Profile Summary:
Experienced compliance and consulting professional specializing in Minnesota’s 245D Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), PCA/CFSS, and other DHS-licensed programs. With over a decade of professional experience working with older adults, individuals with disabilities, and child care programs, I help providers achieve full regulatory compliance while promoting high-quality, person-centered services. I am passionate about bridging compliance with quality care through education, organization, and innovation.
Professional Experience:
- Founder and Owner of Digitized Health Solutions LLC, providing comprehensive consulting for HCBS, PCA, and DHS-licensed programs.
- Guide agencies in developing and maintaining compliance systems, policies, and procedures that meet DHS requirements.
- Conduct internal audits, regulatory reviews, and prepare corrective action plans to address citations.
- Train and mentor staff in person-centered care practices, regulatory standards, and agency operations.
- Support agencies with licensing applications, service planning, and documentation management to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Extensive work with CADI and Elderly Waiver programs, PCA, Adult Day Care, and Child Care Center operations.
Education:
- Master of Science in Community Health — Towson University
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health — University of Maryland
Professional Qualifications:
- Qualified Designated Manager (DM) under Minnesota Statute 245D
- Proficient in compliance audits, DHS regulatory reviews, and corrective action planning
- Skilled in service recipient documentation, staff training, and quality assurance systems
Certifications and Licensure:
- Qualified 245D Designated Manager (Minnesota Statute)
- CPR and First Aid Certification