gain experience to achieve their career goals. From
These distinctions are awarded based on standards for excellence in continuously in project management through group resume review to information about job
improving quality of care and life for patients. They confirm that Plaza Health projects. The culmination of the experi- opportunities, CMS has the tools to pro-
Network’s centers are continually assessing items that affect the patient’s and resi- ence in the program has helped me suc- vide students with the keys to success.
dents’ quality of care issues, such as weight loss, infections, rehabilitation following ceed in my current role. In working with the staff, I also learned
acute injury or illness, whether there are enough staff to meet resident needs, and When I started the program, I was that FIU CMS provides help in choosing
prevention of readmissions to hospital; as well as quality of life, such as pain levels working for the Florida Department of a major, resume writing and critiques,
and choices that they have in the facility. Health and looking to transition into a practice interviews, career transition and
more challenging role. The MSHI&A assessments, and other services to help
program helped prepare me to meet the you move your career forward. For stu-
challenges of my current role as a Data dents who are beginning their career,
Coral Gables Hospital Celebrates Administrator for Mednax with a cur- CMS also connects prospective students
riculum that gave me practice on real- with internships to develop work experi-
Orthopedic Center of Excellence world problems. Several of the assign- ence.
ments with which I practiced, such as
FIU’s Master of Science in Health
First Reunion data visualization to dashboard creation, Informatics and Analytics program pro-
vides a comprehensive approach to edu-
have been utilized extensively in my role.
This type of industry-oriented education cation, and its focus on business industry
Coral Gables Hos - model allowed me to easily transition skill development ensures that you are
pital held a patient from my previous position to my current prepared for the field of Healthcare IT.
reunion to celebrate the one after graduation. The MSHI&A program set itself apart
Orthopedic Center of The MSHI&A program allowed me to from other programs by the talent rich
Excellence. Coral Gab - expand and foster my professional net- teaching faculty with real world work
les Hospital is the first work to assist in my career growth. The experience. I am glad to have been part of
hospital in Miami-Dade professional colleagues I connected with the enriched program and would recom-
County to have re - in the program have enriched my career mend it to any professional.
ceived The Joint Com - with job opportunities and industry con-
mission’s Gold Seal of nections to which I would otherwise not For more information regarding FIU’s MS
Approval for its Total have access. The group projects through- in Health Informatics & Analytics program,
Hip Replacement and out the program allowed me to introduce visit mshia.fiu.edu or call (305) 348-0594.
Total Knee Replacement by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s
national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care. “We are so E-mail Your Editorial Submissions to
happy to have our patients come and celebrate this achievement with us,” said Cristina
Jimenez, CEO of Coral Gables Hospital. “It means so much to our staff to see them up
and around and back doing what they love without pain holding them back!” editorial@southfloridahospitalnews.com

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